Cesar Chavez mural removed: What’s next for area that featured the late labor leader?
Demolition began Friday morning after the mural was graffitied with the message "Believe survivors" on Thursday.
Renegades win top WSC tennis awards; BC swimmers host meet at Garces; High schools...
The Bakersfield College men’s and women’s tennis teams have competed in the Western State Conference Singles and Doubles tournament since Tuesday and will do so through Saturday at Ventura College. On Thursday, the WSC announced all-conference selections and individual awards, too. The BC men’s team, which captured...
Golden Empire Most Wanted: April 2, 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The U.S. Marshals task force is asking the public to help locate a parolee at large. Darrell Anderson, 60, is on parole for assault with force. He has a criminal history that includes burglary, public intoxication, theft and sexual assault. U.S. Marshals describe him to be 6 feet, 5...
Co-defendant arraigned in State Road trailer fire death, pleads not guilty: Records
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The co-defendant, charged with setting 62-year-old Roxana Jo Kelley on fire and killing her on State Road, was arraigned in court on Friday, according to Kern County court records. Misha Allen initially failed to appear on Wednesday. She pleaded not guilty to murder on Friday, April...
🍽️ Multiple Food Service Jobs Now Hiring Across Kern County
Kern County’s restaurant scene is buzzing again, with both local diners and national chains looking for reliable, upbeat team members. Whether you’re ready to lead a crew or just want steady hours and good food perks, there’s something here for you.
Rain ends 39-day dry spell in Bakersfield, falling just hours shy of 1934 March...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Well, the highlight of the week that was is that after 39 rainless days the heavens opened up and the raindrops came on down, officially adding to the bone dry Bakersfield rain gauge on the very last day of the month of March. The previous record of a rainless March, set back in...
Bakersfield FD announces retirement of Steve Hamblet
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Fire Department announced the retirement of Steve Hamblet who served the fire department for more than 35 years. Officials with the fire department said Hamblet exemplified commitment and dedications and his service will not be forgotten. The fire department wishes him the...
Man sentenced in Pioneer Drive deadly stabbing
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It was a family affair. In January of last year, brothers Matthew and Larry Chavez and their mother, Michelle Ballantine, were arrested after a stabbing victim was found outside the door of their east Bakersfield home. Matthew Chavez was charged with murder; the others, accused of lying...
Woman arrested after police say she threw knives at boyfriend
WESTWOOD, Ohio (WKRC) — A local woman is in jail after she allegedly assaulted her boyfriend and threw steak knives at him. According to court records, 2-year-old India Stephens got into an argument with her boyfriend at an apartment on Queen City Avenue in Westwood Wednesday. The victim told police that Stephens...
Child rapist sentenced to 76 years, 8 months in prison
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man found guilty of sexually abusing a child beginning when she was 7 was sentenced Thursday to 76 years and eight months in prison, according to prosecutors. Carlos Robles, 31, was sentenced by Judge Gloria Cannon after being found guilty of 10 felony counts related to sexual assault...

















