CalFresh work requirement window ends; Kern County impact limited, more SNAP changes ahead
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — CalFresh recipients in Kern County are facing new work requirements and upcoming eligibility changes that could affect who keeps food assistance benefits. Work requirements that began June 1 required some recipients to work at least 20 hours a week to keep their benefits. That three-mo
Meet Mamas! Our Bakersfield SPCA Pet of the Week
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Mamas is a 4-year-old mix breed dog and is available for adoption now at the Bakersfield SPCA. Shelter Director Brain McLaughlin says she is a mellow, laid-back dog. If you would like to adopt Mamas, or any of the pets at Bakersfield SPCA, visit 3000...
Petition calls for investigation following student, staff altercation at BHS
An online petition is calling for an investigation after reports of an altercation between a student and staff members suggested the student was injured. The petition alleges a student, named only as “Bridgette,” was “punched in the face by a staff member” and pinned for two minutes against a hot metal surface, resulti
BPD requests help finding suspected burglar
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who it says tried to burglarize the Dollar Tree at 2140 Wible Road. The agency issued a news release Monday saying the suspect tried to break into the store at about 11:38 p.m. June 28. It noted he wasn’t able to enter the story, pos
Bakersfield man arrested in relation to Newhall shooting in July
A 52-year-old man was arrested in connection to a shooting that took place in Newhall on July 26, according to Deputy Mariela Picard with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. According to Picard, deputies responded to the 23400 block of Lyons Avenue around 8 p.m. on the night of...
Bakersfield police warn residents about ‘courier’ scam circulating
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department has received reports of scams involving the use of a courier to steal money from victims. BPD said victims have reported receiving phone calls with the caller claiming to be from a bank’s fraud department or a government agency telling the victim that their
Sales of limited-time ‘Jackie Strong’ tees will help local nature nonprofits
Remembering the life and legacy of Jackie, the bald eagle that captivated countless viewers around the world, is something devoted fans have been doing since the iconic animal passed in early August. Pop-up memorials in the Big Bear Lake have been one way that Southern Californians have honored the beautiful...
Delano DUI checkpoint ends with three arrests, citations issued
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Three people were arrested, and several were cited during a DUI checkpoint in Delano Friday night. The Delano Police Department said the DUI checkpoint was in the 1400 block of Fremont Street from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, August 28. Delano PD said...
Bakersfield police investigate rollover crash that pinned driver in SW Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A rollover crash in southwest Bakersfield left a driver pinned inside a vehicle with moderate to major injuries, and Bakersfield police are investigating, said an official. A white vehicle was seen totaled in front of The Springs apartments. The crash happened just after 10:45 p.m....
City council debates $500K cleanup for southeast Bakersfield property
A currently vacant lot in southeast Bakersfield has become the center of a debate over whether the city should pay to clean up a property dealing with illegal dumping and homeless encampments.
