Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol is set to hold a “Start Smart” class for teenage drivers and their parents or guardians July 1. The class is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. and last for two hours at the CHP Bakersfield Office, located at 9855 Compagnoni St. in Bakersfield, according to...

California City Mayor Marquette Hawkins says he expects the prison to reopen as a federal immigration processing center and plans to discuss it at Tuesday’s city council meeting. CoreCivic has hired some employees to begin preliminary activation activities. A sign at the facility reads: “California City Immigration...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A driver died on Monday after his vehicle was struck by another on Highway 43 near Delano, according to the California Highway Patrol. On June 23 at about 2:08 a.m., CHP Bakersfield Area units responded to Highway 43 and Garces Highway for a two-vehicle collision, officials said....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting to review proposed revisions to the county's zoning ordinance code that would permit new oil drilling in unincorporated areas of Kern County. The revisions aim to establish updated standards and conditions to mitigate the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department asked for the public’s assistance in locating a 17-year-old boy last seen June 19. Nasean Jay Mobley, 17, was last seen at around 9:30 p.m. in the 4300 block of Parkwood Court, according to officials. Mobley is considered at-risk due to his age and having...

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left at least one person with serious injuries Monday night on Snow Road, south of 7th Standard Road. The crash happened at around 9:40 p.m. on the westbound lanes of Snow Road, just east of Martin Avenue, between...

With triple-digit temperatures hitting the Central Valley, pet owners are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their animals from heat-related illness.

The driver allegedly continued northbound on Baker Street at a high rate of speed, failed to stop for a red light at Niles Street, and slammed into another vehicle.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Fox Theater is hosting a series of movie screenings throughout the summer. The screenings are the following: All shows are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and the doors will open at 12 p.m. Admission is $5 and hot dogs, drinks and small popcorn will be available while...