California Chicken Fried Steaks That Spill Off The Plate
Golden State diners know how to do comfort food right. When it comes to chicken fried steak, California restaurants serve up portions so generous they practically overflow the edges of your plate. From old-school diners to modern grills, these spots prove that bigger really is better when you’re craving that...
Local shuttle service aims to reduce drunk driving in Kern County
Bakersfield's J N J Shuttles provides safe casino transportation after owner lost cousin to drunk driver, helping combat Kern County's 3,500+ DUI cases
San Joaquin Valley, CA – Weather Alert: Near-Zero Visibility; Dense Fog Advisory Through Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fresno, CA – Drivers across California’s San Joaquin Valley are facing hazardous travel conditions today as a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect, with visibility dropping below 200 feet in some areas....
DA files felony DUI charge against Madison Williams for what was previously a misdemeanor...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Madison Williams, the Bakersfield woman convicted of felony DUI charges after crashing into a house and injuring three people, has been charged with another felony for an earlier DUI arrest. Prosecutors on Friday chose to refile what was previously a separate misdemeanor DUI case as a...
Pet of the Week: Smokey
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet this week’s Pet of the Week, Smokey! Smokey is a 1-year-old pup who was left in the parking lot of the Bakersfield SPCA a few months ago, according to Brian McLaughlin with the SPCA. McLaughlin said Smokey is a sweet dog who gets along well with other dogs. If you’d […]
Kern County experiences Tule Fog, causes school delays and reduced visibility
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Locally Dense Tule Fog: in the spotlight!. The fog hasn't been showing up everywhere, but where it's been forming - it's been significant. This past week saw foggy nights and mornings for many South Valley neighborhoods, with several days of school delays. Unlike the Tule...
Beardsley Ave murder case dismissed
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A murder case was dismissed Friday after testing determined the defendant’s DNA wasn’t on the pellet gun used in the shooting death of a man in Oildale, according to the Public Defender’s Office and court records. Darin Lee Williford is no longer facing a charge of first-degree murder —...
Elderly hiker rescued from Mt. Pinos shares his story after stranded in freezing condition
MOUNT PINOS, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Tony Quach, a 70-year-old seasoned hiker, faced a life-threatening ordeal during a hike in the Mount Pinos area last Thursday. What began as a normal hike quickly turned into a nightmare when Quach found himself lost and without a compass after the trail became too slippery to...
Bakersfield City Council to consider terminating lease for historic Sumner Station
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City Council is slated to once again consider the fate of the historic Sumner Station in Old Town Kern, according to the meeting agenda for Wednesday. The City Council has three options: Leave the lease for the station as is and let it continue, direct staff to terminate...
Leadership Bakersfield’s 2026 Cohort Announced
Chamber Launches the 39th Annual Professional Development Initiative. The Greater Bakersfield Chamber proudly announced the Leadership Bakersfield Class of 2026, marking the launch of the program’s 39th year as the region’s premier professional development and civic leadership initiative. The 10-month Leadership...
