McFarland man, 22, dies in crash with semi-truck on Hwy 43
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A McFarland man died after his vehicle collided with a big rig on Highway 43, according to the coroner’s office. Angel Arron Miranda, 22, was declared dead at the scene of the March 6 crash, according to coroner’s officials. It happened at about 4:53 a.m. in the Shafter area. California...
Universal Studios Hollywood rolls out new dining pass covering meals, snacks
Universal Studios is taking a page out of Six Flags’ playbook and will now offer a new dining pass, which allows guests to purchase meals and snacks throughout the theme park for a single price. The pass, available now, can be bought online or at participating in‑park restaurants. The pass starts at $59, not...
Cooler, chance of showers Tuesday
Tuesday brings cooler temperatures and a chance for rain. Rain chances aren't all that high, but scattered light showers are expected to move through Kern. Rain totals will be between a trace tot 0.10" for most, with slightly higher totals possible in the foothills. As for temperatures, highs will drop...
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs Now Hiring in Kern County
Kern County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid full-time roles open in Bakersfield. If you’re handy, detail-oriented, or love working with your hands, these could be a great fit.
In a town close to the farmworker movement, some struggle to process Chavez allegations
DELANO, Calif. – A few hours north of Los Angeles, the small city of Delano is surrounded by miles and miles of grapevines, orange groves and almond orchards. According to Monike Reynozo, everyone here either works in those fields, or knows someone who does. "This is what drives and...
Beale Memorial Library hosts Lil’ Bunnies Egg Hunt
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library is getting into the Easter Spirit with events at local library branches. The Beale Memorial Library is hosting an egg hunt for children up to age 5. The Lil' Bunnies Egg Hunt is taking place on April 2 from 10 a.m....
Shafter community survey open to find resident needs
In early March, the City of Shafter started to advertise a community survey asking residents where they think the city should focus its efforts in the future.
PHOTO GALLERY: March Meet Through The Lens of David Beitler
After the 2026 NHRA Heritage Series kicked off on Feb. 13-14 with the Tucson Dragway Reunion in Tucson, Ariz., featuring Group 1 and 2 classes, the excitement continued on March 5-8 at the legendary Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, Calif., for the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, where all classes competed....
Robots install 100 MW of panels on AES desert solar project in California
Project filings show the Bellefield Solar Energy Project is permitted as a large desert solar development in California that was originally proposed by 8Minute Solar Energy. Publicly available federal and state records reviewed for this article do not document a verified milestone that “robots have now installed 100...
State warns California City, Ridgecrest over housing violations
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