Kern County breaks ground on La Colonia Mexicana sidewalk project
Assembly Bill 617 funding supports air pollutant reduction and walkability improvements in farming community that has lacked some basic infrastructure.
‘It’s devastating’: Dozens of Jewish graves vandalized inside Historic Union Cemetery
Dozens of headstones branded with the Star of David laid on the ground at the Home of Peace Jewish cemetery located inside the Historic Union Cemetery. Gravestones were clad in Hebrew and English, some from the 1920s.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Ay Mi Pa! Mexican Grill brings Tulum vibes to Bakersfield
Ay Mi Pa, which is "Oh my God, my dad" translated in Spanish, offers flavorful dishes inspired by the roots and flavors of the Riviera Maya. Located at Valley Plaza Mall, it has been serving the community for over a year and a half. Elizabeth Diaz, the manager, shared insights into one of their popular dishes called...
Coroner ID’s man killed after crashing into tree
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who died after crashing his vehicle into a tree has been identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office. Victor Antonio Alarcon, 31, was killed in a crash at 2221 South Real Road on Sept. 22, according to coroner officials. The vehicle he was driving hit a tree and Alarcon […]
Lack of crowd control causes chaos at job fair held at IBEW Local 428
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Chaos erupted at a job fair held at IBEW Local 428 in Bakersfield on Tuesday morning when witnesses reported hearing gunshots. Although the Bakersfield Police Department has not found any evidence of a shooting, the incident has raised questions about the absence of security personnel...
Police investigate reports of shooting at job fair in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A job fair turned into chaos on Tuesday after gunshots were reported to Bakersfield police. Police investigated reports of a shooting in the 3900 block of Sillect Avenue in north Bakersfield on Sept. 30 after crowds gathered and the building was evacuated. Job seekers waited in line at...
Suspected DUI crash adds to rising death toll in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A suspected drunk driver rear-ended another vehicle over the weekend, causing it to roll over and resulting in yet another fatality in Kern County. This incident contributes to the growing number of deaths linked to suspected DUI crashes in the area. Amber Morales, program...
Bakersfield PD searches for man suspected of stealing copper materials
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of stealing copper materials from several rooftop air conditioners. The incidents were reported the night of July 28th and the morning July 29th, in the 3800 block of North Sillect...
Kern Secret Witness offers $5K for info on 2019 Wasco homicide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern Secret Witness is offering a $5,000 reward for an unsolved 2019 homicide that happened in the Wasco area. The homicide was reported in the 1100 block of Birch Avenue on Sept. 30, 2019 when a man identified at Robert Perez, 35, was shot. Perez was taken to Kern Medical […]
Taiwanese bakery chain opens Bakersfield location
85°C Bakery, the popular Taiwanese bakery-cafe chain, is opening its first Bakersfield location at The Marketplace on Ming Avenue.
