Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of vandalizing Luigi’s Restaurant two days after Christmas Day. Police said it happened on Saturday, December 27th, 2025, at Luigi’s Restaurant, located at 725 E 19th Street.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Caltrans said eastbound Highway 58 is set to see a daytime closure of eastbound Highway 58 between Highway 43 and Nord Avenue from Wednesday, April 1, through Thursday, April 2, for grinding and paving operations. The area will be closed on both days from 7:30 a.m....

An Arvin business owner is replacing a Cesar Chavez mural with a painting of Saint Isidore the Laborer to represent farmworkers in the community.

Kern County’s roads are busy, and so is the hiring scene for drivers. Whether you like short city routes or long highway runs, there are several solid driving jobs open right now.

On March 26, 2026, around 9:51 p.m., a San Mateo police officer stopped a car near S. Norfolk Street and Fashion Island Boulevard for a suspended registration. The car was driven by Alvaro Ramos, age 47, with passenger Luis Luque, age 45, both from Bakersfield.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man allegedly involved in a grand theft back in 2025. Police said it happened at the Howards Mini Mart, located at 3300 Planz Road in 2025. The suspect is described as...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the woman killed in a stabbing on College Avenue Wednesday. Yolanda Rojo, 30, was identified as the woman killed in the assault in the 7000 block of College Avenue. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers were dispatched to the...

A coalition of six Southern California unions representing more than 4,000 Kaiser Permanente frontline health care workers ratified a new contract that includes wage increases, pension protections and safeguards against artificial intelligence. United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) officials announced that the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Officials with the City of California City said they are actively working toward compliance with state housing laws and plan to adopt its housing element by May 2026, despite being among cities warned by Governor Newsom for violating state housing laws. On March 25, Governor...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Cities nationwide are participating in the "No Kings" protests Saturday, including Bakersfield. This is the third “No Kings” protests in Bakersfield, but the first for the 2026 year. Protestors gathered at Liberty Bell Saturday morning. The last time a “No Kings” protest happened...