Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Power has been restored to the downtown Bakersfield courthouses after an outage that began Monday evening. Dozens of people were waiting Tuesday morning outside the courthouse at 1415 Truxtun Ave. — where criminal cases are heard — as only attorneys, judges and court staff were allowed...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man was arrested in Rosamond after drugs worth over $40,000 were allegedly found during a traffic stop and at a home. The man faces enhanced charges related to drug sales since his home is located near a school. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater announced the Golden Age Gala for Sept. 27 to celebrate 95 years of the theater. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m., at the Fox Theater located at 2001 H Street, according to organizers. Fox Theater invited members of the […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman who was accused of firing a gun during a confrontation with her brother was acquitted last week after her public defender argued she not only never fired a shot — she wasn’t even armed. The case against Dolorez Ontiveroz was built on lies from relatives who sided with the […]

If you’re going to temporarily transform Bakersfield’s beloved Fox Theater in a way as dramatic as they’re planning, you might as well get more than just one use out of it.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Bakersfield College is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant celebration of Latino culture. The college's second annual event will feature a variety of activities, including food from various Latin American countries, a lowrider car showcase, and a keynote speech by civil rights...

Ten months after California voters approved Prop 36, a Bakersfield man has become the first in Kern to graduate from the new drug treatment program, resulting in the dismissal of his felony charges.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Taft early Monday morning. The suspect in custody has been identified as Nahaman Bucato, 34, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Philippine Street at about 3:50 a.m. for the...

Bakersfield, CA (September 15, 2025) – A 24-year-old man from North Hollywood tragically lost his life in a two-vehicle crash on I-5 near Buttonwillow on Monday afternoon, September 15. The California Highway Patrol reported that the collision occurred shortly after 12:00 p.m. on the northbound lanes of I-5, just...

Pedestrian killed after being struck by 2 cars in East Bakersfield Monday.