Two Arrested Amid Undercover Copper Wire Theft Investigation in Kern County
KERN COUNTY, CA — “Over the last several months, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crime Investigations Unit has been investigating numerous copper wire thefts across the county, which lead to several subjects being arrested. These thefts caused thousands of dollars in replacement material and repairs due to...
KCSO asks for public’s help locating missing 16-year-old
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding 16-year-old Sara Current, last seen on February 5, 2026. Current was last seen at around 8:08 p.m., wearing a sweater and blue jeans. She is described as 5'1" tall, 150 pounds with blue...
PG&E scams hit Bakersfield area, costing victims thousands
PG&E says 540+ Kern County customers were targeted by utility scams in 2025. Here's how to protect yourself.
Late-week warming may push valley highs into the 80s
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County finds itself sandwiched between a ridge of high pressure to the northwest and an area of low pressure to the south. Enough space now exists between the two to relax the pressure gradient, which means the winds across our region quieted down substantially closing out the...
The Mission at Kern County demolishes building for new facility
The Mission at Kern County demolished its final building to make way for a new 13,000-sq-ft facility with expanded services and transitional housing.
Lucky’s Crew Animal Rescue raises funds with Paws and Prosecco event in Bakersfield
Lucky’s Crew Animal Rescue hosted its inaugural Paws and Prosecco event Saturday afternoon, featuring a designer handbag bingo fundraiser. The organization operates as a sanctuary for abandoned, neglected and abused animals in Kern County. Megan Garant, Board Member of the rescue, said the group formed after seeing a...
Better bedtime habits help avoid time change related health issues
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Americans across the nation are adjusting to Daylight Saving Time. As we lose an hour of sleep, health experts are warning the impact goes far beyond feeling groggy. Chief Medical Officer at California Central Valley Market, Dr. Hemmal Kothary, joined ARC Bakersfield to share more...
Bakersfield City Council to consider lease agreement, possible purchase plan for Bank of America...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Truxtun Tower, also known as the Bank of America building, could see new ownership under the city of Bakersfield later this year, according to the Bakersfield City Council agenda for Wednesday. The Bank of America’s Truxtun Branch permanently closed on Feb. 27, 2024. The City Council...
Taft Police officer taking aim at drunk drivers
A Taft Police officer is doing more than his share of work taking drunk drivers off the road. Officer Eduardo (Eddie) Tellez, already winner of multiple awards from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers for DUI enforcement, has made 26 DUI arrests in Taft since Jan. 1. "This young man is doing...
Grocery Outlet closing 9 stores in California, 1 in Kern County
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. plans to close nine supermarkets in California and one in Kern County as part of an “optimization plan” targeting financially underperforming locations. The Emeryville‑based company said the optimization plan is intended to “strengthen long-term profitability and cash flow generation,...
