Crime Victims’ March 2026 in Kern County set for April 23
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 […]
New exhibit highlighting the Kern County bee species to open at Buena Vista museum
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 […]
Officer-involved shooting shuts down Highway 58
California Highway Patrol closed all lanes of Highway 58 in both directions near Bakersfield on April 10 due to police activity.
Watching the weekend forecast for showers and cooling temperatures
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.
Road closures to impact Highway 99 Monday
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. […]
Brush fires, illegal dumping, homelessness: A community’s plea to address negative effects
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 […]
‘I don’t sleep at night’: Sister of missing Bakersfield man found murdered searches for...
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 to pay $5.6M to settle CAISO market manipulation charges
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...
Kern County Sheriff’s Office SWAT responds to Porterville shootout, runs over suspect with vehicle
What started off as an eviction notice in Tulare County led to a detective getting shot and killed. Kern County deputies responded to Porterville with a Bearcat and a Rook -- two armored vehicles. The Bearcat armored vehicle ran over the suspect after an eight-hour standoff.
Man faces charges tied to Bakersfield thefts and vandalism: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police arrested a 29-year-old man on multiple charges Tuesday, related to recent thefts and vandalism that affected downtown businesses and local department stores. On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Samuel Smith was arrested following an investigation that began the day before. At around 1:39 a.m., Monday,...
