Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A driver is under suspicion of DUI after a multi-vehicle crash, including a firetruck, in central Bakersfield Friday afternoon. The crash happened at around 12:30 p.m. on 21st Street and A Street. The Bakersfield Fire Department said a firetruck was traveling eastbound 21st Street....

The City of Taft will see key projects move forward under Kern County’s newly adopted $4.5 billion budget for fiscal year 2025–26. Supervisors approved the spending plan on August 26, pledging to strengthen essential services while investing in rural infrastructure. Sheriff Substation Secured. At the heart of Taft’s...

A federal grand jury has indicted Arvin man Isaac Rodriguez, 26, on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Rodriguez, an alleged member of the Arvina 13 gang, is facing these charges due to a history of felony offenses that legally bar him from firearm possession.

According to the Shafter Police Department, officers arrived on scene at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Saturday and confirmed a person was hit by an Amtrak train on Saturday.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled an ambitious plan to combat crime in Kern County and throughout California, aiming to deploy more law enforcement officers on city streets. The initiative, which was first introduced in Bakersfield and other cities last year, has already shown...

It's the best of both worlds at this drive thru restaurant. Brunch N Burger located on 250 Coffee Rd inside of Sully's, is serving up a variety of delicious burgers, pasta, and burritos. We spoke to the store manager Bailey McCool who shares with us some of the top selling...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield is on pace for one of the deadliest years on record for DUI-related deaths, prompting local advocates to urge residents to think twice before choosing to drink and drive. Local TikToker and DUI awareness advocate Karyssa Martinez is spreading the word about the dangers...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Houchin Community Blood Bank is giving away tickets to the Kern County Fair once donors have donated blood. From Sept. 1 to Sept. 28, donors can win two free tickets to the Kern County Fair. Donate a pint and claim your tickets.

Community Interventions, in partnership with California State University, Bakersfield’s Black Student Union, hosted the inaugural Black August celebration on Wednesday, August 27. The event honored Black freedom fighters and the long history of Black resistance against systemic oppression through an art exhibit,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern Secret Witness is offering a $5,000 reward for information on leading to the arrest and filing of a complaint against a suspect involved in a 2019 homicide. The homicide was reported in the 2300 block of Camellia Street on Aug. 27, 2019. The shooting left Miguel Ibarra Lopez, 37,...