Bakersfield homeowner presses city over vacant house that has burned twice next door

A Bakersfield homeowner says a vacant neighboring house has burned twice and code enforcement has dragged on for months. She ...

The City of Bakersfield explains why Stockdale Highway off-ramp is closing permanently

KBAK CBS 29 and KBFX Fox58 are the news leaders for Bakersfield, California and serves surrounding communities including ...

500 volunteers needed for 2027 Point-in-Time Count

Bakersfield-Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative seeks 500 volunteers for Kern County’s Point in Time homeless count on Jan.

Hundreds line downtown Bakersfield streets for 107th annual Veterans Day parade

Hundreds filled downtown Bakersfield for the 107th Veterans Day Parade hosted by American Legion Post 26. Bands, flags, and a ...

KCSO seeks help identifying person in discount store burglary

Kern County deputies seek help IDing a person tied to a Maria’s Discount Store burglary on Aug. 20, 2026, around 4:35 a.m.

Sweep of eight Bakersfield vacant buildings leads to 22 arrests amid safety concerns

Vacant buildings across Bakersfield are drawing increased attention from city officials and public safety agencies as concerns grow about trespassing, disturbances and the risk of fires.On Nov. 4, eig ...