Man accused of starting three-alarm fire in downtown Bakersfield arrested
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - A man accused of starting a three-alarm fire at a downtown Bakersfield building on Labor Day was arrested. Michael Webber...
7 California Towns People Are Fleeing As Soon As Possible in 2024
California has long been celebrated for its sunshine, booming tech industry, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. However, not all parts of the state are...
Bicyclist identified after getting hit by a car on Stockdale Highway and Allen Road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - The bicyclist who died after getting hit by a car on Stockdale Highway and Allen Road has been identified. 27-year-old...
20-year-old Richgrove man identified in June fatal car crash on Cecil Avenue
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - The 20-year-old Richgrove man who died in a car crash onFamoso Porterville Highway and Cecil Avenue, on June 21, 2024,...
‘Kool & The Gang’ returns to the 2024 Kern County Fair on opening day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — When the 2024 Kern County Fair returns one of the ‘koolest’ bands around will take the stage at the...
2 arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Lamont
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two men were arrested in Oildale in connection to a fatal shooting in Lamont in July. Officials with...
Potential medical school in Bakersfield to address healthcare needs in Kern
Dr. Jasmeet Bains says the establishment of a University of California medical school in Kern County would address the shortage of health care...
Bakersfield police looking for missing 16-year-old girl, last seen at Highland High School
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl. Dehlila Fonseca was last...
Man found guilty of shooting that prosecutors say was fueled by jealousy
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It was around midnight when Jose Martinez spotted a neighbor he’d previously dated getting into someone else’s car. ...
Kern County mystified by sightings of “Cashsquatch,” a money-covered creature
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - If you've been seeing a large, furry, green creature around Kern County, you aren't alone. Sightings of what the internet...