Local Assessment Rolls Reflect Farmland Trends
County Assessors are required to complete annual local assessment rolls by July 1, according to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 616. These assessment rolls reflect the taxable value of all properties as of January 1, 2026, and establish the baseline to calculate annual property taxes. Property tax revenue
Closures set overnight on August 3 for Highway 99-58 interchange, crews to install signs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Drivers traveling between Highway 99 and Highway 58 in Bakersfield should plan for extra time and detours Monday night as crews install bridge signs, according to the city. The Ming Avenue on-ramp for northbound Highway 99 to the westbound Highway 58 on-ramp is scheduled to...
Third heat wave brings triple-digit temperatures, heat warnings to Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Triple-digit temperatures are once again baking Kern County, with Friday marking the beginning of the area’s third heat wave. Meteorologist Aaron Perlman said temperatures across the region are expected to climb, with Bakersfield reaching 105 degrees. He said mountain areas are expected
Concerns grow as trash, fire risks and homeless encampments fill southeast Bakersfield field
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A sea of garbage, half broken furniture and bundles of torn clothes. The state of a large unused field off Planz Road and Hale Street continues to deteriorate into a dumping ground. Ward 1 Councilman Eric Arias represents the area and said it needs improvements. “I wanted to send a message
Semi-truck fire closes at least 1 lane on I-5 near Pyramid Lake: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A semi-trailer fire on Friday evening shut down at least one lane of northbound Interstate 5 just south of Vista Del Lago Road, delaying traffic, according to CHP's website. The semi-trailer fire was reported around 7 p.m., according to CHP. The cab of the truck...
BPD searching for two accused of breaking into vehicle, stealing $30k+ in gold coins
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help with identifying two people and their truck. The suspects are accused of breaking into a car parked at the Walmart parking lot on Gosford Road and taking over $30,000 in gold coins. Bakersfield police...
How to protect vulnerable loved ones as dangerous triple-digit heat hits Fresno
If you’re caring for an older parent, a young child or anyone with a chronic health condition, the next three days demand your attention. A dangerous heat wave is settling over the San Joaquin Valley — one strong enough that overnight temperatures won’t drop far enough to give bodies a real chance to recover. The Natio
Multi-agency operation clears 17 encampments, 38 tons of debris removed & 8 arrested
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — 17 homeless encampments, along with 38 tons of debris, were removed in southeast Bakersfield during a multi-agency operation. It ended with eight people arrested and three dogs seized. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, the Bakersfield Police Departme
Police arrest Bakersfield man after pepper spray incident in parking lot
Five adults and two juveniles received treatment at the scene. – A Bakersfield man was arrested Thursday after police said he pepper sprayed five adults and two juveniles during a confrontation in the parking lot of Food 4 Less in San Luis Obispo. The incident occurred at about 11:45 a.m....
Fire destroys house north of Taft
Fire destroyed a house north of Taft Thursday evening. The was reported at 7:14 p.m. Kern County firefighters arrived minutes later to find the single-family residence on the 1200 block of North Lincoln Street engulfed in flames and smoke. The house sustained extensive damage from front to back. Five engines...
