New Grant Brings Hope for Long-Neglected Southeast Bakersfield Neighborhoods
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Walking through Southeast Bakersfield, the signs of neglect are hard to miss. Streets are…
Former Kern High School District Superintendent Bill Hatcher dies at 83
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern High School District announced the passing of Bill Hatcher, the former superintendent, who…
Bakersfield mom gives birth only days after learning she was pregnant
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Imagine giving birth just a few days before finding out you were pregnant. Meet…
History of planetarium at BC focus of library talk
Get ready for an out-of-this-world talk at Beale Memorial Library. On Saturday, Nick Strobel, Bakersfield College astronomy instructor,…
CALM Zoo urges buying tickets from official site after error with sponsor code
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — CALM Zoo said a recent unauthorized social media post claiming a code for free HolidayLights…
Woman sentenced to probation for DUI crash that injured toddler, parents in 2022
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Madison Williams has been sentenced to seven years’ probation after being convicted of driving under…
Trial for Genesis Mata’s father and stepmother delayed to March 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The trial of Ray Mata Jr. and Graciela Bustamonte, accused of torturing and killing 8-year-old…
Men’s Basketball Set for Road Tilt at Cal State Bakersfield
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MALIBU, Calif. — Pepperdine men’s basketball (3-7) is set for a road tilt at…
Father, daughter to share commencement stage | News
Parents often attend commencement to cheer their children on from the stands, but one father and daughter will…
More fog on Friday in the valley, much warmer away from the central valley
Happy Friday, Kern County. California’s central valley remains under a blanket of clouds and fog on Friday, meaning…
Motorcyclist killed in NW Bakersfield crash identified
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 23-year-old motorcyclist who was killed after being struck by a vehicle in northwest…
CIF State championships, St. Mary’s-Stockton vs. Bakersfield Christian
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Welcome to the 2025 CIF State Championships from Saddleback College. The first game Friday…