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Bakersfield to hold two ceremonies to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (254+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Bakersfield Police Department, is holding two ceremonies on Friday, September 11, 2026, as…...
Fundraiser at Handel’s raises $1,800+ to replace or repair Independence HS band equipment
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (177+ words) Criminally Obsessed examines how the Lindsay Clancy trial could change how we discuss postpartum treatments. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Handel’s on Panama Lane presented Independence High School’s colorguard and band boosters with a check of over $1,800 from a fundraiser to…...
CHP Bakersfield hosts "Coffee with a Cop" to connect with community over coffee
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (310+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Bakersfield locals had a chance to meet California Highway Patrol officers in a more relaxed setting Tuesday as CHP Bakersfield hosted a Coffee with a Cop event. The gathering gave community members an opportunity to sit…...
Bakersfield says gun-related homicides are down despite recent high school shooting
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (211+ words) Bakersfield officials say gun-related homicides are down this year, even as residents remain shaken after a shooting at Independence High School weeks ago that killed 17-year-old Levi Brown. “We also understand that incidents like this can impact how safe people…...
Bakersfield Police Activities League aims to keep local youth on a positive path
1+ week, 3+ day ago (103+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Keeping kids of a positive path can start with simply giving them a safe place to go and someone they can trust. The Bakersfield Police Activities League offers just that by giving local kids access to…...
CHP Bakersfield to host 'Coffee with a Cop' event Sept. 8 at Starbucks
1+ week, 4+ day ago (158+ words) KBAK The California Highway Patrolâs Bakersfield office is inviting the public to sit down with officers over coffee as part of a community outreach event CHP Bakersfield is set to host âCoffee with a Copâ on Tuesday, Sept…...
"Wine Down at the Depot" fundraiser supports Tehachapi Railroad Museum
1+ week, 4+ day ago (103+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Tehachapi Railroad Museum is inviting the community to join them for a night of dancing, food and wine. The "Wine Down at the Depot" fundraiser is happening on Saturday, September 12, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. All…...
Kern County Library introduces new library card designs
1+ week, 5+ day ago (42+ words) KBAK Kern County Library introduces new library card designs Marketing Associate Courtney Park joined Eyewitness News mornings to share more details about the new designs, and all the perks library card holders can access....
Kern County Sheriff's Office seeks help finding missing Bakersfield man last seen in 2015
2+ week, 3+ day ago (94+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 42-year-old man who was last seen in 2015. KCSO said Dimas Ramon Rodriguez was last seen on July 9, 2015, in Bakersfield. Rodriguez is…...
Bakersfield Police Activities League offers youth alternatives to gangs and violence
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1376+ words) by Maria Celeste Alfaro, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As Bakersfield police raise concerns about young people becoming involved in gangs, a local program is working to provide children with a safe place to spend their time after school…...