Bakersfield CA

The Mission at Kern County is bustling with activity as it prepares to serve over 1,000 Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Lavonne, a food service manager at the mission, shared that this marks his 25th year participating in the annual event. "Just being able to help people enjoy a nice Thanksgiving meal and to...

Senior food deliveries are up 48% since 2020, as one in four residents face food insecurity on this Thanksgiving

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a 43-year-old man who was assaulted in southeast Bakersfield. Coroner officials said Luis Valenzuela Jr., 43, was assaulted in the 300 block of Vancluse Bay Drive. He was found at about 2:15 p.m. Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene due...

There's a peculiar phenomenon occurring on the 99 southbound near the Ming Ave exit, extending sometimes to the Hwy 58/Stockdale exit. It seems that this particular spot is a magnet for vehicular accidents, with multiple incidents occurring within a short span of time. Notably, during a recent heavy rain, there were...

The corner of Brimhall and Coffee, situated across from the Fast Trip and Chevron, has been the subject of much speculation and discussion on social media. The site was initially earmarked for a housing/apartment project, potentially with shops, but progress seems to have stalled. The sign indicating the proposed...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — As the Thanksgiving holiday kicks off, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is urging drivers to buckle up, drive sober, and adhere to traffic laws. "You've got a lot of families getting together, and you're celebrating, so with that comes alcoholic beverages," said Jorge Toro, public...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a major-injury shooting at around 9:30 p.m., just west of Calloway Drive and Olive Drive, and a possibly-related crash scene nearby, according to an official. A house on Tallulah Falls Court had a heavy BPD presence at around 10:50...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A Bakersfield tradition returns as local band Mentoburu hosts the "Day Before Thanksgiving Jam" on Wednesday night at Rock & Wings on Niles Street. The free event, featuring performances by Mentoburu and local Latin group Velorio, will take place at 7 p.m. at Rock & Wings,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Meet Grizzly! He is our Pet of the Week from Bakersfield SPCA. Grizzly is a 2-month-old Shepard mix and is available for adoption now. If you would like to adopt any of the pets available at the Bakersfield SPCA, head over to 3000 Gibson Street or call (661) 323-8353.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — CAPK is holding a food distribution for those in need of basic necessities. The drive-through distribution is happening today, November 26, from noon to 3 p.m. at 520 south Washington Street. CAPK Food Bank Administrator Kelly Lowery joined Eyewitness News Mornings to share more...