Bakersfield 8-year-old boxer goes 6-0, earns nickname ‘Young Mamba’
An 8-year-old from Bakersfield is already 6-0 in boxing with three titles. Jayd Soto's discipline and work ethic are earning him serious recognition
Shooting death on 8th Street in McFarland under investigation
On Sept. 5, at around 11:10 p.m., the McFarland Police Department was notified of a shooting in the 300 block of 8th Street.
New Scenic Fire Ignites on Private Land in Kern County Over Labor Day Weekend
A new wildfire dubbed the Scenic Fire broke out on private land in Kern County on Friday night, burning for at least two hours before an update was issued shortly before 10:20 p.m. No information on the fire's cause or its containment level had been released as of that update.
Independence High returns to home field 2 weeks after fatal shooting canceled game
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Friday night lights returned to Independence High School, but for many families in the stands, the first home game since a deadly shooting carried a different feeling. The game marked the school’s first at home since a shooting two weeks ago left a 17-year-old dead...
City of Maricopa to consider installing 2 Flock cameras
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Maricopa City Council is set to consider locations for two Flock cameras within the city, according to the regular meeting agenda for Tuesday. In June 2025, the City Council approved buying two Flock Community Safety Cameras for $12,000, according to the agenda. It was funded through a
Bakersfield police pursuit ends in pedestrian death
A Bakersfield police pursuit ended when a fleeing vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian on Airport Drive Saturday.
Westside Parkway Truxtun Ave on ramp to be temporarily closed
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The on ramp to the westbound Westside Parkway at Truxtun Avenue will be closed temporarily starting Monday for an ongoing pavement project. The temporary closure is scheduled from Sept. 7 through Sept. 14, according to city officials. Crews will be constructing new concrete barriers and ins
Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County announces closure after more than 40 years
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County is closing its doors and pursuing dissolution of the organization after offering resources to local families affected by dementia for over four decades. The ADAKC Board of Directors made the decision, according to officials. ADAKC has repor
Tracking tropical moisture into the weekend
There are two main things we're tracking weather wise as we head into the weekend: cooler-than-average temperatures, and tropical moisture. The temperatures are fairly straightforward. Highs will be remain in the 80s in the Valley and KRV through the holiday weekend, with 70s in the mountains and a mix of...
8 California Small Towns Where You Can Still Buy A Home Under $250,000
California has a reputation for sky-high home prices, but the whole state is not out of reach. If you look past the big coastal cities and head into the deserts, mountains, and rural valleys, you can still find towns where a home under $250,000 is realistic. These places trade traffic...
