Wind Advisory issued for Kern County deserts and mountains as weekend winds pick up
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — It will be a mild start to the weekend, and a windy one for parts of our area as well. An upper-level low will shift into northern Baja and the associated "pressure gradient" will continue to push wind trajectories from the north-northeast toward the south-southwest. This flow will...
Man sentenced to life in 2021 Bakersfield gang shooting spree that killed 2
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A gang-related shooting spree in Bakersfield that left two people dead and three others wounded ended with a life prison sentence for at least one of the defendants on Thursday, according to Kern County court records. Jorge Flores was sentenced to 129 years to life without...
Shafter celebrates return of First Friday market with food, music and street party
Shafter residents filled the streets for a night of food, live entertainment, shopping, and community fun as the city celebrated the return of its First Friday Market. The street party brought people together to take in the sights and sounds of the event, with vendors and activities drawing crowds back to the monthly...
Man pleads no contest to involuntary manslaughter in Pioneer Dr stabbing
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A plea agreement was reached Thursday in the case of three family members charged in connection with a deadly stabbing. Matthew Chavez, 36, pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in exchange for the dismissal of a murder charge, according to court records. Accessory charges were...
Invasive species poses serious threat to Kern’s water
Golden mussels have been found in Kern County. Experts warn the invasive species could threaten water supplies and industries across the region.
‘They should be held accountable’: Asm. Jasmeet Bains speaks on ‘Lords of Bakersfield’ bill...
"The Lords of Bakersfield" — a term that has lived in Kern County infamy for more than four decades. It is a series of stories of powerfully connected men and vulnerable minors, facing little to no consequences.
City Lights development in NE Bakersfield expected opening date, tenants revealed
City Lights -- the massive shopping center development to replace the former East Hills Mall -- now has an expected opening date and a list of tenants.
Semi-truck fire shuts down northbound lanes of I-5 near Quail Lake Road: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Traffic came to a standstill on northbound Interstate 5 on Friday night after a semi-trailer caught fire just south of Quail Lake Road, fully engulfing the vehicle. It's unknown if anyone was hurt. At least one lane reopened just before 10:30 p.m. All lanes were stopped...
Former Cal State Bakersfield assistant Kevin Mays accused of working as a pimp in...
Ex-Cal State Bakersfield assistant Kevin Mays faces several charges, including possession of automatic firearms, posession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and pimping
‘I miss him, I do’: Father of 1-year-old reacts to sentencing of Maya Hernandez...
The boy's father was in custody when it happened, but was out in time to see Hernandez get sentenced.
