Arvin High School staff make history with Yale Educator Award
Two Arvin High School staff members win the 2026 Yale Educator Award, nominated by a former student now attending Yale University.
Vicky Benzing to Race Historic P-51 “Plum Crazy” as Unlimited Class Returns to National...
The California Aeronautical University, Bakersfield, CA, has announced that air racer and aerobatic pilot Vicky Benzing will bring her historic P-51 Mustang Plum Crazy to the 2026 National Championship Air Races in Roswell, New Mexico, September 16-20, where the Unlimited Class will return to championship competition f
Altercation in parking lot led to deadly stabbing at Ming Ave Target store: Bakersfield...
A man died of his injuries following an altercation with another person in a Valley Plaza Mall parking lot in Bakersfield.
Bakersfield gas prices hit $5.85 a gallon, up more than $1 from last year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Drivers in Bakersfield are feeling the squeeze as gas prices continue to climb, forcing some to cut back on driving and rethink their budgets. “It's astronomical, disappointing, trying to figure out how to, again, save money and not drive,” said Christina Del Torodias. AAA’s...
Passing on the promise: Bakersfield students learn the significance of September 11
Every elementary school field trip teaches students something new. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, was no different.
Kern County firefighters say they’ll never forget their 15 days at the devastated Pentagon
Their training was primarily in fighting wildfires — vegetation fires in the arid California outback. But when the call came, saying that they were needed to help address the unprecedented terror that had befallen America, they answered without hesitation.
Family seeks answers, cites CHP communication issues after Bakersfield hit-and-run death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Nearly a week after an east Bakersfield man was killed in a hit-and-run, his family says they are still searching for answers and frustrated with what they describe as a lack of communication with the California Highway Patrol. Pablo Ortiz was killed shortly after midnight...
KERN COUNTY FAIR TICKET GIVEAWAY
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — KBAK/KBFX / KERN COUNTY FAIR TICKET GIVEAWAY. Contest: KBAK/KBFX / Kern County Fair Ticket Giveaway. Station: Sinclair Television of Bakersfield, Inc. dba KBAK and KBFX. Station Address: KBAK/KBFX, 1901 Westwind Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Contest Area: California County: Kern. Conte
BPD: Search for couple accused of siphoning gas from Marine Corps recruitment car
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a couple accused of siphoning gas from a vehicle that belongs to the United States Marine Corps Recruitment Center. Police said on Thursday, August 27th, 2026, at around 4:15 a.m., two people...
Man pleads no contest to voluntary manslaughter in 2020 shooting at Union Ave. hotel
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accepted a plea deal Thursday in a fatal shooting that took place at a hotel on Union Avenue six years ago. David Bobo Thomas, 42, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, according to court records. The remaining charges, including murder and assault with a gun, were dismissed.
