Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — There were Bakersfield police officers seen at the Rio Mirada Villas apartment complex, just east of Buck Owens Boulevard Thursday afternoon. The cause for the response is unknown at this time. At least two patrol vehicles were seen parked in front of the complex on...

Bakersfield police arrested Manuel Robles, 37, for murder after a woman was found shot dead at a residence on Tallulah Falls Court Wednesday night.

Kern County Animal Services served Thanksgiving dinner to 400 shelter dogs with help from 20 volunteers in their seventh annual holiday tradition.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Its phone system is down, but Hodel’s Country Dining is open and serving up a feast for Thanksgiving. Don Hodel on Thursday morning said the phones weren’t working but operations remained normal at the longtime buffet-style restaurant, where they’re ready to accommodate crowds who have...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman was shot and killed Wednesday evening at a northwest Bakersfield home and a man arrested after a nearby crash police say was related to the homicide investigation. Manuel Robles, 37, was arrested on suspicion of murder, spousal abuse and child cruelty, according to a Bakersfield...

The Mission at Kern County is bustling with activity as it prepares to serve over 1,000 Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Lavonne, a food service manager at the mission, shared that this marks his 25th year participating in the annual event. "Just being able to help people enjoy a nice Thanksgiving meal and to...

Senior food deliveries are up 48% since 2020, as one in four residents face food insecurity on this Thanksgiving

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a 43-year-old man who was assaulted in southeast Bakersfield. Coroner officials said Luis Valenzuela Jr., 43, was assaulted in the 300 block of Vancluse Bay Drive. He was found at about 2:15 p.m. Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene due...

There's a peculiar phenomenon occurring on the 99 southbound near the Ming Ave exit, extending sometimes to the Hwy 58/Stockdale exit. It seems that this particular spot is a magnet for vehicular accidents, with multiple incidents occurring within a short span of time. Notably, during a recent heavy rain, there were...

The corner of Brimhall and Coffee, situated across from the Fast Trip and Chevron, has been the subject of much speculation and discussion on social media. The site was initially earmarked for a housing/apartment project, potentially with shops, but progress seems to have stalled. The sign indicating the proposed...