Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two Bakersfield residents were arrested in Valencia after deputies responded to a suspicious activity call and allegedly found them with meth, burglary tools, stolen copper wire, and unauthorized credit cards. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Santa Clarita Valley Station said on Wednesday, April 15,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — 11 people were arrested, four dogs were seized, and 12 tons of trash were removed after an encampment cleanup near the Kern River embankments. The Bakersfield Police Department’s Community Vitality Unit received several complaints about homeless encampments along the north and south Kern River embankments...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who was shot and killed in Rosamond as 52-year-old Larry Curtis Hardin of Lancaster. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on March 30, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., KCSO deputies responded to a victim of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died after being found with severe injuries in downtown Bakersfield as 57-year-old Scott Bryan McCollough. The report said he fell from a balcony. The Bakersfield Police Department said on April 7th, at around 10:50...

The event raises funds for Hoffman Hospice, its patients, and their families. In previous years, the fundraiser has drawn big names like Derek Jeter and Mark Wahlberg.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified two people who died after a crash on Highway 14 as 85-year-old Roland James Squires and 83-year-old Carolyn Darnell Squires, both of California City. The CHP’s website said on Monday, April 13, 2026, at around 5:08 p.m.,...

Smyle Dental Bakersfield brings CBCT imaging, same-day CAD/CAM restorations, and VR anxiety reduction under one roof for Kern County patients. BAKERSFIELD, California - April 16, 2026 - Smyle Dental Bakersfield, a general and cosmetic dental practice serving Kern County, is spotlighting its comprehensive suite of advanced dental technology — including cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) 3D imaging, in-office CAD/CAM same-day restorations, and...

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Bakersfield neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from home goods to baby gear and even a bicycle ready for a new rider.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County judge granted mental health diversion for a woman who allegedly tried to attack Bakersfield police officers with a knife before getting shot, according to court records. Judge Andrew Kendall granted the diversion Wednesday despite the prosecutor’s objection. If Holmes follows all the terms and completes the 12-month in-patient […]

Chase Bank and the Bakersfield Police Department hosted a free workshop to help residents identify and protect themselves from financial scams.