Bakersfield CA

An investigation is underway after two people were killed in Porterville early Friday morning.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County man who was accused of threatening to shoot his neighbor’s dog and to making threats against neighbors was acquitted of all charges last week, court records show. Atilano Chavez Del Rio was found not guilty of two misdemeanor counts each of assault with a deadly weapon and mak

Plumbing, concrete, a paint job, some landscaping: those were the jobs on offer at an undercover sting California's Contractors State License Board ran in Bakersfield on April 24 and 25, 2025. The people who came out quoted between $1,600 and $4,800. Several of them also asked for more money down than state law allows.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County’s shortage of primary care doctors is leaving many patients with fewer options for routine and preventive health care, local providers say, and it can make managing chronic conditions more difficult. Kern Medical said the county has 47 primary care physicians for every...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Riverview Marketplace — a long-anticipated shopping center development in northwest Bakersfield — is steadily making progress in getting the city’s approval. On Thursday, the Bakersfield Planning Commission approved the final environmental impact report and general plan amendment for th

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair is in its final days, and organizers are bracing for the biggest crowds of the year as the last weekend approaches. The fair runs through Sunday, Oct. 4, and the final weekend is typically the busiest. “We’re expecting some huge crowds over the weekend,” said Chelse

October 1, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that a narcotics investigation was concluded with multiple arrests in the city of Covina and the execution of a search warrant in Hinkley, CA. As a result of the investigation, approx. 574 lbs. of meth, 1,567 lbs. of meth in solution, 3 firearms, and sever

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Job Fest is coming to Ridgecrest, giving job seekers a chance to connect with local employers and explore new career opportunities. The event will also offer resources to help attendees prepare for their job search and connect with potential employers. Job Fest Job Developer...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — October is National Substance Abuse Prevention month and we are checking in with Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services on how Kern County is impacted by this issue. System Administrator Ana Olvera and Substance Abuse Disorder Specialist Steven Lee joined 17 News at Sunrise to give us a

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 10/5/2026 to 10/9/2026. EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of October 5 – October 9. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic...