Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A former Delano police commander could return to Kern County to become the next Arvin police chief, according to the Arvin City Council meeting agenda for Tuesday. The Arvin City Council is set to consider Cecilio Velasco for the chief of police position, which has been vacant for almost a

For nearly a year, roughly 600 homes in Diablo Grande faced the possibility of having their water shut off as Western Hills Water District and the Kern County Water Agency battled over a $14 million debt​. Now, residents are breathing a sigh of relief.

Bicycle takeovers are a growing issue nationwide and here in Kern County.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — HEATWAVE #2 AVERTED - SO FAR... Friday reached 104, Saturday came in at 101 and Sunday topped out at 99, along the 99, which means: Meadows Field airport did NOT meet 3-days-in-a-row of 100 degree heat! Thus, the summer of 2026 has only had 1 Bakersfield "heatwave" so far.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three people were injured and one person ran from the scene of a crash in East Bakersfield early Monday that occurred after a black BMW sedan ran a stop sign, according to California Highway Patrol. Around 3 a.m., officers were called to the intersection of Flower and Gage Streets for a […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tyrell Cooper, accused of killing a 66-year-old man more than two years ago, has been held to answer on murder, burglary and other charges. The case against the 44-year-old Cooper will proceed after a judge on Friday determined there’s sufficient evidence against him. He remains in custody

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A fire burned over 1,000 acres near Highway 46 and Highway 33 in Blackwells Corner on Saturday. The Kern County Fire Department said on Saturday, July 11, at 10:02 a.m., crews were called to a reported vegetation fire south of Highway 46 and west of Highway 33 in the area of Blackwells

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing 38-year-old man. Police said Ezequiel Villicana-Arredondo was last seen on Monday, July 6, 2026, in the 5100 block of Canyon Peak Drive, near Oswell Street. Villicana-Arredondo is likely to be...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (1:20 P.M.): BPD said Samuel was found. The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for help in finding a missing 16-year-old boy. Police said Samuel Matthew Lara was last seen on July 13, 2026, at 9 a.m., in the 1000 block of S Tulare Street, near Union and California Avenues.

"I know my highest bill has always been $320 to $350 during the summer but never 600."