Bakersfield CA

According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 603 of the 764 dairies affected by Avian Flu have been released from quarantine.

Happy Earth Day, Kern County. We're on track for another warm day across Kern for Tuesday. This morning and early afternoon are great times to get outside for Earth Day. By later on, temperatures in the valley and desert will be in the mid-to-upper 80s. Mountain towns will be in the 60s and 70s, and the KRV in the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Court documents reveal new information on what happened in the deputy-involved shooting near Valley Plaza Mall. According to the probable cause, it said the alleged suspect shot at the KCSO deputy several times. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on April 15, 2025, at around...

Bakersfield City Councilman Andrae Gonzales joined Mike Hart in Studio B during 'Good Morning, Kern County' to discuss the sewer rate increase that will be discussed on May 28th

CSUBS center aims to create a safe space for Black students, helping improve retention and graduation rates through tailored support services.

OAKLAND, Calif. — A newly unveiled microgrid system at the Kaiser Permanente Ontario Medical Center in Southern California will add 2 megawatts (MW) of on-site solar generation and 9 megawatt hours (MWh) of non-lithium battery storage capacity to the state’s electrical grid. The system, which is the country’s largest...

Southern California residents have been warned to expect cooler weather conditions in the coming days following a warm start to the week. The latest AccuWeather forecast says highs of 72F and lows of 54F are expected across Los Angeles and Orange County on Tuesday. The valleys and the Inland Empire...

California locals agree: Redwood National and State Parks are some of the most incredible spots you need to visit in your lifetime. And if you're headed that way, expect to pass through the "gateway to the Redwoods": Crescent City. Just 25 minutes south of the Oregon state border, this laidback coastal town of 5,500...

Sacramento, California – A new California bill aims to ensure college students are not academically punished when calling

(The Center Square) - California Board of Parole Hearings ordered the release of convicted child murderer Josue Herrera, who was found to have beaten his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son to death. While BPH claims Herrera has shown “remorse” and is “no longer” a “risk to public safety,” some officials questioned the...