Bakersfield police investigate shooting at Beale Park
Bakersfield police investigate shooting at Beale Park.
Farmworkers union pulls out of Cesar Chavez Day events as abuse allegations emerge
The union announced it would not be participating in any Cesar Chavez Day activities, held annually in California and across the nation, on March 31.
Shots At Greatness: Boys Wrestlers Reflect On State Tournament Performance
Four wrestlers and coach Michael Wright reflect on what they did best at the state tournament, what they could have done better, and much more. The 2026 CIF State Wrestling Tournament took place February 26-28th in Bakersfield, California. Redwood was well represented with Enrique Segura, ’26, Maceson Vasquez, ’27,...
Students Stand Up, Professors Listen Up: The 27th Annual Research Competition
The roles were reversed at the 27th annual Student Research Competition where 71 students presented their research to professors and judges at Cal State Bakersfield. The competition is an annual event that allows students the opportunity to orally present on a topic that they have conducted extensive research on, for...
Open Door Network CEO named 32nd Assembly District Woman of the Year
Assemblyman Stan Ellis honored Lauren Skidmore, CEO of The Open Door Network, as the 32nd Assembly District's 2026 Woman of the Year.
Parole denied for convicted child torturer, 63; board cites risk to public safety
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A 63-year-old woman convicted of torturing her two adopted children was denied release last week by the California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH), announced the Kern County District Attorney's Office. On March 12, 2026, the BPH found that Rhonda Thompson continues to pose a current...
BPD: Woman hit, killed while riding electric scooter in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A woman who was riding an electric scooter is dead after being hit by a car in downtown Bakersfield, according to police. The Bakersfield Police Department said officers responded to the crash on P Street and 4th Street around 12:02 a.m. on March 17th. When they...
Kern County farmers brace for fertilizer shortages, higher prices amid Iran conflict
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County farmers are bracing for a potential fertilizer shortage and rising prices that could ripple through local agriculture and related businesses, as the conflict involving Iran disrupts global supply lines. Pat Klingler, a sales manager for fertilizer supplier Wilbur-Ellis...
Kern County nonprofit gets $27M grant to fight homelessness
A Kern County nonprofit received a $27M grant to build a homeless services campus in Kern County. Groundbreaking is set for this summer.
Robertsons are back with ‘Duck Dynasty: The Revival’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — “Duck Dynasty” cast a spotlight on the Robertson family – the blue-collar answer to the Kardashians – on the cable channel A&E from 2012 to 2017. It was not only a ratings hit but spawned a flock of merchandise. Just when fans thought they would never see anymore of the Louisiana […]
