F-word is everywhere these days; some dismayed but others consider it a sign of...
Reactions to the inadvertent, or intentional, use of the “queen mother of dirty words” are likely to be quite different these days.
Open Door Network speaks out on Family Justice Center termination
The Open Door Network lost its contract with the Kern County DA's office and Family Justice Center, but says victim services will continue.
Coroner identifies 29-year-old man killed in Mount Vernon Ave motorcycle crash
The coroner's office has identified a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash Sunday in south Bakersfield.
3 Delano gang members suspected in 2022 Wasco homicide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Surveillance footage helped authorities identify suspects in two homicides that occurred four years ago, according to a court filing. Rafael Valdez Luquin, Victor Negrete and Jeremiah Ausbie were named as suspects in deadly shootings that occurred within hours of each other in Wasco and...
Condor Population Increase: Number of birds climbs to 600, but threats from lead poisoning...
There was a time in 1982 when the world population of California condors dipped to 22 and they were all placed in a captive breeding program in a dire bid to stave off extinction. More than four decades later, recovery efforts have reached a new milestone with 607 California condors in the world last year. That...
Kern County coroner identifies man who died in downtown Bakersfield fire
Kern County Coroner IDs Cesar Rosales, 45, as the man found dead in a downtown Bakersfield structure fire on Feb. 9.
Coroner identifies pilot killed in helicopter crash near Mojave
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a pilot who died after a helicopter crash near Mojave as 62-year-old Steven Madewell of New Plymouth, Idaho. According to the CHP’s website, an “aircraft emergency” incident was called on Monday, March 9, 2026, at around 3:21...
Six months of Wag Wednesday: Meet adoptable dogs at Kern County Animal Services
On the six-month anniversary of Wag Wednesday, Grace Laverriere takes us to Kern County Animal Services' play yard to meet 4 adoptable dogs looking for forever homes.
Greenfield middle schools make history at Kern County science fair
All three Greenfield middle schools are advancing to state science fair after sweeping county competition.
Veterans share stories with Liberty High School students
Local veterans visited Liberty High School to share their military experiences with students at an annual event now in its 10th year.

















