The Country-Style Restaurant In California Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Buffet
Tucked away in Bakersfield’s sun-baked landscape sits a dining treasure that has Californians from San Diego to Shasta willingly adding a detour to their travel plans – all for the chance to load up a plate (or three) with some of the most satisfying buffet fare in the Golden State.
National Weather Service advise everyone to have an emergency plan for natural disasters
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The death toll from the deadly flash flood in Texas has surpassed 100 and could continue rising, with rescue teams continuing their search for missing individuals. The National Weather Service (NWS) has urged residents across the nation, including those in Kern County, to be prepared...
Man arrested in connection to homicide in Wasco: KCSO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and murder in connection to a homicide that happened in the area of Wildwood Road on June 29. Officials with the sheriff’s office told 17 News, Aaron Olivas, 43, was arrested on July 7 in connection to the homicide. The victim […]
Secret Witness renews calls for information on disappearance of Ana Barbosa
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern Secret Witness reminded the public of its $10,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Ana Barbosa, a 54-year-old woman who went missing last May. Barbosa was last seen May 6, 2024, at a family-owned automotive shop in Oildale. She was reported missing two days later. There...
Crash on Highway 58 involving semi-truck and pickup causes delays
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays after a crash between a semi-truck and a pickup truck on Highway 58. The California Highway Patrol said on July 8, 2025, at around 9:35 a.m., there was a report of a crash between a white pickup truck and a semi-truck on westbound Highway 58 at Bealeville Road.
Motorcyclist identified in fatal SW Bakersfield crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The motorcyclist killed in a southwest Bakersfield crash on July 3 was identified as Miguel Angel Raya, 46, of Wasco. According to the Kern County coroner, Raya was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Old River Road and White Lane at around 6:45...
At-risk woman, 59, last seen on Chester Avenue: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding Michelle Gable, 59, last seen on Chester Avenue. She is considered at risk due to medical conditions. She was last seen on July 3, 2025, around noon in the 2600 block of Chester Avenue....
Coroner ID’s man who fell off cliff while camping
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who fell off a cliff while camping in the area of San Emigdio Mountain in Pine Mountain Club. Coroner officials said Joseph David Chavez, 32, of Corcoran fell off a steep cliff while camping on June 27 around 10:30 p.m. Chavez died at […]
Man killed on I-5 believed shot in retaliation for deadly Wasco shooting: report
A motorist who was fatally shot on Interstate 5 last week is believed to have been killed in retaliation for a shooting that killed a woman in Wasco the day before, according to a court filing.
New affordable housing complex opens in downtown Bakersfield
A new affordable housing complex has opened in downtown Bakersfield, offering 126 one-bedroom units and support services to help residents transition to better living situations.
