Bakersfield CA

EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of September 14 – September 18. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield Police Chief Brent Stratton has announced the appointment of Captain Ted King to the position of Assistant Chief. Bakersfield police said King has 22 years of experience with the department. “Assistant Chief King’s strong resume combined with his personality and his ability

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 30-year-old man surrendered and was booked on attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a 45-year-old man at a home in Delano Sunday afternoon. The Delano Police Department said on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at around 12:40 p.m., officers were called to a home in...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Grapevine Road exit from northbound Interstate 5 is closed due to a semi-truck hauling cars that caught on fire Thursday afternoon. According to the CHP’s website, on Thursday, September 10, at around 3:27 p.m., a semi-truck hauling cars caught on fire on Grapevine Road off of Inte

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man and woman who were arrested in Mexico for a fatal shooting that occurred in Bakersfield in 2019 were sentenced to prison Thursday. Abraham Lopez was sentenced to 21 years in prison and Missy Medina to 11 years. Both are also required to pay restitution and fines, according to court […

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A fire that broke out in the Smileland Dental administrative offices on Stockdale Highway near California Avenue prompted a large response from the Bakersfield Fire Department Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to the area at around 7:30 a.m. Dozens of firefighters were called to th

Roo, a 7-month-old German Shepherd mix, is available for adoption at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center for just $25

Records confirm a staffing violation at a Bakersfield group home as families and former caregivers protest Sevita Health.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Parts of Hageman Road will be closed overnight for the city’s ongoing pavement rehabilitation project. Hageman Road will be closed at the intersections of Calloway Drive and Coffee Road from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until construction work is completed on Thursday, Sept. 10. The city said temporary

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on Ming Avenue in August. Police said the suspect involved in the burglary allegedly forced entry into a building in the 7100 block of Ming Avenue on Aug. 2, around 6:15 a.m., where he took a personal check. BPD is