Bakersfield CA

Ollowing a monthlong tournament break, the Taft City Diamonds traveling softball team came out flat and went 1-3 in the National Softball Association’s “Catch the Spirit” tournament in Santa Maria, CA, August 15-16. But they rebounded last weekend to win theNSA’s “First Responder Appreciation” tourney in Bakersfield, A

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A hearing for a former Kern County detentions lieutenant accused of driving drunk twice on the same day was postponed Monday to Sept. 15, according to court records. On that day, it’s expected a preliminary hearing date will be scheduled for Patrick McNeill, who’s facing nine felony counts

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — CALM Zoo announced the death of its desert bighorn sheep, Sierra. Sierra was the oldest known living desert bighorn sheep in the world. CALM said Sierra came to CALM Zoo from Phoenix Zoo in May 2016. She was born on February 3, 2026. According to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (4:47 P.M.): According to CHP, the lanes reopened. Expect delays if traveling south on Highway 99 near California Avenue after a crash caused the right two lanes to be closed Monday afternoon. According to the CHP’s website, on Monday, August 24, 2026, at around...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was killed in a shooting at the Capri Laundromat in McFarland over the weekend. Coroner’s officials identified the man as 26-year-old Alfonzo Jacobo Espitia of McFarland. Police said they received reports of a shooting at 3:18 p.m.

Kern County residents and advocacy groups are speaking out following a deadly shooting, calling for more resources and student protections.

Los Angeles – United Airlines has resumed service on a compact route linking Los Angeles with Bakersfield, completing the journey in 57 minutes for fares near $200. The flight provides a direct aerial option between these California cities and reflects ongoing efforts by carriers to maintain efficient regional connecti

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Wible Road as 36-year-old Matthew David Harper of Bakersfield. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at 9:20 p.m., officers were dispatched to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Officials have identified the woman who was killed in car collision on State Route 58 on Thursday. The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 75-year-old Trudy Joyce Barraza of Bakersfield. Barraza was in the front passenger seat of a vehicle was it was struck by another vehi

A northeast Bakersfield country club is shutting down after an emergency plan to save the property from foreclosure failed. Scarlet & Gray Golf Course, formerly known as Rio Bravo Country Club, announced last Friday that the course has begun winding down all operations. Driving the news: Jeremy and Kimberly Willer...