Bakersfield Police search for missing sisters, last seen in southwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's help finding two missing sisters who are considered at risk. Police said 15-year-old Jaydynn Anderson and 11-year-old Mickynzee Pulley were last seen on May 26, at 12:00 a.m., in the 4200 block of Boulder Pass Drive.
California’s first carbon vault starts trapping CO2 more than one mile underground
CRC starts CO2 injection at Carbon TerraVault, marking California's first operational carbon storage project.
Coroner IDs man found dead in canal near Cottonwood Rd
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who was found dead in a canal near Cottonwood Road in February. Jason Allan Karr, 56, of Bakersfield was identified as the man found in the canal, according to coroner officials. Karr was found in the Arvin/Edison canal in the 6600 block
Rotary Club closes 12th annual Memorial Day flag display at Bakersfield park
The Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club wrapped its 12th annual Memorial Day flag display at the Park at River Walk.
Bakersfield woman gets trash bin stolen again, city responds to tracking concerns
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — What started as a frustrating cycle of missing trash bins for one East Bakersfield resident is now prompting renewed attention to how the city tracks stolen containers and handles replacements. Yessica Reedy, who previously raised concerns about trash bin theft and the city’s replacemen
2 dead after shooting on Eucalyptus Dr: KCSO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two people are dead after being shot in east Bakersfield Monday night, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. KCSO said deputies were called out to the 5600 block of Eucalyptus Drive at around 10:15 p.m. for reports of a shooting. Deputies found two people dead from gunshots. There
BCHS summer classes, camps to start June 1
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Christian High School will be kicking off its 2026 summer school program on June 1, by offering both academic classes and enrichment camps for students across Kern County. The private, college prep school will offer classes for incoming ninth through twelfth grade students such
Trial postponed to August in case of man charged in sister-in-law’s shooting death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A trial date for Paul Magallanes, charged with murder in the shooting death of his sister-in-law, has been postponed to mid-August. A new trial date was set for Aug. 17 during a hearing last week, according to court records. Magallanes, 38, remains out on bond. He’s accused of shooting 38-y
Bakersfield City Council to hold first reading of short-term rental ordinance Wednesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City Council could approve creating a new ordinance allowing and regulating short-term rentals in the city — such as Airbnbs and Vrbos — in the coming weeks. The City Council is set to hold a first reading of the proposed ordinance during its regular meeting Wednesday, accor
Traffic delayed on southbound Interstate 5 at Laval Road: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (8:20 PM):. According to Caltrans cameras, traffic is still delayed on the southbound I-5 near the Laval Road. ------------- Drivers are facing heavy delays on Monday afternoon on the southbound I-5 near the Laval Road off-ramp due to a road closure, according to the CHP's websi

















