Gas prices dropping steadily, even in surcharge-heavy California, but it may not be obvious...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Pumping gas is a chore nobody really enjoys, but these days that mundane duty is a little more palatable: Prices are dropping. Not by a lot here in California, but they’re dropping nonetheless. Now, nationally, it’s a different story – sub-$3 prices on average, and significantly lower...
36th Annual Fog run at Lake Ming
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 36th annual Fog Run is set for early January at Lake Ming. The 5K and 10K races are set to kick-off at 8 a.m. on Jan. 10, 2026, according to organizers. The race is hosted by the Probation Auxiliary County of Kern and will support the at-risk community in Kern […]
7th Sharing the Hope Community Wellness Fair offers free medical screenings
Virtual event serves 700 annually with a variety of services, the deadline to register on December 13th
Former Bakersfield cop faces trial in deadly crash
Former Bakersfield Police Officer Ricardo Robles faces civil trial Monday for vehicular manslaughter in 2023 crash that killed Mario Lares.
California Dairies Looks to the Future with High-Tech Valley Natural Beverages Plant
Making the call to invest in the future can be a scary proposition for many F&B manufacturers given the uncertain economic climate the past few years. It might be especially so for producers of dairy products given the incredibly tight on farm margins. But California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), owners of Valley Natural...
Bakersfield Man Arrested for Vehicular Manslaughter After Deadly Paso Robles Crash
A Bakersfield man driving a Freightliner box truck was arrested after allegedly rear-ending a car and killing its driver in Paso Robles early Thursday morning. The Paso Robles Police Department said that on December 4, 2025, around 5:30 a.m., officers and paramedics responded to a crash at the intersection of Golden...
Valley trapped in chilly grip as Tule fog keeps temperatures below 50 degrees
Coming off of a CHILLY weekend, the forecast doesn't look much warmer as we start a new week across the Valley. This extremely persistent Tule fog/clouds situation has significantly affected Valley temperatures. Bakersfield hasn't climbed up to 50 since last Thursday!. Remarkably, Sunday afternoon highs ranged from...
Maya Hernandez standing trial in hot car death of 1-year-old son
Maya Hernandez's attorney told the jury that she thought her car would remain running with the a/c on when she left her children inside. (12/8/25)
Bakersfield Drug Raid Seizes 30 Pounds of Meth and Illegal Firearms, Investigators Report
Bakersfield, Calif. — A coordinated law-enforcement operation near downtown Bakersfield resulted in the discovery of more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine, multiple firearms, and evidence of large-scale drug sales. One suspect was taken into custody following the search. Major Drug and Weapons Cache Found During...
Valley Plaza Mall petition: Where things stand months later
New policy discovered on mall website after community petition citing safety concerns about unsupervised teenagers
