Bakersfield CA

LAMONT, CA — “On Saturday, March 28, 2026, deputies assigned to the Lamont Substation contacted RODRIGO GARCIA (20 years old) of Lamont, and JUAN CACHU (43) of Lamont, in the 7700 block of Buena Vista Boulevard. GARCIA was riding a stolen motorcycle and pulling a suitcase containing approximately 100 pounds of copper...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern Autism Network said the facility was broken into with windows being shattered on World Autism Awareness Day. The Kern Autism Network building is located on Oak Street. They said on social media that nothing was taken. “But the impact is still real. This...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Matthew Chavez was sentenced to five years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the death of 21-year-old Jason Raymond Mena in January 2025, according to the Kern County court website. Mena, of Bakersfield, was found on Jan. 20, 2025, at around 2 a.m. in the 3100...

An 88-year-old woman is dead after a crash involving a Kern County Sheriff's deputy and the vehicle she was riding in.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern High School District doesn’t have enough qualified teachers and is looking to start hiring non-certificated teachers in certain areas, according to the Board of Trustees meeting agenda. The Board is set to consider adopting a document titled “Declaration of Need for Fully...

Churches across Bakersfield say Good Friday is a day of reflection on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with its “good” meaning rooted in the hope and redemption believed to follow.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Sorella Ristorante Italiano posted on social media that the southwest Bakersfield restaurant was broken into early Friday morning. The family-owned restaurant said that it happened in the early hours of April 3, near White Lane and Gosford Road. The social media posts included...

Kern County’s education scene is buzzing with new opportunities this month — from classroom support roles to leadership and consulting positions. Here are several openings worth a look:

State Highway 178 is a lifeline for Eastern Kern County, but as any local will tell you, it is a road in constant negotiation with the Earth. This is nowhere more evident than in Poison Canyon, the rugged, steep-walled stretch between Ridgecrest and the Trona/Searles Valley area. Recent years have...

The Bakersfield Police Department reported a 17% decrease in use-of-force incidents in 2025, marking the lowest total in five years, according to its latest annual review.