Teenager drowns in Kern River
A 15-year-old accidentally drowned Aug. 3 in the Kern River, according to the Kern County coroner's office. The teenager was identified as Alexis Teodoro...
ADAKC to host ‘Caring for the Caregiver’ seminar in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County, Inc. (ADAKC) will host its 2024 “Caring for the Caregiver” seminar at...
Rihanna Sanchez crowned Miss Wasco Rose Queen
The 2024 Miss Wasco Rose Queen Pageant took place with great excitement at the historic Wasco High School Auditorium. Thirteen remarkable young women competed...
Hearing delayed for man charged with resisting arrest
The man who accused the Bakersfield Police Department of racial profiling and excessive force had his pretrial conference delayed Friday in Kern County Superior...
Kern County Fair emphasizes ride safety as excitement builds for opening day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - With the Kern County Fair coming up next week, the fairgrounds will soon be flooded with people waiting to hop...
New positions available in the county at the Kern County Career Expo
Kern County is hosting their third annual career expo at Kern County Administrative Center. They are offering jobs all throughout the county, some...
Bakersfield Animal Care Center to waive adoption fees on Friday the 13th
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In the ongoing battle against Kern’s Dog Crisis, the Bakersfield Animal Care Center will be waiving its adoption fees...
Two arrested at homeless camp
Taft Police spent the day Thursday investigating a grand theft from a pickup parked at the Best Western that was reported at 5 a.m....
PG&E announces rate increase coming in October
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced customers will see a rate increase beginning in October to help cover costs...
Bakersfield police to conduct DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on September 13
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - The Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Unit will be doing a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint on September 13, at an undisclosed location...
