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…
Newborns in California are being born with a savings account already in place
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — CalKIDS is providing every child born after July 2022 with a personal savings account…
Kern Ice and Cold Storage Company to close after 80 years in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern Ice and Cold Storage Company, a Bakersfield staple for 80 years, is closing…
All 47 child deaths in 2024 deemed preventable
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The latest Child Death Review Report was front and center at Tuesday’s Board of…
Free ‘Halloweentown’ event coming to Silver Creek Community Center
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department is inviting families to celebrate Halloween…
Free ‘Haunted Mansion’ movie screening Wednesday at MLK Center
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Get ready for a “spooktacular” afternoon at the Martin Luther King Community Center. The…
Kern County Public Health hosts Safe Baby Safe Child Conference on October 24
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Public Health is hosting a Safe Baby Safe Child Conference on Friday,…
Reward increased to $10,000 in 2010 unsolved murder of Bianca Jackson at CSUB
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Kern Secret Witness has increased the reward to $10,000 in the 15-year-old unsolved case of…