Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — CHP's website reports that at least one pedestrian suffered major injuries in a crash on River Boulevard near Water Street on Tuesday, just after 8:30 p.m. A pickup truck reportedly struck a pedestrian at 8:32 p.m. The pedestrian was conscious and breathing shortly after the crash,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol Central Division is set to host a hiring seminar at their Bakersfield office in May. The event is set for May 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., with doors opening at 5:15 p.m., according to officials. During the seminar, participants will learn about CHP careers, hear […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Board of Supervisors made several proclamations for the month of May during its regular meeting Tuesday morning. Mental Health Awareness Month This year is the 65th anniversary of the Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department, according to Heather Hornibrook, a deputy director of Kern BHRS. The […]

As artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of everyday life, an after-school program in Bakersfield is teaching children as young as 5 how to code and build digital projects while also learning how to think critically about technology. Code Ninjas, located near Calloway Drive and Brimhall Road, teaches children ages...

Bakersfield entrepreneurs can win $20,000 and tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final through Verizon's Small Business Super Pitch contest.

Bakersfield police are searching for the driver of a dark Dodge Charger or Challenger involved in a hit-and-run that severely injured a 17-year-old.

Korine Webster has joined the Taft Midway Driller team. Webster, a Taft native and mother of three, is now selling advertising for the Midway Driller, owners John and Lynda Watkins announced. She is working with the print edition, taftmidwaydriller.com and social media as well. "The Driller is taking on a...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A vehicle sustained major damage along Edison Highway after it collided with a semi-trailer on Tuesday afternoon, according to Eyewitness News footage. At around 4:40 p.m., a semi-trailer and a grey sedan crashed in the area of Edison Highway and Atlantic Street, just west of Malaga...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The attorney representing Arturo Munoz, who’s facing two counts of murder in connection with a deadly alleged drunken driving crash, said in court Tuesday he’s currently in trial and won’t be available for two months. Defense attorney David A. Torres was granted a postponement to June 24 for Munoz’s trial. At […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — At the request of defense counsel, the trial of Alan Booth — accused of driving drunk when he hit multiple people at the 2023 Bakersfield Christmas Parade — has been postponed to May 11. Booth’s attorney, Jeremy Brehmer, was granted the postponement Tuesday morning. Booth, 74, faces multiple felony counts. His […]