One killed in Highway 119 collision
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a head-on collision on Highway 119 in Dustin Acres Sunday afternoon. The collision involved two pickup trucks that apparently had only one person in each vehicle. The driver of one pickup was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman driving the...
The NY Steak At This Italian Deli In California Is So Good, It’s Worth...
Hidden in plain sight on a Bakersfield street corner sits Luigi’s Restaurant and Delicatessen, where the New York steak sizzles with such perfection that Californians have been known to plan entire road trips around securing a table. This isn’t just another Italian restaurant – it’s a culinary landmark where...
8 Classic Drive-In Restaurants In California Where The Comfort Food Is Simply Legendary
Want to find classic drive-in restaurants in California with legendary comfort food?. These 8 drive-in gems serve incredible meals and timeless dining experiences!. 1. Carla’s Drive In (Bakersfield) The bright turquoise building shines like a jewel in Bakersfield. This retro beauty catches every eye that passes by....
BPD: Missing 17-year-old boy last seen in southwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 17-year-old boy, last seen in southwest Bakersfield. Officers said Riley Decker was last seen on Aug. 30, 2025, at around 7:00 p.m., in the 10900 block of Delusion Dr. Riley...
Man convicted of assaulting KCSO deputy with chokehold, faces up to five years in...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man was convicted of assaulting a KCSO deputy in March, putting him in a chokehold until three Good Samaritans came to help the deputy. The altercation happened after the suspect stole a phone from a convenience store. The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said...
Bakersfield Police make arrest after morning stabbing in a South Bakersfield neighborhood
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday morning just before 9 a.m. in a neighborhood near White Lane and Stine Road. The victim sustained minor injuries in what authorities are describing as an isolated incident. An arrest has been made, and the...
Beale Memorial Library hosted their third annual Baby Expo for new parents
Parents from across Kern County pilled into the Beale Memorial Library to learn new tools and resources for their newborns. Organizers want to show parents the support that Kern County has to offer.
Volunteers help Kern County Fairgrounds’ livestock area get show ready
Over 200 volunteers from Upside Academy spent Saturday painting livestock pens at the Kern County Fairgrounds, preparing the facilities for the county's biggest annual event.
KCSO searches for man last seen by family in Sept. 2022
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in searching for a man who was last seen by his family in September of 2022. Roberto Vargas, 42, was last seen wearing unknown color shorts and a white tank top, according to sheriff officials. Vargas is described as 5 […]
Bakersfield Police searching for missing at-risk adult last seen Thursday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a missing at-risk adult that was last seen on Thursday. John Villagomez, 60, was last seen in the 700 block of Jumbuck Lane at 3 p.m. He is being described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 95 pounds with black curly hair and brown […]
