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Shafter approved a tentative tract map for about 1,200 homes in an area where high-speed rail is expected to run, igniting the discussion over what could happen next.

California’s Supreme Court upheld a Black man’s death sentence for raping and murdering a woman, rejecting arguments by dissenting justices that the prosecutor engaged in racial discrimination.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating the theft of an industrial cooling fan at Moo Scratch Kitchen. The theft was reported on June 23 at 9:10 p.m. when two suspects allegedly gained entry to the gated patio and stole the fan. The first suspect was described...

California Farmers Face $800 Million Hit From Heat, Drought and Erratic Spring Weather. California’s agricultural heartland is reeling. Extreme weather has already inflicted more than $800 million in losses on the state’s farmers this year alone. The toll comes from a punishing mix of unseasonably warm spring temperatu

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County businesses could soon have more opportunities to obtain liquor licenses under a new allocation announced by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). ABC said Kern County will be eligible for new liquor licenses, including an additional 25 on-sale gener

UPDATED: The 14-year-old girl last seen Thursday in Mojave has been located, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the the community’s assistance in finding an at-risk missing 14-year-old girl. Jordan Battles was last seen Thursday in

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was arrested for DUI after a hit-and-run in east Bakersfield Wednesday. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Niles Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue just after 10:30 p.m. CHP said a Toyota collided with a Kia which resulted in a hit-and-r

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A late-night crash prompted a road closure on East Lerdo Highway near Zerker Road, and authorities are investigating what happened. The crash happened at East Lerdo Highway and Zerker Road at around 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, according to reports. East Lerdo Highway was closed from North Dr

KERN COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — A car was caught on camera driving to the wrong way up a freeway on ramp to avoid major traffic from a crash on Thursday morning. The traffic was at Highway 99 and Woollomes Avenue. CHP Bakerfield says the crash happened around 3 AM...

Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — Tony is our Pet of the Week and is available for adoption now from Kern County Animal Services. He is a 4-month-old Beagle mix and has only been at the shelter for a short time. If you would like to adopt Tony or any of...