Lockdown at Bakersfield colleges tests emergency systems and nerves
News Brief Tuesday, February 10, 2026 — 5:22 pm An active-shooter threat tested the nerves and patience of…
Newborn baby found dead near Bakersfield dumpster, police investigating
KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Investigators are working to determine if any charges should be filed against a…
Bakersfield police seek help identifying four accused of damaging garage door
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying four males…
Officers to battle in Bakersfield PD Motors Competition March 14
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police have announced a date for their third annual motor competition. The annual…
KHSD:Students arrested after photo posted of apparent gun on Centennial High School campus
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Students were arrested and will face discipline and criminal charges after a Centennial High…
Strong winds kick up dust, dirt in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Gusty winds blowing throughout Bakersfield have kicked up lots of dust. Winds out of…
Tree falls onto east Bakersfield home as wind advisory for Kern County begins
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — High winds are beginning to cause damage to some areas in Bakersfield. A tree…
Woman pleads not guilty in downtown Bakersfield stabbing case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A woman, accused of stabbing another woman after an argument inside a downtown Bakersfield…
Newborn found dead near dumpster behind business on Panama Lane
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KBAK/KBFX) Bakersfield police officers responded to a distressing scene early Monday morning…
Strong winds Tuesday as storm arrives
Good morning and happy Tuesday, Kern County. We’ve been tracking changes in our forecast, and you’ll notice those…
Caltrans schedules intermittent Taft Highway lane closures through June 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Caltrans announces intermittent lane closures on Taft Highway until June 2026 for utility relocation…
Burglars cut hole in wall to break into jewelry store at Valley Plaza Mall: Bakersfield PD
Burglars cut hole in wall to break into jewelry store at Valley Plaza Mall: Bakersfield PD BAKERSFIELD, Calif.…