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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal late night shooting in Rosamond. Deputies with the sheriff’s office responded to the 2500 block of Sierra Highway in Rosamond for the report of a victim of a shooting. When deputies arrived a man was found dead with gunshot wounds,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s office identified a woman killed in a crash in Shafter last week. Maria Cervantes Vasquez, 88, was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a crash at the intersection of West Lerdo Highway and Magnolia Avenue March 22. Vasquez was transported to Kern Medical where...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is set to stop by Bakersfield Saturday at the Valley Plaza Mall. The truck will be selling various limited-edition merchandise items like keychains, thermal bottles, mugs, T-shirts, blankets and more. There will also be cookies, macaron sets and madeleines for...

This story has been updated with information from the Kern County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identifying one of the victims. Two people were killed Saturday evening, March 28, 2026, after a vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire along Highway 178 near Weldon, according to the California Highway Patrol and Kern...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A man was convicted on Monday, March 30, of first-degree murder in the death of 34-year-old Arthur Medina in east Bakersfield in 2022, announced the Kern County District Attorney. Angelo Cabezuela was found guilty in the case that dates back to Jan. 18, 2022, when Cabezuela...

Kern Transit is adding a new bus stop at the Hard Rock Casino in Tejon on Route 130 starting in July 2026 to help bridge a gap in public transit.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A person was taken to the hospital and a dog died after being struck by a vehicle in central Bakersfield Monday night. Officers responded to the area of Chester and California avenues for a report of a vehicle and pedestrian crash around 9:30 p.m., according to the Bakersfield Police...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A McFarland man died after his vehicle collided with a big rig on Highway 43, according to the coroner’s office. Angel Arron Miranda, 22, was declared dead at the scene of the March 6 crash, according to coroner’s officials. It happened at about 4:53 a.m. in the Shafter area. California...

Universal Studios is taking a page out of Six Flags’ playbook and will now offer a new dining pass, which allows guests to purchase meals and snacks throughout the theme park for a single price. The pass, available now, can be bought online or at participating in‑park restaurants. The pass starts at $59, not...

Tuesday brings cooler temperatures and a chance for rain. Rain chances aren't all that high, but scattered light showers are expected to move through Kern. Rain totals will be between a trace tot 0.10" for most, with slightly higher totals possible in the foothills. As for temperatures, highs will drop...