Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The prosecution in the Maya Hernandez child endangerment case continued to build its case today, presenting testimony from multiple witnesses about the conditions her children endured. A Bakersfield detective testified that a re-enactment of the incident showed the car's temperature...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One man was arrested after a pursuit ended with him hiding in a house on Bradshaw Street Tuesday morning, according to Bakersfield police. David Ruiz, 33, was arrested for grand theft auto and other related charges, according to police. A reported stolen vehicle didn’t pull over near the...

In special city council meeting on December 1, former Mayor Liz Morris passed the torch down to council member Salvador Solorio-Ruiz, who has been on the council for almost six years.

A Day That Started Like Any Other (Image Credits: Unsplash) Bakersfield, California – In the blistering summer heat, a young mother’s decision to step away for a quick cosmetic touch-up turned into a nightmare no one saw coming. A Day That Started Like Any Other Imagine juggling parenthood and personal care on a...

Six-year veteran explains the role of the jury focuses on government oversight, not criminal indictments

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bear Valley Police Department is cautioning residents to be aware of wild animals in the Bear Valley Springs area, as a driver struck a bull elk on Monday, which died the following day. Police said on Dec. 8, 2025, at around 5:30 p.m., a driver...

Kern County will resume issuing oil and gas permits next year after a local judge lifted an order that prevented permits from being issued. The decision follows a new state law that clears the way for new oil production in Kern County. The backstory: California lawmakers struck a deal earlier...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kevin Charette, KGET’s chief weather forecaster announced his departure from KGET Tuesday. Kevin’s last day with KGET will be Dec. 12. Kevin has been 17 News at Sunrise’s weather forecaster for 20 years. He explains his reasoning as to why he is leaving, putting his health and body first....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A semi-trailer truck was fully engulfed on Tuesday afternoon along southbound Highway 99 at Herring Road, according to California Highway Patrol and Eyewitness News footage. Kern County fire crews and first responders were seen at the semi-trailer fire. The Herring Road off-ramp...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Six months after her 1-year-old son died after being left in a car for hours while she got a lip filler injection, Maya Hernandez is sitting in a courtroom for her trial on charges including second-degree murder. Opening statements began at 9 a.m. 17 News is live blogging the proceedings....