Carolyn Irene (Kane) Smith
Mom passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Carolyn was born in Bakersfield, CA on August 19, 1947, to Kenneth William Kane and Elina Rauha (Leino) Kane. Carolyn’s mother passed away during the polio epidemic when she was just 15 months old. Her...
Final listening session in search of new Bakersfield chief of police rescheduled for Tuesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The final community listening session in the search of a new chief of police has been rescheduled for Tuesday, according to the city of Bakersfield. The first meeting was canceled due to technical difficulties, according to officials. The listening session will take place on Zoom from 6...
Rec plays a big role in the community
Les Clark III emphasized the need for the community to pull together during a talk at the Taft District Chamber of Commerce Sit n' Sip last week. "Strong communities don't happen by accident," he said. Clark, the district administrator for the West Side Recreation and Park District, said the Rec...
Missing California teenagers believed to be together: Police
The teenagers are not missing under suspicious circumstances, according to police.
Kern County to seek community feedback on possible hotel tax hike measure
During its meeting Tuesday morning, the Kern County Board of Supervisors approved taking preliminary steps for a potential hotel tax measure that could be placed on the November ballot.
Tree falls onto east Bakersfield home as wind advisory for Kern County begins
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — High winds are beginning to cause damage to some areas in Bakersfield. A tree fell onto a home in east Bakersfield. The large tree went through the home and damaged the porch furniture. Meanwhile, motorists were seen trying to avoid hitting tumbleweeds on Truxtun Avenue,...
Bakersfield police seek help identifying four accused of damaging garage door
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying four males accused of damaging a garage door. Police said on December 3, 2025, the suspects used their body weight to cause damage to the victim’s overhead garage door in the 4100 block of...
Sno Shack’s next chapter
The Barton family seeks new owners for Bakersfield's beloved Sno Shack, hoping to continue the 46-year Central Valley tradition by mid-April.
11 vehicles impounded during Bakersfield PD checkpoint
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department conducted a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint Friday night and impounded 11 vehicles. Police said the checkpoint was conducted in the 1800 block of Oak Street from 6 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. During the time of the checkpoint, 1,103 vehicles were...
KCSO seeks help in finding missing 21-year-old woman
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 21-year-old woman. KCSO said Annastashia Kopras was last contacted by family on February 7, 2026. Kopras is described as White, 5’6” tall, 220 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes....
