City of Bakersfield eyes former Bank of America building
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield skyline is complimented by rust-colored buildings, the neon sign of the Padre…
American Airlines Suspends Flights from Dallas to This California City
FORT WORTH- American Airlines (AA) has temporarily suspended its nonstop service between Bakersfield and Dallas, affecting travelers who…
CSUB to Host 2026 Baseball Leadoff Dinner Ahead of Opening Day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Cal State Bakersfield Athletics has announced that the Roadrunner Baseball program will host its annual…
Big rig overturns, two southbound I-5 lanes closed near Vista Del Lago
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (12:17 P.M.): The CHP’s website said the number three and four lanes are…
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…