Dry lightning and downburst winds could raise wildfire risk as heat returns to Kern
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The heat is finally showing up across the western half of Kern County as we head into the weekend. Up until this point the 100 degree days were few and far between, especially compared to previous years. Looking back over the last 6, only 1 year came in with even less 100-degree-days i
Amber Alert issued for 3-year-old out of California City in Kern County
An Amber Alert was issued Friday by the California Highway Patrol for a 3-year-old child out of California City believed to be in imminent danger.
Live-action ‘Moana’ need to be more animated
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Those who have never seen the 2016 animated film “Moana” should find the new live-action version acceptable entertainment. The problem is that the primary audience will be those who embraced the original film and they will face a movie that flounders. In the latest money grab from Disney, t
Going with the flow…while it lasts
The City of Bakersfield pledged to run some of its Kern River water down the normally dry river bed through town at least until July 30th this year. While it lasts, the Kern River Parkway Foundation and Bring Back the Kern are hoping to draw attention to the difference a little water makes in the river bed by holding “
Solitary confinement use in jails cut from 300 to under 10: Kern County Sheriff’s...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office says it has dramatically reduced the use of solitary confinement in its jails, cutting the number of inmates held in restrictive conditions from about 300 to fewer than 10. Officials said the inmates previously housed in restrictive conditions often...
Semi-trailer crash closes lane, delays northbound I-5 traffic south of Grapevine Road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A semi-trailer crash slowed traffic on northbound Interstate 5 south of Grapevine Road, prompting a lane closure as crews worked to clear the scene. CHP Fort Tejon - Grapevine said the No. 1 lane was closed while cleanup continued in the area. The agency's website...
CHP: Woman driving pink vehicle at 107 MPH arrested for DUI in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A woman was arrested for DUI after CHP Bakersfield said she was allegedly driving 107 mph in a pink vehicle just after noon and had more than twice the legal limit. California Highway Patrol of Bakersfield said while on routine patrol, an officer saw a...
Bakersfield PD searching for two suspects accused of shooting person four times
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying two people accused of shooting a person four times last month in southeast Bakersfield. Police said on Monday, June 22nd, 2026, at about 12:45 a.m., two suspects went up to the victim...
Bakersfield PD announce DUI and license checkpoint for July 10
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, July 10th, 2026, at an undisclosed location within the city limits. The checkpoint will be between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. “The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a...
Kern County healthcare workers face layoffs at Dignity Health, Adventist Health
New state filings show significant staffing changes at two of Kern County's largest hospital providers.
