Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Metropolitan Real Estate is set to host its First Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Nov. 24, 2025, at 101 H St., Bakersfield, starting at 11 a.m. The event, which will continue while supplies last, aims to give back to the community. The celebration will feature...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Cherry Acres in Bakersfield is hosting a Toys for Tots event on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can enjoy feeding and petting animals, browsing vendors, horse and wagon rides, and food and drinks with Chuy's. Activities also include writing letters...

Hundreds attended the 16th annual Bakersfield Comic Con at Kern County Fairgrounds, featuring celebrity guests, cosplay contests and family fun.

In recent weeks, a number of residents have reported a strong bleach-like smell emanating from their tap water. The odor, which is noticeable during activities such as showering and washing dishes, has raised concerns about the safety of the water supply. The smell is suspected to be a result of chlorine, a common...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hanford, CA – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for portions of the San Joaquin Valley, warning of potentially hazardous driving conditions early Monday morning. According...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — At least one person was arrested after a pursuit on Saturday night, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The BPD said officers attempted a traffic stop on Columbus St. and Union Ave. The vehicle failed to yield to officers, and a chase then ensued. The...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The winning streak at Hard Rock Casino Tejon continued Saturday night as two guests hit life-changing jackpots totaling more than $260,000 within just 49 minutes of each other. The first jackpot was struck at 9:45 p.m. by a guest from Panorama City, who won $127,828....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Fire Department responded to a call around 1:25 a.m. Sunday Morning regarding two people found in a vault at 1918 20th St. Firefighters discovered the individuals, both in their early to mid-20s, intoxicated and with minor injuries. A ladder was used to assist...

Visibility dropped down as low as 1/8 of a mile in Visalia, Hanford, Lemoore, Delano, and Porterville early Saturday morning, and down to 1/4 of a mile in Madera, due to dense fog. Fresno saw visibilities drop to 3 miles at Fresno-Yosemite, and 1 mile at Chandler. Look for another foggy start to our Sunday, and a...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The annual “ChiPs for KIDS Toy Drive,” is set to takeover Compassion Corner on Nov. 24. On Monday, community members can drop off a new unwrapped toy for children ages 0 to 16 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to organizers. The 15th annual toy drive starts on Nov. 24 […]