Bakersfield native trapped in Qatar amid U.S.-Iran conflict
A Bakersfield native says he's stranded in Qatar amid U.S.-Iran fighting, with airspace closed and no government help to get home.
Fire crews, PG&E respond to ruptured gas line at South Chester and Planz Road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The area of South Chester and Planz Road is closed as fire crews and PG&E are on scene of a ruptured gas line. The Bakersfield Fire Department posted on social media, after 10 a.m., that crews are on scene of a ruptured gas line at South Chester and Planz Road.
Jessie Buckley finally gives voice to ‘The Bride!’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Actress/director Maggie Gyllenhaal went to see a screening of the 1935 feature “The Bride of Frankenstein” starring Elsa Lanchester as the Bride. She left the theater with a lot of questions. “The Bride isn’t in it. I mean, she’s in it for two minutes and she doesn’t say one word. It […]
Oakland rapper ChaiBenjii4 sentenced after plea deal in murder case
Popular Oakland rapper ChaiBenjii4 has been sentenced to prison time after beating his murder charge. The local rapper (real name Michai Adams) accepted a plea deal that saw his homicide charges dismissed, but he was sent to prison for pleading no contest to a single count of illegal gun possession.
Shoulder Tap operations in Bakersfield nets three for buying alcohol for minors
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Three people were arrested, cited, and released after two Shoulder Tap operations in Bakersfield targeted adults purchasing alcohol for minors. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, and Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, Bakersfield Police Department Vice...
Maya Hernandez gets 15 years in 1-year-old son’s hot car death
On Thursday, Hernandez, 20, of Visalia was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading no contest to involuntary manslaughter.
Farm Day returns to Kern County
Hundreds of people showed up to the 42nd annual Farm Day in Kern County to learn about local agriculture and the latest technology.
BPD search for woman accused of stealing electric scooter outside SW Bakersfield Goodwill
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Police are searching for a woman accused of stealing an electric scooter outside of a southwest Bakersfield Goodwill Store last month. The suspect, sought for grand theft, allegedly stole the electric scooter on Feb. 20, 2026, in front of the Goodwill Store, located at 6051 White Lane.
Man accused of beating ex-girlfriend who later died is in the hospital, attorneys say
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A court hearing was postponed Tuesday in the case of a man accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, with attorneys saying he was taken to a hospital. It’s unclear what led to Brandon Grimaldo being transported to Kern Medical, or how long he’ll stay there....
Daylight Saving Time sparks debate among Kern County farmers
Kern County farmers say Daylight Saving Time can disrupt harvests and worker schedules, while some larger operations report little impact.
