Panama Buena Vista Union School District to hold Casting Call hiring event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Panama Buena Vista Union School District is hosting their 8th Annual Casting Call on Wednesday February 4. The district will be hiring elementary, junior high and special education teaches as well as administrators, custodians and other classroom support positions. Some...
Governor’s visit for High Speed Rail update draws mixed reaction
Gov. Gavin Newsom touted economic benefits and job growth tied to California’s high-speed rail project during a visit to Kern County, as some local leaders raised concerns about community impacts.
Coroner identifies 32-year-old man killed in Rosalia Drive shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died after being shot on Rosalia Drive as 32-year-old Ismael Gardea. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at around 10:51 p.m., officers were called to the 1300 block of Rosalia Drive for...
Bakersfield College placed on lockdown after threat
The Bakersfield College main campus was put on lockdown in northeast Bakersfield, according to the college's website.
Three arrested after stabbing at Hard Rock Casino on Sunday
Three people arrested after stabbing at Hard Rock Casino Tejon. Victim sustained moderate injuries. KCSO seeks information on Sunday incident.
Gov. Newsom to visit Orange, Kern counties
Newsom will be in Orange County first to reveal the region's "Jobs First" plan to boost economic development.
Kern water agency wants $14 million or it will cut off water to 600...
Residents of the Diablo Grande housing development in Stanislaus County have four months to pony up $14 million or the Kern County Water Agency (KCWA) will cut off their water, according to a KCWA press release issued Wednesday. That’s how much KCWA says it is owed in back water bills...
Kern County added to Silver Alert for 73-year-old woman missing from Paso Robles
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County is included in a Silver Alert for a missing elderly woman last seen in Paso Robles on Monday. CHP said the alert was activated on behalf of the Paso Robles Police Department. According to CHP, 73-year-old Angela Martin was last seen on February...
22-year-old Shafter man arrested after allegedly found in teen’s closet in Corcoran
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 22-year-old Shafter man was arrested after allegedly being found inside a 13-year-old’s bedroom closet in Corcoran Sunday night. The Corcoran Police Department said on February 1, at around 10:21 p.m., officers were dispatched for an unwanted man. The man, identified as 22-year-old...
Shafter man found dead in dirt lot identified by Kern County Coroner’s Office
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Shafter man found unresponsive in a dirt lot has been identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office. Ronald Amilcar Angel Guardado, 27, was found dead in the 11000 block of Jumper Avenue around 3:19 p.m. on Jan. 30, according to coroner officials. The dirt field was located in Wasco,...
