East Bakersfield church hit by burglary and fire within hours
A Bakersfield church was burglarized and set on fire on the same day, leaving church members concerned after already dealing with the recent loss of their longtime pastor.
H Street to become Cesar Chavez Boulevard following City Council vote
In a 4-3 split vote on Wednesday night, the Bakersfield City Council approved renaming H Street to Cesar Chavez Boulevard, moving forward with a proposal first discussed earlier this year. The change will affect roughly 390 addresses along the stretch from Taft Highway to Golden State Highway, including more than 240...
Missing 39-year-old man last seen in Santa Monica, last contacted family in July
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding Erik Novoa Cortez, a 39-year-old man who has been reported missing. Cortez, who suffers from mental health issues, was last in contact with his family on July 12, 2025, and was last seen in Santa Monica.
Free food giveaway at the Rock Church Aug. 16
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Rock Church is hosting a free food giveaway on Saturday to help those in need. The giveaway is a part of the church’s community outreach and will take place from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the church at 1400 Norris Rd. The event is first come, […]
Probation officers arrest woman in southeast Bakersfield after seizing glass pipes and meth
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 48-year-old woman was arrested on Ohio Drive under suspected meth possession on Wednesday. Teresa Juarez, 48, was arrested under suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of drugs with...
Police arrest man on S. Union Avenue for alleged meth distribution to homeless
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police arrested a 37-year-old man on multiple narcotics charges following a traffic stop on South Union Avenue on Friday afternoon. Clyde Eddington was arrested on Friday at around 12:30 p.m. on multiple narcotics charges, including sales and transportation of...
The world’s largest jewelry store brand set to open at Outlets at Tejon
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry brand, is set to open at Outlets at Tejon on Sept. 12. An 1,800-square-foot store will be located across from Kate Spade and will offer a wide selection of jewelry including rings, earrings, necklaces and the iconic charm bracelets that have made...
Inmate accused of killing 8-year-old girl assaulted at Lerdo facility
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The woman accused of torturing and killing 8-year-old Genesis Mata was assaulted by another inmate in jail. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on August 8, 2025, Graciela Bustamonte was assaulted by another inmate at the Lerdo Pre-Trial facility. Bustamonte was taken to a...
Community members hold a petition signing event to recall Governor Newsom
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — On Friday morning, community members gathered outside Valley Gun to sign a petition aimed at recalling Governor Gavin Newsom. Organizers and supporters of the petition expressed a desire for change, advocating for a government that better represents the people. Rod Guice, a senior...
Bakersfield PD searches for man, woman suspected of residential burglary
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man and a woman involved in a residential burglary in northwest Bakersfield. The incident was reported in the 1300 block of Dunaire Drive, near Brimhall and Allen roads, on May 28, according to...
