McFarland Mayor Saul Ayon speaks about his run for California Assembly 35th District. ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on Twitter: BakersfieldNow on Instagram: Subscribe to BakersfieldNow on YouTube: /...

The woman accused of shooting into the KBAK/KBFX studio twice in a week pleaded not guilty Tuesday afternoon. 46-year-old Thomashana Renee Zeigler of Bakersfield was arrested Thursday, October 15th, following a traffic stop outside the news station. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up...

Healthcare affordability and reproductive rights took center stage at a roundtable in Bakersfield on Tuesday, as Democratic congressional candidate Randy Villegas and representatives from two national advocacy groups criticized Republican Rep. David Valadao’s voting record and argued that...

Greg Kerr and Rishi Oza take a look at highlights and reactions from Week 9 of Kern County high school football games. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on Twitter:

High resolution forecast data is now available. Here's is the latest information about a multi-day period of active weather heading for California! MORE: ------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on Twitter:

We're tracking an unusually strong storm for mid-October that will affect California for several days this week. Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman tracks where it's at now and how it may unfold in the latest forecast! MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to...

The weekend heat will transform to a midweek storm. Here's Sunday night's latest forecast for southcentral California and beyond, with Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman! MORE: ---------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on...

With a Red Flag Warning in place, Kern County fire officials are urging residents — especially those in mountain areas — to prepare now for the possibility of fast-moving wildfires driven by high winds and low humidity. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay...

A Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS, is a temporary outage meant to reduce the risk of utility equipment starting a wildfire during dangerous fire weather. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook:...

A woman has been arrested for allegedly shooting into the KBAK/KBFX studio twice in a week in Bakersfield, California. The arrest was made following a traffic stop Thursday night as she was traveling toward the news station. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay...

A suspect has been arrested for allegedly shooting into the KBAK/KBFX studio twice in a week. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on Twitter: BakersfieldNow on Instagram: Subscribe to...

The season's first Santa Ana wind event has brought powerful gusts, power shutoffs, significant brushfires and is about to lead to coastal heat reaching toward 100 degrees! Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman looks at the updated forecast as we...

Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz gives update on the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary on Thursday afternoon. Three children, ages 5, 8, and 11 were killed, as well as a teacher. The suspect, identified as a 16-year-old...

Parents speak to a reporter as they waited to be reunited with their children on Thursday after a reported shooting in Bend, Oregon. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on...

More than 20,000 customers in Kern County are being considered for possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs. This is due to high winds that heighten wildfire risk. The areas in Kern County under consideration by SoCal Edison are the mountain...

At least four people -- including three children -- were killed when an active shooter opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon on Thursday afternoon, according to a report. The suspected shooter was shot and killed, said...

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is spotlighting leaders working to expand women’s economic opportunity at the annual Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards Ceremony at Georgetown University on Thursday. This year’s ceremony focuses on women’s economic empowerment as...

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is spotlighting leaders working to expand women’s economic opportunity at the annual Hillary Rodham Clinton Awards Ceremony at Georgetown University on Thursday. This year’s ceremony focuses on women’s economic empowerment as...

The White House Fraud Task Force announced that it would be stopping welfare handouts for individuals who were double-dipping on government healthcare payouts under the last administration. The Fraud Task Force said Wednesday that the Centers for Medicare &...

The White House Fraud Task Force announced that it would be stopping welfare handouts for individuals who were double-dipping on government healthcare payouts under the last administration. The Fraud Task Force said Wednesday that the Centers for Medicare &...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined a panel on autonomous warfare Wednesday at the U.S. Army’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. The panel included Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao, Air Force Secretary...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined a panel on autonomous warfare Wednesday at the U.S. Army’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. The panel included Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao, Air Force Secretary...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined a panel on autonomous warfare Wednesday at the U.S. Army’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. The panel included Acting Army Secretary Adam Telle, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao, Air Force Secretary...

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her debut at the podium Tuesday, Oct. 13, saying she hopes to amplify President Donald Trump’s agenda as the administration heads toward next month’s midterm elections. “I get to do what...

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her debut at the podium Tuesday, Oct. 13, saying she hopes to amplify President Donald Trump’s agenda as the administration heads toward next month’s midterm elections. “I get to do what...

New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia made her debut at the podium Tuesday, Oct. 13, saying she hopes to amplify President Donald Trump’s agenda as the administration heads toward next month’s midterm elections. “I get to do what...

We're watching a familiar weather pattern: the Santa Ana winds and with that, a high fire hazard. It's time to dive into the forecast and look into what's driving these winds and how long they could last! Stay up...

Our Forecast Focus: the incoming "Santa Ana winds" and high fire danger. Remember, this is NORMAL for this time of year, but people should be weather aware out there. Strongest winds are expected Thursday to Friday, followed by...

