Kern County Library brings books to life with dance performances
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library, in collaboration with the Kern Dance Alliance, is launching an innovative program called "Books in Motion." This initiative aims to bring children's books to life through engaging performances. Children attending these performances will have the opportunity...
3 taken into custody after allegedly running illegal recycling operation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (WKRC) - Three people were taken into custody after they were allegedly found to be running an illegal recycling center. According to KGET, three individuals were arrested on Wednesday after authorities were dispatched to a residence in Bakersfield, California to execute a search warrant. During...
The story behind victim ANTONIO “ANTHONY” GUTIERREZ
Pastor David Vivas Jr., Victims Advocate DelanoNow Columnist. On Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 9:30 P.M., Antonio Gutierrez, 31, was found shot at the 1000 block of Lexington St. He passed away on June 27 after being on life support. His family and friends knew him as Anthony. He was...
Kern County Deputies Arrest 3 Suspects at Illegal Recycling Center for Theft of Copper...
June 29, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that over the last few weeks, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crime Investigations Unit has been investigating several copper wire thefts across the county, which led to several subjects being arrested last week. These thefts caused thousands of...
Foodie Fridays: “Texas Roadhouse” talks best picks
Eyewitness News continues to try the best around Kern County. Texas Roadhouse kitchen manager, Brandon Reed, joins us to talk about what their market has to offer. Texas Roadhouse is located at 3203 Ming Ave, Bakersfield. To learn more, click here.
1-year-old dies after being left in hot car while mother was in medical spa:...
A 1-year-old boy died after he and a 2-year-old boy were left in a vehicle for two hours while their mother was at a medical spa, according to Bakersfield police.
This Floating Tiki Bar in South Lake Tahoe Serves Island Vibes With a Side...
Picture this: you’re cruising across the sparkling blue waters of Lake Tahoe, cold drink in hand, palm fronds fluttering above you, and the Sierra Nevadas framing the horizon. No, you're not dreaming—you’re aboard the Lake Tahoe Tiki Boat, a floating slice of tropical heaven docked in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Taft Police activity for June 27-28
7:30 Misc. - Extra Patrol. Occurred on Finley Dr. Disposition: Advised. 9:13 Welfare Check - Misc. Occurred at Calvin St/Third St. Disposition: Checks Ok. Officer initiated activity at Kern St. Disposition: Gone On Arrival. 10:15 Animal Control. Occurred at Rails To Trails/Fourth St. Disposition: Animal Pickup. 11:01...
Groundbreaking for new cultural center, honoring local civil rights icon
95-year-old Dolores Huerta joins in the ceremony, construction slated to begin in July. Center scheduled to open in January 2027
Returning to Tehachapi for the July 4th rodeo, Roaming Hillbilly
Bakersfield, California — Razz Reynolds, also known as the Roaming Hillbilly, will return to California on July 4, 2025, for the 25th Annual Benz Bad Bullz Rodeo. Reynolds, who celebrated Independence Day at the 100th Annual Livingston Round Up in Montana last year, is returning to his home state for what he...