Bakersfield police screen over 700 vehicles, arrest 1 in Friday’s DUI checkpoint operation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In a recent DUI and driver’s license checkpoint, Bakersfield police screened more than 700…
Fatal, Fiery Crash on Marriott Dr in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA – On the morning of Tuesday, September 8, 2026, a collision resulted in a car fire…
Heat alerts for Wednesday and Thursday
Another round of tropical moisture made its way into Kern County on Tuesday. That brought a few showers…
Kern County officials urge residents to prepare now for potentially stormy winter
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As September marks National Preparedness Month, local emergency officials are urging Kern County residents…
‘We’re not finished making history yet’: CSUB hosts celebration of aerospace, defense grants | News
Industry, government and academic leaders gathered at Cal State Bakersfield Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the award of $6.8…
Hurricane Marie moisture, an upper-level low and jet stream could drive SoCal storms Sunday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The forecast for Sunday will be strongly tied to the atmospheric interaction between Hurricane…
Nearly $7 million investment to boost aerospace, defense growth in Eastern Kern
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A nearly $7 million grant will fund a cluster of aerospace and defense projects…
CHP Bakersfield to host free car seat checks Friday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol is encouraging parents to sign up for free car seat…
Oildale man killed on his birthday in Bakersfield police pursuit
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kevin Daniel Stevens, 22, was struck and killed Saturday morning. A car being pursued…
Bakersfield residents reflect on 9/11’s lasting impact ahead of 25th anniversary
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches this Friday, people in…
Bakersfield on a Budget – The Runner
With the year starting, many of us are looking for ways to get out of our rooms and…
The burden of the badge: local firefighter talks mental health, Suicide Awareness Month
Firefighters routinely face some of the most traumatic moments a community can experience, and for many, the emotional…