Citation given to SW Bakersfield store for selling alcohol to minor
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department conducted a decoy operation that resulted in the arrest of a market worker who sold alcohol to minors. During the operation, detectives with BPD responded to Melbrook Market, located at 9701 Panama Lane Tuesday. The employee who was arrested was later released at the scene with a […]
Woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Bakersfield
A woman died Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash near South H Street and Wilson Road in Bakersfield. Driver impairment is under investigation.
Lanes reopen after solo rollover crash on Banducci Road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (10:55 PM):. All lanes appear to have reopened following the solo vehicle crash that led to at least one person sustaining minor injuries on Banducci Road. The incident no longer appears on CHP's website. ------------ All lanes are blocked on Banducci Road, east of Sarida...
Central Valley Today – Urner’s Grand Opening Giveaway
Urner’s originated in Kern County over a 100 years ago and was founded in 1919. Urner’s is now on our 4th generation of ownership, and excited to now have 6 locations in the Central Valley! In celebration of their Grand Opening of their new store, please see below for their Grand Opening Giveaway Winners!
CALM Zoo turns 43 with Birthday Bash in Bakersfield
CALM Zoo celebrates its 43rd birthday on May 16 with games, cake, and $2 railroad rides in Bakersfield.
Between San Jose And Bakersfield Is A California Mountain Recreation Area Perfect For Camping...
Central California is teeming with beautiful natural landscapes. From the vast rolling hills of wine country to dense pine forests and towering sequoias, touring through these dramatic landscapes is a peak California road trip in the making, and there's lots to see along the way. If you're driving south along the I-5, consider breaking up your drive time with an overnight stop in...
3-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Left in Hot Car for 12 Hours
Three-year-old Vicente was found dead on Saturday after being left to choke in the car in Mexicali, Baja California - where temperatures soared to 93F during the 12 hours he was strapped in his car seat
Hard Rock Tejon’s 6-month report card, as seen from a back-of-house vantage point
It’s been six months since the little town of Mettler was transformed into an entertainment mecca of sorts, and by now many in Kern County have seen the Hard Rock Tejon Casino — but only from the main, front-side entrance. But how many have seen it through the back door?
Bakersfield police seek public’s help identifying suspect in Stockdale Highway grand theft
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man allegedly involved in a grand theft from a business on Stockdale Highway. Police said on Monday, March 23rd, 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m., the suspect took equipment from behind the...
Frontier HS nurse recognized by KHSD Board after saving student’s life
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — School nurses were recognized at the Kern High School District Board of Trustees meeting Monday evening, including one who saved a student’s life at Frontier High School just last week. On April 27, Jennifer Baldoni, a certified school nurse at Frontier High, responded to a student in distress. The student was […]
