Many locals make holiday light displays part of their own family traditions
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Christmas means a lot of different things to people, no matter what the context. Whether it’s the Christian observance of the birth of Jesus Christ, a secular celebration of youthful innocence and wonder, the entertainment industry’s cuteness monster, that annual economy-bolstering orgy...
California lawmaker calls for federal review in Scrivner criminal case
Former Kern County Supervisor Zachary Scrivner appears in court during his mental health diversion hearing in Bakersfield, Calif., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains is asking federal authorities to intervene in the criminal case against former Kern County Supervisor Zachary Scrivner after a...
BAKERSFIELD CONDORS REINDEER APPEARANCE NIGHT
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — KBAK/KBFX / BAKERSFIELD CONDORS REINDEER APPEARANCE NIGHT. Contest: KBAK/KBFX / Bakersfield Condors Reindeer Appearance Night. Station: Sinclair Television of Bakersfield, Inc. dba KBAK and KBFX. Station Address: KBAK/KBFX, 1901 Westwind Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Contest Area:...
Shelter a dog during the holidays with the Streets of Bakersfield Doggy Day Out...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Animal Services Streets of Bakersfield and Holiday Sleepovers are back. To help a dog spend the holidays with you instead of in the shelter, Nicholas Cullen, with Kern County Animal Services joined 17 at Sunrise to discuss how you can give a homeless dog a break from the […]
Community unites to support those in need
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A community is rallying together to provide assistance to those in need. Rick and Retina Shaw are spearheading an initiative known as the Family Anthem. The Shaws are actively engaging with local residents to foster a spirit of unity and support. "We believe in the power of community...
Should you buy that extended warranty? Here’s what experts say
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Should you buy that extended warranty?. When purchasing electronics, home appliances, and other devices, many retailers now offer an extended warranty, sometimes called a protection plan or service contract. But is the peace of mind worth the extra price? Here are BBB’s tips on what to...
Bakersfield Police searching for missing 16-year old last seen Sunday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a 16-year-old at-risk runaway boy last seen Sunday in west Bakersfield. Jonah Padilla was last seen in the 9500 block of Colfax Court Dec. 21 just before 8:30 p.m. Padilla is described as 5 feet, 10 inches tall,135 pounds with brown hair...
$300K grant extends operations for Mission at Kern County
Bakersfield's Mission at Kern County houses 300 people nightly and serves 252,000 meals yearly. The organization received $300,000 in additional funding.
Man sentenced in mobile home park shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of a shooting that wounded another man at a mobile home park in Bakersfield was sentenced last week. Kody Ellis received an eight-year prison term in the Aug. 25 shooting at Superior Mobile Home Park on State Road. He pleaded no contest to assault with a gun, and […]
‘The Artist’ was hard work for Janet McTeer
Don’t try to tell Janet McTeer that acting isn’t hard work. Her performance in “The Artist” – a six-part series on the new streaming service of The Network – drained her so much that she had no energy left when she went home after a day on the set.
