Bakersfield CA

"The Greyhound station was a wonderfully brutalist structure."

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 29-year-old motorcyclist died after CHP says he made an unsafe turn and crashed off Highway 58 near Coffee Road early Saturday morning. The California Highway Patrol said on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at around 1:40 a.m., officers were called to eastbound Highway 58, west of Coffee Road, for a report of a traffic crash involving a motorcycle.

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Bakersfield shelters have some wonderful dogs waiting for loving homes. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.

The Malicious Monster Truck Tour visited Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in Bakersfield, California, featuring the best trick competition, racing, and freestyle. The trucks that competed in the show were Identity Theft, Spitfire, Mixed Up, Rock Star, and Elbows Up. Monster Truck McKayla filmed this event. Subscribe to...

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One person died and several others were injured in a wrong-way crash involving three vehicles on State Route 99 on Saturday night

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Hello Kitty Café Truck made a stop in Bakersfield on Saturday, April 4, with a visit to the Valley Plaza Mall, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The truck was stationed at Valley Plaza Mall, near Forever 21, facing the Target and the food court entrance.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A brush fire along northbound Interstate 5 near the Grapevine is causing significant traffic delays Sunday afternoon. Authorities reporting reported backed-up lanes and partial road closures on northbound lanes of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol. According to...

Four people were injured in a South Bakersfield shooting. Police are currently in a standoff near Kelso Peak Avenue and have recovered firearms.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A person was hospitalized with moderate to major injuries following a shooting in East Bakersfield Saturday evening, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The BPD said officers responded to the 800 block of East California Avenue around 5:15 p.m. on Saturday after receiving...