Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Family and friends gathered to honor a man killed in a shooting in south Bakersfield Friday night. Bakersfield police said officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Foods Co. on White Lane and H Street, just before 9:30 p.m. Investigators said two patrons of the store witnessed a...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman is dead after riding a bike on the Union Avenue off-ramp from westbound Highway 178 Sunday night. Officers with the California Highway Patrol were dispatched to Highway 178 at Union Avenue for the report of a crash at about 9 p.m. on Sunday. Investigation showed a 44-year-old...

As the new year begins, the City of Bakersfield is already well into its fiscal year and facing continued budget pressure.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield announced the first large trash drop-off event of 2026. Bakersfield’s Solid Waste Division is set to host the event from 8 a.m. to noon on Jan. 10 at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport at 2000 South Union Ave., according to city officials. Accepted items include...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Adventist Health is set to offer free children immunization clinics throughout January. The immunization clinics are available to children under 18 years old who are uninsured or enrolled in Medi-Cal, a Medi-Cal cardis required. The clinics are also available for children of American...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield is set to host four community meetings this month about the proposed sewer rate increase. At the meetings, community members can learn about the potential rate options, provide feedback and ask questions, city officials said. The meetings are as follows: To learn...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department identified the officer who shot a suspect in northwest Bakersfield on Dec. 29, 2025. The officer was identified as Pedro Sarabia, according to police. Sarabia has been with the department since Nov. 6, 2023. He is on administrative leave. According to the...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kern County, CA – Drivers across Central California could face hazardous travel conditions starting Wednesday night as powerful winds sweep into Kern County, especially in mountain passes and desert...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — All lanes of southbound Highway 99, just north of Panama Lane, were closed as of 5:35 p.m. due to a two-vehicle crash, according to CHP's website. It happened just after 5:15 p.m. when a white BMW sedan and a silver Chevrolet Sonic collided. At least one...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a deadly shooting Friday in Oildale, according to sheriff’s officials. Jonathan Cody Fraze is being held without bail in both the shooting and an unrelated stalking case, officials and booking records said. He’s due...