Hearing to move forward for woman accused of killing married Bakersfield couple in DUI...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The driver accused of drunk driving and killing a married couple in Bakersfield is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in September. Anabell Aleyna Correa, 22, is charged with two counts of second-degree murder, along with other charges related to vehicular manslaughter, DUI and other...
County supervisor supports more security measures at Panorama Park
The deadly shooting of Brody Davis at Bakersfield's Panorama Park sparked community concerns over park safety in the wake of the Aug. 17 shooting.
School counselors call for CPS reform after child’s death in Kern County
School counselors in Kern County demand CPS reform after Genesis Mata's death, citing broken system that fails to act on abuse reports.
The towns of the Kern River gold rush
The foothills of the Southern Sierra missed out on most of the action in the first years of the California Gold Rush. But all that changed in the mountains of Kern County in 1851. Today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots, the story of the Kern River gold rush. Four...
Safety features coming after deadly Panorama Park shooting
Safety features coming after deadly Panorama Park shooting.
Outcry in Bakersfield as City Budget Threatens Spay and Neuter Programs
Bakersfield Pet Owners Alarmed by Proposed Cuts to Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Services. Does this impact your area?
Preparing our homeless population ahead of the heat wave
With triple digit heat heading our way, local homeless services providers are working to prepare our unhoused population for dangerous temperatures.
H Street renaming to Cesar Chavez Blvd. advances amid debates over legacy, expenses
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The recent decision by the city council to move forward with a proposed name change for H Street to honor the late Cesar Chavez has sparked a mix of celebration and concern within the community. While some residents and business owners are eager to commemorate Chavez's legacy, others...
Coroner ID’s man who died in hospital after hit on North Chester Ave
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was struck by a vehicle on North Chester Avenue and Roberts Lane on Sunday and died at the hospital days later. Adam Clayton Guthrie, 42, of Bakersfield was struck by a vehicle on North Chester Avenue and Roberts Lane on Aug. 17 […]
Kern County airports receive over $1.7M in federal grant funding
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Five airports in Kern County were among those that received federal grants to improve airport infrastructure across the state of California, receiving over $1.7 million in total. The Federal Aviation Administration awarded a combined total of $158,375,329 to 72 California airports in...
