Bakersfield CA

Caltrans closes the right lane of eastbound Highway 58 in Bakersfield Monday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. for guardrail repairs.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The newest warmup comes to town during the new week ahead. The next ridge wil nudge into the region over the coming days and daily highs should land back into the 90s. However, Sunday's warmth could bring afternoon readings up to about average for this time of year, just under the 90 d

Families marched from East Belle Terrace to MLK Jr. Park in East Bakersfield for the annual 500 Women March.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — It's been a weird week of weather as an unseasonably potent and slow-moving weather system dominated our forecasts. Consistently colder than typical temperatures, strong winds and wet-at-times conditions made it feel more like early April than late May. Thursday, Bakersfield set an all

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new trial has been ordered in an ongoing legal dispute between the Taft Union High School District and the city of Taft following a 2013 school shooting that severely injured a student. On Jan. 10, 2013, then-Taft Union High School student Bryan Oliver shot and severely injured another st

It's been more than two weeks since a family cat in West Bakersfield was allegedly stolen from their front porch by a person delivering an Amazon package.

He was a businessman, a model citizen and Bakersfield High School’s first African American valedictorian. And how do we remember Henry Edward Simpson today? The answer: Not very well.

KERN COUNTY WATER AGENCY AND WESTERN HILLS WATER DISTRICT FINALIZE LETTER OF INTENT, ADVANCING TOWARD LONG-TERM AGREEMENT. Agencies Complete Key Milestone in Resolving Outstanding Issues and Securing Uninterrupted Water Service. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – (May 28, 2026) – Kern County Water Agency (Agency) and Western Hills

Lake Woollomes is a staple recreational park that families enjoy for fishing, barbecues, and picnics. However, the lake has seen better days and has been subjected to years of severe underfunding, leading community organizations to take the initiative in cleaning up and restoring the park themselves. The lake is owned.

County officials, law enforcement, and community members have gathered to welcome the brand new police substation and fire station in Mettler. Aimed to provide faster response times in the area, including the casino.