Runaway juvenile located during enforcement sweep in NE Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A runaway juvenile was located during an enforcement sweep in northeast Bakersfield on Friday. Officers with the Bakersfield Police Department Impact Unit conducted a targeted enforcement on Friday in the area of Oswell and Auburn streets. Police said there were concerns of illegal...
Arvin High students build electric vehicles from the ground up
Arvin High School students build fully functional electric vehicles in after-school program, learning 3D printing and electronics skills.
Roofing materials plant in Shafter to close in January, impacting 69 employees
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — In a WARN letter, it was announced that a roofing materials plant (GAF) in Shafter will cease operations on January 24, 2026, affecting 69 employees. Building Materials Manufacturing LLC said it announced plans on Nov. 20, 2025, to close the "Shater Glass Mat Facility" on Zerker...
Multi-vehicle crash on I-5 leads to lane closure and heavy traffic amidst dense fog
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A multi-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 5 caused the number one lane to be closed Monday afternoon. The CHP’s website said on Monday, November 24, 2025, at around 4:45 p.m., there was a report of a crash with four to five vehicles on northbound Interstate 5, north of Fort...
Where Can I Find My Stolen Items?
In a recent social media post, a user shared their unfortunate experience of having their garage broken into and many of their belongings stolen. They were seeking advice on where they could possibly find their stolen items, mentioning platforms like OfferUp, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace as potential places...
The Blessing Corner to host annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner Nov. 27
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Blessing Corner’s annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner is happening Thursday. The Blessing Corner is holding its annual walk-up and dine-in Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Blessing Corner located at 101 Union Avenue. The church is still looking for...
Bakersfield PD investigates death in southeast Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a death reported in southeast Bakersfield on Saturday as a homicide. Police responded to the 300 block of Vancluse Bay Drive on Saturday for a welfare check. Officials said officers found a man inside the residence. The man was pronounced...
American Legion Post 26 offering free PTSD kits to veterans
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — American Legion Post 26 is offering free PTSD craft kits to veterans every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans or their family members can pick up the kits at American Legion Post 26 which is located at 2020 H Street.
Investigation underway after man found dead inside east Bakersfield home
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KGET) — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in an east Bakersfield home Saturday. At around 9 p.m. Saturday, Kern County Sheriff deputies discovered the body of a man dead after receiving a report of a shooting inside a residence on Center and Pentz Streets. 17 News has...
1 injured, 1 dead after UTV crash near Buena Vista Blvd: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman is left with major injuries and a male is dead after a UTV crash Saturday near Arvin. Officers with the California Highway Patrol were dispatched to Rockpile Road south of Buena Vista Boulevard around 12:35 p.m. for a single-vehicle crash. Investigation showed a woman, 20, was...
