Can Idle Kern Oil Wells Become Renewable Energy Storage?
Kern County has long been an energy capital for California. For generations, our region has powered the state,…
BPD seek help finding at-risk missing 12-year-old
Bakersfield police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 12-year-old girl who is considered at…
Bakersfield school renamed to Helen F. Chavez
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield City School District board unanimously voted Tuesday night to rename Cesar Chavez…
New report ranks Bakersfield as third deadliest U.S. city for pedestrians
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Walking across Bakersfield streets can be dangerous, and a new national report again places the…
Open house held in east Bakersfield as Boys & Girls Clubs marks 60th anniversary
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County marked a milestone celebration tonight, hosting…
Shadow Ridge apartments murder suspect held to answer, pleads not guilty: Records
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man accused of killing 30-year-old Yolanda Rojo in northeast Bakersfield in March will…
The Latest: Polls close in Maryland as South Carolina attorney general wins GOP governor’s runoff | National
The latest round of primary elections took place Tuesday in four states: Maryland, New York, South Carolina and…
Bakersfield to receive $1.79 million county grant to fight illegal dumping
Bakersfield is set to receive $1.79 million this week to help fight illegal dumping across the city, with…
Bakersfield’s July 3 River Walk fireworks return with new partner for 250th anniversary
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Bakersfield’s annual Independence Day celebration and free fireworks show will return to The Park at…
Chase Troy Pulley Obituary Jun 16, 2026
Chase Troy Pulley- Brewton, age 21, was born on September 22, 2004, and passed away suddenly on June…
Police seize three illegal gaming machines and flavored vapes at Golden Mini-Mart
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Three illegal gaming machines and over 500 prohibited flavored tobacco and vape products were…
Charges filed after stolen ambulance chase from Tulare County ends in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward announced criminal charges against the man accused of…