61-year-old man dies days after struck by vehicle in Tehachapi, identified
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died days after being struck by a vehicle in Tehachapi as 61-year-old John Burton Haasjes. The report said on November 9, 2025, at around 3:31 p.m., Haasjes was struck by a vehicle in the...
Eastern Zones Finalist Aiden Moran Commits to Cal State Bakersfield For Fall 2026
The New York native is poised to be one of the Roadrunners' top competitors in the distance freestyle events when he arrives on campus. Current photo via Aiden Moran. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a...
Free Sandbags Available for McFarland Residents November 15-16 at Food Truck Park
The City of McFarland will offer free sandbags to residents on November 15 and 16, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Distribution will be at the McFarland Food Truck Park at 918 Frontage Road. Public Works staff will help residents load sandbags and provide information.
Suspected DUI driver crashes into cars near vigil for 8-year-old killed by alleged drunken...
As a vigil was was ending Sunday for an 8-year-old boy who died in a DUI-related crash in east Bakersfield, a different driver suspected of DUI crashed into vehicles nearby.
Additional showers likely Sunday, more rain expected into the work week
Good Saturday evening, Kern County. Steady rainfall through the day Saturday caused several impacts in our neighborhoods. The latest update on the roads, as of 9:00 p.m. Saturday, a hard closure is in place on HWY 178 at the mouth of the canyon, HWY 33 is closed from LoKern Road to the 46, and the 166 is closed from...
Flooding Conditions Across Mt. Vernon: A Community Perspective
In a recent discussion on social media, users shared their experiences regarding the potential flooding in their areas. The conversation was primarily focused on the Mt. Vernon bridge, which leads towards Niles, and the conditions of other areas such as BC, University, Columbus, and Truxtun.
Car crashes into northwest Bakersfield home, leaving damage to garage
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A car crashed into a house near the front door and side of the garage at Altamura Ln. and Howell Mountain Dr. in Bakersfield, Calif., around 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Bakersfield police were on the scene in the northwest Bakersfield neighborhood. The reason or cause for...
BPD: Missing 13-year-old girl last seen in southeast Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a runaway missing 13-year-old girl, last seen in southeast Bakersfield. Officers said Paris Bishop was last seen on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at around 6:00 p.m. in the 600 block of Hosking...
Traffic Chaos on Route 58 West: Avoid at All Costs
Motorists are advised to avoid Highway 58 West due to a severe traffic jam. The situation has escalated to the point where drivers are resorting to turning around and exiting the freeway via the on-ramp. The cause of the traffic congestion is yet to be confirmed.
McFarland Girls Win First Place in Cross Country County Championships, Advance to League Finals
On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Hart Memorial Park hosted Kern County’s cross-country championships. High Schools all over Kern County met at Hart Park to compete in this rigorous race, which determines which team moves on to the league finals. McFarland High School’s Freshman and Sophomore girls’ team, along with...
