Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Roads around the area of Cherry Avenue and E. Lerdo Highway in Shafter are closed after an oil spill. Shafter Police posted about the spill on their social media pages at around 10:30 a.m. Police said the following road closures are in effect:. Eastbound E....

For years, California High-Speed Rail felt like one of those giant promises people heard about but could not quite see. Now that picture is changing. A major railhead facility near Wasco in Kern County has been completed, providing the project with a logistics base to receive, store, and stage materials for future...

Kern County’s food scene is buzzing, and several local spots are hiring steady help right now. Whether you’re after a morning kitchen shift or a full-time grocery role, there’s something here for you.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Detective Frank Martinez was at lunch when he got the call — a distraught woman had reported being kidnapped from a gym parking lot and raped. Martinez immediately hurried back to the office. He reviewed what little information had been compiled, interviewed the woman and set about...

Whether browsing listings online or touring homes in person, rising costs are hard to ignore. Experts say part of the increase is tied to economic uncertainty and ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Good morning and happy Wednesday, Kern County. Temperatures stay well above seasonal average county-wide this afternoon. Bakersfield has a forecast high of 83 on Wednesday, just over 10 degrees warmer than our average temperature for late March. Mountain towns will be nicer with afternoon highs in the low-70s. The...

Kern County’s healthcare scene is buzzing with opportunities—from hospitals in Bakersfield to travel therapy roles in Ridgecrest. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or just starting out, there’s something here for you.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for help identifying two suspects accused of vandalizing a resident's garage door in southwest Bakersfield, causing $500 in damage. The incident happened on March 17, 2026, at around 9:20 p.m. in the 5500 block of Warren Ridge Drive, near...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — A judge will allow the Kern County District Attorney’s Office more time to gather documents to comply with a court order involving a car crash that killed Arvin educator Larry Hallum. On Tuesday the judge ruled prosecutors were not negligent in failing to meet...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of trying to rob a Circle K store. It happened at the 220 South Union Avenue location. Police say the suspect took a three pack of tall can Budweiser and...