Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Police Chief Brent Stratton joined 17 News for our monthly segment to break down what his department is doing around town. Lauren Holcomb asked Chief Stratton about back to school safety, homelessness, flock safety cameras and the latest crime concerns in the community. Watch th

Two Bakersfield City Councilmembers are calling for the removal of City Manager Christian Clegg. Despite their comments last week, it’s a sentiment that does not appear to be shared among the rest of the council. The big picture: Last week, the city council held a performance evaluation for Clegg...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police arrested 21 suspects last week and recovered 177 stolen items during a three-day national retail theft operation. From August 4th through August 6th, police partnered with retailers such as Dick's Sporting Goods, Target, Ross, Dollar Tree, Macy's, and JCPenney to ide

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A Coachella man has been reported missing after his release from a prison in Kern County, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded July 31 to a report of a missing person along Julia Drive in Coachella after the family of Arturo Reyes Aispuro said they had be

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The hunt for a better parking spot at Valley Plaza may be over, if you’re willing to pay for it. The Bakersfield mall is rolling out a premier parking option, which has sparked plenty of conversation among shoppers. The mall has introduced paid parking spaces near select entrances. For $2 a

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX26) — California’s high-speed rail project has made progress in meeting legal reporting requirements, but state oversight officials say major gaps and clarity problems remain in the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s final 2026 Business Plan — including questions about cost increases, schedul

Measles cases have emerged across California in recent days, prompting health officials to remind residents about the importance of vaccination and recognizing early symptoms.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — PG&E said 440 customers in northwest Bakersfield are without electricity Monday evening after a power outage that began around 7:30 p.m. Power is estimated to be restored at around 10:00 p.m., according to PG&E's website. Customers from South Allen Road and Stockdale Highway to Allen..

A man was detained after a pursuit resulted in a traffic collision just north of State Route 14 on Monday morning, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office. At around 8:43 a.m., the CHP Bakersfield Communication Center was advised that a gray Audi sedan was stolen at...

The inaugural event welcomed African American students and families ahead of the new school year to showcase what resources are available to families and students as they navigate the school year.