Bakersfield CA

Looking for something free around Bakersfield? Neighbors are giving away all kinds of items — from furniture and home goods to car parts and even kittens. Check out what’s available below!

Kern County’s ag and animal care scene is buzzing with opportunities this month. Whether you love working outdoors, caring for animals, or keeping our food supply safe, there’s something here for you.

KERN COUNTY, CA — “On April 1, 2026, Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rural Crimes Investigation Unit, Lamont deputies, assisted by KERNCATT, Kern County Probation, and Code Compliance, served a search warrant in the 10200 block of South Vineland Road in Bakersfield as part of a copper wire theft investigation.

From $25 candy bags to rising supply costs, organizers at Brandywine Apartments in Delano say they’re spending more than ever this year, relying on sponsors to keep Easter celebrations going.

Kern County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with strong openings in food production, quality assurance, and warehouse operations. Whether you’re looking to lead a team or get hands-on in a fast-paced environment, there’s something here for you.

After experiencing a heartbreaking loss, Dani Wallace is turning her pain into purpose, working to raise awareness about maternal health and support for mothers.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco is running for California governor, laying out a campaign centered on public safety, rolling back state policies, and cutting regulations statewide.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — GET-A-LIFT paratransit services and Golden Empire Transit District fixed routes are set to operate on Easter Sunday. Officials with GET said routes 47, 81, 82, 83 and 84 will not be operating on the holiday, however. For information on a specific route, click here, or call 661-869-2438.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Delano is looking to keep a portion of the former Voice of America property for “future park purposes” and sell the rest, according to the Delano City Council agenda for Monday. The property is on about 800 acres bordered by West Garces Highway, Woollomes Avenue, Melcher Road...

Demolition began Friday morning after the mural was graffitied with the message "Believe survivors" on Thursday.