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Bakersfield gas prices hit $5.85 a gallon, up more than $1 from last year
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (327+ words) by Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Drivers in Bakersfield are feeling the squeeze as gas prices continue to climb, forcing some to cut back on driving and rethink their budgets. “It's astronomical, disappointing, trying to figure out…...
Fire crews battle blaze in southwest Bakersfield at Smileland admin offices
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (63+ words) KBAK Fire crews battle blaze in southwest Bakersfield at Smileland admin offices BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Fire crews were seen battling a fire in southwest Bakersfield Thursday morning. Crews were seen at the Smileland Administration Offices on Stockdale Highway near…...
Man called himself 'reactivated army intelligence', sent threat to Shapiro's office: PSP
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (266+ words) A 38-year-old man who identified himself as "reactivated army intelligence" has been charged after Pennsylvania State Police said he left a threatening voicemail on the main office line at Gov. Josh Shapiro's office. (Getty) PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — A 38-year-old man who…...
$10,000 reward offered by police in McFarland 8th Street shooting
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (217+ words) $10,000 reward offered by police in deadly McFarland shooting on 8th Street KBAK McFarland police are offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest or arrests of people responsible for the shooting death of an 18-year-old Richgrove man on Saturday,…...
KCSO releases body-cam from Rosamond deputy-involved shooting with man armed with sword
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (364+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office released the 911 audio and body-camera video that led to a deputy-involved shooting in Rosamond, leaving one person, who was armed with a sword, hurt. RELATED: KCSO: Man armed with sword arrested…...
Hometown Sports: Predictions 9-6-26
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (9+ words) KBAK Hometown Sports: Predictions 9-6-26...
VOTE: Did you travel for Labor Day weekend?
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (28+ words) KBAK VOTE: Did you travel for Labor Day weekend? BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Did you travel for Labor Day weekend?...
Hometown Sports: Exciting Play of the Week 9-6-26
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (17+ words) KBAK Hometown Sports: Exciting Play of the Week 9-6-26...
Hometown Sports: Game Saving Play of the Week 9-6-26
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (19+ words) KBAK Hometown Sports: Game Saving Play of the Week 9-6-26...
GET to run holiday schedule on Labor Day; routes 47, 81-84 suspended
1+ week, 1+ day ago (95+ words) KBAK GET to run holiday schedule on Labor Day; routes 47, 81-84 suspended BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Golden Empire Transit District will operate its fixed-route buses and GET-A-LIFT paratransit services on a holiday schedule on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day....