Local Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy toured the disaster zone left behind by the Maui wildfires on August 2nd.Speaker McCarthy was joined by bipar

Gov. Gavin Newsom today declared a State of Emergency for Kern County and 12 other counties including Los Angeles, Madera and Tulare, through a statement sent

Speaker of the House and Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy is set to become Co-Chairman of the Valley Fever Task Force in the United States Congress

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former California police officer who became known as the Golden State Killer told victims Friday he was “truly sorry” before he was sentenced to life imprisonment for a...

Huddling over the spot where he was gunned down just a day before, friends and family of 19-year-old Damion Wafford gathered Friday for a candlelight vigil in Lowell Park.Let's take our streets back!...

United States Senate candidate and former Dodgers slugger Steve Garvey (R) paid a visit to Bakersfield and Eyewitness News

As of Friday, cruising will no longer be illegal in California.[RELATED]Fresno County woman battling stage 4 cancer needs urgent roof repair before winterGover

Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A memorial in honor of K-9 Officer Jango was held this morning in downtown Bakersfield, nearly a month after he was fatally shot while on duty. Different area...

In-N-Out Burger fans, rejoice! A third location has been confirmed with the Bakersfield City Planning Director, Paul Johnson. In-N-Out has been given "conditional approval" for a new location at 7985...

They had asked us to leave and we asked why and they said we couldn’t go in without a parent or guardian.

UPDATE 8:30 a. m. July 8, 2020: 16-year-old Brisa Torres returned home on Wednesday morning according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Police said she was not a victim of a crime and was...

It may be 2023, but some firsts are still being made, and one of them is happening at Bakersfield High School. For the first time in 125 years,

Salty's BBQ is in Ridgecrest feeding the first responders.

SANTA FE, N. M. (AP) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for more aggressive enforcement of the state's public health order to rein in rising coronavirus infection rates across the...

A 17-year-old boy has made legal history by becoming the youngest person ever to pass the California bar exam.

The Bakersfield Police Department has arrested Michael Tran 31, after he accelerated through the crowd of protestersand striking a 15-year-old girl causing minor injuries. Tran was arrested and...

SEA-TAC AIRPORT, Wash. - The investigation continued Sunday into the man who stole a Horizon plane Friday as family members mourned the loss of the pilot.Richard Russell stole the Bombardier Q400...

COPPERAS COVE, Texas (WSET) -- A school bus driver in Texas is going viral for a recent selfless act. The Copperas Cove ISD school district posted a photo to Facebook of one bus driver going above...

According to the United States Geological Survey website, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook near Lamont Tuesday night.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirms actor Daniel Masterson, also known as Danny Masterson, has been admitted at North Kern Stat

NOTE: Below, you'll find updates to this developing story, first published Tuesday afternoon, May 1.---UPDATE (8:56 a.m., Wednesday):The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it cannot...

Recently the Bakersfield Police Department responded to a call and an officer came into contact with a visibly upset 9-year-old. The officer noticed the child was wearing a Pokemon shirt and began...

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported southeast of Ojai Sunday by the United States Geographical Survey (USGS).The earthquake struck around 2:41 p.m., said US

This Black History Month Eyewitness News is highlighting the accomplishments of black leaders in our community. Dena Freeman-Patton is one of those people who are not afraid to dream big. Freeman-P...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE: Governor Newsom tweeted out that Kern was once on the list but as of this morning it is no longer there. Since Kern is no longer on the list, they do not have...

A 14-year-old who walked two hours to get to his eighth-grade graduation is being rewarded for his determination with a full-ride scholarship.

The Bakersfield City School District has approved a plan to move all classes to online for the start of the 2020-2021 school year. The decision was reached during their meeting Tuesday afternoon. The...

FORT HOOD, Texas (KEYE) — An attorney for the family of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen says they believe her remains have been found and the suspect has killed himself. The announcement...

Los Angeles has yet another billion-dollar Powerball winner after Wednesday night's drawing — marking the third such win in the past year, says the Powerball

Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as Speaker of the House, becoming the first holder of that office in U.S. history to be forcefully removed from power.

UPDATED (3:30 P.M., 3/22/2024):Officials said the suspected man who allegedly removed evidence from the Wasco Amtrak station on Friday was identified as

Kern County has been added back to Governor Gavin Newsom's watch list Saturday, which was confirmed by Kern Public Health. "We need to fail the state's metric for 3 consecutive days to be placed on...

A U.S. official says a deadly explosion at a Southern California office building is being investigated as an intentional act and investigators believe the blast may have come from a package.One woman...

According to a recent survey by Quote Wizard, Bakersfield has some of the worst drivers in the United States. They ranked us number 7 for bad drivers and number

A trailer for a new Hulu documentary is bringing to light homicides and excessive force by law enforcement in Kern County.

From the big screen to Kern County, a television icon forms a unique bond with a small, yet unforgettable, community. When you think of the beloved television game show “Jeopardy,” a few things come...

Kern County Sheriff, Donny Youngblood, announced this morning that his department will not be enforcing the state'slimited stay-at-home order. Youngblood said, "The Sheriff's Office will not respond...

The New England Patriots announcedthey have signed Bakersfield native, Quarterback Cody Kessler. Kessler has played in 17 regular-season games with 12 starts over his three-year career with Cleveland...

NOTE: Below, you'll find updates to this developing story, first published Tuesday afternoon, May 1.---UPDATE (8:56 a.m., Wednesday):The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it cannot...

Is Bakersfield one of the least-educated cities in America? Yes, according to a new study released Monday. Bakersfield finished fourth from the bottom in Wallet Hub's study on "2019’s Most & Least...

TRENTON, N. J. (WPEC) — A lawmaker in New Jersey introduced a new bill that would require elementary schools to teach students how to read and write in cursive. Assemblywoman Angela McKnight wants...

UPDATED: 8:23 PM Officially sworn in as Congressman in the State Capitol, Vince Fong was welcomed into Washington’s Capitol Hill with applause.

SAN ANTONIO (WOAI/KABB) — A South Texas family says the power of prayer is helping their infant battle COVID-19. The family of 6-month-old Valentina Victoria reached out to Fox San Antonio news...

A joint "Street Racing Enforcement Operation" conducted overnight Saturday targeted illegal street racing in Bakersfield led to 10 arrests, 18 impounds and over 60 citations. From 6:30 p. m. to 2:00...

The California Department of Public Health today released updated guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk settings. According to the state, a growing body of scient...

Target's policy is something that could potentially open them up for litigation

According to the USGS, a 5. 8 earthquake centered in Lone Pine, Calif hit at 10:40 a. m. The quake was felt across Kern County and central California. There have also been smaller aftershocks...

From coast to coast, store shelves will sit empty for periods of time during the coronavirus pandemic. However, there is a short glimmer of hope when a truck carrying tons of supplies is able to make...