Coroner confirms 1-year-old boy died from heat stroke after left in hot car with...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner's Office confirmed that a 1-year-old baby from Visalia died from heat stroke after being left unattended in a vehicle in late June in Bakersfield. The incident happened on Sunday, June 29, 2025, when officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child...
‘Clear the Shelters’ event happening Saturday and the 17 News team has adopted too
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – 17 News has for years sponsored Clear the Shelters, the City of Bakersfield animal service center’s annual dog and cat adoption program. Viewers may say, well, easy for you to encourage others to adopt. What about the 17 News crew? Do we practice what we preach? You’d better believe it.
1 dead in collision on Buena Vista Blvd near Lamont: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person is dead following an apparent collision Friday night along Buena Vista Boulevard near Lamont, according to the California Highway Patrol. A report of a collision came to CHP just before 8:30 p.m. on Buena Vista Boulevard just west of South Fairfax Road, according to CHP’s...
The Chicken Fried Steak At This Diner In California Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect chicken fried steak that time seems to stand still. That moment happens with alarming regularity at Milt’s Coffee Shop in Bakersfield, California, where comfort food isn’t just served – it’s elevated to an art form that would make your grandmother simultaneously proud...
Jun BBQ now open in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new Chinese restaurant with deep roots has now opened in downtown Bakersfield. Jun BBQ, is serving up Dim Sum and say there is no better spot in town to get it. Dim Sum is a traditional Chinese meal that includes a variety of small, bite-sized dishes served with tea. It […]
Kern County Deputies Arrest Three Suspects for Dollar General Burglary and Gun Charges in...
August 23, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on August 19, 2025, at about 11:39 a.m., Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned to Rosamond Substation responded to a reported burglary at the Dollar General located on Rosamond Blvd. Deputies determined three suspects had stolen...
7-11 ransacked by juveniles near Bakersfield High School, employee injured
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A 7-11 store near Bakersfield High School was reportedly ransacked Thursday afternoon by a group of juveniles, resulting in minor injuries to at least one employee. A video circulating on social media shows approximately 10 to 20 juveniles attempting to rob the store as they trashed...
Hodel’s Country Dining celebrates nearly 60 years of hospitality in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Hodel's Country Dining, a beloved buffet-style restaurant in Bakersfield, is nearing its 60th anniversary. Known for its variety of comfort foods, Hodel's serves breakfast from Tuesday to Sunday starting at 8 a.m. and offers a flavorful BBQ selection every Friday and Saturday beginning at 11...
High-Speed Rail’s Valley stage schedule adjusted one year earlier than expected
FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — The High Speed Rail Authority says Central Valley Service will start in 2032, which is one year earlier than previously predicted, according to a report released on Friday. The original timeline, when the voters approved the project in 2008, projected full completion between San Francisco...
1,900+ customers affected by power outage in Oildale: PG&E
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — PG&E's outage website reports that 1,948 customers are without power on Wednesday night in Oildale. The outage began at 10:19 p.m. in the areas of Fruitvale Avenue and Snow Road to North Chester Avenue and 7th Standard Road. PG&E has not provided a restoration time...
