Chamber anounces car show winners
The Annual Taft Chamber Car Show and Motorcycle Show, although smaller in numbers than usual, was worth the visit. The weather was perfect (okay—except for the occasional gust of wind!), the food vendors had delicious offerings (A special thank you to The Bank for the (last minute) offering of delicious breakfast...
City of Arvin announces pre-designed Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans for homeowners
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Arvin announced on Facebook it is providing pre-designed plans for homeowners interested in building an accessory dwelling unit. The plans, which have been pre-approved by the Arvin Planning Division, are available for free to help speed up the building approval process and...
‘Dance Away Hunger’ event happening May 20
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The American Petroleum Institute is partnering with Golden Empire Gleaners for a charity concert and dinner. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the 1933 Speakeasy Bar & Grill at 7900 Downing Ave. Tickets include the dinner and entry fee and are $30 per person online […]
Local credit union hosts Social Security workshop to address concerns over future benefits
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Recent changes to Social Security in the United States have left many current and future beneficiaries with more questions than answers about their retirement. Concerns include the impact of tax cuts on Social Security, ways to maximize benefits, and the program's longevity once the...
Redemption Ranch isn’t ‘horsing’ around when it comes to mental health
Redemption Ranch prepares to open their stables to those in need building its animal therapy organization.
Driver in deadly Westside Parkway crash makes bail, released
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tomice Lee Fryman Jr., the man charged with murder after hitting and killing a pedestrian while speeding on the Westside Parkway, has posted bond and been released from jail, according to booking records. On Tuesday, a judge set Fryman’s bail at $250,000 after his attorney, Tony Lidgett,...
Damaged Caltrans utility box raises safety concerns along Hwy 178
In a neighborhood long plagued by vandalism and theft, a resident is voicing concerns about a persistent safety hazard involving vandalized electrical equipment along a busy Bakersfield roadway.
Man drove onto Lerdo Jail, crashed into vehicle containing 7 on China Grade Loop:...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man allegedly drove onto Lerdo Jail property before colliding with a vehicle with seven passengers, including five children on Tuesday, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. According to the sheriff’s office, a man drove onto Lerdo Jail bypassing security at around 7:08 p.m....
Checkmate! KCSO’s ‘Rook’ is saving lives in dangerous situations
Kern County purchased the armored critical incident vehicle a few months after Deputy Phillip Campas was killed in a SWAT standoff in 2021
Fatal crash in south Bakersfield claims life of driver after running red light
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One driver died after being involved in a two-vehicle crash in south Bakersfield. The crash happened right before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21st, in the intersection of Hosking Avenue and Hughes Lane. The driver of a Buick Roadmaster, identified as a woman, was suffering...
