Shafter High Advances to Championship After Defeating South High in Semifinals
SHAFTER, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — In a thrilling Central Section Semifinals matchup, Shafter High School emerged victorious over South High School with a narrow 4-3 win. The game, held at Shafter, was a showcase of skill and determination, with pitcher Lukas Pena leading the charge for Shafter. Pena delivered an...
Pet of the Week: Lucy
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet 17’s Pet of the Week, Lucy! Lucy came to the shelter as an owner-surrender. She is about 6-months-old and is fully spayed, according to Brian McLaughlin with the Bakersfield SPCA. Lucy is great off the leash and easy to train, although she doesn’t quite know her name yet. If you […]
Tribute to Women Warriors 2025 happening May 24
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 3rd annual Central Valley Veterans Filmfest is happening Saturday and has a special tribute to women warriors. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the show are set to begin at 6 p.m. at East Bakersfield High School’s auditorium, located at 2200 Quincy Street. Admission is free.
Foodie Fridays: “Fresco Meat Market” talks best picks
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — Eyewitness News continues to try the best around Kern County. Fresco Meat Market's owner, Sergio Aguilar, joins us to talk about what their market has to offer. Fresco Meat Market is located at 1401 California Ave, Bakersfield. To learn more, click here.
Caltrans to conduct emergency guardrail repairs on NB I5 near California Aqueduct
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Caltrans is scheduled to conduct emergency guardrail repair on northbound Interstate 5 near the California Aqueduct Friday afternoon. According to Caltrans officials, crews are scheduled to block two lanes of northbound Interstate 5 for the repairs. This may impact traffic. The repair...
Power outage affects over 1,100 customers in Oildale
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Update as of 5/23/2025 at 10:28 p.m. PG&E reports the power has now been restored for customers in Oildale. An unplanned power outage has left 1,134 customers without electricity in the Oildale area of Bakersfield. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is currently evaluating the...
2 Delano men arrested for allegedly stealing brass irrigation valves
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Detectives with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects after a months long investigation led to several brass valve elements that were reported stolen. Pedro Mendez Gonzalez, 39, and Gonzalo Villalobos, 46, were arrested in the 10000 block of San Jose Avenue after a search...
Bakersfield Police asking community’s help in finding missing teenage girl
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing juvenile, Bella Richardson. The 14-year-old was last seen on May 23, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m. in the 1200 block of New Stine Road. Richardson is considered at risk as this is...
Crash on South Union Avenue leaves at least one with major injuries
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A major traffic collision occurred at the intersection of South Union Avenue and Garden Drive, resulting in significant injuries, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Incident Information Page. The incident was initially reported as a traffic collision with injuries at...
Four public pools set to open in June
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With summer right around the corner, four public pools within the city of Bakersfield are set to open in early June. The four pools are scheduled to open June 4, according to officials with the city of Bakersfield. If you are wanting to take a dip in the pool look no […]
