Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A mistrial was declared after a Kern County jury failed to reach verdicts in the trial of a man accused of leading Bakersfield police officers on a chase and resisting arrest. Jurors deadlocked last week on a felony evading charge and misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and hit and...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Veterans Day is Tuesday and we’ve put together a list of establishments offering deals. All deals listed below are set for Nov. 11 unless stated otherwise. Food Applebee’s Veterans can get a free meal from a special menu of seven meals when dining in. Proof of service is required. Buffalo...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Last week featured a "supermoon" followed by a regular moon the following night. Special thanks to Billy Abrego from Arvin who took this great pic and shared it with us. While the warmth continues this weekend, those afternoon highs could continue on the above average...

What was once a vacant lot in Shafter has been transformed into a vibrant community space with the grand opening of La Colonia Park, celebrated on Friday. The new park, located at 30714 Martinez Street, was developed by Kern County’s General Services Division in partnership with local residents and organizations.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Families of those lost to violence gathered in Bakersfield as the Kern County District Attorney's Office unveiled the Victims of Violent Crime Memorial. The dedication was part of the annual Crime Victims’ Rights March and Candlelight Vigil. The memorial, located outside the district...

A once-vacant lot in Shafter has been transformed into a vibrant community park, marking a significant milestone for the tight-knit La Colonia neighborhood. La Colonia Park grand opening, is set today for 2:30 p.m, and will feature remarks from city officials and members of the La Colonia nonprofit group, and others...

Students at Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard get hands-on lessons in gardening and olive harvesting, seeing how olives are turned into award-winning olive oil and learning how to use it in the kitchen.

Following a tragic accident involving a food truck, customers say city regulations help them feel safe when visiting mobile vendors.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Adventist Health Bakersfield announced a free lunch and educational event in November to raise awareness about lung cancer. The “Lunch and Learn” event is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21. It is set to take place on the second floor of the “Be Brilliant” Conference Room at...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Firefighters with the Bakersfield Fire Department extinguished a fire on Oak Street Thursday night. Firefighters were dispatched to the 800 block of Oak Street Thursday around 6 p.m. for a fire, according to the fire department. There was heavy smoke in a room on the second floor,...