Death penalty waived in shooting that killed woman outside Bakersfield restaurant
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Prosecutors have waived the death penalty as a sentencing option in the case of a man facing charges including first-degree murder in a shooting that killed a woman parked outside a Bakersfield restaurant. Deputy District Attorney Jordan Houle said the District Attorney’s Office was not see
Weekend heat advisory issued for Central Valley as temps climb toward summer highs
The National Weather Service office in Sacramento has issued a heat advisory for the entire Central Valley, and mountainous portions of Northern California, through Sunday evening amid a forecast for the hottest temperatures so far this summer. These hot temperatures, the subject of Thursday’s forecast , will roast the
Kern County Public Health confirms first cases of measles
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Public Health has confirmed the first two measles cases in Kern County. According to county health officials, the cases are due to travel-related exposure. Officials said these are the first confirmed cases of measles in Kern County since 2004. Measles is a contagious virus with
Juror to be replaced in trial of 3 Bakersfield men accused in fatal drug...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Deliberations will start over in the trial of three Bakersfield men accused of killing a Long Beach man in an alleged drug deal-turned-robbery after a juror indicated he had to leave and wouldn’t be able to return for over a week. Judge Eric Bradshaw thanked that juror for his time and […]
BPD: 6 aggressive dogs captured near Chester Ave bridge; section of path remains closed
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — People who use the bike path near the Chester Avenue bridge are being urged to stay away after reports of aggressive dogs in the area. The Bakersfield Police Department said animal control received reports of several aggressive dogs along the bike path near the Chester Avenue bridge. S
Kern County wine vineyards shrink by thousands of acres as growers face market pressures
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The grapes are growing. The vines are healthy. But across Kern County, thousands of acres of wine-grape vineyards are being torn out anyway. County crop reports show wine-grape acreage has fallen from 25,250 acres in 2020 to 18,900 acres in 2024. Local growers say oversupply, weakening cons
Bakersfield Bucks National Trends as Home Prices Hold Steady
Sellers in Bakersfield-Delano held more leverage last month than in most U.S. markets—because fewer homes hit the market.
Video shows suspect stealing Chevy Suburban from Bakersfield hotel parking lot
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) A Chevy Suburban was reportedly stolen from a Bakersfield hotel parking lot earlier this week, with surveillance video showing a suspect breaking into the vehicle and driving off. Video surveillance obtained by Eyewitness News shows an individual appearing to get out of a car that pulled
SEIU 521 says they will file a government claim over Bakersfield’s proposed sewer rate...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – As the lawsuit between the City of Bakersfield and Kern County continues over sewer rate increases, a powerful California union that represents both city and county workers will file a government claim. The contentious and controversial sewer rate increase would impose a 354% rate increase
Bakersfield council passes bike lane safety resolution
Bakersfield City Council passed a road safety resolution 4-3, prioritizing bike lanes, narrower lanes and lower target speeds for city streets.

















