1 dead after crash on Hwy 99 near Olive Drive: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A driver is dead after a crash on Highway 99 near Olive Drive Friday…
Muroc Joint Unified School District employee, wife arrested on child abuse charges: KCSO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A Muroc Joint Unified School District employee and his wife were arrested on alleged child…
Following win for Kern oil producers, industry experts warn of hurdles to come
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California’s oil industry is preparing for a potential rebound as new permitting changes give…
Government Shutdown could impact CalFresh, CalWorks benefits in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County residents who rely on CalFresh and CalWorks benefits could face disruptions if…
Bakersfield PD searches for suspect who tried to take 2 safes from business
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man…
City of Bakersfield finishes new weir on Kern River Canal to manage floods, boost safety
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Construction has been completed on the Kern River Canal Backup Weir, a vital piece of…
Festival of Lights shines bright in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California is now the third state to officially recognize Diwali as a statewide holiday.…
Police looking for man accused of trying to steal safes in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man…
Kern County Sheriff’s Office seeks public help to locate missing 37-year-old man
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a…
Man arrested after brief standoff in south Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 46-year-old man was arrested after a brief standoff in south Bakersfield Thursday afternoon.…
‘Boo at the Zoo’ returns to CALM Zoo for 20th year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — CALM Zoo’s 20th annual “Boo at the Zoo” returns for the 2025 fall season,…
Solo-vehicle crash on Highway 99 causes delays near Olive Drive
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays on northbound Highway 99 near Olive Drive after a solo-vehicle crash. It…