Bakersfield CA

The Tejon Hard Rock Casino has opened, with the Tejon Tribe and Kern County Sheriff’s Office emphasizing safety measures and anti-human trafficking initiatives to protect visitors and the community.

Hard Rock Tejon Casino announced it will distribute more than 1,000 turkeys to its employees as part of the property’s first annual holiday giving initiative, while also donating a significant supply to the Golden Empire Gleaners to support local families facing food insecurity. The turkey distribution event for...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After months of waiting, new oil drilling permits will soon be up for grabs here in Kern County. “Starting Jan. 2, applications can be filed at the county. We’ve been beefing up our staff. We’ve been reorganizing and, of course, preparing for a new training planning department staff to be...

Led by community member Claribel Gutierrez, roughly 450 Thanksgiving boxes we're given to families, with 170 being reserved for families part of local school districts.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Reading Cinemas at Valley Plaza Mall has announced a significant transformation, enhancing the moviegoing experience with a multi-million-dollar renovation set to be completed in January 2026. The renovations include heated leather recliner seating, upgraded screens (TITAN LUXE) and...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. If you’ve strolled Downtown Bakersfield lately, you’ve seen the buzz at Centro Cali Brewing (716 19th Street). The brewery-restaurant runs daily hours (Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m.) and pitches itself as a...

Community groups will be serving free Thanksgiving meals to families who need it most.

"I apparently impressed her enough for this, and I'm grateful I did."

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to stay safe during their Thanksgiving travels this year by buckling up and following traffic laws. The Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Period is scheduled to begin at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and run through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A Rosamond man convicted of murdering his neighbor over a broken window dispute in 2020 has been sentenced to 25 years to life plus 10 years, according to the Kern County Superior Court website. Raffi Daniellian was found guilty on Sept. 25, 2025, of first-degree murder...