Ammonia Leak Forces Shelter-in-Place
A chemical leak at a Delano, California, cold storage facility led to a hazardous materials team to order a shelter-in-pace, officials said. The Kern County HazMat team got the call Thursday morning, October 30 to the Titan Cold Storage facility on Browning Road in Delano following an ammonia leak. Anyone...
Patel Foundation puts community members first with donation to CAPK food bank
The Patel Foundation donates $100,000 to CAPK to help community members during the government shutdown. These funds will help them feed community members and replenish their emergency food bank.
Puddle of Mudd Singer Surprises At Foo Fighters Show
Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin recently attended Foo Fighters surprise pop-up show in Bakersfield on Monday, November 3rd. Wes Scantlin attended Foo Fighters Show Scantlin was spotted by several fans both outside and inside the venue. Foo Fighters, fronted by Dave Grohl, has kept the fire alive for modern rock...
California Shelter Staff Witness Heartbreaking Loyalty As Abandoned Dogs Chase After Their Owner
At Lucky’s Crew Animal Rescue in Bakersfield, a staff member was left shaken and devastated when an owner callously discarded two Belgian Malinois from a pickup truck directly in front of the shelter. The two dogs appeared confused and frightened as they were abandoned, their eyes following the departing...
Central California fishing report Nov. 12: Delta stripers and sturgeon biting
Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the greater Fresno area and holds the striper record at Millerton Lake. Best bets Delta stripers and sturgeon bites good, Jeff Soo Hoo said. Westside waterway striper and catfish action improves,...
Bakersfield College Celebrates Local First-Generation College Students
Bakersfield College recently held its first First-Generation College Student Day. The event recognized students who are the first in their families to attend college. More than 40 percent of Bakersfield College students identify as first-generation.
Veteran-owned café gives back on Veterans Day
Bakersfield veteran Hector Miranda offers free Cuban coffee to service members at his downtown shop, creating community and addressing veteran mental health.
KC animal control unveils new tool to reunite pets, owners
Kern County Animal Services has announced a groundbreaking partnership with DocuPet, a leading provider of modern pet registration and lost pet recovery services, to help reunite lost pets with their families faster than ever before. This collaboration will bring DocuPet’s HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service and the...
CAPK receives $100k to boost food aid efforts, collection event on Friday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — In a significant boost to its food assistance efforts, Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) has received a $100,000 donation from the Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation. The contribution will enable CAPK to expand its emergency food distributions during these uncertain times. Last...
Former Kern County inmate accused of killing inmate in Imperial County prison homicide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is investigating the death of an inmate at Calipatria State Prison in Imperial County as a homicide. The incident on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2025, involved a former inmate from Kern County, Javier A. Torres. At...
