California Living Museum hosts successful Breakfast with the Bears fundraiser event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Early this morning, guests at the California Living Museum got to enjoy breakfast at the zoo. While food was provided, their breakfast guests, Cinnamon and Louie, the two bears there, as part of the 3rd Annual Breakfast for Bears fund raiser. Cinnamon and Louie made...
Taft College celebrates TIL program graduates
TAFT, Calif. (KERO) — Taft College celebrated the graduation of 16 students from its Transition to Independent Living (TIL) program during its 29th annual ceremony. Taft College held its 29th annual Transition to Independent Living (TIL) graduation ceremony on Friday, celebrating 16 students. The TIL program supports...
Bakersfield Suspects Arrested Stealing Amazon Packages from Train Arrested Near Allensworth in Tulare County
TRAIN TAKEDOWN: TCSO Deputies Bust Thieves Stealing Packages from Train Near Allensworth. June 28, 2025 – Tulare County Sheriff’s Office officials report that at around 5:15 p.m. on June 26, 2025, TCSO Deputies were called to the area of Avenue 56 and Highway 43 near Allensworth for a burglary in progress on a train....
Much hotter than last weekend
Looking at the weekend forecast may have you fondly remembering a week ago. Last weekend Bakersfield hit 80° on Saturday and 84°. This weekend we've got 102° as the forecast high for both days. At the very least winds won't be as strong. If you're looking for...
Kernville businesses try to weather the power struggle with Southern California Edison
With the next heat wave on the horizon, Kernville could see another public safety power shutoff.
BPD seek help in finding missing at-risk 34-year-old man, last seen in central Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding an at-risk missing adult, Maximo Oseguerafarias, last seen in central Bakersfield. Oseguerafarias, 34, was last seen on June 27, 2025, at around 8:30 p.m. in the 700 block of 8th St. He...
Officials raise red flags over increasing threat to local agriculture: ‘We don’t want them...
"What we grow in our backyards feeds our family and feeds our community." Officials raise red flags over increasing threat to local agriculture: 'We don't want them established' first appeared on The Cool Down .
The Biscuits And Gravy At This Unassuming Restaurant In California Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s a cozy ivy-covered café in Bakersfield quietly serving some of the best biscuits and gravy in California—and if you haven’t been, you’re missing out. 24th Street Cafe doesn’t need ads or influencers—it runs on comfort food that keeps locals loyal and travelers pulling off Highway 99.
Kern County Public Health warns of potentially harmful active algal blooms in Lake Isabella
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Health Department is warning of potential harmful algal blooms that have been identified in parts of Lake Isabella. County officials are urging dog owners, boaters and recreational lake users to exercise caution and watch for signage related to active algal blooms...
Kern County landfills raising fees for non-residential waste July 1
Kern County Public Works announces 3.23% fee increase for non-residential waste disposal at all county landfills starting July 1, while residential waste disposal remains free.
