Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (OCT. 4, 2025, 9:00 p.m.) All lanes are now back open according to the California Highway Patrol. UPDATE (OCT. 4, 2025, 2:25 p.m.): 2 lanes have reopened for northbound lanes of Hwy. 99, according to the California Highway Patrol Incident Page. There's no word on when the...

Nestled in the heart of California, Salty’s BBQ & Catering in Bakersfield is a haven for barbecue lovers. Known throughout the region for its exceptional barbecue offerings, this spot serves a tri-tip sandwich that’s worth the journey. Salty’s menu boasts an array of smoked meats, with the “Oak...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The family of Lawrence Leyva, a Bakersfield man who died after being stabbed last year, is expressing their disappointment after learning that his killer, Bradley Perez, took a plea deal. Adam Hill, Leyva's brother, said, "They said they wanted to pursue second degree manslaughter....

October 4, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on October 1, 2025, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Kern County Probation, the Bureau of Land Management, and Kern County Code Enforcement, conducted a coordinated warrant sweep and encampment clean-up operation in targeted...

The dogs are traveling to no-kill homes in Canada as part of a life-saving partnership between non-profit Marley's Mutts and BARCS Rescue.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating Aullie Mejia, a 16-year-old girl who has been reported as a runaway and is considered at risk due to suicidal ideations. Mejia was last seen on Oct. 4 at approximately 8:45 p.m. in...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County sheriff's deputies responded to a domestic violence investigation on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Crawford Street. After several announcements for the residents to exit the house, deputies eventually forced entry. The victim, a woman, was suspected to be...

A massive casino is counting down the days to officially open its doors in California — a location that the San Francisco Gate says could “rival” some of Las Vegas’ most famous gaming destinations. Hard Rock Casino Tejon, a partnership between the Tejon Indian Tribe and Florida-based Hard Rock International,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Living Museum is set to host the 20th Annual Boo at the Zoo event in mid-October. The event is set for Oct. 15 to the 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CALM Zoo located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. The family-friendly event is set to feature games, […]

Kern County officials and community members celebrated the opening of Fuller Acres Park on Oct. 3, marking a milestone for a neighborhood that had long sought a safe public space. The $1.2 million project, located at 8321 Hilltop Drive, was funded with federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars, Measure K...