Bakersfield CA

Sheriff Donny Youngblood talks about the body cam footage of KHSD trustee Kathy Scrivner, ICE confrontations, local 'streamers', and more

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a man accused of exposing himself to victims in a sexual manner in southeast Bakersfield. Police said on December 20th, 2025, the suspect exposed himself to the victims in the 3100 block...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield residents are being invited to a cafe that is reopening in support of culinary students. The ROC Cafe & Bakery is run by students enrolled in the Culinary, Baking and Pastry Arts programs at the Kern High School District’s Regional Occupational Center. Students practice food...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is coming to The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater for two nights on Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March 20th. The stop is part of The 1976 Tour. Shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, January 21st at 9...

Kern County Sheriff's Sgt. Ryan Dunbier arrested on felony charges including burglary and drug possession while armed after month-long investigation.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In October of 2025, 35-year-old David Angulo was arrested in San Bernardino for allegedly driving under the influence. The arrest led to an unexpected update in a 2008 cold case murder in North Edwards. On Nov. 25, 2008, Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 18000 block...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died after being struck by a vehicle on South H Street as 19-year-old Joseph Adam Cruz Jr. of Bakersfield. The Bakersfield Police Department said on January 11, 2026, at around 1:51 a.m., officers were...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Marathon is partnering with Bakersfield running club IBProFun Run Club for training. With the 2026 Bakersfield Marathon being only two months and a week away–Laura Moore, Erica Sabin, and Donovan Gabriel with IBProFun Running Club joined 17 News at Sunrise with a preview...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The demand for homes in Bakersfield increased in December while the supply dropped resulting in an increase in home prices. According to Bakersfield real estate appraiser Michael Crabtree, the median price of homes increased in December by $15,000 to $395,000. That is down about 2.7% from...

The Rock Cobbler gravel ride, presented by BMC bikes, in Bakersfield, California, has been arguably the most viral gravel event in the world. It made mainstream news in 2022 with cyclists having run-ins with a bull on course. The Vegan Cyclist later gave it more infamy with his risky take on head injuries and...