Bakersfield CA

California’s latest minimum wage increase is drawing mixed reactions in Kern County, offering financial relief for workers while raising concerns for small business owners about rising costs.

Bakersfield residents of all ages braved cold waters for the annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year's Day at multiple locations across the city.

The expiration of federal tax credits under the Affordable Care Act could impact an estimated 1.9 million Californians, according to Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A look back at 2025's most noteworthy stories here in Kern County. This year, Kern County became the epicenter of controversial ICE raids, sparking fear and protests nationwide. Eyewitness News confirmed federal agents conducted Operation "Return to Sender" in Bakersfield, targeting...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Dr. Nadeem Goraya, a family medicine specialist with Dignity Health Medical Group, is encouraging individuals to set achievable health goals for the new year. As people reflect on their health and wellness, Dr. Goraya suggests focusing on realistic and sustainable changes. It's...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The new year is almost here. Some may already have plans and others may not. For those who do not have plans, there are some events you can attend in Kern County. Mento Buru at CALM Bakersfield’s own Mento Buru is set to perform at the HolidayLights at CALM at the […]

It will be a wet New Year’s Eve across Kern County, with light showers expected through the day and heavier rain developing Wednesday night and continuing into early New Year’s Day. The mountains and desert areas remain under a Flood Watch through Thursday. Residents in those areas should...

A local farmer near McKittrick is challenging the state’s plan to reclassify groundwater, raising concerns about long-term safety for farming and nearby communities.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – In 2025, Kern County lost a number of pioneers. We lost veterans of World War II and Vietnam, giants of education, pillars of the business community, and many examples of devotion to family and community. Here, in roughly chronological order, are but a few of them. Doug DeRoo: January 6...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Driving under the influence is a problem we know all too well here in Kern County. A survey by LendingTree this year ranked Bakersfield with the 8th highest DUI rate among the 50 largest cities in the nation. Sadly, 2025 reinforced those findings with a large number of deadly and...