Court Docs: Inmate’s cellmate and sister helped in plan to escape from Kern Medical
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Court documents detail an inmate, who was convicted of kidnapping and rape, planned to…
68-year-old graduate says he isn’t done learning- already chasing another degree
Most college graduates spend commencement thinking about what comes next. For 68-year-old University of Nevada, Reno graduate Billy…
Get to know the candidates: We sent the lone candidate for the Kern County Treasurer-Tax Collector seat a questionnaire. Here’s how he responded
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — KGET sent the candidate running unopposed for Kern County’s treasurer-tax collector seat a questionnaire…
Proposed bill could create addition $2,000 tax credit for newborn parents
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A new bill introduced by Congressman David Valadao would create a federal newborn tax…
Mission Bank Bets Big on Ag, Deepens Roots in Bakersfield Market
BAKERSFIELD, CA – May 26, 2026 – Mission Bank is significantly reinforcing its commitment to California’s agricultural heartland,…
Weather changing this week with cooling temperatures and gusty winds
Good morning and happy Tuesday, Kern County. A late-season influx of cooler air will cause gusty winds to…
MISSION BANK ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF BAKERSFIELD AG LENDING TEAM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mission Bank has announced the expansion of their Bakersfield-based Ag Lending Team.…
Homelessness in Kern County is nearly flat, officials credit expanded services
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County leaders say homelessness numbers are holding relatively steady… even as the latest…
Bakersfield man charged in Taylor Street stabbing death set for competency hearing
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Bakersfield man accused of stabbing 60-year-old Michael Gauthier to death on Taylor Street…
Assemblymember Bains touts Kern County fentanyl task force, receives nearly $11M in funds
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County’s fentanyl task force has received nearly $11 million in state funding, and…
Foodie Friday: Suck It Up Soda Shop brings custom sodas to northwest Bakersfield
A Northwest Bakersfield soda shop is putting a sweet twist on soft drinks by serving “dirty soda” creations…
Kern High School District releases May 2026 graduation schedule for all campuses
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Here is a look at the graduation schedule for the Kern High School District…