First Honor Flight Breakfast of the Year Takes Place
The first Honor Flight breakfast of the year for veterans happened Thursday morning. It’s part of a larger…
Rep. Ro Khanna Calls ICE Detention Center in Bakersfield a ‘Detention-Industrial Complex’ After Alarming Visit
Conditions are absolutely inhumane at California’s largest ICE holding center near Bakersfield, according to South Bay congressional rep…
Newsom holds final State of the State, offers nods to Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address Thursday morning,…
Golden Empire Transit launches Toucan Trolley for downtown and Old Town Kern
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Golden Empire Transit (GET) has introduced the Toucan Trolley, a new service connecting downtown to…
Valadao, several republicans vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The House passed a bill Thursday to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for three…
Scrivner diversion draws legislative action and public petition
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — In response to a judge granting mental health diversion to former Kern County Supervisor…
Man arrested in Bakersfield narcotics investigation, over 50 pounds of drugs found
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A joint narcotics investigation revealed just over 50 pounds of drugs, and a 34-year-old man…
Bakersfield council reports closed‑session outcomes, unanimously approves consent calendar; trolley launch and downtown corridor construction highlighted
At the Jan. 7 meeting the council moved into and reconvened from closed session, after which City Attorney…
Chris Parlier pulls papers for re-election in Kern County’s District 2 Supervisor
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Supervisor Chris Parlier officially pulled papers to run for re-election to serve a full…
Spencer Pratt launches mayoral bid amid criticism of LA’s fire management
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Early 2000s’ reality tv show star Spencer Pratt announced that he is running for mayor…
Ridgeview Sets Scoring Season-High Against Bakersfield Christian
Wolf Pack 01/07/26 @ Bakersfield Christian1012/20/25 @ Buchanan312/11/25 vs Arroyo Grande312/13/25 vs Clovis West212/04/25 @ Lindsay2 Winning is…
CASA of Kern County hopes to expand support for children in need
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A local organization is working to make sure children in Kern County are receiving…