1 dead in alleged DUI-related crash on Fairfax Rd
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person was killed and an alleged drunken driver placed under arrest after a crash early Sunday on Fairfax Road. Police said 40-year-old Juan Rangel of Bakersfield was driving a pickup south in the 7900 block of Fairfax Road when it drifted into the northbound lane, colliding with a...
Tifa Chocolate & Gelato opens Bakersfield location
Bakersfield has a new spot for gelato and other sweet treats.
Dignity Health holds back-to-school event to support local families
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Dignity Health hosted its annual Drive-Thru Back-to-School giveaway event on Saturday, July 26. Backpacks, school supplies, health supplies, food boxes and more were provided for students and families. The supplies were on a first-come, first-serve basis. “Patient care goes beyond...
‘Galactus’ popcorn bucket breaks records, sells out in Bakersfield
It's the latest mega movie craze, but it's not about the movie. Locals are lining up for the sold out popcorn bucket that's breaking records.
Kern County deputy battles mold and cancer, community rallies for support
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Kern County Sheriff's Deputy Jasmine Francisco is facing a series of daunting challenges after purchasing a new home for herself and her two daughters. Shortly after moving in, Francisco discovered severe black mold issues, forcing her family to temporarily relocate. "So I was looking at, are...
Pearl Fire Near Lake Isabella Quickly Contained, No Damage Reported
A small wildfire dubbed the Pearl Fire broke out earlier this month near the western shore of Lake Isabella, prompting a swift multi-agency response that met the blaze head-on before it could cause severe damage. First reported on July 6, the fire ignited south of Keyesville Road and quickly spread...
Bakersfield Fire Department battling fire at closed La Mirage Motel in central Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Multiple crews from the Bakersfield Fire Department are currently battling a structure fire at the closed La Mirage Motel, located at 525 Union Ave. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and no injuries have been reported, according to fire department officials. This is...
BPD: Missing 17-year-old boy last seen in northwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teen, last seen in northwest Bakersfield. Officers said Johnathon Hernstedt-Deal, 17, was last seen on July 25, 2025, in the 10000 block of Thistledown Ln. around 1:30 a.m. Johnathon is...
SEIU 521 condemns Kern County’s plans for layoffs, cuts to public health services
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — SEIU 521 put out a statement expressing concerns and frustration over Kern County’s latest response to federal and state funding cuts, which includes plans to reduce its public health services and lay off 27 health care workers. Suzanne McWhorter, a Kern County Public Health nurse and a...
Movie Review: Fantastic Four: First Steps in the right direction
Bakersfield; Ca — Fantastic Four: First Steps is the third Marvel Cinematic Universe film to drop in 2025. The first two films, Captain America: Brave New World and The Thunderbolts, did not perform very well, compared to most MCU movies. However, movie reviewer and YouTuber Sean Chandler from Sean Chandler Talks...
