Weather Watch: Highs near 90 as potential thunderstorms loom for Kern County Fair
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A New Week: A New Pattern... The warmth is returning and some moving parts are arriving as well: a weak upper low southwest of California, a tropical system southwest of Baja and a ridge of high pressure trying to build into the Desert Southwest. The question of the moment is: will...
Mexican Independence Day celebration returns to downtown Bakersfield
Mariachi San Marcos returns for the 14th Annual El Grito de Dolores Celebration Monday at Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield with new music.
Community unites at ‘Grateful Gala’ to combat human trafficking
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The community gathered at the Bakersfield Country Club for the 'Grateful Gala' fundraiser, supporting the local non-profit organization, Empowerment, in its fight against human trafficking. Annette Londquist, a board member, said the program was initiated by a former victim of human...
Bakersfield Drug Bust: 2 Gang Members Arrested, Over 45 Pounds of Meth Seized
Bakersfield, CA – Two local gang members were arrested on Thursday, September 11, 2025, after authorities uncovered a large-scale narcotics operation in Bakersfield, resulting in the seizure of over 45 pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and firearms, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO). The...
Families honor drunk driving victims at annual Bakersfield awareness walk
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Dozens of people gathered at the Park at River Walk for the "Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash" event, working together on a shared mission to end drunk driving and remember loved ones killed by impaired drivers. "We're here to try and make change to...
Pet of the Week: Boots
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet the pet of the week, Boots! Boots is a 5-month-old terrier mix and is almost at his full size. He requires lots of attention and is a docile pup. If you’d like to adopt Boots or another pup, visit or call the Bakersfield SPCA at 661-323-8353.
Motorcycle rider arrested after pursuit Friday morning: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A motorcycle rider was arrested after a pursuit that lasted nearly an hour Friday morning. Officers with the California Highway Patrol saw a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Gateway Avenue near Mt. Vernon Avenue around 10:13 a.m. with no license plate. Officers attempted to stop the...
Ridge builds in, bringing sunny skies and 90-degree heat to South Valley this weekend
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Hopefully everyone enjoyed the comfortably cool (for late summer) temperatures of the past week. Now we are turning the page onto a new atmospheric pattern and those temperatures will rebound up a bit this weekend. That long-lasting trough is heading on out and more of...
Central California Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Possible Thursday and Friday
Hanford, CA – Central California residents should prepare for the possibility of thunderstorms later this week, as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Hanford reports an increased chance of lightning in several regions beginning Thursday. According to the NWS, a surge of moisture is expected to bring a 10...
Trial for Bakersfield protester Riddhi Patel postponed again, now set for November 10
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The trial for Riddhi Patel, the protester accused of threatening Bakersfield city council members, has been postponed again. The trial is now set to begin on November 10. It was last postponed in April 2025, moving from that date to August 2025. It was delayed again on Friday until...
