Bakersfield CA

A man is in critical condition after being shot at Beale Park in Bakersfield late Friday night. Police are investigating and seeking information.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A driver was cited for driving 123 miles per hour on Highway 99, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said a male driver was driving on Highway 99 in a Kia sedan, just south of Highway 119 Feb. 19. He was cited at 9:30 a.m. CHP advises drivers to follow […]

The dispute between the Open Door Network and the Kern County District Attorney's office hit airwaves on the biggest radio talk show in town. Lauren Skidmore appeared on the Ralph Bailey Show and responded to the DA's office which called her unethical and unprofessional.

This year’s high school state wrestling championships Feb. 26-28 at Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield produced 21 San Diego Section medalists — 13 among boys grapplers and eight among girls. Poway, with 229.5 points, dominated the local boys field with 11 medal-winners (top eight place-finishers) and two weight...

Avila Perspective Chap. 269 Joel Iriarte, 22, Whiz Kid from Bakersfield, Golden Boy Show and More. Boxers come in all shapes and backgrounds but seldom include scholars. Guys like Bakersfield’s Joel Iriarte are as rare as a first edition Guttenberg Bible. You just don’t find them anywhere and least of all in a small...

Bakersfield officials, environmental advocates, and residents debated how the city should manage and expand its tree canopy during a City Council meeting on March 11. Members of the Bakersfield Tree Advisory Group (TAG) presented an update on Bakersfield’s urban forestry efforts at the meeting. The discussion...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Deputies are searching for 16-year-old Mackenzie Meadows, last seen near Airport and Olive drives on Thursday, March 12. She was known to be with Sara Current, 16, who also went missing last month. Meadows was last seen at around 9:24 p.m., wearing a red hooded sweatshirt,...

Choosing where to retire is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. Pick the wrong city and your golden years can quickly turn into a financial and emotional grind. Pick the right one, and life gets genuinely good. The data is increasingly clear: not all cities are created equal for retirees. To identify ......

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a crash that injured at least one person on Friday night, near the Kern County Fairgrounds. The crash happened at around 7:47 pm. near South P Street and Ming Avenue. The condition of the person is unknown. Avoid the area,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Surveillance footage helped authorities identify suspects in two homicides that occurred four years ago, according to a court filing. Rafael Valdez Luquin, Victor Negrete and Jeremiah Ausbie were named as suspects in deadly shootings that occurred within hours of each other in Wasco and...