Bakersfield is trapped between making a living and poisoning its own air. What happens when the oil stops? #shorts #youtubeshorts #shorts #youtubeshorts #bakersfield #california #climatechange #oilindustry #socialjustice

Bakersfield families face an impossible choice: a good job in oil or their children's ability to breathe. 🫁💨 #shorts #youtubeshorts #pollution #bakersfield #california #health #environment

Police are investigating a second shooting incident where shots were fired at the KBAK/KBFX studio in Bakersfield, California. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on Twitter: BakersfieldNow on Instagram:

With the midterm elections approaching, Kern County voters are weighing their options for casting a ballot and making sure they are registered in time. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on...

Halloween can bring frequent visitors to the front door, candy within reach and unfamiliar costumes, all of which can create challenges for pets. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on Twitter:...

The body of a 67-year-old Bakersfield woman who had been reported missing was found in a canal near East Panama Lane and Cottonwood Road on Friday, with police releasing few details as the investigation continues. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to...

Jessica Lewis said she was left “mad,” “scared” and “hurt” after her 5-year-old son came home from school with bruises and a bump on his face. Lewis said her son, who is nonverbal and had just started at Bill...

An investigation is underway with Bakersfield police after shots were fired at the KBAK/KBFX studio Friday night. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on Twitter: BakersfieldNow on Instagram: Subscribe...

In a county where agriculture is part of everyday life, one Bakersfield program is helping students better understand how food gets from the ground to their plates. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook:...

As families head further into fall and respiratory illness season, local health officials are encouraging parents to take a closer look at their children’s vaccination records. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook:

The Bakersfield Greek Food Festival brought food, music, dancing and decades of tradition to St. George Greek Orthodox Church over the weekend. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on Twitter:

A reported immigration enforcement operation in California is fueling a political dispute in the race for the 22nd Congressional District, with Democratic candidate Randy Villegas criticizing Republican Rep. David Valadao over immigration enforcement and funding for U.S. Immigration...

Young farmers from across the area, many from Wasco and Delano, are spending the week showing off their animals and their skills at the second annual Livestock Show and Auction at Delano Heritage Park. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date...

Greg Kerr and Rishi Oza take a look at highlights and reactions from Week 8 of Kern County high school football games. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on Twitter:

As what used to be Tropical Storm Rachel moves out of our area an autumn airmass is moving in on its heels. Where will the greatest chance of showers be to start that work week and when will...

The failed execution attempt involving Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is raising new questions about how executions are carried out in the U.S. There is no single nationwide protocol: 27 states retain the death penalty, but the methods,...

Newly released body camera video shows the moments after first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner was shot by a 6-year-old student at a Virginia elementary school in 2023. The footage shows officers recovering a handgun inside the classroom as the child...

President Trump says the U.S. will not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, even as his administration continues communicating with Tehran. Iran’s foreign minister says officials are reviewing the White House response to a proposed plan to...

An execution date has been set for former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, after President Donald Trump approved his execution by firing squad. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warned that even areas outside the storm’s projected path could face dangerous flooding and require rescues as 120 mph winds approach with Hurricane Isaias. He urged people in evacuation zones to take warnings seriously, noting...

Alabama officials say the worst weather from Hurricane Isaias is expected overnight Friday into Saturday, with conditions gradually improving by Saturday night. While Tuscaloosa could still be breezy with wet ground for the college football game, Sunday is...

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended federal immigration officers involved in Thursday night’s ICE-involved shooting, saying the officers believed their lives were in danger as he sharply criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s condemnation of the incident. A 28-year-old...

With fuel prices squeezing drivers across the Valley, congressional candidate Randy Villegas is calling on Congress to temporarily suspend federal gas and diesel taxes, arguing the move could provide immediate relief at the pump and help ease rising...

President Donald Trump said his administration has “big news” on the diesel situation and predicted prices will “come tumbling down” soon. Trump pointed to U.S. military action against Iran, saying the country has lost its military capabilities and that...

President Donald Trump took aim at Abdul El-Sayed, repeatedly referring to him as “Muhammad” and accusing him of wanting to abolish Columbus Day. Trump said El-Sayed and other political opponents are hostile to Christopher Columbus and pledged that his...

President Donald Trump said the Fort Hood shooter deserves execution by firing squad, defending the death penalty decision for the man responsible for killing 14 soldiers and wounding others. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow...

President Donald Trump praised Christopher Columbus’ historic 1492 voyage and said he helped “resurrect” recognition for the explorer after statues were targeted for removal across the country. Trump pointed to a Christopher Columbus statue outside the Eisenhower Executive Office...

Swells from Tropical Storm Rachel, combined with high tides and winds, are creating hazardous conditions along the Southern California coast. The National Weather Service says Sunday is expected to bring the greatest risk, as higher surf, strong winds...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 5,000 Florida National Guard members are mobilized and expected to be ready as Hurricane Isaias approaches. MORE: ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: BakersfieldNow on Twitter: