Bakersfield CA

From the pandemic to TikTok, to Kern County kitchens sourdough is having a moment; or maybe at this point we should call it a movement.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A semi-trailer caught on fire on Highway 99 in Delano Monday morning. According to the CHP’s website, the fire was reported at 10:56 a.m. on northbound Highway 99 at County Line Road. It said the fire spread to the grass on the right-hand shoulder....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A competency hearing has been scheduled for a man facing attempted murder, torture and rape charges. A psychologist will examine Kristopher Lawless ahead of his next court hearing on July 24, according to court records. A judge will then review the psychologist’s findings and make a...

Occurred on Asher Wy. Disposition: Report Taken. Officer initiated activity at Kern St, Taft, CA. Disposition: No Action Taken. Occurred on E. Warren St. Disposition: Report Taken. 10:35 False Alarms. Occurred at Water Mill Express (Kiosk) on Finley Dr. Disposition: Disregard From Alarm Company. 11:58 Taft P.D....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — June marks Lipedema Awareness Month, drawing attention to a painful and progressive fat disorder that is genetically inherited and affects approximately one in nine women. Dr. David Amron emphasized the challenges surrounding the condition, noting that it is frequently misdiagnosed....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If you have ever wondered where Gotham City is located, at least through July 26 you will be able to find it one hour south of Bakersfield. Six Flags Magic Mountain has turned its Metropolis area into a world of Batman complete with plenty of heroes and villains. There was a […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library is set to offer engaging summer programs, including a Summer Reading Challenge open to all ages. Participants who read 10 books or dedicate 10 hours to reading will earn a free book. To participate, sign up online or in person at the library.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl. Police said Alessandra Areli Ochoa Lopez was last seen in the 1000 block of 33rd St. on June 22, 2025, around 12:01 a.m. Alessandra is considered at-risk due...

Bakersfield, California — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman who died Wednesday after allegedly driving on the wrong side of Highway 58. Corrina McKenzie Guitron, 40, of Ridgecrest, was driving eastbound on Highway 58, west of Highway 202, in Tehachapi, according to officials. Guitron collided...

SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A suspected collision between an Amtrak train and a semi truck occurred Saturday afternoon in Shafter. The incident was reported around 3 p.m. near the train tracks off Santa Fe Way, in front of the Shafter Cemetery. The Amtrak train's front windshield was visibly cracked,...