Search and rescue crews pull man’s body out of Kern River
The Kern County Sheriff's Office said a man's body was recovered Saturday out of the Kern River.
Megalodon at the Museum: Massive shark teeth on display at Buena Vista Museum
The king of the sharks might've swam down Chester Avenue millions of years ago.
Kern County Fair to host job fair on July 26
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair is hosting a job fair for the 2025 year on Saturday, July 26. The job fair will be on Saturday, July 26, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Kern County Fair Grounds in Building 2. Officials said they are...
Motorcyclist critically injured after crash with minivan near Memorial Hospital
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash with a minivan near Memorial Hospital late Sunday night. The crash happened on July 21, at around 10:32 p.m., officers were called to a crash on Union Avenue and 34th Street. When officers arrived, they found...
19-year-old man arrested after high-speed pursuit; loaded rifle and ammo discovered
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 19-year-old man was arrested after allegedly leading a Shafter police sergeant on a high-speed chase. Police said after the pursuit, they found a backpack with a loaded AR-15 rifle and ammunition. The Shafter Police Department said on July 19, 2025, at around 11:42 p.m.,...
Reckless driver leads chase through Bakersfield, ends at Buck Owens Boulevard
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A chase unfolded in Bakersfield after authorities responded to reports of a reckless driver in the area of Olive Drive and Coffee Road on Sunday. The Kern County Sheriff's Office identified the driver as 40-year-old Fred White, who allegedly tried to force another vehicle off...
Wade Kirschenman on Grapes, Potatoes & Policy
Kirschenman Enterprises has been farming in California since 1937. Now led by third-generation farmer Wade Kirschenman, the operation grows, packs, and ships a wide range of crops from their base in Kern County and beyond—including Arvin, Edison, Stockton, and Coachella. “We’ve got probably 12 different crops that...
A jaw-dropping mod to remake part of Fallout 1 in Doom has resurfaced after...
Fallout: Bakersfield looks sick as hell, but it still seems a long way off.
UPDATE: CHANGE OF DAY and LOCATION COLD CASE REWARD ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT — Wednesday, July...
UPDATE: CHANGE OF DAY and LOCATION COLD CASE REWARD ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT — There are many unsolved homicide/murder cases in Delano. Families are seeking justice for their loved ones. The general public is invited to attend a public meeting event to learn about a new reward for cold cases. This meeting...
Pet of the Week: Lil Sis
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet this week’s Pet of the Week, Lil Sis! Lil Sis is a 10-year-old Chihuahua mix who came to the shelter as an owner surrender, according to Brian McLaughlin with the Bakersfield SPCA. Lil Sis has a heart murmur, but it is very common. McLaughlin said some dogs have it and […]
