Kern County Museum’s Vintage Village Flea Market is back
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 8th annual Vintage Village Flea market is back at the Kern County Museum Oct. 12. The annual event is taking place Oct. 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pioneer Village and admission is $5. Children 12 and under are free. There will be a variety of vintage collectibles, […]
Kern County Honor Flight to hold fundraiser Oct. 15
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Honor Flight is set to hold a hamburger fundraiser Oct. 15 at Magnolia Place. The fundraiser will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Magnolia Place which is located at 8100 Westwold Place. A $10 plate will include a hamburger, fries and a drink. To-go orders can […]
2 motorcycles involved in crash with SUV on southbound I-5 and Grapevine Road Sunday
2 motorcycles involved in crash with SUV on southbound I-5 and Grapevine Road Sunday.
Barricaded man assaults officers following SWAT standoff at Eissler St apartment: Bakersfield PD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who allegedly barricaded himself inside a northeast Bakersfield apartment on Sunday, assaulted officers as he was being detained, officials said. The Bakersfield Police Department said officers were called to the 2700 block of Eissler Street just before 9 p.m. on Sunday for a report...
The Offspring to kick off 2026 tour in Bakersfield with Bad Religion
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Punk rock legends The Offspring are set to launch their "SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in '26 Tour" in Bakersfield at the Dignity Health Arena on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, according to organizers. Joining them as special guests will be Bad Religion. Some of The Offspring's hits include "The...
K9 recruit River set to join Bakersfield Search and Rescue team
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Search and Rescue team introduced a new future team member on Saturday. River, the newest K9 recruit, is currently being trained to become an area search dog. K9’s that are specially trained in area searches are utilized to cover large outdoor spaces and locate missing...
Kern County DHS recommends Social Policy Institute to conduct external review of child welfare...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Department of Human Services recommended the Social Policy Institute as a candidate for conducting an external review of the county’s child welfare services, following the gruesome death of an 8-year-old girl that left the community in shock. The Kern County Board of...
CHP: Bakersfield driver crashes into home, arrested for DUI and hit and run after...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Bakersfield man is facing felony charges after he allegedly crashed his car into a home and then tried to run away from the scene. The California Highway Patrol says officers were called out to a crash involving a vehicle into a home in the 1900 block of Gage Street around 1:46 am...
Starlink Could Open First Retail Store in Bakersfield, Calif.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2025 — Elon Musk could be taking his high-speed satellite internet service into a physical storefront. A recent job posting suggested the SpaceX-owned company plans to open its first retail store in Bakersfield, Calif., marking a new step in how it connects with customers. “As we...
46-year-old man dies after falling from moving vehicle on 38th Street: Coroner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A man who fell from a moving vehicle on 38th Street in July has died and has been identified as 46-year-old Tomas Razon of Bakersfield. The Kern County coroner said that Razon fell and struck his head in the 1200 block of 38th Street on July 20, 2025, at 12:43 p.m. He was taken to...
