Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A statement included in the recall petition against two Kern High School District trustees has been determined to be “false and misleading” by the court, according to Area 3 Trustee David Manriquez. The petition sought to recall Manriquez and Area 2 Trustee Steven Rodrigue after they...

Each morning, Sebero “George” Perez shows up to work early and ordered from top to bottom. He parks two to three blocks away from 24th Street Cafe, where he has worked since 1987, and walks to the cafe to allow parking spaces to remain open for customers — because this restaurant has a lot of customers.

The family of a Bakersfield home daycare has been arrested on multiple charges, including child endangerment and felony child abuse, as the investigation remains ongoing.

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — McDonald's is introducing a new burger, called the Big Arch Burger, in stores across Fresno and Bakersfield starting in March. The Big Arch Burger will be sold for a limited time starting March 3rd. It's described as two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of melted...

The City of Bakersfield has agreed to pay a $22 million settlement in the civil lawsuit connected to a 2023 crash involving former Bakersfield police officer Ricardo Robles.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for help in identifying a suspect accused of throwing a stone at a gas station window, attempting to throw it at employees, and stealing cigarettes at the AMPM on California Avenue in early February. It happened on Feb. 7, 2026,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tuesday is World Spay Day and one local shelter is doing its part to reduce overpopulation in our community. Kern County Animal Services is hosting an event at the shelter, located at 3951 Fruitvale Ave. KCAS will be fixing pets for just $20, and if you reside within zip codes 93305, […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After thousands of users on TikTok made claims of rudeness by a local 911 dispatcher, the Bakersfield Police Department broke their silence on the allegations. In a video that has collected more than 9 million views and millions of likes, Natalie Mount was one of the first creators to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — An honor guard that has long ensured Kern County veterans receive full military funeral honors is now urgently seeking more volunteers, warning that dwindling membership is threatening its ability to continue providing those services. The Kern County Associated Veterans Honor Guard...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Deputies said Kern County Public Health has authorized showers to resume at the Lerdo Detention Facility following corrective actions taken to address water quality concerns. This comes after a 'do not drink' order was issued last week at the detention facility. The advisory remains...