Bakersfield CA

Oil drillers in central California have resorted to the costly and cumbersome alternative of trucking crude barrels 50 miles. Oil drillers in central California have resorted to the costly and cumbersome alternative of trucking crude barrels 50 miles after the shut down of a refinery and idling of a key pipeline cut...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Drivers in Bakersfield are seeing gas prices climb quickly, and photos taken a week apart at the same station highlight just how fast prices are rising. Images taken at the Chevron on Oak Street show regular gasoline increasing from about $5.39 (credit/debit) per gallon last...

Caltrans will rehab Highway 223 in Arvin starting spring 2027, adding new pavement, pedestrian beacons, and bike-friendly drainage grates.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Two men tied to a 2023 shootout during an attempted burglary on Pine Street have been sentenced to state prison, according to the Kern County Superior Court. On March 11, 2026, Melvin Carter of Palmdale was sentenced to 22 years and eight months in prison. Frederick...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The trial of a man charged with murder and attempted robbery in a 2021 shooting in East Bakersfield was postponed Friday after defense counsel said additional time was needed for investigation — and to prepare a plea offer for the prosecutor to consider. Defense attorney Roger Ponce told...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two men accused of chasing a vehicle that flew onto Highway 99 and crashed, killing two sisters who had been delivering newspapers, had their trial date moved back to June 29 at the request of defense counsel. A new trial date of June 29 was set during a hearing Friday in […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Three suspects were arrested this week in a DEA-led multi-agency operation targeting the increased use of THC products by youth in Bakersfield, said police. Three Bakersfield dispensaries were served search warrants in the operation: 1700 Niles Street, Suite B, 1222 Golden State...

The Kern County Sheriff's Taft substation is closed indefinitely. The closure is related to a clerical issue and patrol and law enforcement operations are not affected, KCSO Public Information Officer Lori Meza said. Meza confirmed the substation on Gardner Feld Road is closed on Wednesday. "The Kern County Sheriff’s...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (3:25 PM) Police said Carmen Romero, 68, has been found and is safe. She is no longer considered missing. Bakersfield police are asking for the public’s help in finding an at-risk missing 68-year-old woman last seen Friday morning in south Bakersfield. Officials said Carmen...

March 12, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff's Office officials report that on March 9, 2026, deputies with the Metro Patrol Division, along with members of Kern County Code Compliance, Kern County Mental Health, and Flood Ministries, conducted direct enforcement in the Oildale area of Bakersfield, California. During the...