Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects wanted for the murder of a 19-year-old man in Huron and believe the two may be in the Bakersfield area. Eighteen-year-old Joan Pacheco and 19-year-old Giovanni Cruz Hernandez of Huron are wanted for the murder of 19-year-old L

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2273 — known as the Scrivner Act — into law, following public outcry over the state's handling of a case against former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is warning the community about a courier scam targeting people by phone. Police say scammers pose as bank or government representatives and convince victims to withdraw money before handing it to a courier for supposed “safekeeping.”. Bakersfield Polic

Bishop Union fell behind early Friday night and couldn’t recover, dropping a 38-7 decision to Ridgeview High School in Bakersfield. The Broncos were held scoreless in the first half as Ridgeview built a 22-0 lead heading into halftime. Bishop got on the board in the third quarter when Brady...

BAKERFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — CSU Bakersfield’s Athletic Program — which has been at the center of numerous lawsuits, departures and allegations that drew national attention in recent years — is getting a full-time director after a vacancy that lasted for over a year. On Monday, the school announced in a press release th

Old West Cinnamon Roll created something special just for Kern County—the Churro-chata Roll. Manager Alexis Parkhurst with Old West Cinnamon Roll shared the new roll has horchata frosting with churro bits and topped with caramel drizzle.17 News at Sunrise.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County officials are seeking the Board of Supervisors’ approval to accept nearly $2 million from a federal agency to purchase a new firefighting vehicle for aircrafts, according to the regular meeting agenda for Tuesday. The grant, if accepted, would reimburse the Kern County Departmen

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair will open its gates early Thursday, October 1, for Special Friends Day, offering a quieter fair experience for people with special needs and their caregivers. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Fairgoers with special needs and their caregivers will...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As thousands of visitors make their way through the Kern County Fair, safety checks are happening behind the scenes before carnival rides open each day. Butler Amusements, the fair’s carnival provider, begins by mapping where rides and attractions will be placed before setup begins, ac

PickleRage locationPickleRage locationPickleRage has announced new bicoastal expansion moves. The indoor pickleball club franchise reports...