Bakersfield Police ask for help identifying assault suspect
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect wanted for assault. Police said on March 23 at 4:50 p.m., a woman assaulted a victim in the parking lot of a business in the 4200 block of Coffee Road. The suspect is described...
Victims’ Rights March to cause downtown Bakersfield road closures
The Kern County District Attorney’s Office will host the 2026 Victims’ Rights March on Thursday, causing road closures in downtown Bakersfield.
Race Communications breaks ground on Bakersfield fiber network
Race Communications has begun building a fiber-optic network in Bakersfield, the company announced, a move that it says will extend high-speed, future-proof internet to more than 50,000 homes and businesses across the city. Construction on the network is underway, and Race expects the first Bakersfield customers to be connected by...
Showers, thunderstorms possible with storm making its way through Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As the main rain band moves through the Bakersfield area and Kern County this afternoon, the chances for thunderstorms increase, due to the increased dynamics behind the initial wave combined with the newly fallen moisture and afternoon heating. Any thunderstorm cell that forms has the risk for small hail, frequent lightning, […]
Investigation underway after pedestrian hit on Beale Avenue
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One person was hurt after a crash on Beale Avenue Monday night. The Bakersfield Police Department said on April 20, 2026, officers were called to a crash in the 300 block of Beale Avenue for a crash between a pedestrian and a vehicle. Police said...
Bakersfield Garces 3-Star OL Carsten Campbell commits to Fresno State
The Fresno State Bulldogs landed another local commitment on Tuesday for the 2027 recruiting glass. Bakersfield (Calif.) Garces offensive lineman Carsten Campbell committed to the 'Dogs after a visit to campus. Campbell is not only a Central Valley addition, but has family ties to the program. His uncle Byron Campbell...
City of Bakersfield to share updates on Antongiovanni Park Tuesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield is set to host a meeting Tuesday evening to give the public a sneak peek into the new park coming to southwest Bakersfield. The Antongiovanni Park update meeting is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 21 at Miller Elementary School at 7345 Mountain Ridge Dr. […]
State honors Arvin High School for exemplary dual enrollment program.
Arvin High School is recognized by the state for its dual enrollment program, allowing students to earn free college credits before graduation.
Shafter City Council approves expansion of Flock license plate reader system
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Shafter City Council on Tuesday approved purchasing additional license plate readers, cameras and more to expand its existing Flock system. The city will install 10 additional Flock safety license plate reader cameras, 10 live cameras to use in coordination with the static cameras and one mobile license plate reader trailer […]
State Senate committee passes mental health diversion reform bill
A CA Senate committee passed SB 1373, a bill introduced by Sen. Shannon Grove to create stricter guidelines for mental health diversion, though the bill faces more legislative hurdles in the future.
