Kern County heatwave ends with a dramatic dust storm and record-breaking temperatures
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — We had a bit of an eventful week of weather. The 5th heatwave of the summer officially began on Sunday and lasted through Thursday for 5 days of triple-digits in Bakersfield. Right in the middle of that a brief but potent, monsoonal push sent showers...
Teen driver arrested for deadly crash near Valley Plaza Mall; faces manslaughter charges
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An 18-year-old driver was arrested in connection to a deadly crash near Valley Plaza Mall in May 2025. The Bakersfield Police Department said on September 3rd, 2025, 18-year-old Gerard Laura was arrested and booked into the Lerdo Jail Facility for charges associated with gross...
KCSO proposes ordinance change to reduce copper, aluminum wire theft in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A proposed addition to Kern County’s ordinance would define the standards of copper and aluminum wire theft in an attempt to crack down on the prevalent crime within the county, according to the Kern County Board of Supervisors agenda. In a letter to the board, the Kern County Sheriff’s...
California High Speed Rail May Change Terminus Location
The California high-speed rail network is eventually planned to connect Los Angeles to San Francisco.
Bakersfield parks crew rushes to aid crash victim
The crew members said they are proud of how they responded and believe their close bond as a team helped them stay calm during the chaotic moments.
Arvin church volunteer investigated for alleged child molestation
Former catechism volunteer at Arvin church investigated for alleged child molestation as family members, including his sister, speak out.
Long Beach man identified by victim, surveillance video as suspect in downtown Bakersfield rape:...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Long Beach man accused of raping a woman at a massage parlor in downtown Bakersfield was identified through surveillance video and by the victim, who viewed him after his arrest at the Outlets at Tejon, a court filing says. Javier Pizarro Quintero, 38, allegedly raped a woman in a back...
Tunnels to Towers gives former BPD Officer and family a new smart-home
The nonprofit celebrated with White, his family and many first responders by showing off their newly renovated smart home.
Artisans bring old neon to life, to the great relief of the Kern County...
Don’t hang around his garage workshop if you’re not comfortable with Death Valley-type heat. Those natural gas flames burn hot.
Lightning in a Bottle Festival boosts $14M into Kern County economy, report finds
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern Economic Development Corporation released an analysis finding the economic benefits when it came to the Lightning in a Bottle Festival back in May totaled over $14,000,000. The report said an estimated 26,000 people attended the 2025 Lightning in a Bottle Festival, held...
