Suspect arrested in East Bakersfield arson case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Fire Department has taken a suspect into custody in connection with an…
Kern County Young Farmers and Ranchers to host 11th Annual Charity Farmers Market
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — The Kern County Young Farmers and Ranchers program is hosting their 11th Annual Charity…
No more heat advisory, though we stay hot this weekend
Good morning! We are officially in our second heat wave of the year, and temperatures stay steady into…
Bakersfield Nurses Protest Against Dignity Health Layoffs at Mercy Hospital
Dozens of registered nurses organised a demonstration outside Mercy Hospital Downtown in Bakersfield on July 16. The nurses,…
At least 1 swept away in Kern River near Hart Park, search and rescue respond: Reports
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — At least one person was swept away in the Kern River near Hart Park…
Seasonal heat for the next week
A high of 100° in Bakersfield on Thursday means we’re in our second heatwave of the season. After…
Bakersfield officials discuss efforts to improve pedestrian safety
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — After several recent pedestrian crashes across Bakersfield, local officials say improving safety on city streets…
Houchin Community Blood Bank marks 75 years, thanks donors for keeping supply strong
Houchin Community Blood Bank is marking 75 years of serving Kern County by encouraging residents to donate blood…
Multi-vehicle crash blocks eastbound Highway 58 near S. MLK Boulevard: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — All lanes are currently blocked on eastbound Highway 58 just west of South Martin…
Will Bakersfield become a ‘sanctuary city’? City officials discuss controversial proposal
BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — A controversial proposal is sparking debate across Bakersfield. The city could soon decide whether…
Appeals court denies AG petition in Zack Scrivner case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A state appeals court denied a petition filed by the attorney general in a…
Nurses protest Dignity Health layoffs, warn of patient care risks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — More than 140 nurses and healthcare workers lined the sidewalks along Truxtun Avenue outside…