CA governor candidate Chad Bianco visits spay and neuter clinic in Bakersfield
It didn't take long for a huge line of people and pets to form, showing the demand for low-cost spay and neuter options.
Ongoing Violence in Mexico begins to impact grocery prices in Bakersfield
The ongoing violence in Mexico is starting to impact how Americans get some of their favorite grocery items including fresh produce.
BPD searching for missing at-risk adult
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting help in locating Timothy Winfield. He is considered at-risk due to medical reasons. Winfield was last seen Saturday, February 28th, at 12:00 P.M. in the 900 block of 31st Street. He is described as a 5'11", 50-year-old black male,...
Man pleads no contest to involuntary manslaughter in Pioneer Dr stabbing
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A plea agreement was reached Thursday in the case of three family members charged in connection with a deadly stabbing. Matthew Chavez, 36, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in exchange for the dismissal of a murder charge, according to court records. Accessory charges were...
Target remodels 130 stores — and the grocery section is getting a boost
Following another disappointing quarter, Target said it is revamping 130 locations, focusing on expanding unique food selections within stores. Target's grocery offerings have grown over the years but still pale compared with other full-service supermarkets that offer deli counters and fresh-baked goods. Despite...
At Least 26 Patients Sue California Fertility Doctor, Alleging Their Embryos Are Being Held...
“We’re going to find out what happened, we’re going to shed light on this. We’re going to hold him accountable...," said attorney Robert Marcereau
DUI arrest made after two-vehicle wreck in Oildale
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 26-year-old woman was arrested for driving under the influence early Tuesday morning in Oildale, according to the CHP. Marie Cooper Parker was arrested after crashing her Ford Focus into a Honda Civic driven by a 53-year-old man. The crash happened at the intersection of Airport Drive...
Bakersfield native trapped in Qatar amid U.S.-Iran conflict
A Bakersfield native says he's stranded in Qatar amid U.S.-Iran fighting, with airspace closed and no government help to get home.
Fire crews, PG&E respond to ruptured gas line at South Chester and Planz Road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The area of South Chester and Planz Road is closed as fire crews and PG&E are on scene of a ruptured gas line. The Bakersfield Fire Department posted on social media, after 10 a.m., that crews are on scene of a ruptured gas line at South Chester and Planz Road.
Jessie Buckley finally gives voice to ‘The Bride!’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Actress/director Maggie Gyllenhaal went to see a screening of the 1935 feature “The Bride of Frankenstein” starring Elsa Lanchester as the Bride. She left the theater with a lot of questions. “The Bride isn’t in it. I mean, she’s in it for two minutes and she doesn’t say one word. It […]
