Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Families of those lost to violence gathered in Bakersfield as the Kern County District Attorney's Office unveiled the Victims of Violent Crime Memorial. The dedication was part of the annual Crime Victims’ Rights March and Candlelight Vigil. The memorial, located outside the district...

A once-vacant lot in Shafter has been transformed into a vibrant community park, marking a significant milestone for the tight-knit La Colonia neighborhood. La Colonia Park grand opening, is set today for 2:30 p.m, and will feature remarks from city officials and members of the La Colonia nonprofit group, and others...

Students at Buena Vista Edible Schoolyard get hands-on lessons in gardening and olive harvesting, seeing how olives are turned into award-winning olive oil and learning how to use it in the kitchen.

Following a tragic accident involving a food truck, customers say city regulations help them feel safe when visiting mobile vendors.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Adventist Health Bakersfield announced a free lunch and educational event in November to raise awareness about lung cancer. The “Lunch and Learn” event is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21. It is set to take place on the second floor of the “Be Brilliant” Conference Room at...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Firefighters with the Bakersfield Fire Department extinguished a fire on Oak Street Thursday night. Firefighters were dispatched to the 800 block of Oak Street Thursday around 6 p.m. for a fire, according to the fire department. There was heavy smoke in a room on the second floor,...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hanford, CA – The National Weather Service office in Hanford is monitoring a winter system expected to bring significant snowfall to the Sierra Nevada late next week. Forecasters say there is a strong...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A suspect was arrested Saturday morning in east Bakersfield, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they responded to the 2700 block of Virginia Ave. to investigate a theft. When they arrived, deputies tried to detain the suspect, but he fled into...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — East Bakersfield High classes are canceled Friday morning after a maintenance fire in the school’s library. According to a Kern High School District employee, a scissor lift being used for maintenance in the library caught fire. There was no damage to the building, but smoke did fill the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The warmth is baaaack for the weekend! A new ridge of high pressure comes in for a visit and sets up shop for several days right over southcentral California. The result will be a warmup, with afternoon highs sailing back into the 80s across many spots in Kern County. Southern...