Country Archives, 1966: Buck Owens Brings the Biggest Hit of His Career to a...
Buck Owens helped to popularize the Bakersfield Sound in the 1960s and ’70s. Songs like “Act Naturally” and “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail” made him a household name. They were also part of a four-year run of 14 consecutive No. 1 singles that stretched from 1963 to 1967. The second hit in that impressive run, “Love’s...
Head-on collision on I-5 leaves one driver dead, other driver injured
KERN COUNTY, Calif. FOX26 — A driver was killed in a head-on collision on Interstate 5 on Monday. Multiple emergency response teams were sent to a head-on collision that occurred on Interstate 5 north of Rowlee Road at around noon. A 24-year-old man was driving a 2025 Ram 1500...
Butler Amusements and inspectors ensure safety at Kern County Fair rides
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair is set to open on Wednesday, and organizers are emphasizing safety as they prepare to welcome thousands of guests. Chelsey Roberts, the marketing director for the fair, highlighted the rigorous safety measures in place for the attractions. "There's such strict...
New bill could pump life into Kern County’s oil industry
Kern County is the home to seas of oil rigs, but there might be more coming on the horizon.
Parole board denies release for woman convicted of 1999 kidnapping in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) denied release to a woman convicted of kidnapping a woman at knifepoint in 1999. The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said on September 11, 2025, BPH found that Shawnice Johnson continues to pose a current and unreasonable risk to...
California Oil Merger Advances as State Clears Path to Drill
$717 Million Deal Comes as Lawmakers Open Door to More Drilling. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. California Resources Corporation, which is set to take over rival oil driller Berry Corp., stands to benefit from state legislation that would make it easier to drill. California...
Mojave job fest features more than 45 employers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Job seekers can head out to Mojave to meet future employers at a job fest happening on Thursday, September 18. The event is happening at Stuart O. Witt Event Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. More than 45 employers will be available including Stratolaunch,...
SoCal Edison extends closure of Highway 178 for weekday repairs after power line incident
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Highway 178 in the Kern Canyon is scheduled to remain closed this week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as SoCal Edison continues to make repairs. The full closure began on Friday, September 12. According to the CHP’s website, at around 3:39 p.m., there were reports of power lines across the...
Hwy 99 to have daytime on-ramp closures Wednesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Caltrans has announced daytime closures for Highway 99 on-ramps on Wednesday. The southbound on-ramp for Highway 99 from eastbound Rosedale Highway will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The northbound Highway 99 loop on-ramp from Panama Lane will also be closed from...
El Grito de Dolores to light up Bakersfield with dance and music at Liberty...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The 14th Annual El Grito de Dolores will happen Monday night at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield. Monday night’s event will help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day. A section of Truxtun Avenue between Chester Avenue and L Street will close...
