Bakersfield CA

BAKERFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed a new judge to the Kern County’s Superior Court. On Friday, Newsom’s office announced Jennifer Feige as a new judge in Kern County. According to the governor’s office, Feige has served as deputy county counsel at the Kern County Counsel since 2007. She...

The Bakersfield Police Department will soon be patrolling the streets with an upgraded fleet of motorcycles.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Protesters in Bakersfield over the weekend joined the millions across the country in another national “No Kings” protest. Dozens of protesters on Saturday marched outside the Kern County courthouse on Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield. They came dressed up with signs and a message of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield announces several road closures beginning Monday, March 30. The northbound lanes on Wible Road between Brundage Lane and Belle Terrace will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day starting March 30 as crews install falsework. Officials said the work is...

Some gas stations in Bakersfield have reached six dollars, with other cities in California being even higher. Consumers began to see this price rise following the United States’ entry into the war against Iran. Dr. Richard Gearhart, professor of economics at Cal State University, Bakersfield, stated that, along with...

Taft Police arrested a man on auto theft charges Sunday after they found the suspect and the allegedly stolen car at Tractor Supply two hours after they took the stolen vehicle report. Police took the stolen car report about 9:25 a.m. at the Savemore Market on the 500 block of...

Katie Porter is continuing her campaign for California governor with a visit to Hanford on Tuesday, despite two videos featuring Porter going viral and causing her support to drop in Emerson College polls.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An Elk Grove man accused of abducting a 10-year-old girl in Taft had his preliminary postponed Monday to May 22, according to court records. Matthew Naval, 28, remains held on $1.4 million bail, records show. Sheriff’s officials say Naval traveled to Taft on April 12, picked up the girl —...

Fran Madreno's advocacy is now being recognized by city leaders, including Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, who joined in celebrating secured fencing at Wilson park.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 33-year-old man suspected in the stabbing death of a woman on College Avenue didn’t appear in court as scheduled Monday due to medical reasons. The arraignment for Victor Farias Jr., charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the death of Yolanda Rojo, was rescheduled for...