Bakersfield CA

Kern County's proposed $4 billion budget includes cutting 35 public health positions and reducing health funding by 25%, concerning residents who spoke at Monday's public meeting.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person was shot and the alleged gunman arrested following an argument over a clothing purchase in northeast Bakersfield, police said. Kani Armani Jones, 21, was in custody on $1 million bail, according to booking records. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County is preparing for significant financial adjustments as the "Big Beautiful Bill," enacted in July, begins to affect local funding and services. The legislation, which was not fully considered in the initial budget signed in June, will change funding for essential services,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of driving drunk early Sunday when his pickup collided with another vehicle on Fairfax Road has been charged three DUI-related felonies — including vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Not guilty pleas were entered Tuesday afternoon on behalf of 40-year-old Juan Jose...

Kern County is considering cuts to public health services that could eliminate 35 positions as officials face a $12 million budget shortfall.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Living Museum is set to host its 17th Annual Ice Cream Zoofari in August. The event is scheduled for Aug. 16 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., organizers said. At the Zoofari, guests can enjoy frozen treats, which include sundaes and root beer floats, according to organizers....

The alleged burglar who was shot by a homeowner in Taft died a little over a week after the shooting, according to the Kern County Coroner’s Office.

Two Indonesian burn survivors treated at Bakersfield's Grossman Burn Center celebrated their recovery before returning home, highlighting the community's support during their healing journey.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A semi-truck overturned on the Calloway Drive bridge earlier this afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident happened around 12:20 p.m. when the truck went over the bridge and landed upside down in the Calloway Canal. Fortunately, the driver was not badly...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A man wanted in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash in Taft has surrendered to authorities, the Kern County Sheriff's Office announced. Alejandro Padilla Jr., 48, turned himself in at the Kern Superior Courthouse on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by his legal counsel. The...