CalFresh and CalWorks Possibly Unavailable in November Due to Government Shutdown
The Kern County Department of Human Services (DHS) announced on Friday that, due to the government shutdown, some public assistance benefits may not be available in November. The benefits are the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, known as CalWORKS, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),...
Kern County Board of Education Revisits Display of the Ten Commandments in Schools
In December 2024, the Kern County Board of Education first heard a presentation given by Pastor Angelo Frazier, urging them to include the Ten Commandments throughout classrooms. This caused a debate over the separation of church and state. Some debated and criticized implementing these religious texts, noting that...
BPD seek public help to identify suspect in Rosedale Highway business break-in
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of breaking into a business on Rosedale Highway. Police said on September 3rd, 2025, at 2:43 a.m., the suspect broke into a business in the 13000 block of Rosedale...
California Resources Corp. breaks ground on state’s first carbon capture project
California Resources Corporation has begun construction on its groundbreaking Carbon TerraVault project in Kern County, marking the state's first major carbon capture and storage initiative.
Child death review shows Kern County numbers are higher than state, national average
The newly released annual Child Death Review Report shows child death rates have decreased in Kern County over the last five years. However, they're still much higher than the state and national averages.
South Real Road crash splits power pole in half, power outage affects customers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A crash on South Real Road late Friday afternoon ended with a power pole split in half. Video sent by a witness to Eyewitness News claimed the driver of the white truck was speeding before crashing into a vehicle on South Real Road and Soranno Avenue, south of Ming Avenue.
Police looking for man accused of trying to steal safes in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of breaking into a business to take two safes. BPD said on August 12, 2025, at 4:48 a.m., the man was seen breaking into a business in the 2600...
1 dead after crash on Hwy 99 near Olive Drive: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A driver is dead after a crash on Highway 99 near Olive Drive Friday morning. Officers with the California Highway Patrol were dispatched to northbound Highway 99 near Golden State Avenue for the report of a single-vehicle crash just before 10 a.m. Investigation showed a man was driving a...
Sons of Fairfax MS teacher killed in crash seek millions in claims filed against...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The two sons of a Fairfax Junior High teacher who died in a crash in April filed claims against Kern County, alleging dangerous conditions and lack of maintenance at the intersection where the crash occurred. John Folger, 65, was operating a motorcycle around 3:20 p.m. April 28 on South...
Kern County Sheriff’s Office seeks public help to locate missing 37-year-old man
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 37-year-old man. KCSO said Jonathan Alexander Maalouf was last seen on August 8, 2025. Maalouf is described as Middle Eastern, 5’6” tall, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes....
