Coroner identifies 28-year-old man killed in Highway 58 crash that sparked Star Fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the driver killed in a solo-vehicle crash that…
Visitor Guide: A timeline of Kern County’s history | Visitor-guide
Right here in Kern … it’s difficult to believe how much has happened in Kern County over the…
Can you really save big on Prime Day? A financial expert weighs in
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Amazon’s Prime Day sale began this week and runs through June 26. The sale…
Bakersfield’s iconic Sill Building: A downtown landmark since 1940
It’s a bold Streamline Moderne landmark in the middle of downtown Bakersfield. The story of the historic Sill…
Summer vacationers search for European style destinations without traveling far from home
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The high cost of airfare and stress of international travel have many Americans reconsidering…
Meet Steven! Our Kern County Animal Services Pet of the Week
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Steven is our Pet of the Week from Kern County Animal Services and is…
Wind set to pick up as cooler air arrives this weekend
Good morning and happy Thursday, Kern County. Our temperatures stay hot this afternoon, but changes arrive Friday through…
Bakersfield approves $927 million budget for 2026-2027
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield City Council approved the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget Wednesday night, a nearly $927…
Kern County Probation celebrates Adult Program Center graduates
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — While graduation season is coming to a close, the Kern County Probation Department is…
Cesar Chavez Elementary to become Helen Chavez Elementary
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Cesar Chavez Elementary is getting a new name after a unanimous vote by the…
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage | National
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Back-to-back powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread…
World Cup watch parties bring big business boost to East Bakersfield restaurant
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As World Cup excitement continues to sweep across the country, local businesses are seeing…