Bakersfield CA

The Kern River watershed suffered a rapid snow melt during the record-breaking heat wave in March just like the rest of the state. But its upper elevation snow managed to hang on, according to a report by Miguel Chavez, the hydrographic manager for the Bakersfield Water Department. “We’re in good...

The project that finished on time and on budget, offers 60 new units from single- to three-bedroom units.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — CHP's website reports that at least one person sustained possible moderate injuries in a crash on northbound I-5, just south of Grapevine Road, involving a semi-trailer and a sedan on Wednesday evening. It happened just after 7 p.m. At least one lane is blocked in the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A wrong-way crash on Highway 99 in Delano that killed a 55-year-old man and injured several others is now being linked to suspected alcohol impairment, according to a CHP report detailing the investigation. The California Highway Patrol said a Tesla driver going the wrong way on...

Kern County has some great openings this month for folks who love helping others. From supporting military families to coordinating care in local communities, these roles make a real difference.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A Kern County judge has approved a mental health diversion for a woman shot by police outside a Bakersfield Walmart last July after she allegedly lunged at them with a knife, court records show. Deashanay Holmes is due back in court in July for a status...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Body camera video and dash cam video were released that led to a deputy-involved shooting in Onyx back in March 2026. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on March 13, 2026, at around 6 p.m., deputies were called to a report of domestic violence in the 16000 block of Highway 178 in Weldon.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A Delano clerk and four others were arrested over the weekend after authorities said the employee sold alcohol to minors during a compliance operation and four suspects allegedly bought alcohol for minors. The operation was conducted by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the Delano Police Department.

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Southern California on the morning of April 15, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter of the earthquake was recorded around 24 kilometers southwest of Maricopa in Kern County, and roughly 56 kilometers from Santa Barbara. The earthquake occurred at 7:51 a.m. and...

80s heritage brand Kelly 95.3 (KLLY) has returned to Bakersfield under Frequency Broadcasting following Connoisseur Media’s market exit in November. The return signals the end of Live 95.3, which replaced Energy 95.3 under previous Alpha Media ownership. Frequency Broadcasting’s Bakersfield holdings also include 97.7 KNZR, 99.3 KKBB, 98.1 KRWI,...