Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The approach to life for Bear Grylls has always been driven by one thing – faith. Whether it was his time as a Special Air Service trooper or filming one of his “Man vs. Wild” episodes, his religious beliefs have carried him through. There were some moments when he was clinging […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A small portion of northbound Interstate 5 near Grapevine Road was briefly closed as crews worked to extinguish a semi-truck on fire Tuesday morning. The CHP’s website said it happened at around 9:30 a.m. on northbound Interstate 5 north of Grapevine Road. The website...

If you park your car in Bakersfield, California, you’re sitting in the middle of a statistic most drivers never want to see attached to their hometown. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the Bakersfield metro area has repeatedly ranked as one of the worst places in the country for vehicle theft, sometime

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The trial of a man accused of a deadly shooting five years ago in East Bakersfield was postponed to next week as his attorney is currently engaged in another murder trial. Court records show the trial of 21-year-old Sonny Veleta was postponed Monday to Aug. 10. He’s charged with murder, att

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City School District Board of Education is set to meet Tuesday and consider a proposed policy that would define guidelines and limits on how district employees should behave while interacting with students. The BCSD Board of Education’s agenda for the regular meeting Aug. 4

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A vegetation fire has temporarily closed at least one lane and an offramp on eastbound Highway 58 at Fairfax Road on Tuesday afternoon, according to CHP and Caltrans. At around 2:18 p.m., two fires were reported in the area. Flames were reported near the highway...

A Kern County deputy shot a man armed with a sword Monday at a Rosamond mobile home park. The suspect faces attempted murder charges.

There are holes in the DMV point system that, in some cases, allow dangerous drivers to stay on roads.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As wildfires continue to burn in parts of the West Coast, Kern County firefighters are lending a hand in the fight to extinguish them. In a news alert on Monday, the Kern County Fire Department said they are now deploying more than 90 personnel to assist with wildfires burning both in […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County public transport is partnering with several county agencies to make sure residents seeking relief during the heatwave are able to be alleviated. The Golden Empire Transit District is collaborating with the Kern County Parks Division and the Department of Aging and Adult Services