Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man was indicted Thursday on being a felon in possession of explosives, ammunition and manufacturing methamphetamine, according to the Department of Justice. Officials with the department said Matthew Henry Jacober, 43, of Bakersfield possessed and improperly stored 50...

Our neighborhood veterans are finding healing underwater! The 'Try Scuba in a Pool' event offers therapeutic benefits for those with PTSD and physical injuries.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The two-day Bakersfield Collector-Con is inviting attendees of all ages to come see the vendors, celebrities, comics, collectibles, toys and more this weekend. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days at the Dignity Health Arena Theater and Convention Center, located at...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tacos La Villa is set to host their annual Back-to-School Drive this weekend, where they will be handing out free backpacks to students across Kern County before school starts. The Bakersfield event is set for Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Tacos La Villa, located at 1400 Wible […]

The Kern County Veterans Opportunity Event is the first of its kind at Bakersfield College. It intends to connect local veterans with vital resources and community support in a dedicated environment.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County Fire battalion chief suffered serious injuries Friday evening when the pickup he was driving rolled over in the Romero Canyon area, where he was involved in operations on the Canyon fire being fought in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. James Agee received medical aid at the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Department of Human Services has issued a statement following protests outside their facility early Friday morning, where protesters demanded an investigation into Child Protective Services (CPS) following the tragic death of 8-year-old Genesis Ariah Mata. They said...

The family of 8-year-old Genesis Mata is speaking out following her death, calling for change within Kern County’s child welfare system and urging the community to take a stand for other children.

Arevon Energy announced the completion of the two-phase Eland solar-plus-storage project, sited in Kern County, California. The project had capital costs of over $2 billion and is one of the largest solar-plus-storage projects in the United States. The Eland solar project has a total nameplate capacity of 758 MW of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man was arrested after a late night traffic stop on suspicion of possessing a firearm and drugs. Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of Union Avenue just after midnight on Friday. The 34-year-old driver of the vehicle was uncooperative and indicated he had a...