Bakersfield CA

Residents across the Kern River Valley should prepare for a changing weather pattern over the next 10 days, including periods of rain and the potential for flooding impacts as storm systems move through Central California. Forecasts from the National Weather Service, The Weather Channel, and BakersfieldNow...

Taft came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against the Mira Monte Lions, falling 4-1. Taft's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. Their goal came courtesy of Isaiah Beltran, which was...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) has received a $60,000 grant from Kaiser Permanente Southern California to address food insecurity in Kern County. The funding will enable CAPK to purchase roughly 81,000 pounds of shelf-stable and fresh foods, providing an estimated...

Happy Friday, Kern County. A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 am for part of the San Joaquin Valley, including Bakersfield, Delano and Shafter. We've enjoyed seeing the sun in parts of the valley for most afternoons this week, and good news for Friday: we expect the sun to join us later in the day!...

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet this week’s Pet of the Week, Jinx! Jinx is a pup who has been at the shelter for over a year, according to Brian McLaughlin with the Bakersfield SPCA. She is an Australian Shepherd mix and requires a bit of food to keep her tummy full. If you’d like to […]

BAKERSFIELD – The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) Board of Directors has appointed Tamara Johnson to represent Division 4 on the Agency’s Board, filling the vacant seat through the Board’s selection process. Ms. Johnson is a registered voter residing within Division 4 and currently serves as Director...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man and woman found guilty of punching a convenience store manager while stealing alcoholic iced tea face years in prison when sentenced next month. Melissa Denise Singh and Julian Singh were convicted Wednesday, prosecutors said. The jury returned a guilty verdict of second-robbery...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Criminal proceedings have been suspended and a competency exam ordered for a man charged with murder in connection with crashes on Baker Street that resulted in two deaths. A judge on Friday ordered Reginald Moland Jr. to undergo the exam to determine if he’s competent to stand trial,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The big day is just six days away and Dec. 19 is National Ugly Sweater Day. 17’s Vincent Demonte and Lauren Holcomb celebrated the holiday the best way possible, with another dress up segment, and of course, an awkward photo shoot. They both surprised each other with ugly Christmas...