Bakersfield CA

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...

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, 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.,...

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...

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.