14 arrested in Oildale multi-agency operation; deputies recover copper wire, clear debris
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — 14 people were arrested after a multi-agency enforcement operation in Oildale on Monday. The…
California’s foster care system is buckling under the weight of this unexpected cost | State
An insurance crisis continues to rattle California’s foster care system, threatening to displace thousands of vulnerable children. Since…
Kevin Harvick, Son Keelan to Race Together in CARS Tour Event
Published on Mar. 11, 2026 Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › NASCAR veteran Kevin Harvick and…
Section of northbound South H Street to close temporarily on Thursday, March 12
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A section of South H Street is set to be closed for a full day…
Job fest at Bakersfield convention center offers 100-plus employers hiring in Kern County
Job seekers in Kern County had a chance to connect face-to-face with employers at the annual Job Fest…
Adult friendships spark walking book club as readers pair step goals with audiobooks
A local walking group is giving book lovers a new way to turn pages while getting steps in.…
Nice day Wednesday before a larger warm up takes us into the weekend
Good morning and happy Wednesday, Kern County. It’s a great day to get outside and enjoy a comfortable…
FBI warns some California police departments of Iran drone attacks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The FBI has warned some California police departments that Iran is looking at possibly…
Mom gets 15 years after 1-year-old son dies in hot car during her cosmetic procedure
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Maya Hernandez, a California mother convicted of child abuse for leaving her two sons…
Bakersfield woman celebrates 106th birthday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield woman has seen pretty much everything in her life and recently celebrated…
Meet adoptable dogs at Kern County Animal Services
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — On the six-month anniversary of Wag Wednesday, we traveled to Kern County Animal Services…
FCC Green-Lights Connoisseur’s Bakersfield Exit
The Federal Communications Commission has given its regulatory approval to an agreement announced in November 2025 that will…