Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield has embarked on a road improvement project aimed at enhancing a busy stretch of road in southwest Bakersfield. The construction, which began Thursday morning, will span from California Avenue to Real Road. Eric Galvan, the communications coordinator for the...

Emergency responders were called to a multi-vehicle collision east of Bakersfield Thursday night.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two people were arrested after a shooting that severely wounded a person in Oildale early Friday morning, according to officials. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the area of North Chester Avenue and Ferguson Avenue at around 1 a.m. for a report of a shooting....

Kern County Sheriff's Office warns about scammers posing as deputies demanding payment for fake fines. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself from these phone scams.

Forte was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.

Local non-profit organizations have come together to join in the fight against food insecurity. Creating the "Feeding Families First" summer initiative aimed at feeding families in need this summer.

Three Bakersfield residents have been arrested following a series of retail thefts throughout Southern California that included the presence of a three-month-old infant. According to a report by KTLA, the individuals identified as Janaih Unique Bolden, 24, Xzayvia Somoan Peterson, 29, and Joshlyn Lavette...

A 67-year-old man, who has yet to be identified, died while in custody of the Kern County Sheriff's Office, officials said.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair said on social media Thursday that they are monitoring a scam from a person posing as a staff member who is emailing possible vendors for this year's fair. They stated: "Although it appears to come from a real staff member, it is...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Arkansas State Police arrested 28-year-old James McGann on Wednesday at a barbershop located about 30 miles from Devil's Den State Park, where he allegedly killed Clinton Brink, 43, and Cristen Brink, 41, while they were hiking with their children. Sources said McGann admitted to...