Power outage in south Bakersfield leaves over 2K customers without power
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A power outage in south Bakersfield has left over 2,000 PG&E customers without power Tuesday. The outage was reported just before 11 a.m. in the area between Julian Avenue and S. Union Avenue. According to the PG&E website, crews are working to restore power and the estimated restoration...
Gift bags donated to seniors in need at The Blessing Corner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Earlier this month 17 News viewers graciously supported a Christmas donation drive for local seniors. On Saturday, Blessing Corner ministries handed out gift bags filled with those donations to hundreds of seniors in need. The distribution event was held Dec. 20, at 101 Union Avenue....
Spectrum vandalism disrupts phone and 911 service in Kern County
Vandals have targeted Spectrum fiber-optic service boxes across Bakersfield and Kern County, disrupting phone and internet service for thousands and putting 911 access at risk.
Why Locals ADORE This Neighborhood Burger Spot in Bakersfield, CA
In a city with plenty of burger options, one family-owned spot on Rosedale Highway has earned legendary status among locals craving fresh, charbroiled patties and surprisingly authentic Greek specialties. 🍔. Super Tom’s Burgers at 9531 Rosedale Highway serves up an eclectic menu that spans American diner classics,...
Bakersfield’s grande dame: the historic Padre Hotel
She’s the grande dame of Bakersfield. A landmark for close to a century, a derelict for decades, and now a success story for historic preservation and downtown revitalization. The story of the Padre Hotel, today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots. For decades, Judge Benjamin Brundage made his home...
Kern County braces for high winds as warnings, advisory issued through Thursday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Parts of Kern County are experiencing high winds Tuesday afternoon. It comes as the National Weather Service issues a High Wind Warning and a Wind Advisory through Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, strong winds are expected to develop Tuesday afternoon through...
Pedestrian identified in fatal October crash on Stine Road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A 61-year-old man who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Stine Road in late October has been identified as Jacinto Pineda Cruz, of Bakersfield. The Kern County coroner said that Cruz was walking in the intersection around 4:23 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2025, when...
Widespread power outages hit Kern County; Shafter, Bakersfield, and Fort Tejon affected
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Several areas across Kern County are experiencing power outages on Tuesday. In Shafter, there was a power outage reported at 12:46 p.m., impacting 1,850 customers. A crew is on scene. No time for restoration was listed. Bakersfield:. A power outage was reported in the Quailwood...
Bakersfield father fatally shot son in drunken fight over electric bill: docs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A drunken fight over an electric bill culminated with a Bakersfield man drawing a gun and firing a shot into the ceiling — and another into his son’s chest. Jose Guadalupe Preciado, 52, told authorities he aimed for Angel Preciado’s shoulder as Angel...
Uricchio’s Trattoria, a stalwart in the harsh world of restaurant startups, celebrates Christmas —...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Downtown Bakersfield, and the city in general, are so flush with good restaurants these days, it’s easy to forget about some of the stalwarts that have been around for a notable length of time. But that describes Uricchio’s Trattoria, an Italian restaurant at 17th and K, in the historic...
