Bakersfield CA

A familiar face in the Taft community is stepping into a new role at one of the town’s most familiar restaurants. Pizza Factory has announced that longtime resident Josh Bryant is the new owner of the Taft location, ensuring the hometown favorite will remain locally owned and operated after more than four decades in...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays after a semi-truck caught fire, causing the number four lane to be closed on northbound Interstate 5 at Grapevine Road on Monday afternoon. The CHP’s website said on March 30, 2026, at around 2:58 p.m., there was a report of a semi-truck on...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died in a rollover crash in Taft in mid-March. Coroner’s officials said Benocio Callejas Marcos, 30, of Lamont, was the driver of a vehicle that veered off the roadway and overturned on Elk Hills Road near Valley West Road. The crash...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Family is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing 17-year-old girl. Family said Jesika Gilmour was last seen on March 28th. She was last seen in the Taylor Street and Hunter Avenue area. Anyone with information on Jesika’s whereabouts is asked to...

Two wildfires were reported hours apart in Los Angeles County on March 29. One of the fires was first reported at around 2:59 p.m. on private land in Los Angeles County. Authorities have not released information on containment, and the cause remains under investigation. No additional details about the fire’s...

Residents can request books from any Kern County Library/SJVLS branch and have them delivered to the Rosamond Branch Library at no cost. To place a hold, visit kerncountylibrary.org, search for a title or author, log in with your library card number and PIN, and choose Rosamond as your pickup location. The library is...

The Baker Branch Library will host a Talent Show on April 4 at 1 p.m. Participants can sign up in person at the library by providing their name and act before the event. This content is adapted from materials provided by bakerlibrary.

Kern County’s food scene is buzzing again, and several local spots are hiring for kitchen and coffee roles. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, there’s something here for you.

Staff from the Eleanor Wilson Library visited Pauly Elementary School for a Parent Café event. They shared free library resources and upcoming events available for all ages through the Kern County Library. Families are invited to visit the Wilson Branch for more community programs and materials.

The City of Shafter will celebrate Shafter Night with the Bakersfield Condors on Saturday, April 11 at 7 PM at the Dignity Health Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield. The event includes a Youth Jersey Giveaway, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Shafter residents can purchase discounted tickets for $22.40...