Hottest weather of the summer coming up
It's been a relatively moderate summer in Taft so far, but that's about to end as hotter weather is expected for western Kern County starting soon. Triple-digit heat is expected for the weekend, and some humidity may be added for the start of next week as monsoon moisture is pushed into the area.
Hundreds line up for estate sale at Giumarra family’s 10,000-square-foot BCC mansion
It might have looked like the line for a major concert event, or for a really big game, but the queue on a Bakersfield residential street Wednesday morning was neither. It was the line for perhaps the biggest estate sale of the year, perhaps the biggest of all time in this city. At least that’s what veteran estate sale
Bakersfield PD: Missing 67-year-old woman last seen on Rosedale Highway
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing 67-year-old woman. Police said Beatriz Sedeno was last seen on Monday, June 29th, 2026, in the 9800 block of Rosedale Highway, near Calloway Drive. She is considered at-risk due to...
Bakersfield woman’s license had been expired more than 2 years when crash killed bicyclist
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tamera Popoy’s driver’s license had been expired about two and a half years when she allegedly hit a bicyclist while driving drunk last month, according to a newly-released court filing. Popoy, charged with crimes including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in the death of 66-y
‘This is real’: High Speed Rail to begin laying tracks through the Central Valley
The California High Speed Rail Authority is set to begin laying its first tracks in the Central Valley, with completion expected by late 2027, and 463 of the 494-mile route are environmentally cleared and construction-ready.
Adventist Health lays off 22 Kern County workers in Central Valley cuts
Adventist Health laid off 130+ employees across the Central Valley. Kern County lost 22 jobs at four locations effective July 2.
Bakersfield police searching for suspects who stole food from Church’s Chicken
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects involved in a burglary at Church’s Chicken. BPD said the burglary occurred on Sunday, June 21 around 5 a.m. at the restaurant located at 1300 Brundage Lane. The two suspects involved forced entry into
Man accused of stabbing 4 family members ordered to state hospital
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who faced attempted murder charges in the stabbing of four family members in 2023 was ordered sent to a state hospital on Wednesday after being found not competent to stand trial, according to prosecutors. Daniel Keith Johnson was committed to a mental health hospital for a maximum tw
Family of burned home by illegal fireworks expresses grief, anger over loss of several...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tragedy struck in Bakersfield’s historic Alta Vista neighborhood where seven pets were killed in a house fire likely started by an unknown neighbor’s illegal fireworks. The displaced family shared their grief, anger and gratitude. Marni Rader and Michael Mink were awakened by three ear-pier
Breakout Bakersfield 4-Star RB Carter Hanson has Fresno State in the mix
The Fresno State Bulldogs have already offered three Central Valley running backs for the 2028 class. And Bakersfield (Calif.) Garces Memorial recruit Carter Hanson tops 247Sports' rankings. Hanson is a four-star recruit, ranking as 247Sports' No. 16 running back and No. 232 overall prospect nationally for his class. H
