Kern County economic summit highlights wages and workforce
Economists and business leaders at the annual Kern Economic Development Corporation summit outlined the county's growth, inflation outlook, and tips for workers.
Raji Brar chosen to help lead California State University as Board Vice Chair
Bakersfield's Raji Brar becomes the first person from Kern County named vice chair of the CSU Board of Trustees.
Cybersecurity incident tied to Canvas affects school campuses, including CSUB & KHSD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The California State University Chancellor’s Office released a statement that they are aware of a cybersecurity incident impacting CSU campuses, including CSUB. In a statement, the California State University Chancellor’s Office said:. The California State University (CSU) is aware of a cybersecurity incident...
Canyon Fire in Kern County Surges to 2,000 Acres in Hours, Testing Crews on...
Canyon fire explodes to 2,000 acres as it burns out of control in Kern County – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Kern County – A wildfire identified as the Canyon fire has expanded at an alarming pace, growing from 100 acres to 2,000 acres within just a few hours on Thursday. Firefighters ... Read more
AI data center proposal draws opposition from Kern County residents
Residents oppose a proposed AI data center in Inyokern, citing noise, pollution, and rising water and electricity costs.
Kern County District Attorney emails show plans to push Open Door Network out month...
After Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer abruptly ended the Open Door Network's partnership with the Family Justice Center in January, she and her staff declined to say how they chose Bakersfield Recovery Services as a replacement.
Two years after a 53-year-old Oildale woman disappeared without a trace
Family of 53-year old Oil Dale mother is still searching for answers after two years and hoping someone will come forward.
Temperatures climb through the weekend
Good morning and happy Thursday, Kern County. Temperatures are on the rise through this weekend and into early next week. We're monitoring fire danger as heat builds in the extended forecast. Bakersfield has a forecast high of 90 degrees on Thursday, ten degrees warmer than we were yesterday. Mountain towns...
Traffic Advisory for the Week of 5/11/2026 to 5/15/2026
Traffic Advisory for the Week of 5/11/2026 to 5/15/2026. EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of May 11 – May 15. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic...
‘Shoes for our Homeless’ shoe drive returns
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Guarantee Shoe Center in downtown Bakersfield is helping people walk with a little more faith at its annual shoe drive for the homeless. The business kicked off the drive Wednesday which is aimed to benefit Kern County’s most vulnerable people. That includes the homeless, domestic violence victims and trafficking survivors and […]
