Bakersfield CA

There are several events in Bakersfield and Kern County for kids and families to celebrate Easter.

Most people know that California was part of Mexico from 1821 to 1846. But the Mexican influence in the Central Valley didn’t end with the Bear Flag Revolt or with California joining the United States. Today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots, the story of one of Kern County’s oldest settlements, one established by...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stole alcohol from a convenience store after trying to assault the clerk. The robbery took place just before midnight Jan. 21 at the Circle K at 220 S. Union Ave., according to...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — A man suspected in the stabbing death of a woman in northeast Bakersfield has been arrested. Victor Farias, 33, was apprehended Thursday in Tehachapi after police found an abandoned vehicle near Highway 58 and Tucker Road. Officers suspect Farias ditched the car after a hit and run accident.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who followed and shot at a mother and daughter who witnessed a crash he was involved in was sentenced Wednesday to a life term in prison. Prosecutors said Tony Reyes was sentenced to seven years to life, plus four years. Neither the woman nor her juvenile daughter were injured. […]

Kern County’s sales scene is buzzing right now, with new openings for both seasoned pros and hungry closers. Whether you want a steady salary or commission-only freedom, there’s something here for you.

Kern County is taking steps to purchase the building that houses the new Kern County Sheriff's Taft substation. A public hearing will be held on the proposed purchase of the structure at 601 Gardner Field Road from its current owner, Millie Development Company LLC. Deputies moved in to the new...

Dozens of Kern County women working in law gathered at the Superior Court on Wednesday to celebrate each other and inspire future generations to believe anything is possible.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two teen vandals are wanted after kicking a garage door at a residence in southwest Bakersfield. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, the vandalism happened in the 5500 block of Warren Ridge Drive March 17 at around 9:20 p.m. Video shows the two suspects with their faces...

Evidence that Bakersfield is growing to the east and especially to the west becomes more apparent day by day. Commercial development is perhaps the most visible indicator. Here’s another small but telling smidgeon of proof of that growth.