Bakersfield CA

Three people are under arrest after allegedly stealing two truck trailers that contained pricey Lego products on Wednesday.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Fire crews are battling a large fire at a warehouse in east Bakersfield. A large plume of smoke could be seen from many areas across Kern County. The smoke is from a fire at a warehouse on 99 Washington St. This warehouse has a history...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 2026 Crime Victims’ Rights March will take place April 23, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. The event is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., on Thursday, April 23 at the Victims’ Plaza outside the DA’s office at 1215 Truxtun Ave., according to officials. The event will […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new exhibit at a downtown Bakersfield museum will soon be buzzing – with more than just residents coming to see the new displays.   The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science will be opening its new exhibit – “Bee-utiful Bees” – Saturday, aiming to educate the public on the importance of bees.   “From exploring bee biology to showcasing the remarkable […]

California Highway Patrol closed all lanes of Highway 58 in both directions near Bakersfield on April 10 due to police activity.

Good morning and happy Friday, Kern County. We're monitoring rain chances this weekend, but the timing looks to work in our favor. The weekend won't be a total washout. A pop up shower is possible Friday afternoon, but no widespread rain is likely. Most of Saturday looks to be dry, but once the sun sets on Saturday night, our rain chances increase.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Drivers should plan ahead of their driving commutes next week as several roads around the City of Bakersfield will be closed for construction and maintenance. There will be overnight lane closures on northbound Hwy 99 from Monday, April 13 through Thursday, April 16, as the construction crews install new reinforced pavement to the road.   […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A frightening brush fire in southeast Bakersfield this week didn’t leave neighbors surprised. “It’s a frustration for all of us right here. This used to be clean, nice, but now it’s really bad,” said Jose Delgado, a resident in the area. He’s talking about the area he’s lived in for 20 […]

A Bakersfield woman is still searching for answers five years after her brother was found dead, burned up in his car several miles away from his home.

Terra-Gen agreed to pay $5.6 million to settle allegations that it manipulated the California Independent System Operator’s market, according to a settlement agreement the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved on Tuesday. The agency’s enforcement office alleged Terra-Gen told CAISO a battery system wasn’t working on certain days so it...