Rosamond man sentenced to life term for neighbor’s murder over window dispute
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A Rosamond man convicted of murdering his neighbor over a broken window dispute in 2020…
Grand jury urges restoration of Kern County Public Health budget to combat service impacts
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A Kern County Grand Jury report released Monday warns that budget cuts to Kern County…
6 arrested during Bakersfield police checkpoint on Union Avenue
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Six people were placed under arrest after Bakersfield police held a DUI checkpoint on…
DUI arrests and crashes on the rise amid call for stricter consequences
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — DUI-related crashes continue to plague Kern County, where hundreds of arrests are made each…
‘Five O Driving School’ hires former first responders to teach students how to drive
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — When you’re learning to drive, it can be nerve-racking. You have to learn the…
Runaway juvenile located during enforcement sweep in NE Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A runaway juvenile was located during an enforcement sweep in northeast Bakersfield on Friday.…
Bakersfield man, 66, pleads not guilty to sex crimes against children
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 66-year-old man pleaded not guilty Monday to eight felony counts alleging he sexually…
Thanksgiving travel expected to hit record high with 81.8 million travelers
BAKERAFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) AAA projects a record-breaking 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home…
Kern County Grand Jury report finds Public Health cuts create community risk
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Over the last few months, Kern County Public Health has been through significant upheaval,…
Roofing materials plant in Shafter to close in January, impacting 69 employees
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — In a WARN letter, it was announced that a roofing materials plant (GAF) in Shafter…
At least 1 suffers serious injuries in SE Bakersfield crash: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — At least one person suffered serious injuries in a crash on Monday afternoon in southeast…
Reading Cinemas unveils renovations with IMAX heated recliners and new menu items
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Reading Cinemas at Valley Plaza Mall has announced a significant transformation, enhancing the moviegoing experience…