CSUB celebrates Black history with the 7th annual Gospel Fest
7th annual Gospel Fest at Bakersfield High School's historic auditorium features gospel music, community unity, and awards.
CHP seeks help identifying suspect in Universe Ave fatal hit-and-run
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — California Highway Patrol officers are attempting to identify the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder that struck and killed Michael Long near North High School. CHP investigators are identifying the suspect as an adult female wearing a yellow shirt or...
Adventist Health Bakersfield establishing its first residency program to attract new doctors
Bakersfield is a community of abundance that also suffers from scarcity. For a number of years, Bakersfield and surrounding communities have dealt with a continuing shortage of doctors and other medical professionals.
KCFB: Young Farmers and Ranchers
The Kern County Young Farmers and Ranchers group is gearing up for an exciting day of friendly competition and community engagement at our 5th Annual Clay Shoot. Scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2025, this fun-filled event will take place at the popular 5 Dogs Range, offering...
Bakersfield High School Invites the Community To Be Apart Of History
BHS is hosting its first ever "Runnin' to the Rig" event. In support of their students, brought to the community by the Parent Teacher Student Organization. Their will be a 2k walk and 5k run.
State funding provides outside-of-the-box thinking to combat Fentanyl in Shafter
Funding secured by Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains is being used by the Shafter Police Department to combat fentanyl use through education and intervention, using tools like drones and e-bikes.
Panama Buena Vista Union School District hosting ‘Casting Call’ career fair Feb. 5
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Panama Buena Vista Union School District is hosting a casting call on Feb. 5 for any educators looking to work in the district. The casting call is the district’s largest career fair and is open to the public. All 25 of PBVUSD’s school’s will be...
Edison Mobile Home Park residents have hope due to new owner
After a deadly fire, new ownership has stepped in and made immediate changes for residents at Edison Mobile Home Park.
Non-opioid pain medication OK’d by FDA; Journavx could help blunt fentanyl addiction
Almost 1,200 people in Kern County have died from fentanyl overdoses since 2018, including 171 in 2024 and an all-time high of 294 the year before, according to updated numbers from the Kern County Coroner’s Office.
Separating Fact from Fiction in California’s Ag Industry
Misleading narratives around ag labor and water in California hinder the industry. Two hot-button issues remain at the forefront of discussions about California agriculture — labor and water. In January alone, fear and confusion on these issues came in the form of a U.S....
