Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Huckleberry’s restaurant in east Bakersfield closed its doors earlier in September after the current franchise owner’s sudden and unexpected death, according to the brand’s franchisor Heritage Restaurant Brands. The restaurant located at 2673 Mount Vernon Ave. closed Sept. 2, Heritage...

Climate deal opens door to 2,000 new oil wells in Kern County.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Earlier this month, The Kern County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the month of September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month here in Kern County. The emphasis comes as the critical need for awareness, connection, and support. Another reminder that there is help within...

Bakersfield police arrest 83-year-old Michael Wildrick in deadly shooting of 85-year-old woman on Tulane Park Place Thursday morning.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — “Safe Halloween” is set to return to the Kern County Museum in October, with tickets going on sale starting Thursday. The event is scheduled for Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to organizers. The event includes treats, bounce houses and an obstacle course, jumbo...

SHAFTER, CA — “On September 3, 2025 at about 8:00 P.M., Shafter Police Department officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Pacific Avenue for a report of a stabbing that had just occurred. When officers arrived, they found a male victim suffering from a stab wound to the chest. Officers developed information the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The cause and manner of death for the inmate who died in Lerdo Pre-Trial in July were from natural causes. The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified an inmate who died in Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility less than two weeks after being arrested as 46-year-old Jodi Lynn Gaddis of Tehachapi....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair is gearing up for an exciting year, with an expected attendance of around 400,000 guests over its 12-day run. Chelsea Roberts, the marketing specialist for the fair, shared some of the thrilling changes attendees can look forward to, including more shows and...

DELANO, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Delano and police officials are set to hold a town hall on Wednesday, September 17, at the Jefferson Community Center. Topics will include learning how law enforcement interacts with community members regardless of immigration status, and resources and support available for...

UPDATE: Officials with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company told 17 News power has been restored to the impacted areas. There is no update on the cause of the power outage. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Multiple parts of Bakersfield are impacted by power outages Thursday morning. According to the PG&E website, over...