Bakersfield College Designated as Black-Serving Institution
During Black History Month, Bakersfield College is marking a major milestone officially becoming a designated California Black-Serving Institution.
Residents condemn Bashirtash’s ‘homeless degenerates’ comment, he apologizes in meeting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Several residents used public comment at Tuesday night’s Bakersfield City Council meeting to condemn Ward 6 Councilmember Zack Bashirtash’s earlier remarks about homelessness, including his use of the phrase “homeless degenerates.” Bashirtash did apologize if he offended some people,...
10 Massive Thrift Stores In California Where You Can Fill Your Trunk For Under...
Searching for enormous thrift stores in California where your dollars stretch further?. These 10 gigantic secondhand shops offer amazing bargains and incredible selection for budget-conscious shoppers!. 1. Hope the Mission Thrift Store (Bakersfield) This Bakersfield wonderland is like a treasure hunt where X marks...
Man found dead in SE Bakersfield canal identified
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The man found dead in a southeast Bakersfield canal on Feb. 6 has been identified as 56-year-old Jason Allan Karr, of Bakersfield. The Kern County Coroner's Office said Karr was found at around 10:45 a.m. at the end of the 6600 block of Crescent School Drive, near Cottonwood Road and...
Kaiser Pharmacy Workers to End 3-Day Strike
More than 3,000 pharmacy and lab employees Thursday will end their three-day targeted unfair labor practice strike against Kaiser Permanente facilities across Southern California and Bakersfield.
Kern High School District to host job fair Feb. 21
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern High School District is set to host a job fair to inform the public on career paths, job requirements and open roles later this month. The job fair will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 12 p.m. in the KHSD board room which is located at 5801 Sundale […]
4 suspects sought for damaging garage door at Serene Oak Dr home: Bakersfield PD
Police are asking for help to identify four people who vandalized part of a home in southwest Bakersfield in December.
Kern County Employers’ Training Resource helps local job seekers gain new skills
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Employers' Training Resource is highlighting programs that help job seekers build new skills. Danette Williams Joined Eyewitness News Mornings to share more details. The "Skill Up America" program provides workers from a variety of industries with training that will help...
Newborn Baby Found Dead Near Dumpster in California
A newborn baby was found dead near a dumpster in south Bakersfield, California, on Monday morning, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. “The baby was found near a dumpster behind a local business complex at Panama Lane and H Street. Police pronounced the newborn dead at the scene. Investigators say the...
PG&E has a warning for balloon bearers this Valentine’s Day
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – Every year, thousands are left in the dark on Valentine’s Day – because of heart-shaped balloons getting caught on power lines. According to PG&E, last year, nearly 33,000 customers in Fresno County and almost 15,000 customers in Kern County experienced balloon‑related outages.
