Pro-Israel group targets Randy Villegas in Bakersfield ads
Randy Villegas, a college professor, is running for California’s 22nd Congressional District in the Central Valley against Rep.…
Kern County homelessness rises 3.2% to 2,690 in 2026 Point-in-Time Count
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Homelessness in Kern County ticked up in 2026, with a new count finding 2,690 people…
Visalia business owner says grocery trip turns humiliating after Hot Cheetos dispute
A Visalia woman says a routine grocery trip for her restaurant turned into a humiliating experience when she…
Rising costs put pressure on city of Bakersfield budget
City of Bakersfield department heads told the City Council that the rising cost of personnel, insurance and other…
UC San Diego Defeats Bakersfield to Open Series
Next Game: at Cal State Bakersfield 5/9/2026 | 6:30 PM
May. 09 (Sat) /…
Training to be a teacher is expensive. These California programs can help | National
Becoming a new public school teacher in California means facing an impossible choice: work for a high-need school,…
Bakersfield Little League umpire goes viral for unique game-calling skills
BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KBAK/KBFX) Major league umpires have faced criticism this baseball season for missed balls and strikes, but…
Tribes want Cal State to return Native remains and artifacts. Here’s why it’s not so easy | News
All but one Cal State campus have Native American remains and cultural items that federal and state laws…
Kern County School Districts transitioning to electric buses
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — James McClelland, senior director of transportation for the Kern County Superintendent of Schools, says…
Kern County educators named teachers of the year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three Kern County educators were finalists in the annual Education Champions of the Year…
Kern County supervisors could proclaim local emergency over golden mussel infestation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Board of Supervisors is expected to declare a state of emergency…
A look into tomorrow’s workforce through local students
Students at Pioneer Drive Elementary School are getting the opportunity to learn about all kinds of different careers.…