Bakersfield PD searches for missing at-risk 15-year-old girl
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing at-risk 15-year-old girl reported missing on Monday. Zoie Pope, 15, was last seen at about 9:15 a.m. on Monday in the 7700 block of Prism Way in southwest Bakersfield, according to the...
Arvin man on probation arrested after officers say they found rifle, handgun in search
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County probation officers arrested an Arvin man last week after they said they found a rifle, a semi-automatic handgun, and ammunition in a probation search. On March 3, 2026, officers with the Kern County Probation Department’s Adult Probation Services Division, Supervision Unit...
4 rescued from capsized boat in Isabella Lake: Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Four people holding on to a capsized boat were rescued from Isabella Lake on Wednesday, the sheriff's office said.
Bluey’s Big Play coming to Bakersfield Oct. 27 at Dignity Health Theater
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bluey’s Big Play will be coming to Bakersfield at the Dignity Health Theater on October 27. Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 13, at 10 a.m. on AXS.com and the box office. Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit will come together for a live...
Nighttime closures around the Highway 58 and Highway 99 interchange underway
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield announced several nighttime closures around the Highway 58 and Highway 99 interchange that would last until Wednesday. Overnight Closure of Ming Avenue to NB 99/WB 58 on-ramp. A nighttime full closure is set for the Ming Avenue on-ramp to the northbound...
Kern County Public Works to host bulky waste collection event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Residents in eastern Kern County will have a chance to dispose of large, bulky unwanted items from their homes for free this month. The Kern County Public Works Department is set to host a bulky waste collection event in Mojave on March 28. The event...
Alleged suspect in deadly Oildale shooting turns himself in to Oregon authorities
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The man accused of shooting and killing another man in Oildale turned himself in Oregon. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Steven Quick turned himself in to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon. Eyewitness News has reached out to the Josephine...
‘The longer this conflict goes on, the more price impacts we’re going to see’:...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As the war in Iran enters its second week, Americans across the nation are feeling its impact on their pocketbook. Gas prices continue to increase across the country, and economists are worried this might just be the beginning. “Gas prices have increased about 50 cents...
Domestic violence survivor shares story as city works to prevent future killings
When Princess Bowden looks back on the relationship that changed her life, one memory comes to mind. “I remember him saying, ‘If I can’t have you, nobody can have you,’” she said.
City Hall North to temporarily close for a scheduled power outage
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — City Hall North in downtown Bakersfield is scheduled to temporarily close Tuesday afternoon for a scheduled power outage. The closure is expected to start at noon on Tuesday at the building located at 1600 Truxtun Avenue. City officials said the building is scheduled to reopen on...
