Bakersfield CA

Carlos Baldovinos of the Mission at Kern County will spend 24 hours on a bench Oct. 8 and 9 talking about addiction, recovery and prevention

Ross Stores is opening a 1.75 million-square-foot processing and distribution center in Bakersfield, California, according to a press release from the City of Bakersfield. The $500 million investment marks Ross’ 10th distribution center, per the press release. Distribution centers in the retailer’s network include thre

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Free concerts at The Marketplace are set to return next month. The free concert series is expected to start Oct. 1 and run every Thursday through Nov. 19, according to The Marketplace. The concerts are scheduled for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Concert dates are as follows: Stay up to date […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Anabell Correa’s trial on two counts of murder in a crash that killed a married couple won’t take place in October as previously scheduled, with a prosecutor suggesting the defense was intentionally delaying the case past the date at which a key witness will be available. A judge on Tuesday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Jay Thomas Maneul wants his new character on the PBS series “Donkey Hodie” to be the “Mouse” that roared. Manuel – who has built a career breaking barriers while living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3 and Autism – is providing the voice for Jeff Mouse. The popular children’s programming

– The Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the victim as 60-year-old Reyna Espinosa of San Miguel. Next of kin have been notified. The investigation into this incident is continuing. There is no further information at this time. Update posted Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m.:. Sheriff’s Office says it...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects wanted for the murder of a 19-year-old man in Huron and believe the two may be in the Bakersfield area. Eighteen-year-old Joan Pacheco and 19-year-old Giovanni Cruz Hernandez of Huron are wanted for the murder of 19-year-old L

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2273 — known as the Scrivner Act — into law, following public outcry over the state's handling of a case against former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is warning the community about a courier scam targeting people by phone. Police say scammers pose as bank or government representatives and convince victims to withdraw money before handing it to a courier for supposed “safekeeping.”. Bakersfield Polic

Bishop Union fell behind early Friday night and couldn’t recover, dropping a 38-7 decision to Ridgeview High School in Bakersfield. The Broncos were held scoreless in the first half as Ridgeview built a 22-0 lead heading into halftime. Bishop got on the board in the third quarter when Brady...