Bakersfield CA

Good afternoon, everyone. At 4 p.m., it is 102 in Bakersfield. A heat advisory is up for the South Valley until midnight for temperatures potentially up to 106. A flood watch is up for the Kern River Valley, the mountains to the east of the Grapevine (including the Tehachapis), and the entire Kern County desert,...

Labor unions across the central valley celebrated Labor Day with a picnic at Lake Ming, inviting the community out to come celebrate. This event allows unions to get a chance to meet community members

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new Spirit Halloween location in Bakersfield is set to open later this month. The store will be located at 6001 Coffee Road, which was formerly a Rite Aid. There is no exact opening date, but the store is scheduled to open later this month. According to the Spirit Halloween website, […]

Family and friends gathered Sunday to honor one-month-old Le'anna Sterling, who died after a car crash in downtown Bakersfield on Aug. 24.

KERN, Calif. (FOX26) — The Kern County Sheriff’s conducted an enforcement sweep throughout the county, resulting in 24 arrests and clearing 5,000 lbs of debris on Friday. Deputies worked in a coordinated effort with District 3 Supervisor Jeff Flores to clear out highly reported areas from businesses and residents for...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — On Monday morning, dozens of protests erupted across the nation, including a significant demonstration on the Mirador Drive Overpass in east Bakersfield. The mass protest on Labor Day aimed to remind Americans of the power of the working class, especially at a time when billionaires...

Occurred on Suzanne Ln. Disposition: Report Taken. Officer initiated activity at Wildcat Wy/Lucard St, Disposition: Completed. Occurred at Lincoln Jr High School on Sixth St. Disposition: Completed. 2:06 Impounded Auto. Officer initiated activity at Cedar St/Hwy 119. Disposition: Report Taken. 2:52 Misc - Patrol...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There have been several bands put together for television shows that found some success away from the small screen. The Monkees – that was made up of cast members who could sing and play instruments – went on to have several top 10 hits. “The Partridge Family” – that was built […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for an at-risk 17-year-old last seen Saturday evening. Riley Decker was last seen at around 7 p.m. Saturday in the 10900 block of Delusion Drive. He is considered at-risk due to this being the first time he’s ran away. Decker is described as...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — At least one person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash early Monday morning on the Westside Parkway just east of Allen Road, according to CHP's website. It happened just before 6 a.m. when a white Chevy pick-up truck and another vehicle collided. The cause is...