Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The second lane on Highway 58 at General Beale Road is closed Friday morning after a semi-truck has gone down into an embankment. According to the California Highway Patrol, the semi-truck went down into the embankment at around 2:29 a.m. when the driver veered off the road. The driver...

Good morning and happy Thursday, Kern County. We're staying warm through the weekend, but a big pattern change takes hold next week. Let's begin with the short term forecast. Temperatures take a slight dip down here in Bakersfield compared to earlier this week, but it's a minor change. We have a forecast high of 80...

The City of Arvin has unveiled a new solar energy project at its wastewater treatment plant, marking a significant step toward reducing costs and greenhouse gas emissions while improving infrastructure reliability for the community. City officials, alongside representatives from Veolia, announced the completion of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calid. (KGET) — Kern County Animal Services is hosting several pet adoption events as part of PetSmart’s National Adoption Week. The events are happening thanks in part to a $20,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, county officials said. The dates and PetSmart locations are as follows: The hope is adoption...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Superior Court announced a series of “Pathways to the Bench” informational sessions in the coming months meant to help those in east Kern who are interested in pursuing a judicial career. Presiding Judge John W. Lua, Assistant Presiding Judge Christie Norris and East Kern...

Shafter Police officials said the intersection at Santa Fe Way and Cherry Avenue is currently closed due to a traffic collision. Officials said there is no estimated time for reopening. Drivers were asked to use an alternate route and avoid the area if possible. The crash happened just before 9:30...

There are several events in Bakersfield and Kern County for kids and families to celebrate Easter.

Most people know that California was part of Mexico from 1821 to 1846. But the Mexican influence in the Central Valley didn’t end with the Bear Flag Revolt or with California joining the United States. Today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots, the story of one of Kern County’s oldest settlements, one established by...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stole alcohol from a convenience store after trying to assault the clerk. The robbery took place just before midnight Jan. 21 at the Circle K at 220 S. Union Ave., according to...

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — A man suspected in the stabbing death of a woman in northeast Bakersfield has been arrested. Victor Farias, 33, was apprehended Thursday in Tehachapi after police found an abandoned vehicle near Highway 58 and Tucker Road. Officers suspect Farias ditched the car after a hit and run accident.