Bakersfield police to interact with community at National Night Out event
Families across Bakersfield will have a chance to meet the officers who patrol their neighborhoods and learn more…
BPD chief updates DOJ compliance and encampment cleanups
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department is in year 5 of working through a stipulated judgment…
“Green Street Get Down” brings live music to Tehachapi
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The city of Tehachapi is inviting the community to come out and enjoy some…
Coroner IDs man who died in Maricopa fire | News
The Kern County coroner’s office on Monday released the name of a Maricopa man who died in a…
Meet Molly! Our Bakersfield SPCA Pet of the Week
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Molly is only three months old and is ready to find a new home.…
Tom Bayer’s School of Drag Racing coming to Indianapolis and Bakersfield
The weekend after the world’s biggest drag race at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Tom Bayer’s School of…
Staying hot for the rest of the week
Good morning! Hot temperatures remain in the forecast this week. Bakersfield will stay consistently above 100 degrees through…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF KERN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF KERN July 29, 2026 A public hearing…
How many jobs were lost in Bakersfield, CA area last month?
It lost 2,200 jobs in June 2026. Those figures comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ state and…
AI Is Being Used to Boost Medicaid Enrollment, But Not Without Concerns
This article was produced in collaboration with KFF Health News, a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about…
Triple-digit heat drives up AC bills, but simple window sealing can cut costs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Another stretch of triple-digit temperatures is pushing air conditioners to work overtime, and many families…
Kern County cooling centers open as August heat peaks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County is entering one of the hottest months of the year, and for…