Bear Mountain Blvd. closed after semi-truck hauling carrots and tomatoes catches fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bear Mountain Boulevard is closed between General Beale Road and Highway 58 due to a big rig fire, carrying a load of carrots and tomatoes Thursday afternoon. The CHP’s website said the semi-truck was reported to be on fire at around 11:33 a.m. on Bear...
Man sentenced to prison in El Portal West shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was sentenced for a shooting outside El Portal West Mexican Grill and Cantina that wounded two people, court records show. Billy Burell, 29, was sentenced to three years in prison Tuesday. He pleaded no contest to assault with a gun in March and his other charges, including attempted murder, […]
Suspect arrested after 8-hour standoff in Maricopa
An eight-hour-long standoff between a suspect and a large contingent of Kern County Sheriff's deputies ended peacefully Wednesday evening with the arrest of a man on multiple charges. The standoff started just after 11 a.m. when deputies were called to a house on the 900 block of Tulare to assist...
Delano police warn parents about the ‘Senior Assassin’ student game
The Delano Police Department is urging parents to talk to their children about 'Senior Assassin,' warning water guns could look like real firearms.
Walmart to remodel stores across the state, including Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — To help strengthen its presence in California, Walmart has announced it will remodel more than 50 of its stores across the state – including one Bakersfield location. The retail giant said it is planning to upgrade some stores around the state, including expanding healthy foods options, affordable “on-trend” items and enhancing both the in-store and online shopping experience. […]
💰 Multiple Accounting & Finance Jobs in Kern County $100K+
Kern County’s finance scene is buzzing this month, with strong openings for both experienced professionals and those building their accounting careers. Here are a few solid options worth checking out:
Man left with major injuries after crashing into tree: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was left with major injuries after crashing into a tree early Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported in the area of Highway 65 and Kyte Avenue around 2:39 a.m. Investigation showed a 46-year-old man was driving a Honda Accord westbound on Famoso Road, […]
Lady Cats Softball sweeps Chavez, runs record to 15-4
Charging back at full speed after a Spring Break, the Taft Union High School Varsity Softball team swept a home-and-home series against South Sequoia League rival Cesar Chavez HS, routing the Titans on Taft’s home field, 15-1 on April 7, and topping them 10-6 April 9 in Delano, at the Chavez home field.
Kern River may flow through Bakersfield all summer despite wacky weather
The Kern River watershed suffered a rapid snow melt during the record-breaking heat wave in March just like the rest of the state. But its upper elevation snow managed to hang on, according to a report by Miguel Chavez, the hydrographic manager for the Bakersfield Water Department. “We’re in good...
City of Bakersfield cuts ribbon on newest affordable housing units
The project that finished on time and on budget, offers 60 new units from single- to three-bedroom units.
