Fong aerospace bill benefits aerospace industry, among campaign donors
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As the astronauts onboard Artemis II were still in the middle of their mission to the moon, Rep. Vince Fong, (R-Bakersfield), introduced a bill aiming to reduce barriers in the U.S. aerospace sector. The legislation would work to edge out the U.S. space race competitors like China by lowering some aerospace regulations to speed up space testing and exploration. The...
85°C Bakery Cafe announces temporary store hours ahead of soft opening
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — 85°C Bakery Cafe has announced their temporary store hours ahead of their soft opening slated for Monday. The store said their temporary hours will run from Monday until May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. They also said their menu and hours will be limited due to still training their […]
Bakersfield pair arrested in Valencia after allegedly found with stolen copper wire & more
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two Bakersfield residents were arrested in Valencia after deputies responded to a suspicious activity call and allegedly found them with meth, burglary tools, stolen copper wire, and unauthorized credit cards. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Santa Clarita Valley Station said on Wednesday, April 15,...
11 arrested, four dogs seized as Kern River encampment sweep removes 12 tons of...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — 11 people were arrested, four dogs were seized, and 12 tons of trash were removed after an encampment cleanup near the Kern River embankments. The Bakersfield Police Department’s Community Vitality Unit received several complaints about homeless encampments along the north and south Kern River embankments...
52-year-old man shot and killed in Rosamond identified, two juveniles arrested
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who was shot and killed in Rosamond as 52-year-old Larry Curtis Hardin of Lancaster. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on March 30, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., KCSO deputies responded to a victim of...
Coroner: Man dies after falling from balcony in downtown Bakersfield on 20th Street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died after being found with severe injuries in downtown Bakersfield as 57-year-old Scott Bryan McCollough. The report said he fell from a balcony. The Bakersfield Police Department said on April 7th, at around 10:50...
Deion Sanders inspires crowd as keynote speaker at Hoffman Hospice fundraiser
The event raises funds for Hoffman Hospice, its patients, and their families. In previous years, the fundraiser has drawn big names like Derek Jeter and Mark Wahlberg.
Elderly couple killed in crash on Highway 14 in Mojave identified
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified two people who died after a crash on Highway 14 as 85-year-old Roland James Squires and 83-year-old Carolyn Darnell Squires, both of California City. The CHP’s website said on Monday, April 13, 2026, at around 5:08 p.m.,...
Bakersfield Dental Practice Cuts X-Ray Radiation 90% With Full Tech Suite
Smyle Dental Bakersfield brings CBCT imaging, same-day CAD/CAM restorations, and VR anxiety reduction under one roof for Kern County patients. BAKERSFIELD, California - April 16, 2026 - Smyle Dental Bakersfield, a general and cosmetic dental practice serving Kern County, is spotlighting its comprehensive suite of advanced dental technology — including cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) 3D imaging, in-office CAD/CAM same-day restorations, and...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Bakersfield Right Now
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Bakersfield neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from home goods to baby gear and even a bicycle ready for a new rider.

















