City of Bakersfield finishes new weir on Kern River Canal to manage floods, boost...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Construction has been completed on the Kern River Canal Backup Weir, a vital piece of water infrastructure for Bakersfield, the city announced. The weir, just east of the Coffee Road bridge, is now operational. The city stated that the weir enables Bakersfield's water department to...
California’s first carbon storage project moves ahead as it faces CEQA lawsuit
California Resources Corp. on Thursday held a groundbreaking ceremony in Kern County for what’s set to be the state’s first commercial carbon capture and storage project at the Elk Hills oil field near Bakersfield, even as a coalition of environmental and community groups continues to press a CEQA lawsuit against...
Hollywood medium Tyler Henry coming to The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater on May 26
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Tyler Henry, The Hollywood Medium, is coming to The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater on May 26th. It is for a live show called “An Evening of Hope and Healing.”. Tyler will be discussing his gift and sharing unparalleled insights into the afterlife. This show...
‘We Gather Not in Despair, but in Defiance,’ Speakers Tell Bakersfield ‘No Kings’ Rally
Hundreds of community members gathered Saturday at Mill Creek Park in Bakersfield for the “No Kings” rally, part of a nationwide event promoting equality, justice, and civic participation. The rally, held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., carried the message “Power belongs to the people.”. The Bakersfield...
Bakersfield Police release arrest video of Panorama Park shooting suspect
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — On Aug. 17, 2025, the Bakersfield Police Department's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team arrested 19-year-old Sebastian Dominguez for murder. Officers responded to a report of gunshots fired just before 1 a.m. on the 900 block of Panorama Drive. Upon arrival, they found a 17-year-old...
Local Trucking Schools Feel the Hit as English Rule Spurs Funding Fight
Federal government withholds $40 million from California for not enforcing English language requirements for truck drivers following deadly crash.
‘No Kings’ protest takes place in Bakersfield and other parts of Kern County
A nationwide protest called 'No Kings' made its way to Bakersfield and other parts of Kern County. Organizers say it's also called the No Dictators or No Tyrants protests.
Hearing for California Man Accused of Trying to Meet Underage Girl in Brookville Continued
JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) — A preliminary hearing for a California man accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old girl for sexual relations has been rescheduled. Court records indicate that a preliminary hearing for 31-year-old Jonathan Joseph Mota Mendoza, of Bakersfield, California, scheduled for October 9 has been...
Bakersfield PD searches for suspect who tried to take 2 safes from business
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man allegedly involved in breaking into an east Bakersfield business and trying to take two safes. The incident was reported in the 2600 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue on Aug. 12 at about 4:48 a.m. when a...
Separated by detention: Family describes fear and retaliation inside California City ICE center
Editor’s note: Vanessa’s last name and her husband’s name have been withheld to protect their privacy and safety. The morning of early March started out like any other for Vanessa and her family until her phone rang. “Mom, they’re taking Dad,” her oldest daughter said in panic....
