Bakersfield CA

A Paso Robles man was one of two drivers who died in a crash on Highway 46 in Wasco over the weekend.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The British historical crime drama television series “Peaky Blinders” came to an end in 2022. To Steven Knight, the creator of the show that deals with the exploits of the Peaky Blinders crime gang in the direct aftermath of World War I, it never felt like that was the finale. Knight […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Delano City Council became divided over a proposed ordinance designed to strengthen restrictions on federal immigration agents and related enforcement operations on city property. The ordinance, also called the “Community First” ordinance, was scheduled for discussion and direction by...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A woman struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Belle Terrace Saturday night has been identified as Lalita Marie Young, 49, of Bakersfield, said the Kern County coroner. The suspected driver was arrested shortly after the crash and is charged with vehicular manslaughter.

BAKERSFIELD, CA – As the number one brand in sweet potatoes, Bako Sweet ® is strengthening its team with new hires in sales and marketing to support the existing sales and supply chain team. The additional staff reinforces Bako Sweet’s focus on delivering strong customer partnerships, category expertise, and supply...

Bakersfield’s Stockdale neighborhood isn’t just one of the city’s most desirable areas, it also has a fascinating history, dating back over 130 years. Today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots, the story of Lloyd Tevis and the history of Stockdale. You can’t tell the history of Kern...

Find out about street closures and course maps for the 2026 Bakersfield Marathon.

He was a robber baron from the Gilded Age, a titan of industries and agriculture, and spoken of in the same breath as Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. His legacy still shapes Kern County to this day. The story of James Ben Ali Haggin, today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots.

Sheriff Donny Youngblood says his office has met its milestones and blames state monitors for delays as a judge grants the DOJ two more years of supervision.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — According to Kern County court records, a second suspect has been arrested in the murder of 34-year-old Justin Leon Randle last June on H Street. Salvador Daniel Gutierrez was arrested on Tuesday, according to the Kern County Superior Court website. Gutierrez was sought since late...