Bakersfield CA

Ba’ac Garcia leads Lamont residents in a friendship dance during a Native American cultural presentation at the Lamont Branch Library on Nov. 8. (Crystal Navarro/Kern Sol News) On November 8, through the Measure K funding, the Kern County library department, in partnership with Redboy Production, hosted a Native...

A Bakersfield food truck held a fundraiser for the family of 8-year-old Xxavien Hernandez, who died after being struck by a drunk driver last week.

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 11/10/2025 to 11/14/2025. EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of November 10 – November 14. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic...

Here in Kern County, the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center helps to assist around 350 families monthly. Often running out of items, 23ABC's annual Baby Shower Event works to lend a helping hand.

The eighth annual Wings and Wheels event is set to take place this weekend at the Minter Field Air Museum, located just a few miles north of Bakersfield off Lerdo Highway and Highway 99. The event, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. promises a captivating display of historic aircraft and vehicles, including Shafter's...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman accused of vandalizing the U.S. flag at the entrance to Hart Park is seeking mental health diversion, according to court records. Crystal Aguilar has a hearing scheduled Dec. 4 to determine her eligibility for the diversion program. If she’s allowed into and successfully completes...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A mistrial was declared after a Kern County jury failed to reach verdicts in the trial of a man accused of leading Bakersfield police officers on a chase and resisting arrest. Jurors deadlocked last week on a felony evading charge and misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest and hit and...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Veterans Day is Tuesday and we’ve put together a list of establishments offering deals. All deals listed below are set for Nov. 11 unless stated otherwise. Food Applebee’s Veterans can get a free meal from a special menu of seven meals when dining in. Proof of service is required. Buffalo...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Last week featured a "supermoon" followed by a regular moon the following night. Special thanks to Billy Abrego from Arvin who took this great pic and shared it with us. While the warmth continues this weekend, those afternoon highs could continue on the above average...

What was once a vacant lot in Shafter has been transformed into a vibrant community space with the grand opening of La Colonia Park, celebrated on Friday. The new park, located at 30714 Martinez Street, was developed by Kern County’s General Services Division in partnership with local residents and organizations.