Studies look at “less bad” options for farmers facing groundwater cutbacks
Growing more drought-tolerant crops could be an option for San Joaquin Valley farmers facing severe groundwater cutbacks, according to two joint studies by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC). The studies looked at growing winter crops or forage using less water as an economic alternative to straight out f
Kern County offers free drop-off for batteries, paint and electronics
Kern County residents can drop off batteries, paint, electronics and more for free at the Bakersfield Special Waste Facility.
Triple-Net AutoZone Sells to Private Investor from LA
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors and Progressive Real Estate Partners arranged the $2.64-million sale of a renovated, single‑tenant AutoZone in Bakersfield. The building, originally constructed in 2013, underwent a full renovation in 2025 and is leased to AutoZone on a new 15‑year triple-net lease. EVP and
Unprecedented heat causes an $800M problem for Calif. pistachio farmers
Price increases will likely follow, one company said.
Jury begins deliberating Tuesday in case of Long Beach man shot dead in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The prosecution has laid out its case, the defense has responded and on Tuesday, following rebuttal argument, the jury began deliberating on whether three men were guilty of crimes including murder and robbery in the death of a Long Beach man in southwest Bakersfield. 17 News live blogged T
Police seek help identifying suspects in northeast Bakersfield felony vandalism, theft
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects accused of felony vandalism and theft in northeast Bakersfield last month. The incidents happened on July 12 and July 14 at a yard in the 10300 block of Highway 178, police said. The suspects...
Tom Bayer’s School of Drag Racing coming to Indianapolis and Bakersfield
The weekend after the world’s biggest drag race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Tom Bayer’s School of Drag Racing will host a special two-day licensing class in Indianapolis on Sept. 11-12. The well-renowned school, which started more than 25 years ago, will also hold a two-day licensing...
Bear Grylls goes ‘Wild’ with ‘Chosen’ cast
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The approach to life for Bear Grylls has always been driven by one thing – faith. Whether it was his time as a Special Air Service trooper or filming one of his “Man vs. Wild” episodes, his religious beliefs have carried him through. There were some moments when he was clinging […]
Crews extinguish burning semi as CHP closes section of NB I-5 near Grapevine Road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A small portion of northbound Interstate 5 near Grapevine Road was briefly closed as crews worked to extinguish a semi-truck on fire Tuesday morning. The CHP’s website said it happened at around 9:30 a.m. on northbound Interstate 5 north of Grapevine Road. The website...
Bakersfield Has One of the Highest Car Theft Rates in America
If you park your car in Bakersfield, California, you’re sitting in the middle of a statistic most drivers never want to see attached to their hometown. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the Bakersfield metro area has repeatedly ranked as one of the worst places in the country for vehicle theft, sometime
