Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department identified the suspect who was shot by an officer Monday morning after fleeing from a vehicle that failed a traffic stop in northwest Bakersfield. The man was identified as Fabian Lopez, 37, of Bakersfield. Police said Lopez is in critical condition at...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A driver who crashed into a boulder and rolled over on Highway 155 near Mountain View Lane led to the closure of all lanes in the area on Wednesday evening, reported CHP. The California Highway Patrol reported the incident on its website, stating that the driver...

A California man says he got blackout drunk and then blew his wife away with an AR-15, shooting her dead in front of their teenage son because she allegedly "cheated" on him, according to police and court documents. "I f—ed up," Manuel Robles can be heard saying in a body...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man died after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 99, near Taft Highway early Monday morning. CHP stated that the first driver involved ran away from the scene, while the second driver remained at the scene and contacted emergency personnel. The California Highway...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — All the monsters and mayhem that has surrounded the residents of Hawkins, IN, will wrap up with the grand finale of “Stranger Things” available on Netflix at 5 p.m. Dec. 31. If you were one of the lucky ones who could get a ticket, the final episode also will be presented […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The fact “Zootopia 2” will end up being at the top film at the box office in 2025 came as a surprise to a lot of people – even star Ginnifer Goodwin. There was no doubt the sequel to the 2016 film would do well for Disney but it surpassed expectations […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Golden Empire Transit District (GET) is offering free rides on its fixed-route and GET-A-LIFT paratransit buses on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2025. The free rides will be available to all passengers from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. This initiative aims to help the community celebrate...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The McFarland Police Department said there will be increased patrols on New Year’s Eve with officers actively looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs to help keep roads safe. McFarland police said in a social media post, “Driving under the influence...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — In 2025, cameras played a crucial role in capturing dramatic incidents across Bakersfield. Among the incidents caught on camera was an officer-involved shooting at a southwest Walmart. Police body cameras recorded the moment when Deashanay Holmes, after being confronted by officers,...

Community members from across Kern County gathered Sunday at Taft United Methodist Church for Seeds of Hope, a faith-based event focused on helping residents work together to improve their communities. The event was hosted by Faith in the Valley and included local organizers from Taft, Buttonwillow and Arvin, along...