Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A hay fire erupted near Robinson Calf Ranch in south Bakersfield on Monday, but it appears to pose no threat to nearby homes or buildings. Photos from the scene in the 1000 block of East Hosking Avenue show hay ablaze, yet no firefighters were on scene just after 8 p.m., according to...

Another morning of dense fog across parts of Kern County has prompted multiple school districts to delay the start of classes on Tuesday.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Funeral services were held Saturday for the Bakersfield trailblazer and leader, Irma Carson. Services were called a “homegoing celebration” at St. John Missionary Baptist Church on Brundage Lane. Many turned out to honor Carson’s legacy as being the first Black female officer at the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield firefighters battled the flames at La Mirage Motel Sunday night. The fire broke out at about 10:34 p.m., and fire officials said a homeless person started the blaze. At least 20 fires have been reported at the La Mirage Motel since January 2025, according to the Bakersfield...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A woman died after CHP says she was lying on the roadway when she was struck by a car on North Rancho Drive, south of Arvin, early Monday morning. The California Highway Patrol said on Monday, January 26, 2026, at around 4:52 a.m., officers were...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. California – Headlights glow softly through a wall of gray this morning as dense fog blankets large parts of the San Joaquin Valley. Visibility drops suddenly, taillights fade fast, and familiar roads feel...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A 25-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle on South Union Avenue on Jan. 12 has been identified as Wendy Rose Wilson of Bakersfield, according to the Kern County Coroner's Office. The incident happened at around 6:13 a.m. in the 5300 block of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays traveling northbound on Interstate 5 near Grapevine Road after a vehicle overturned and crashed into the center divider Monday morning. The CHP’s website said the crash was reported at around 11 a.m. on northbound Interstate 5 near the west escape ramp. The...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Registration is open for the 26th Annual Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair, happening Saturday, January 31st. The event brings together dozens of school districts looking to fill teaching and support positions for the upcoming school year. Maliaka Bryant, Executive Director of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — More than 31,000 registered nurses and healthcare workers have gone on strike against Kaiser Permanente, affecting facilities across California and Hawaii, including Kern County. The strike follows seven months of negotiations, with unions challenging what Kaiser describes as a...