Why feds bought ICE detention centers in California- CalMatters
By Wendy Fry and Nigel Duara, CalMatters The CoreCivic California City Immigration Processing Center in California City on…
Central California United Way to distribute $9K combatting summer food insecurity with partner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The United Way of Central Eastern California and Superior Grocers are teaming up for…
Bakersfield nonprofits combine to give back to those in need during brutal summer
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The comfort of air conditioning can feel like a luxury during a Kern County…
Kern County Public Works announces bulky waste collection events in Bakersfield, Lamont
Kern County Public Works announces bulky waste collection events in Bakersfield, Lamont BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County…
Jailhouse interview with California City Amber Alert suspect
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The public is left with questions after an Amber Alert rang out to Kern…
Scandal rocks California as lawsuit details frightening allegations in 8-year-old Genesis Mata’s death
A bombshell federal lawsuit accuses California child welfare officials of years of systemic failures that allegedly led to…
Another California city plots becoming sanctuary city for illegal migrants
Another California city could soon join the state’s list of sanctuary jurisdictions after a proposal urging Bakersfield to…
How much did city, county officials make in 2025? See what roles rank highest
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Every year the State Controller’s Office releases data on the salaries and benefits of…
19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder in SW Bakersfield stabbing: KCSO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a…
4.3 magnitude earthquake strikes east of Bakersfield
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.3 struck about 70 miles east of Bakersfield on Monday morning,…
Another earthquake strikes California on Monday morning
A magnitude-4.1 earthquake struck Kern County on Monday morning that was felt across parts of the Los Angeles…
Bakersfield weather: Heat wave begins Thursday, triple digits expected
Bakersfield weather: Heat wave begins Thursday, triple digits expected ByKBAK•just nowUpdated: July 7, 2026, 9:54 am EDTPublished: July…