Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Three suspects were arrested in Delano on May 15 for allegedly buying alcohol for minors in a Shoulder Tap operation, said Delano police. Agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and Delano officers conducted the Shoulder Tap operation, which targets ad

Get ready for a night of unforgettable laughter as We Own The Laughs returns to the newly reopened The Well Comedy Club for a special comedy showcase on Friday, June 26th at 7PM. Bringing together an exciting blend of hometown favorites and nationally touring comedians, this one-night-only event promises nonstop...

For one weekend every year, thousands of people pour into Kern County for the Lightning in a Bottle festival, turning Buena Vista Lake into a temporary city of music, art and campers — and bringing a major economic boost to Bakersfield-area businesses. Raji Brar, co-owner of Shell Countryside Gas,...

If you've walked down 18th or 19th Street in Bakersfield lately, you've likely hit a few obstacles. Literally.

Sheriff Donny Youngblood discusses river drowning risks, a dropped drug case, Lerdo jail water quality, department staffing, and Peace Officers Memorial Day

Good morning and happy Tuesday, Kern County. Several wildfires burning in Kern County and just to our south, near Simi Valley, are affecting air quality. The LA area, including Simi Valley, the beaches, and near LAX, has an air quality alert on Tuesday due to wildfire smoke. Locally, we have...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (12:48 PM):. PG&E's outage website said that 21 customers are without power in Oildale. ------ PG&E reports that 1,129 customers are without power in the area of Airport Drive and State Road on Tuesday, according toits outage map. It happened just before 11:30 a.m.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The leading cause of death for children is drowning. It’s an issue that Program Manager Michelle Corson from Kern County Public Health says is silent and devastating, but preventable. The Kern County Child Death Review Team found that 22 children drowned from 2020 to 2024, and 15 of them we

Oliver Ma says his experience working immigration and civil rights cases pushed him to run for statewide office, focusing his campaign on affordability, education, and immigration policy.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Body-camera footage released Tuesday shows a deadly officer-involved shooting on Highway 58 that killed a 41-year-old Bakersfield man after authorities said he opened fire on deputies. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened April 10, 2026, after deputies were calle