Bakersfield CA

Sellers in Bakersfield-Delano held more leverage last month than in most U.S. markets—because fewer homes hit the market.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) A Chevy Suburban was reportedly stolen from a Bakersfield hotel parking lot earlier this week, with surveillance video showing a suspect breaking into the vehicle and driving off. Video surveillance obtained by Eyewitness News shows an individual appearing to get out of a car that pulled

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – As the lawsuit between the City of Bakersfield and Kern County continues over sewer rate increases, a powerful California union that represents both city and county workers will file a government claim.  The contentious and controversial sewer rate increase would impose a 354% rate increase

Bakersfield City Council passed a road safety resolution 4-3, prioritizing bike lanes, narrower lanes and lower target speeds for city streets.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police are asking the public's help in finding an at-risk runaway 17-year-old girl, last seen in southwest Bakersfield. Heather Danielle Rapp, 17, was last seen on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at around 1:54 a.m. in the 900 block of Papaya Grove Drive, near Gosford and McCutch

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One person was arrested after a report of an assault with a deadly weapon on Knotts Street Thursday morning. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday, August 6, 2026, deputies were investigating a report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 1000 block of Knotts Street.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Three children, ages 12, 13, and 16, have been arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, conspiracy, and participation in a criminal street gang in connection with the deadly shooting of a 53-year-old man in east Bakersfield. The Kern County Sheriff's Office said on July...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Valley Plaza Mall has introduced a new Preferred Parking program designed to give shoppers the option of having a guaranteed, upfront parking space in a section of the parking lot for a fee, while continuing to offer free parking. A spokesperson with GGP said the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A multiple vehicle crash on Highway 99 near Stockdale Highway is impacting traffic Thursday afternoon. The crash was reported around 12:19 p.m. on southbound Highway 99 just north of Stockdale Highway, according to the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information Page. Traffic is

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The third and final defendant charged in the 2020 shooting death of a man outside Central Cali Market accepted a plea deal Wednesday. Brandon Michael Billingsley, 23, pleaded no contest to murder and gang participation charges and faces 50 years to life in prison at next month’s sentencing