Semi-trailer fire closes northbound I-5 connector ramp at I-5/SR-99
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Caltrans and California Highway Patrol (CHP) have announced the closure of the northbound I-5 connector…
CHP investigating multi-vehicle crash, at least 1 pinned inside a vehicle
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — California Highway Patrol is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that led to at least one person…
Golden Empire Transit unveils 2026 service upgrades
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield’s Golden Empire Transit is planning significant service changes for early 2026, including increased…
Manslaughter charges sought after unlicensed teen causes fatal crash in Tulare County
by BakersfieldNow Staff Mon, October 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM Updated Tue, October 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM…
Two found dead in Delano home, Police investigate as murder suicide
DELANO, Calif. — A typically quiet neighborhood in Delano was disrupted over the weekend as police responded to…
Kern County Sheriff’s Office hosts National Night Out and Halloween celebration
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office hosted its National Night Out and Halloween celebration on Tuesday…
Man arrested in southeast Bakersfield on suspicion of drug trafficking, gun violations: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 52-year-old man was arrested in southeast Bakersfield on Monday on suspicion of drug…
McFarland man arrested after shooting and high-speed chase on Highway 99
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A McFarland resident was arrested for allegedly shooting a man and leading officers on…
CalWORKs, SNAP benefits secure for October, uncertainty for November amid federal shutdown
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The California Department of Social Services has issued guidance to counties, including the Kern County…
Narc 410 Sprint Cars Make Lone Bakersfield Speedway Stop This Saturday Night – Speedway Digest
NARC 410 King of the West Sprint Cars make their only 2025 stop at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin…
Kern River weir reopens, reducing flood risk in Bakersfield
After suffering water damage from high flows of the Kern River, a weir in west Bakersfield is now…
CHP arrest one and issues 39 citations
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One arrest was made and nearly 40 citations were issued while CHP patrolled Highway…