Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Moderate injuries were reported after a shooting in southeast Bakersfield Wednesday afternoon. The shooting was reported in the area of Richmond Street around 2:12 p.m., according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. One victim was left with moderate injuries. The investigation is ongoing...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — "We are here because we need closure." The family of Jose Arredondo, a prominent Bakersfield businessman, held a press conference, announcing a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for Arredondo’s murder. Jose Arredondo, a...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — No one was hurt after a vehicle crashed into the lobby of the Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield Wednesday afternoon. Bakersfield police were seen at the hospital after 1 p.m. A vehicle was seen partially inside the hospital with glass shattered. Police confirmed with Eyewitness...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Public Health — in collaboration with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and Bakersfield Police Department — conducted an education and enforcement operation targeting unpermitted food vendors in Kern County on Saturday, according to officials. This effort focused on vendors...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Spanish-first auto dealership “Avanza Autos” opened in south Bakersfield over the weekend. The dealership is located at 5301 Gasoline Alley Dr. Avanza Autos says it was created to better serve hardworking families in Bakersfield who may have been overlooked by traditional car-buying...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — Bakersfield city councilwoman Manpreet Kaur is running for state senate. KGET reports Kaur addressed a coalition of family, community members and local leaders on Sunday about her state senate candidacy for the seat in District 16. District 16 covers much of the Central Valley and...

Open Tue–Sat: Lunch 11 AM–2 PM | Dinner 5 PM–9 PM (closed Sun & Mon) Downtown Bakersfield has been hiding one of Central California’s most charming Italian restaurants, and food lovers who’ve stumbled upon it can’t stop talking about it. 🍝✨. Mamma Mia...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 23-year-old man last seen by family on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Enrique Daniel Tejeda was last seen wearing a blue sweater, black sweatpants, and white/gray shoes. Tejada suffers from mental health...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of breaking into ROSS on Ming Avenue and stealing items from the back room. Police said it happened at the ROSS on Ming Avenue. The suspect forced entry into...

Amrita Singh wins the 2026 Kern County Spelling Bee and advances to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.