‘People are feeling optimistic,’ CEO says of 2026’s economic outlook
What’s the economic forecast for 2026? Alfred Ortiz, CEO of The Job Creators Network, joined The National News…
Coroner identifies 6-year-old girl killed in New Year’s Eve crash near Mojave
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the six-year-old girl who died after a…
UC Riverside Highlanders vs CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Prediction, 1/8/2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: UC Riverside Highlanders vs CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Location: Icardo Center in Bakersfield,…
Bakersfield Fire Dept. reflects on response to 2025 Pacific Palisades fires
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Fire Department and the Kern County American Red Cross played crucial roles in…
Bakersfield Condors beat Abbotsford Canucks and continue winning run – The Rink Live
The game between the Abbotsford Canucks and the Bakersfield Condors on Tuesday, Jan. 06, 2026 finished 5-3. The…
Strong winds, light precipitation overnight
We’re tracking cool temperatures, gusty winds, and a little bit of rain and snow over the next 24…
Operation Return to Sender’s Lasting Impact on Kern County
It’s been one year since federal agents conducted a high-profile Border Patrol sweep across Kern County. Dozens of…
Greenacres residents reject $19 annual tax hike, 75 street lights could go dark
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Residents in Green Acres neighborhoods along Rosedale Highway rejected a $19 annual tax increase…
Flu Cases continue to rise in Kern County and Nationally
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Flu cases are on the rise across the country—and Kern County is seeing the…
American Airlines suspends Bakersfield to Dallas flights until April 7
Travelers flying from Bakersfield to Dallas-Fort Worth will be forced to adjust as American Airlines will suspend the…
Man dies in high-speed rollover crash with Freightliner on Bear Mountain Boulevard: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man is dead following a high-speed rollover crash involving a Freightliner on Wednesday…
Federal child care funding freeze puts Kern County families at risk
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The federal government is freezing billions of dollars in child care and social services…