Bakersfield records third wettest November with over 2 inches of rain and counting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — With 9 days left in what feels like the wettest November that most can remember Bakersfield has been propelled to the 3rd wettest November on record, with statistics kept since 1889. As of Friday afternoon, Meadows Field has picked up 2.48 inches of rainfall since Thursday the 13th....
KCSO to host ‘Stuff the Vehicles Toy Drive’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is set to host its “Stuff the Vehicles Toy Drive,” at two locations on Nov. 28. The toy drive is set to be held at the Walmart Supercenter located at 5075 Gosford Road and Costco located at 4900 Panama Lane, according to organizers. From 10 a.m. […]
‘FireHawk’ helicopters set to enhance KCFD’s emergency response services
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fire Department is currently working on a new helicopter model called the "FireHawk." The department said that these helicopters will enhance its ability to provide services to the residents of Kern County. For more information about the Kern County Fire Department,...
Motion granted to determine if racial bias exists in Marque Qualls murder case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Superior Court judge granted a defense motion that seeks to determine whether the case against Marque Qualls, who is charged with murder in an alleged drunken driving crash, is tainted by racial bias. Qualls, who is Black, is facing charges including second-degree murder in the death of...
Detention Center Continues to Face Local Opposition in McFarland Community
In California City, officials held a special city council meeting on Nov. 17 to address urgent matters. Saul Ayon, the mayor of McFarland and a supporter of the detention center, was scheduled to brief the city council on McFarland’s detention center, including its economic impact and ongoing operations. However,...
Precipitation deficits mostly cleared after November storms
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With three soaking storms impacting California over the last week, our state’s soil has become saturated. In Bakersfield, the NWS site at Meadows Field Airport officially recorded: Storm #1:Nov. 13: .01″ Nov. 14: .08″ Nov. 15: 1.23″ Storm #2: Nov. 16: .14″ Nov. 17: .44″ Storm #3: Nov. 20:...
Fresh-Baked Momentum: West Coast Sourdough’s Ming Ave Shop Finds Its Groove at The Marketplace
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. After a mid‑October debut, West Coast Sourdough on Ming Avenue is settling into the southwest lunch circuit—right in the heart of The Marketplace. The quick‑service bakery/sandwich shop is leaning on daily-baked loaves and a straightforward promise: hot...
‘What’s their excuse now?’: Residents express safety concerns after second inmate escapes custody in...
A Lerdo inmate ran from deputies early Friday morning after being treated at Kern Medical. She was caught just four blocks away, but it's the second inmate escape at the hospital in less than two months.
Kern County prepares for an extended dry spell as Pacific ridging deflects storm tracks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — For the first time since the first half of this month, Kern County is expecting an extended period of dry weather - lasting more than several hours!. Pacific ridging will develop eastward into southcentral California keeping the storm track away for much of this new...
Highway 178 Reopens After Friday Morning Closure Due To A Massive Boulder Blocking The...
Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon reopened after a massive boulder crashed onto the roadway early the day before, shutting down traffic for hours. According to CHP and Caltrans logs, the closure began around 2:56 a.m. Friday, when crews reported a “large boulder the size of an entire lane” blocking the road...
