Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return
Firefighters raced Saturday to cut off spreading wildfires before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames ...
Pet owners and shelters overwhelmed as California wildfires displace hundreds of animals
Arianna Buturovic kept a wary eye on distant smoke from the rescue shelter she runs outside Los Angeles for dogs at risk of ...
Kern County Community rallies against ICE, shows they "won't be intimidated"
A large crowd gathered at the intersection of Ming Avenue and Wible Road on Friday morning, with signs reading "no human is ...
Pacific Palisades Fire evacuee remains resilient even after home burns
As firefighters continue to battle a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed at least 10 people, ...
Families in shock begin to visit their charred homes in the Los Angeles area
Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores ...
Coroner IDs victim in Buck Owens Blvd crash, suspect arrested
The Kern County Coroner identified the man killed in the hit-and-run on Buck Owens Boulevard as Antonio Enrique Arjona, 41, ...
Last chance to recycle your Christmas tree for free at designated Bakersfield locations
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The free Christmas tree recycling program will end on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Thanks to ...
Lakers coach Redick, Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Gutierrez lose their homes in wildfires
As the punishing winds that fueled the deadly fires in the Los Angeles region have eased, members of the sports community are ...
Coroner confirms homicide: 51-year-old man identified in College Avenue shooting
The Kern County Coroner identified a dead body that was found on the 7700 block of College Avenue.51-year-old William Lee ...
Bonta pledges to defend immigrant rights as CBP presence stirs fear in Bakersfield
California Attorney General Rob Bonta held an Immigrant Rights Committee Meeting releasing new resources for immigrant students and families.
Gov. Newsom's budget faces criticism amid Los Angeles fires
However, Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., criticized the governor's budget priorities, particularly regarding the allocation of cap and trade funds. "Governor Newsom has an unfortunate history of misplaced ...
Ridgecrest experiences valley-wide power outage, traffic lights non-operational
The Ridgecrest Police Department said they are aware of a valley wide power outage. Several traffic lights are not functioning. If the traffic lights are not fu ...