Study pinpoints Bakersfield’s most dangerous spots for collisions
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A new study has identified some of the most dangerous areas for collisions in…
Operation Boo ensures child safety on Halloween
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Operation Boo is a state public safety initiative conducted by the California Department of…
Dolores Huerta remembered in vigils across the West
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Tributes continue to pour in online and in person for Dolores Huerta, a pillar…
Everyday costs, gas prices top voter concerns, Dolores Huerta Foundation says
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Financial frustration could send some Kern County voters to the ballot box and leave…
Bakersfield Police Hunt Two Suspects After Failed Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Bakersfield turned into a manhunt Thursday, October 29, 2026, just before 1 p.m. after…
Driver killed after rear-ending vehicle slowing for crossing guard & kids on Columbus St.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A pickup truck driver died after rear-ending a vehicle slowing for a crossing guard…
Ridgecrest Police seek public’s help finding 44-year-old man, wanted on three warrants
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Ridgecrest Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding 44-year-old James…
Former Bakersfield Police Detective rejects plea deal in child exploitation case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A plea deal has been rejected for a former Bakersfield Police Detective accused of…
Head of California high-speed rail agency resigns amid travel expenses scandal | News
The CEO of California’s high-speed rail authority resigned late Wednesday, saying he needs to focus on “important personal…
Bakersfield police searching for man accused of stealing items from unlocked vehicle
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help identifying a man allegedly…
Bakersfield police arrest 12, seize 70 grams of meth in freight car metal theft operation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department recently conducted a surveillance operation that resulted in the arrest…
Teen arrested after SWAT response to domestic disturbance in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A teen was arrested following a domestic disturbance in the area of Quailridge Road…