Man in Amazon delivery uniform seen on camera stealing package from Bakersfield home porch:...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man impersonating an Amazon delivery driver was caught on camera stealing a package from a Bakersfield home porch and police are asking for help to identify him. Police said the theft took place on Dec. 8 in the 11400 block of Martinsville Avenue. BPD described the suspect as a man […]
February New CalFresh requirements set to impact Kern County Families
SNAP benefits are set to change in February as the current administration shifts funding, leaving many families unsure of what the changes will mean for their households.
Over 2,200 miles of Calif. dirt roads closed to protect desert tortoise
The desert tortoise was first listed as threatened in 1990.
Earlimart Middle School briefly locked down amid nearby police activity
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Earlimart Middle School was placed on a temporary lockdown on Thursday afternoon due to police activity in the area, but the lockdown has since been lifted, said a district official. An official with the Earlimart School District said on January 29, 2026, a 1:32 p.m., the...
People Are Going FULL-ON GAGA Over This Hidden Bar With Wild Fries In Bakersfield,...
People are going GAGA over The Botanist, a moody little downtown Bakersfield hideaway where date night, girls’ night, and “I just need fries and a cocktail” all happily collide. Step through the door and suddenly you’re in an adults-only playground of gothic speakeasy vibes, creative cocktails, and...
The Massive Secondhand Store In California Where $40 Fills Your Bag And Closet
In the heart of Bakersfield, where the Central Valley sun beats down on a vibrant mural of sunflowers, sits a treasure hunter’s paradise that defies the conventional thrift store experience. Junk-Atique Outlet Thrift Store isn’t just another secondhand shop—it’s a sprawling wonderland where your wallet stays fat...
Kern County steps up after Highway 58 pileup sparks blood donation surge
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Houchin Community Blood Bank in Kern County faced a critical shortage after winter storms disrupted blood collection and transportation nationwide. The situation became urgent following a massive pileup on eastbound Highway 58 near Towerline Road on Tuesday morning, which left...
The Grave with No Names: Local effort grows to identify the unnamed
A local effort is now underway to identify a mother and child murdered in Bakersfield more than 100 years ago, using modern DNA testing to bring long-overdue answers.
2 arrested in Delano for allegedly buying alcohol for minors
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two people were arrested in Delano following an operation targeting adults who supply minors with alcohol, according to the Delano Police Department. Delano police and agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control made the arrests Friday following a Shoulder Tap...
Luke Bryan Returns To West Coast For ‘Farm Tour.’
Luke Bryan will make three California stops in May for his 17th annual “Farm Tour.” The singer performs in Shafter, CA, on May 14; Clovis, CA, on May 15; and Elk Grove, CA, on May 16. Support will be announced later. “We had such a great response to the shows out West last year that we decided to come back,” Bryan...
