City invites residents to learn about upcoming improvements to H Street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield is hosting a session discussing the new safety improvements coming to H Street Monday night. It will be on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Harvey Auditorium at Bakersfield High School. The social media post said the City...
Sentencing Postponed for Mother Charged with Child Endangerment
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — Sentencing has been postponed for the Visalia woman convicted of child endangerment after leaving her two children inside a hot car in southwest Bakersfield. Judge Charles Brehmer said Monday a decision hasn’t been made whether Maya Hernandez, 20, will be retried on the murder charge...
Meet Laura! Our Bakersfield SPCA Pet of the Week
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Meet Laura! She is our Pet of the Week from Bakersfield SPCA. Laura is a 3-month-old mid-size mixed breed dog. If you would like to give Laura or any of the animals at Kern County Animal Services a loving home, visit 3951 Fruitvale Avenue or call (661) 868-710.
Kathy Scrivner intervention confirmed by sheriff’s video review
Sheriff Donny Youngblood says video confirms Kathy Scrivner told her grandchildren not to say too much during investigation interviews.
California declared drought-free, but farmers still face challenges
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — California has been declared drought-free according to the latest map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. However, local farmer Daniel Palla expressed that this change does not significantly impact farmers. "I'm excited to hear that the state did receive water from Mother Nature...
Protesters call for a retrial in Maya Hernandez case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — 20-year-old Maya Hernandez is accused of leaving her one-year-old son in a hot car on a 101 degree day last June while getting a cosmetic procedure in south Bakersfield. Her son died due to the heat and her murder trial ended with a hung jury. The jury could not decide between […]
Man pronounced dead after being struck by vehicle on South H St: Bakersfield PD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who was walking on South H Street early Sunday morning was struck and killed by a vehicle, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of South H Street on Sunday around 1:51 a.m., for the report of a vehicle and pedestrian crash....
Moo Creamery completes move to historic downtown Bakersfield building and customers are happy
95% of Moo’s menu is made in house, including the signature ice cream and some amazing baked goods.
Uproar builds after ex-Kern Supervisor Scrivner granted mental health diversion
Thousands of people have signed a petition urging the California Attorney General’s Office to appeal the mental health diversion that will keep former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner out of jail. Along with the petition – which was launched by Open Door Network CEO Lauren Skidmore – lawmakers on...
Cottonwood Road to close for construction from Jan. 13 to Jan. 16
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield announced Cottonwood Road between E. White Lane and E. Pacheco Road will be closed 24 hours a day starting Tuesday, January 13, through Friday, January 16. Detours will be in place at the nearest approaching intersections. Traffic delays are expected, and...
