Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a major-injury shooting at around 9:30 p.m., just west of Calloway Drive and Olive Drive, and a possibly-related crash scene nearby, according to an official. A house on Tallulah Falls Court had a heavy BPD presence at around 10:50...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A Bakersfield tradition returns as local band Mentoburu hosts the "Day Before Thanksgiving Jam" on Wednesday night at Rock & Wings on Niles Street. The free event, featuring performances by Mentoburu and local Latin group Velorio, will take place at 7 p.m. at Rock & Wings,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Meet Grizzly! He is our Pet of the Week from Bakersfield SPCA. Grizzly is a 2-month-old Shepard mix and is available for adoption now. If you would like to adopt any of the pets available at the Bakersfield SPCA, head over to 3000 Gibson Street or call (661) 323-8353.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — CAPK is holding a food distribution for those in need of basic necessities. The drive-through distribution is happening today, November 26, from noon to 3 p.m. at 520 south Washington Street. CAPK Food Bank Administrator Kelly Lowery joined Eyewitness News Mornings to share more...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office released a statement and a video regarding the nearly 15-year-old unsolved murder of Juanita Francisco. On Nov. 23, 2010, Juanita, 49, was found beaten to death inside her south Bakersfield bakery, named at the time, La Especial Bakery. Deputies found...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fire Department announced that open burning of hazard reduction fuels will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, at 8 a.m. Officials said that they are actively monitoring fuel moisture and weather conditions. KCFD stated, "If necessary for public safety, burning may be...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle in south Bakersfield Tuesday night, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, a man was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk when a male driver struck him on South H Street and Wilson Road....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet this week’s Pet of the Week, Niko! Niko is a male husky who is about 5 years old. He has been at the shelter since November of 2024, according to Brian McLaughlin with the Bakersfield SPCA. Niko has a ton of energy. He needs a yard with a big fence, […]

Lines are long in grocery stores as shoppers seek last-minute Thanksgiving dinner items. If you've missed something on your grocery list, now is the time to get it -- the Costco on Rosedale Highway is the busiest.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 51-year-old man was arraigned Wednesday on charges including first-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting in east Bakersfield. The Public Defender’s Office entered not guilty pleas on behalf of Jose Guadalupe Preciado. He’s being held without bail. Preciado was arrested...