Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Six people were placed under arrest after Bakersfield police held a DUI checkpoint on Friday night. The department held a checkpoint between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. on Nov. 21, in the 200 block of Union Avenue. Officers screened 1,182 vehicles during this time. During the operation, 12 drivers...

Nearly 70 GAF roofing plant workers in Shafter will lose jobs when facility closes Jan. 24. County offers support services to displaced employees.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who was shot and killed in east Bakersfield Saturday night. Angel Preciado, 23, was shot just after 9 p.m. in the 2700 block of Center Street on Saturday. The suspect in this case has been identified as Jose Guadalupe Preciado, 51....

Reading Cinemas at Valley Plaza Mall announces multi-million-dollar renovation with heated recliners, $8 tickets, and luxury upgrades coming January 2026.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a motorcycle and a white van in northwest Bakersfield that resulted in severe injuries to the motorcyclist. The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Renfro Road and Greatest Place, just...

BUTTONWILLOW, CA — “On November 6, 2025, Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies from the North Area Substation (Buttonwillow) received several reports of fraudulent credit card use, totaling thousands of dollars, from a truck stop in the 27000-block of Lagoon Drive. Through investigation, deputies identified four...

CALM Zoo's holiday lights begin Saturday featuring 3+ million lights, train rides, Santa visits & food drive. USA Today top 10 recognized display.

Kern County Public Health faces mounting challenges after losing over $12 million in funding and cutting 27 positions, prompting a grand jury report finding that it has created health care risks.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Members of the band performing in the Emmy Award-winning show “The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute” are looking to provide a little “Help” to local music fans. The Beatles tribute band is returning to Bakersfield’s Fox Theatre at 7:30 on Nov. 29 performing music from the album “Help!”...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified an 81-year-old man who was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in south Bakersfield. The man was identified as Ruben Diza Agbayani, 81. He was struck by a vehicle in the area of Belle Terrace near Butler Road on Nov. 17, according to […]