Bakersfield CA

Tucked away in Bakersfield’s bustling streets sits a dining treasure where chocolate cascades down in mesmerizing ribbons, capturing the imagination of dessert lovers and buffet enthusiasts alike – Hodel’s Country Dining isn’t just feeding hungry patrons, it’s creating edible memories. The moment you spot the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A heat warning remains in effect throughout the weekend as this year’s second heat wave will continue to reach triple digit temperatures. Kern County is no stranger to the heat and for those that are more down on their luck, there are cooling centers to escape the heat.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Blue Zones Project Bakersfield and the Valley Children's Ice Center of Bakersfield teamed up to host a free community ice skate day on Sunday, July 13. The "Skate into Summer" event, held from noon to 2 p.m., offered attendees light refreshments, giveaways while supplies...

WASCO, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — At least one person died following a single-vehicle crash Saturday night in Wasco, according to the California Highway Patrol Incident Page. The Incident Page indicated the crash was first reported around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Peterson Rd. and Bell Rd. When officers arrived,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl. Police said Gabriella Pauline Perez Vasquez was last seen on July 13, 2025, around 12:30 a.m. in the 12700 block of Molokai Dr. Gabriella is considered at risk...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A vegetation fire broke out along Highway 58 in Kern County, California, near the General Beale ramp and the 223 ramp. The incident prompted a swift response from multiple fire units. Additional units are also in route to tackle the blaze. This is a developing...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Eyewitness News a suspicious death investigation is underway in Oildale. The KCSO told Eyewitness News the investigation began July 13, 2025, at 817 Beardsley Ave. Deputies also said detectives are taking over the investigation. There's...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A multi-vehicle collision caused traffic to back up in the southbound lanes of Highway 99 Thursday afternoon, near Ming Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol. Reports of a possible impaired driver were called in to the CHP office around 2:14 p.m. Officers located the suspect...

July 13, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on June 30, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Kern County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Cal OES of a distress activation from a Garmin InReach emergency beacon. The signal originated from a location along the Pacific Crest Trail, northwest of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One man is dead and another is critically wounded after an early morning stabbing in south Bakersfield. Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Padre Street where two men were found suffering from major injury stab wounds around 2:15 a.m., according to police. One of the men...