Wasco police to hold DUI checkpoint on Saturday, June 20
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Wasco Police Department said drivers should expect a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Saturday, June 20, as police step up efforts to deter impaired driving. The checkpoint will be held from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. within the city limits. Police advised...
Trial date set in Muscle Car Murder case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A trial date has been set for three men accused of stealing a Dodge Hellcat that belonged to a woman who was fatally shot after locating the car through an Apple AirTag. At a hearing Monday, David Tyrone Thompson, Giovanni Garcia-Viscarra and Joseph Bush IV were assigned a trial date of […]
Bakersfield PD seek help identifying two suspects in Ming Avenue garage bike theft
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying two men accused of stealing several bicycles from a garage on Ming Avenue. They were seen in a gray Hyundai Sonata. Police said it happened in the 7100 block of Ming Avenue,...
Final two names revealed in Cesar Chavez Elementary renaming showdown
Bakersfield's school board will vote on a new name for Cesar Chavez Elementary. Public comment is set for June 23, 2026.
Delano City Council approve of removing Cesar Chavez name from park and street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Delano city leaders approved the removal of the late leader Cesar Chavez's name from a park and a street this week, according to a city agenda. Documents show the Delano City Council approved the changes during the Monday, June 15th meeting at Delano City Hall.
Arvin police warn of staffing crisis at city council
Arvin police officers warn of a staffing crisis, citing officer losses and a eliminated shift at a city council meeting.
Bakersfield marks Juneteenth with 3 days of events
The NAACP Bakersfield Chapter's 11th annual Juneteenth celebration includes a youth panel at Bakersfield College, a brunch, live music, and a park festival
Iran-linked hackers target Bakersfield, other Central Valley cities
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While the Iran War is a world away from the San Joaquin Valley, one of the region’s most precious resources came under threat — our water. The Iran-linked hacker group Handala claims to have breached water infrastructure in Bakersfield, Visalia and Chico. They even claim proof through custo
Delano board eyes new name for Cesar Chavez High School
Delano trustees voted to explore new names for Cesar Chavez High School that keep the CCHS acronym to avoid uniform replacement costs.
Bakersfield to keep Kern River flowing through end of July
A small “charm offensive” organized by a group suing the City of Bakersfield over the Kern River was rewarded Wednesday with news that current flows through town will continue through the end of July. The city had estimated it would only have water for flows through the July...
