Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in the search of a pair of missing teens last seen Saturday. Elizabeth and Viktoria Tuntlandshewmaker were last seen in the 9000 block of Rancho Viejo Drive on August 16 at 8:50 a.m. Elizabeth is 12 years old, 5 feet...

Officer initiated activity at Taft Police Department, Commerce Wy. Disposition: Completed. Occurred on A St. Disposition: Outside Assist. Occurred at Fifth St/Main St. Disposition: Arrest Made. 8:23 Misc - Patrol Check. Officer initiated activity at Taft Community Correctional Faci, Commerce Wy. Disposition: Checks...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2025) — Rob Sanders led the opening 21 circuits of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature during the Tenth Annual Mike Moshier Classic at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. Brad Pounds, however, had other plans. Charging from sixth on the grid, Pounds...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — WHAT WE'RE WATCHING THIS WEEK. Kern County's coming off of a really nice weekend that was quite a bit cooler than the previous one we had. Saturday's high of 94 and Sunday's of 92 were much more tolerable than the 105 of both days a week before!

Ray Mata Jr., the father of 8-year-old Genesis Mata accused of torturing and killing her, has been sentenced for his previous cases related to illegal use of guns and drugs.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community's assistance with locating an at-risk missing 15-year-old. Myshanay Latrice Beverly was last seen on August 16, around 7 p.m., in the 3000 block of Pendleton Court. She is described as 5'9" tall, 125 Lbs, with black...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library has expanded its digital offerings by introducing e-books and audiobooks available through its app. This new feature allows library patrons to access a wide range of digital books from the convenience of their devices. The library aims to enhance accessibility...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was apprehended after fleeing and shooting at police in southwest Bakersfield Saturday. Officers with the Bakersfield Police Department received a call regarding an abandoned vehicle just after 7 p.m. in the area of Ming Avenue and Grand Lakes Avenue. The suspect then fled from the...

A dog that had an uncertain future is now proving to be a promising rescue animal in more ways than one.

Few names in agriculture carry the respect and legacy of Dale Nicol, AgriEdge Manager at Syngenta and a proud native of Wasco, California. With over 45 years in the ag industry, Nicol’s career began before he even graduated from Fresno State, working for Syngenta’s legacy company, ICI Americas. Over the decades, he...