Bakersfield CA

The family of 8-year-old Genesis Mata is speaking out following her death, calling for change within Kern County’s child welfare system and urging the community to take a stand for other children.

Arevon Energy announced the completion of the two-phase Eland solar-plus-storage project, sited in Kern County, California. The project had capital costs of over $2 billion and is one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects in the United States. The Eland solar project has a total nameplate capacity of 758 MW of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man was arrested after a late night traffic stop on suspicion of possessing a firearm and drugs. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of Union Avenue just after midnight on Friday. The 34-year-old driver of the vehicle was uncooperative and indicated he had a...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Authorities are investigating a fire at the Superior Mobile Home Park on State Road after discovering a woman's body inside a trailer early Friday morning. This incident marks the third fire at the same location in just four months, raising concerns among residents and relatives...

17-year-old Max Bean became a local hero after using his drone to find a missing woman in a dense Bakersfield field. Fire officials credit his quick action and drone skills for saving her life after hours of searching turned up nothing.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The annual Party in the Parking Lot, hosted by Kern Medical, is set for Saturday morning. This free event is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and run until noon. It’s set to take place at Kern Medical Columbus Clinics, located at 1111 Columbus St., Suite 1000, in Bakersfield. Families are […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Mothers Against Gang Violence announced a free backpack giveaway event for students on Saturday. MAGV’s fifth annual backpack giveaway is set to begin at 11 a.m. and last until 2 p.m. at 1007 East Brundage Ln., according to organizers. Children are invited to attend the giveaway with...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet this week’s Pet of the Week, QC! QC is about 2 years old and has stayed at the shelter since she was only 4 months old, according to Brian McLaughlin with the Bakersfield SPCA. QC is a shy but sweet dog who likes to carry her toy around everywhere she […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Aug. 9 (KNN) – Nearly a week after the death of 8-year-old Genesis Mata, demonstrators gathered outside the Kern County Department of Human Services demanding… Read more "Protesters Demand Investigation Into CPS After 8-Year-Old Tortured to Death in Bakersfield"

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As students go back to the classroom, they need to be prepared to learn. Dr. Randell Canaya from Kaiser Permanente said it is important to get eye checkups every 1 to 2 years. "Even if you have no vision issues, we can detect different things...