Bakersfield CA

Taft and Rural Crimes - Search Warrant Resulting in Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Items. November 1, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff's Office officials report that on October 30, 2025, deputies assigned to the Taft. Substation with assistance from members of the Rural Crimes Investigation Unit (RCIU) served a...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is having their 15th annual Dia de los Muertos event Sunday at the Kern County Fairgrounds. Attendees can enjoy traditional altars, Aztec dancing, blessings and mariachi and folkloico performances. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Food,...

On October 14, 2025, the Bakersfield Jockey Club in Taft, California, recognized three Taft College student-athletes for their achievements. Faith Hamstreet, a sophomore on the Women's Golf Team, and freshmen Jazzahlei Satele and Vienna Perier from the Women's Volleyball Team, received awards. Katy Barrett Baxter,...

A 37-year-old woman recently shared her harrowing experience on social media, detailing how she was dismissed from the Mercy SW ER by a male doctor during a medical emergency. The woman, who was sent home with pain medication and sedatives, was instructed to consult a specialist. However, her intuition led her to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — McFarland Police Department’s Police Chief, Brain Knox, has resigned. Knox’s career began back in 1992 as a Detentions Deputy for the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and went on to serve as sergeant, captain and then chief of police which he was appointed to in 2023. McFarland Mayor Saul...

Finding the right gym can make all the difference in your fitness journey. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your path to health, Shafter, CA, offers a variety of gyms to meet your needs. From high-intensity boot camps to family-friendly fitness centers, Shafter has something for everyone. In this...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Southbound Allen Road between Ming Avenue and White Lane will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. as crews conduct tree maintenance. The city advises drivers to use alternate routes or allow extra travel time. Additionally, temporary and intermittent closures are...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Hopefully, you are enjoying the time change, or at least finding the best way to deal with it today. We haven't seen much "change" in our local weather lately. Despite the calendar going from October to November, our weather pattern feels and looks a bit like a plateau.

The new state water report just dropped, and it’s a tale of two Californias. While cities like Fresno and Bakersfield see their community parks turn to dust and farmers are forced to let fields go fallow, satellite images reveal a different story in the hills of Los Angeles County.

CAPK, the Community Partnership of Kern County, will be providing food to people who have had their CalFresh benefits affected by the Federal Government shutdown. Millions of Californians are facing the loss of federally-funded food benefits starting Saturday, and CAPK will be in Taft to provide assistance next week....