Crash leaves four pinned in vehicle on Shadow Hills Drive
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A traffic collision occurred Sunday night on Shadow Hills Dr, leaving four people pinned inside a vehicle. According to the California Highway Patrol webpage, all individuals were breathing, but two were unconscious and all were pinned inside the vehicle. The incident was reported at...
81 years later, Capt. Lingo comes home from World War II
Arthur Monroe Lingo has finally come home. The World War II pilot, killed in action in 1944, is now at rest at National Cemetery in Arvin.
Traffic collision near Hudson Ranch Campground results in major injuries
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A major traffic collision occurred near the Hudson Ranch Campground on Sunday, Oct. 19, just before 2 p.m. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the incident involved two vehicles and resulted in significant injuries. Initially classified as a non-injury collision, the...
Bakersfield Wellness Studio Honors Survivors of Domestic Violence and Cancer
"You think the things that make you a woman are taken from you. But that’s the hidden blessing—it humbles you." Bakersfield survivors of domestic violence and breast cancer pampered for resilience.
Free childhood immunizations will be offered in Bakersfield for the remainder of October
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Adventist Health Bakersfield is providing free childhood immunizations throughout the rest of October at various locations. The clinics are open to children under 18 who are uninsured, enrolled in Medi-Cal, or of American Indian or Native Alaskan descent. Parents can schedule...
Man detained after brandishing bow and arrow at Wasco Walmart
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — On Sunday, officers from the Wasco Police Department responded to a report of a man acting erratically inside the Walmart at 401 Central Ave. The individual was armed with a bow and arrow and a crossbow. Officers collaborated with Walmart staff to evacuate employees and...
Police say man found after reported missing on Saturday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (OCT. 19, 2025, 10:15 a.m.): Police said Emilio Arismendez was found. He is no longer listed as missing. The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating Emilio Arismendez, a 74-year-old at-risk missing adult. Arismendez was last seen on Saturday,...
Deputies search for domestic violence suspect who escaped with armed accomplice
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Deputies are searching for a suspect of domestic violence after the suspect escaped with a friend earlier Sunday, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a report of domestic violence in the 2300 block of Center St. in Bakersfield on Oct. 19,...
$21.5 million for flood projects in the southern San Joaquin Valley a “great start”
At least two residents of the tiny community of Pond were excited and hopeful by news that state money for flood control might go toward Poso Creek, which flooded several Pond homes in 2023. “I think it’s a great start,” Kevin and Diane White said in unison. The couple has...
Alzheimer’s walk in Bakersfield raises nearly $90,000
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Bakersfield saw a strong turnout at the Kern County Museum, with preliminary numbers showing nearly $90,000 raised and over 261 participants. The association emphasized that the walk isn't over and urged the community to...
