Newsom’s risky decision to drill in Central Calif.
"He's bringing jobs and putting people back to work in Kern County."
18 arrested, stolen vehicle recovered in Kern River Valley encampment operation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — 18 people were arrested, a stolen vehicle was found, and about 58 cubic yards of trash were removed from encampments during a multi-agency operation in the Kern River Valley. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on October 1, 2025, KCSO, in collaboration with Kern County...
Kern County Animal Services offering $20 adoptions through the month of October
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Animal Services is offering $20 adoptions through the month of October. The shelter’s hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The $20 adoptions will end on Nov. 1 and adoptions fees are waived for 30-day dogs and […]
Shafter breaks ground on first concrete sidewalks to enhance Mexican Colony neighborhood
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The community of Shafter is set to receive significant improvements with the introduction of its first concrete sidewalks. The city recently broke ground on a new sidewalk project in the neighborhood known as the Mexican Colony. Currently, the area lacks sidewalks, with only dirt...
4 Bakersfield Starbucks stores to close amid nationwide restructuring
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Starbucks is set to close several stores nationwide, including four locations in Bakersfield, as part of efforts to revive its struggling business. On Tuesday, two Bakersfield locations were already closed - 3300 White Lane and 9000 Ming Avenue. The footage by an Eyewitness News crew...
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office receives pardon application for detained Pismo’s manager
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has received a pardon application for Pismo's manager, Psalm Behpoor, who has been in ICE custody for over 100 days.
6-year-old dies after suspected DUI crash, GoFundMe created
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A GoFundMe has been created for a family impacted by a suspected DUI-driver on East Panama Lane Sunday morning. The crash was reported in the 2600 block of East Panama Lane around 7:41 a.m. on Sunday, according to police. A black sedan rear-ended a white SUV at a high speed causing […]
Employer Not Liable for Co-Worker’s Off-Duty Conduct, But Should Have Better Protected Employee
Kruitbosch v. Bakersfield Recovery Servs., Inc., 2025 WL 2600238 (Cal. Ct. App. 2025) A coworker (Lisa Sanders) of plaintiff Steven Kruitbosch allegedly subjected him to crude sexual advances at his home and via his personal cellphone away from the premises of their employer, Bakersfield Recovery Service, Inc. (BRS)....
Family-friendly Halloween festivities in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Several safe Halloween events are happening in Kern County this month. Dress in your best costumes for the Halloween festivities:. $12 for adults, $5 for kids, $9 for seniors. For tickets, click here. Wednesday, October 29. Greenlawn Cemetery on River Blvd. 5 p.m. to 7:30...
Cold case murder conviction overturned due to judge’s mistake
Cold case murder conviction overturned due to judge’s mistake.
