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Bakersfield records first 100-degree day of the year as desert highs reach 104
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (255+ words) by Ilya Neyman, Chief Meteorologist BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " It struck 100 degrees for the very first time this year at Bakersfield's official weather station: Meadows Field. The thermometer climbed to the century mark at 3: 59 for the first time, and then…...
Human bone found near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home amid search for 84-year-old: reports
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (31+ words) KBAK Human bone found near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home amid search for 84-year-old: reports...
Savannah Guthrie abruptly Leaves 'Today' show mid-broadcast amid search for missing mother
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (315+ words) NEW YORK (TNND) " "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was back on the show Thursday after she made an unexpected exit during the previous morning's live broadcast. Guthrie stepped away about 90-minutes into the program on Wednesday, with the show continuing without…...
Court docs: Video on student's phone led to probe of KCSOS employee accused of sex crimes
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (177+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " New details have emerged in a case involving a Kern County Superintendent of Schools employee accused of sex crimes involving a minor after investigators say a video found on a student's phone led police to the…...
Bryan Cranston was stung in his scrotum after being covered in 60, 000 bees
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (257+ words) We might have to add "Malcolm in the Middle actor" to the list of most dangerous jobs. Bryan Cranston, who played Hal on the sitcom, was famously covered in bees for one of the first seasons episodes. "Those are real…...
KCSO: Suspected burglar shot and killed after forcing entry into Tehachapi home
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (97+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " A suspected burglar was shot and killed in Tehachapi Thursday evening. The Kern County Sheriff's Office said on April 2, 2026, at around 6: 30 p. m. , deputies were called to 19000 block of Alta Vista Avenue for a report of a burglary…...
Kern County delays vote on DA office occupancy deal with Bakersfield Recovery Services
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (178+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Kern County supervisors postponed a decision on Tuesday on whether to approve an occupancy agreement between Bakersfield Recovery Services (BRS) and the Kern County District Attorney's Office after the proposal was filed as a sole-source agreement…...
ICYMI: Bull riders take over Bakersfield for the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (85+ words) KBAK Several abuse allegations have been made public against the late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, including claims from Dolores Huerta. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " Bull riders took over Dignity Health Arena as the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour returned…...
Helicopter reported on fire near Tehachapi Pass wind farm near Mojave; injuries unknown
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (95+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) " It is unknown if anyone was hurt after a helicopter was on fire near Mojave Monday afternoon. According to the CHP's website, an "aircraft emergency" was called on Monday, March 9, 2026, at around 3: 21 p. m. for a report of…...
Kristi Noem visits California to tout historic efforts at the Southern border
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (24+ words) KBAK Kristi Noem visits California to tout historic efforts at the Southern border...