Bakersfield CA

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to clarify details in the story. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An investigation is underway after a man and woman were shot in a murder-suicide Thursday, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Just after 10 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting in the 2700...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a missing 12-year-old boy. Police say Ivan Jimenez was last seen on Friday December 26 around 1 a.m. in the 2100 block of Kentucky Street. He is described as 5'7" tall, weighing 131 pounds...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died after being involved in a work-related accident in Tehachapi as 46-year-old Rufino Hernandez of Moreno Valley. The report said on December 17, at around 12:38 p.m., Hernandez was injured during a work-related accident...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – There’s something about Christmas that makes us want to fall back on the things that have always made the holiday special. Call it nostalgia. Call it tradition. “Are you all set for Christmas?” How many times have you heard people ask that question? Well, as it turns out, even though the...

Looking back at Kern County's most inspiring stories of kindness, generosity, and community spirit that reminded us what makes our neighbors special.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is making efforts to locate two suspects involved in a south Bakersfield burglary that took place in September. The burglary took place in the 6300 block of White Lane on Sept. 22, according to BPD. The suspects also allegedly used fraudulent credit cards...

Steady rain moved through the Kern River Valley on Wednesday, leaving slick roadways, standing water in low-lying areas, and higher flows along the Kern River. In parts of the valley, runoff pooled along road shoulders and drainage crossings, prompting temporary warning signs to alert drivers to localized flooding....

Happy Wednesday, Kern County. Overnight, strong winds and rain entered Central California. Through the morning, we're continuing to see widespread showers locally. Let's begin with the weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service. To view the full alert, visit the NWS Hanford website here. First, a flash...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Pacific Gas & Electric and SoCal Edison have released statements on recent power outages that affected more than 100,000 customers in California, including Kern County. PG&E stated:. Overnight, our team closely monitored the first of two major winter storms. System-wide - Outages...

Kern County provides free sand at 9 locations including Bakersfield and Tehachapi as residents prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flooding.