Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department just celebrated new graduates of the police academy who will soon begin field training. On June 26, Bakersfield police graduated 19 recruits from the Bakersfield Police Academy. The 19 recruits joined the ranks of the Bakersfield Police Department today....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Firefighters with the Kern County Fire Department rescued eight puppies while extinguishing a fire in Oildale. Fire officials said the puppies were found unharmed hiding in a den. Animal control responded to the scene and are attempting to find their mother and reunite them, according to...

The Bakersfield Community Land Trust and Self-Help Enterprises are launching a lottery for two affordable homes designed solely for first time home buyers in the low to moderate income families.

PISMO BEACH, Calif. – A 40-year-old Bakersfield man was arrested for multiple narcotics and weapons violations during a traffic stop near Marina Street and Morro Avenue Wednesday evening. On June 25, around 10:17 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle near Marina Street and Morro Avenue for vehicle code violations...

For decades, Kern County’s identity has been linked with the oil industry. So how and where did it all begin? Today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots, the story of how oil became king in Kern County. While the Yokuts used the oil seeps and tar pits of the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — For a place that might outwardly appear to be an ordinary fisherperson’s supply store, Bob’s Bait Bucket has sure played a lot of roles over the past half-century. It’s a taxidermy museum: a repository of stuffed critters somebody’s wife was fed up with: “I want this mounted 96 pound...

Covey Cottage was a project drawn together by CAPK and other organizations. This project will bring tiny homes to veterans who have found themselves homeless, and in need of help in Bakersfield.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on Famoso Road Wednesday evening. The crash was reported in the area of Famoso Road east of Sherwood Avenue at around 6:35 p.m., according to CHP. Investigation showed a 35-year-old man was traveling on westbound...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to include a statement from the City of Bakersfield. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield police sergeant earned the highest total wage among all city employees in 2024, according to data released by California State Controller Malia M. Cohen. On Wednesday, Cohen...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Health Department announced free HIV testing for Kern County residents on Friday in honor of National HIV Testing Day. Members of the community can get tested for HIV free at St. Vincent De Paul, located at 316 Baker St., Bakersfield, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June...