Bakersfield CA

A 67-year-old man was arrested in Taft on September 7, 2025, under a Ramey warrant, and deputies seized five firearms, said the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Taft Substation responded to a call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon on the 200 block of East Cedar...

Hidden in plain sight along a bustling Bakersfield street, 24th Street Cafe stands as a testament to the fact that sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures aren’t found in glossy food magazines or trendy downtown hotspots. The vintage sign with its charming palm trees and bold “Coffee Shop” declaration...

The fun starts Wednesday. Here's what you need to know for the 2025 Kern County Fair.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police are asking the community to help locate a missing 12-year-old who was last seen on Saturday. Deon Walker, 12, is missing after disappearing Sept. 13 at about 1 p.m., according to police. Walker was near the 8600 block of Bernard Street when he went missing. Police...

The torture and murder of 8-year-old Genesis Mata, back in August, fueled a torrent of community outrage. The anger was aimed not only at the little girl's parents, but also at Child Protective Services, the county agency in charge of investigating cases of child abuse.

Reyna Martinez and her two boys moved into a new home on Thursday thanks to Habitat For Humanity. Its been a long time coming. The project took year longer than scheduled, but finally Martinez and sons Alan 10, Adriel, 6, got the keys to their new home. Habitat Golden Empire...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Sheriff’s deputies from the Lamont substation investigated reports of a shooting Saturday night and made two arrests. A suspect was arrested for an alleged assault when Kern County sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of East Wilson and South Vineland roads for a report of shots fired...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman was arrested in Rosamond Monday morning on suspicion of possessing drugs for sale in a school zone, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. At around 8 a.m., deputies from the KCSO Rosamond Substation conducted a traffic stop near Rosamond Boulevard and Sierra Highway....

The Kern County Fair is making its highly anticipated return this Wednesday, marking the first time the beloved community event has held in-person festivities since 2019. After a six-year hiatus, organizers are pulling out all the stops to ensure visitor safety while delivering the thrilling carnival experience...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK)/KBFX) — A car crashed into two homes on La Mirada Drive in central Bakersfield late last night, marking the third such incident in the neighborhood in recent years. The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m., with the vehicle careening into the living room of one home and...