Bakersfield CA

IRVINE, CA-An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation on Sand Canyon last Tuesday, leading to a pursuit and the arrest of a 41-year-old man. The driver, identified as Mason Gerald Miller of Wasco, failed to yield and fled onto the 5 Freeway. During the pursuit, the driver was observed discarding bags of suspected illegal narcotics...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A local activist group has used an AI-altered image from a 17 News report to make its own allegations against Supervisor Jeff Flores. The image was posted to Facebook over the weekend. It appears to show a screenshot of a KGET story about Supervisor Jeff Flores. The text on that image […]

A new analytical report prepared for state lawmakers has raised concerns that the California High-Speed Rail Authority omitted details about its intent to relocate its future Central Valley stations from the draft of its latest business plan , a document meant to help legislators make decisions about the project. The draft plan, released in late February, spells out the rail authority’s path to the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 37-year-old felony probationer was arrested in Bakersfield after officers allegedly found a loaded, unregistered gun and ammunition during a home check. The Kern County Probation Department said on April 27, 2026, officers with the department’s Adult Probation Services Division conducted a home call on...

The Kern County Fire Department has promoted Cole Bias to the role of division chief. The department congratulated Bias on the promotion, calling it a testament to his exceptional hard work, leadership and dedication. Fire department officials said they are excited to see the positive impact Bias will continue to...

Valley Fever, a fungus found in the soil, continues to impact thousands across Kern County cases remain high, medical experts and public health leaders say they are working on new and innovative ways to combat the disease.

Adventist Health Bakersfield is offering free childhood immunizations at mobile clinics in May for eligible children under age 18.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Police said a 49-year-old Tulare man was arrested on Monday, two days after he allegedly stole approximately $1,000 worth of flooring from The Home Depot in Delano. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, at around 7:30 a.m., Delalo police received a report of a theft at The...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police are marking five years since the death of K-9 Jango, the first Bakersfield Police Department police dog to die in the line of duty. Jango was shot and killed in April 2021 while helping officers catch a car thief in southeast Bakersfield. Police K-9...

PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Firebirds are moving on to the Pacific Division semifinals after eliminating the Bakersfield Condors from the playoffs. The Firebirds won the first round best-of-three series 2-1, sealing the deal with a 6-2 win in Game 3 on Sunday. The first period...