Bakersfield CA

Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Heavy rainfall causes several Kern County roads to flood and close on Saturday. Cameran Canyon Road - due to mudslides and flooding. Kern County Public Works is advising drivers not to go around signs and cross a flooded road signs. For an updated list of...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Bakersfield, CA – A multi-agency taskforce led by the California Highway Patrol has dismantled what officials call a major auto theft and narcotics operation in Kern County, resulting in the arrest of one...

They are stations that Jeff Warshaw-led Connoisseur Media obtained in its purchase of Alpha Media. Now, he’s secured a deal to sell the stations in the southern San Joaquin Valley. Connoisseur has entered into an agreement to sell its Bakersfield radio stations to Frequency Broadcasting Inc. a local company...

The grand opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon drew tens of thousands of visitors Thursday, overwhelming parking lots and spilling into nearby neighborhoods.

Thursday's gusty winds are the first impact our incoming storm system, but rain remains the big focus. Winds will stay strong until a cold front moves through Kern Thursday night. Our first round of rain moves in Thursday night into Friday as well. This band will bring a decent amount...

The first thing that pops into my mind when I think of “9 to 5” is of course, Dolly Parton’s movie from 1980. I was very curious about how this movie could be turned into a play and how they could capture the essence of the original film. The Cal State Bakersfield theatre department did an amazing job at making the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who authorities say drove 99 mph before crashing into an SUV in northwest Bakersfield, killing a school counselor, was sentenced Thursday to a year in jail, prosecutors said. Ismael Alfaro-Marquez also was sentenced to two years’ probation. He pleaded no contest to vehicular...

The revamped boutique now features men’s clothing and new monthly career resources, giving community members the tools, confidence, and professional support they need to succeed in the workplace.

With the opening of the Hard Rock Casino Tejon, comes some public safety needs. The Tejon Indian tribe is stepping up.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Patrick’s Food Pantry is hosting a food and clothing drive at Compassion Corner on Nov. 20. All food collected will be used for food baskets, according to organizers. Foods the drive will be collecting include canned goods, soups, water, healthy snacks and bags of rice and beans. Gently...