Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif,. (KGET) — A man is in the hospital after being shot outside of the Kern County fairgrounds Monday night, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Bakersfield police responded to a call just after 10 p.m. Monday for a 19-year-old male who sustained gunshot wounds in the 1000 block of South P...

Drivers in Kern County need to prepare for significant travel disruptions along State Route 178. Caltrans has announced necessary emergency repairs that will result in full daytime closures of this critical mountain highway. These closures will affect both local residents and travelers passing through the scenic Kern...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Fair is hosting the All Star Dog Stunt Challenge, a captivating show featuring impressive canine athletes. Brandon Chin, a dog trainer at the event, shared insights into the show, which includes popular dog sports such as frisbee agility, scent detection, and doggy dancing.

After being arrested, the man who allegedly shot the ABC10 news building is to be arraigned in court.

On September 19, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 237 into law, targeting local oil and gas. This gives the county authority to approve up to 2,000 oil well permits each year for the next ten years.

Kern County, California has faced a challenging start to 2025, with powerful storms transforming familiar roadways into unexpected rivers. As a travel blogger who’s spent time in the region, I know how rapidly California’s weather can change. Local roads closed as flash floods hit hard, but now, there’s a sense of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Fair is giving away two free admission tickets to those who donate six cans of non-perishable food items on Sept. 23. “Feed the Need Day,” created by the Kern County Fair, collected over 20,000 cans of food in 2024 for the Community Action Partnership of Kern. Six cans […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The man shot and killed in Taft on September 15 has been identified as Benjamin Alexander Bernal, 36, of Taft. Bernal was shot by another person at around 3:51 a.m. last Monday in the 200 block of Philippine Street and died at the scene. An autopsy revealed that Bernal's cause of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Unity in Kern County. That’s how elected officials feel after the passage of the California Energy Affordability Act or SB 237. The bill would allow Kern County to open up to 2,000 oil drill permits each year for the next 10 years. “Thank you of course Gov. Newsom for championing...

Bakersfield grandmother receives new home from Open Door Network after gaining custody of four children following domestic violence tragedy.