Bakersfield CA

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A car crashed into a building in downtown Bakersfield on Wednesday night. The car drove into The Audio Shop on the corner of 23rd and K streets. “We don’t know what led up to this collision at this point in the preliminary stages,” said Sgt. Philip Richardi with the Bakersfield Police […]

“Our department has never stopped working to solve this, and we’re asking for the community’s help in generating new leads,” KCSO said in a new video highlighting the details of the case

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The end of Thanksgiving brings the start of another big day, Black Friday. Tons of people across the country woke up early and hit their favorite shops on the hunt for the best deals, including Kern County. Kern County camped out to get those Black Friday deals at the Northwest Promenade....

Pyrenees Cafe in Old Town Kern is set to host its annual Thanksgiving Eve Basque crawl tonight, a beloved tradition that draws locals and visitors alike. Ron Crawford, owner and manager of Pyrenees Cafe, expressed excitement about the event, noting its growth over the years. "Every year just kind of continues to...

The McFarland Police Department is collecting donations for its annual 'Shop with a Cop' program. The program allows local children to shop for holiday items with police officers. Donations should be mailed to the City of McFarland by December 4, 2025.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of bakersfield..

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Golden Empire Transit District is set to be closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Officials with the transit district said no fixed route and Get-A-Lift paratransit buses will be operating Nov. 27. Buses are scheduled to resume on Friday. For specific route information, call...

In a recent social media post, a resident of Bakersfield, California, has expressed an urgent need for affordable housing. The individual, who is currently paying $650 for a shared space, is facing eviction and is desperately seeking a new place to stay. Accompanied by another person, they are open to any options,...

Christmas Day of 1930 was one like no other. For months, Bakersfield had eagerly awaited the opening of the Fox Theater, which was to be the largest and finest in California outside of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Thousands looked forward to what Santa had brought to the city. The...