Bakersfield police seek help identifying suspect in home 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 home in south Bakersfield. Police said it happened on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, at around 6:30 p.m. in the 4000 block of Gordon Street, near...
Some Valley schools see kindergarten vaccine rates for measles fall short of ‘herd immunity’
This story was originally published by The Intersection. Amid conflicting messages over the safety of vaccines, cases of measles have been on the rise both in California and the U.S. this year compared to 2025. And in the San Joaquin Valley, where two cases of measles have been reported so...
Trial begins in stabbing death of woman at Shadow Ridge Apartments in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Trial started Monday for a man accused of fatally stabbing the mother of his children at Shadow Ridge Apartments in east Bakersfield. Victor Farias Jr. has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges. 17 News is live blogging Monday’s proceedings. On the night of March 25, Farias, 33, al
Shafter, Merced high schools awarded $5K through T-Mobile sweepstakes program
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A handful of California high schools will receive funding from T-Mobile. Shafter High School and Merced High School were selected to each win $5,000 through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights program. The company said the funding will go toward addressing “key program needs and supporting st
Reward of up to $15,000 offered in search for shooter in 2023 Bakersfield killing
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern Secret Witness is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible for the murder of Johnasen Crummie back in February 2023. Bakersfield police said on February 11th, 2023, Crummie was shot and killed...
Person with measles traveled through Kern County: CA Dept. of Public Health
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A person with measles was confirmed to have traveled though Kern County, according to the California Department of Public Health. The department said this person traveled by trains and thruway buses with transfers in at least six California counties, including Alameda, Butte, Kern, Los Ange
New California law drives a surge in Kern County oil drilling permits
A new California law is driving a surge in oil drilling permits in Kern County, with industry leaders citing new jobs and investment.
California High-Speed Rail Cash Crisis Threatens New Cutbacks
California's high-speed rail project could run out of money by 2027, forcing officials to shrink its planned route.
Kern County Vintage Flea Market caps prices at $20
Kern County's Vintage Flea Market capped all prices at $20 for its 3rd anniversary, drawing budget-conscious shoppers to downtown Bakersfield.
Bakersfield diesel prices top $8, hitting businesses and shoppers
Bakersfield diesel prices are up 60% from last year, topping $8 a gallon and straining local trucking and farm businesses.
