Kern County Coroner Rules Newhall Man’s Death An Accidental Drowning
The Kern County Coroner has ruled the death of a Newhall man who died in the Kern River in July as accidental. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said 24-year-old Gustavo Angel Orea Lara’s death was an accidental drowning, according to the results of an official postmortem examination. On July 4, 2026, Lara, a Newhall re
Spanish Speaking Conference to connect families with special resources
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It is important to help children of all kinds, needs, and different languages. Gabriela Rosales spoke with Nena Tuiasosopo, an Early Start Resource Specialist and SSI Specialist Kassandra Biviano to preview an event coming up for parents to get help they need. Spanish Speaking Conference by
Hageman Road construction sparks concerns from businesses, residents
Hageman Road construction in Bakersfield runs daily through September, drawing concerns from nearby businesses and residents over traffic and communication.
Hit-and-run charge filed in death of man in October on Camino Media
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Prosecutors have filed a felony hit-and-run charge in connection to the death of a man in October on Camino Media. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Nicholas Aguirre Jr. after a charge of hit-and-run causing death was filed against him on Aug. 19, Kern County District Attorney’s Office
Shafter housing development clashes with California High-Speed Rail route plans
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A proposed housing development in Shafter has become the latest flashpoint in an ongoing dispute with the California High-Speed Rail Authority, with city leaders arguing the neighborhood plans predate the rail project and the authority warning the development conflicts with its approve
Kern River spurs challengers to seek seats on water board
Two challengers hoping to win seats this November on the Kern County Water Agency board of directors were both moved to run because of the Kern River. “The more I started hearing about different topics, the constraints on the flows of the river, I thought this doesn’t make sense. Why can’t we find a better way? That’s
CalFresh work requirement window ends; Kern County impact limited, more SNAP changes ahead
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — CalFresh recipients in Kern County are facing new work requirements and upcoming eligibility changes that could affect who keeps food assistance benefits. Work requirements that began June 1 required some recipients to work at least 20 hours a week to keep their benefits. That three-mo
Meet Mamas! Our Bakersfield SPCA Pet of the Week
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Mamas is a 4-year-old mix breed dog and is available for adoption now at the Bakersfield SPCA. Shelter Director Brain McLaughlin says she is a mellow, laid-back dog. If you would like to adopt Mamas, or any of the pets at Bakersfield SPCA, visit 3000...
Petition calls for investigation following student, staff altercation at BHS
An online petition is calling for an investigation after reports of an altercation between a student and staff members suggested the student was injured. The petition alleges a student, named only as “Bridgette,” was “punched in the face by a staff member” and pinned for two minutes against a hot metal surface, resulti
BPD requests help finding suspected burglar
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who it says tried to burglarize the Dollar Tree at 2140 Wible Road. The agency issued a news release Monday saying the suspect tried to break into the store at about 11:38 p.m. June 28. It noted he wasn’t able to enter the story, pos
