Bakersfield CA

Kern County faces powerful legal claims from the biological mother of Genesis Mata, the 8-year-old girl who was found beaten to death in a bathtub earlier this month.

Many residents, including those outside the affected area, reported smelling gas.

Boy Scout Troop 712 continues 30-year Christmas tree collection fundraiser in Kern County, asking $15 per tree to fund summer camps and adventures.

Kern County Sheriff deputies are investigating a Christmas Eve stabbing that injured a Taft man. Taft Police began investigating when the victim showed up bleeding from his wounds at a residence on South Tenth Street about 9:20 a.m., but deputies were called in when it was determined the stabbing occurred on the 100...

Bakersfield Police arrested two suspects in September shooting that killed 15-year-old and wounded 16-year-old. Third suspect Joshua Camarena wanted.

Three armed suspects robbed a McFarland Chevron station Thursday night, stealing $36,000 in cash registers and cash before fleeing in a stolen car.

Bakersfield, CA (December 26, 2025) – At least one person was injured following a crash involving a semi-truck and a van on Wednesday afternoon in Kern County. The collision occurred around 1:48 p.m. on northbound Interstate 5 near Grapevine Rd, according to the California Highway Patrol. Initial reports indicated...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Rain did not frighten away participants at Beach Park on Friday evening for the Ugly Sweater Christmas Ride, an event hosted by Critical Mass Bakersfield. The group calls attention to investing in bicyclists' safety and rights, while having fun. Around 30 riders donned their most...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — We certainly had a busy and changeable week of weather across Kern County including back-to-back record-breaking weather days. Following weeks of chilly temperatures with Tule fog and cloud cover a major pattern change blew into the area with warm ahead of the storm. On Tuesday...

Our holiday week storm brought widespread rain to our communities, especially on Wednesday. Bakersfield set a new single-day rainfall record on Wednesday, receiving 0.97" of rain. Preliminary rainfall reports show around 4 inches of rain fell near Frazier Park between Tuesday night and Wednesday. Thanks to the heavy...