Thousands in Kern County could lose CalFresh benefits under new federal requirements
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Thousands of Kern County residents could lose their CalFresh food benefits due to changes from HR 1, commonly known as the "Big, Beautiful Bill," according to the Department of Human Services. The legislation includes changes to age and work requirements, time limit rules, and...
Officials notice startling increase in 2025 DUI arrests
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If you have felt that there’s been DUI related crashes practically every week in 2025, you would be correct. New data from the Bakersfield Police Department paints a picture of the impact DUI’s are having in the Bakersfield community. Just three weeks ago, on Oct. 26, BPD arrested seven...
2 hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash near Lamont
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The driver of a Dodge Charger is recovering after crashing into the back of another vehicle on a rainy day in Lamont. Both drivers were transported to Kern Medical Center on Nov. 17, after a rear-end crash that involved a Toyota Corolla on Di Giorgio Road, the California Highway Patrol...
Parole denied for man convicted of 2011 home invasion robbery in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The California Board of Parole Hearings denied parole to one of the men who was convicted of a home invasion robbery in Bakersfield back in 2011. According to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office, on November 18, 2025, BPH found that 38-year-old Humberto Guizar-Figueroa...
Bakersfield considers new waterpark development at city council meeting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield is set to discuss the initial stages of a potential waterpark development at a city council meeting on Wednesday evening, with a contract up for review. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., an engineering design company, is listed as the contractor. The project,...
Dolores Huerta endorses 22nd Congressional District candidate Randy Villegas
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Dolores Huerta announced her endorsement for 22nd Congressional District candidate Randy Villegas during a conference at Rexland Acres Park in Bakersfield early Wednesday morning. “Randy’s community organizing experience has prepared him to be our Central Valley representative in...
At least 1 suffers major injuries in possible head-on crash on S. Union Avenue:...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — At least one person suffered major injuries in a possible head-on crash on South Union Avenue on Monday afternoon, according to CHP's website. It happened just after 2:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Union Avenue, south of Watts Drive. At least one lane is...
Vehicle Hits CA Engine Responding to Earlier Accident
A Kern County Fire Department engine was struck along Highway 14 Monday morning while the agency was treating a patient in an earlier accident near Silver Queen Road, the department reported. It said in a news release that no KCFD personnel were injured but that an unidentified person was hurt...
Bakersfield schools consider phone restrictions amid mental health concerns
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield City School District is moving forward with plans to implement a "no phones in class" policy, following feedback from over 10,000 parents, students, and staff. The initiative aligns with the California Phone Free School Act, which mandates school districts to establish...
Kern County Fire Department Arson Unit to get body-worn cameras for first time
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved eight body-worn cameras for arson investigators with the Kern County Fire Department on Tuesday. The fire department asked the board to approve eight Axon Enterprise body-worn cameras, along with supporting equipment and software. The cost is...
