Bakersfield CA

White Forest Nursery, a family-owned business in East Bakersfield, has been selling Christmas trees for over 70 years. Co-owner Jere White shared insights into the variety of trees available, including Douglas firs and Noble firs. "The Douglas firs are cultivated, sheared, and tight, so they're very bushy," White...

It was a cool day here in Bakersfield, seeing a high of 56º on Monday, with mid to lower 50's being the case for the rest of the county. Fog and clouds still continue to remain present in Kern. But aside from fog, the county is expecting to see...

Kern County Treasurer and Tax Collector Jordan Kaufman reminds property owners that the first installment of property taxes is due by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Payments made after this deadline will have a 10% late penalty. Property owners can pay by mail, in person at the Bakersfield office, or...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A semi-truck has crashed into two power poles near Mohawk Street, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The department stated that officers responded to the crash in the 2100 block of Mohawk Street. Investigators reported that the vehicle was traveling north when it left the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was ejected and suffered severe injuries in a possible DUI-related crash Saturday night in south Bakersfield, according to police. Officers with the Bakersfield Police Department were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash in the 100 block of East White Lane around 10:37 p.m. on Nov....

A newly released monitoring report is raising alarms about misconduct trends inside the Bakersfield Police Department.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man struck and killed by a vehicle in south Bakersfield on Tuesday. Adrien Matthiew Andino, 34, of Bakersfield was crossing the roadway outside a crosswalk at around 10:25 p.m. Nov. 25 when he was struck by a vehicle at South H Street and...

The prospect of relocating can be daunting, especially when considering factors like cost of living, climate, and community. A Reddit user recently shared their concerns about moving to Bakersfield, California, one of the few affordable places left in the state. The user is apprehensive about the heat, the potential...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Is that Charity real? How to check it out before giving! Better Business Bureau. As charities continue to face financial challenges, your support and generosity are more important than ever. Rising costs, reduced funding from traditional fundraising events, and increased demand for...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Delano City Council appointed Councilmember Salvador Solorio-Ruiz as the city’s new mayor on Monday. The City Council also elected Councilmember Mario Nunez as the new mayor pro tem. Councilmember Bryan Osorio was absent from the meeting. The City Council was set to elect a new mayor...