Bakersfield CA

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...

An 8-year-old girl was found dead in a Bakersfield hotel room over the weekend, and authorities have charged her father and stepmother with her death, triggering a wave of public grief, anger, and calls for accountability. Genesis Ariah Mata was discovered Saturday in the bathtub of a room at the...

On Thursday, the City of Bakersfield brought to the table a loan forgivable program that could increase housing availability without increasing the cost for homeowners.

A protest was held Friday outside the Department of Human Services building. In attendance were members of Genesis Mata's family and other mothers who say the system failed their kids as well.