Cal/OSHA investigates death of mechanic killed while working on vehicle
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Cal/OSHA is investigating the death of a mechanic who was killed last month while working on a vehicle. According to Cal/OSHA, the mechanic was working under a vehicle on a car lift when the vehicle rolled back and pinned the employee against the lift equipment. The mechanic was pronounced dead at […]
Woman dead after being struck by vehicle in Oildale: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman is dead Friday after being hit by a car in Oildale Thursday night, according to the California Highway Patrol. The woman was later identified as 58-year-old Diana Cruz Tellez, of Bakersfield. CHP officers responded to crash in the 1200 block of N. Chester Avenue near Ferguson Avenue just before […]
CSUB Considers Shafter Research Station Acquisition
The Shafter Cotton Research Station, a California Historical Landmark under the ownership of Kern County, may get a new life as California State University, Bakersfield explores acquiring the research complex. While no formal announcement has been made, CSUB senior director of strategic communications Jennifer Self confirmed that the university is...
CSUB Community Confronts Chavez Controversy
A town hall meeting led by the CSUB ethnic studies department sparked emotional conversations on legacy, leadership, and the challenge of mourning the loss of an idol.
Families honor loved ones at Kern County Victims’ Rights Event in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Grief and remembrance filled downtown Bakersfield as families gathered outside the Kern County District Attorney’s Office to honor loved ones lost to violent crime. The annual Victims’ Rights event recognizes people commemorated through the Victims of Violent Crime Memorial, which holds thousands of names of...
2025 northeast Bakersfield gang killing case moved to April 27
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The murder trial for Jaden Ambriz, accused of his role in shooting and killing 18-year-old Evan Zion Alema over a gang dispute in northeast Bakersfield, has been rescheduled for next Monday. Bakersfield police said officers were called at about 12:55 a.m. Oct. 5, 2025, to the...
Bakersfield all-girls robotics team heads to VEX world championship in St. Louis
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A team of Bakersfield students is preparing to take its robotics skills to the world stage as an all-girls group from Downtown School heads to St. Louis for the VEX Robotics World Championship. The competition challenges students to design and build robots while applying real-world engineering...
Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry honored for 30 years of service
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Chief of Police Greg Terry, who is set to retire this month, was recognized for his 30 years of service to the city of Bakersfield at the Wednesday City Council meeting. In October 2025, Terry announced his plans to retire in late April after leading the Bakersfield Police Department as […]
Two Arvin High School students win the Gates Millennium scholarship
Two Arvin High School students were selected from over 61,000 applicants to receive the Gates Millennium scholarship to help pay for college.
Family honors Wendale Davis 20 years after fatal drive-by shooting; case unsolved
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Two decades after Wendale Davis was killed in a drive-by shooting, his family returned to Union Cemetery to honor his memory with prayer and a memorial. It has been 20 years since Davis, who was 16, was shot and killed while sitting in his car. His...
