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18th St to partially close Thursday, Friday for corridor improvements
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A two-day closure is scheduled on 18th Street for an ongoing corridor improvement project in downtown Bakersfield, according to city officials. The closure on 18th Street between L and O streets is set to begin Oct. 1 as crews continue grinding the street, officials said. It is expected to be completed […]
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All northbound lanes on I-5 near Lebec back open after Wednesday night shutdown
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Northbound Interstate 5 near Lebec is back open after a semi-truck crash and fire forced a temporary closure Wednesday night. The CHP’s website said the incident began on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at around 7:21 p.m. when a semi-truck went into the west escape ramp on northbound I-5.
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Westside Pkwy to Truxtun Ave to close for rehab work
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — City officials said the off-ramp from eastbound Westside Parkway to Truxtun Avenue will close temporarily starting Sunday. The ramp’s closure is part of the city’s ongoing road rehabilitation project that started in July. City officials said they anticipate the ramp to be closed through Oct. 5 so crews can repair the […]
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Shafter Approves 1,200 Lennar Homes Right in High-Speed Rail's Path
Shafter has given the green light to a sprawling new Lennar subdivision in the Gossamer Grove area, and California's high-speed rail planners say the city just approved homes on top of their own cleared route. The California High-Speed Rail Authority contends the tract map is in direct conflict with its planned alignment, setting up a standoff that could end with bulldozed streets, condemned lots, or a courtroom battle.
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Truxtun Avenue to Westside Parkway on-ramp stays closed as crews await materials
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Drivers are continuing to deal with a major closure along Truxtun Avenue as a city road rehabilitation project misses its expected completion date. The City of Bakersfield said the project, which was expected to be completed by September 20, has been delayed. That means the...
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BPD urge parents to schedule car seat checks ahead of National Seat Check Saturday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department reminds parents and guardians to ensure children ride safely by using the correct car seats, booster seats, and properly fitted seat belts. It's part of an annual campaign, Child Passenger Safety Week, from September 21-27 to raise awareness about the importance...
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Which roads will be closed for the Kern County Fair? Here’s what you need to know.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Drivers should consider taking alternate routes for the next several weeks as a handful of Bakersfield roads will face closures for the Kern County Fair. City officials said Friday that South P Street will be closed between Belle Terrace and Ming Avenue starting Wednesday, Sept. 23 for the fair and will […]
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Temporary closures to impact Calloway Drive, Fruitvale Ave intersection this weekend
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The ongoing construction work on Hageman Road will require the closure of an intersection at Calloway Drive and Fruitvale Avenue on Sunday, Sept. 20 and Monday, Sept. 21. The construction work for the pavement rehabilitation project is excepted to be performed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. both days and officials […]
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Diesel prices keep climbing in California, squeezing Bakersfield drivers and truckers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Diesel prices have continued to climb across California over the past week, and drivers and trucking companies in Bakersfield are feeling the impact. Stuart Heisler an oil expert with Anacapa Engineering and Design said, “You know we’re just going to keep seeing high prices until these wars...
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Oil expert: low-sulfur rules, refinery shifts and conflicts are driving diesel prices up
BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KBAK/KBFX) Diesel drivers in Bakersfield are paying a steep premium at the pump, with prices far outpacing gasoline as a mix of global conflict and California-specific factors squeeze supply. The average price per gallon of diesel in Bakersfield is $8.20 a gallon, compared with gas averaging $6.37 a...
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Grapevine Road off-ramp from northbound I-5 closed after semi-truck rollover
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Grapevine Road exit from northbound Interstate 5 is closed after a semi-truck rollover Tuesday afternoon. The CHP’s website said on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at around 1:15 p.m., there was a report of a semi-truck that rolled over on the Grapevine Road off-ramp from northbound Interstate 5.
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‘You’re going to see a lot more pain at the pump’: Diesel prices hit new highs across the county
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Gas prices in California continue to rise and diesel prices are following in suit. With an average diesel price of over $8, Customers are now having to question whether to fill up their tank or help put food on the table. "Honestly, man, just super surprise...
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I-5 northbound near Grapevine impacted after multi-vehicle crashes, expect delays
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (5 P.M.): The CHP's website said all lanes reopened. Northbound I-5 lanes near the Grapevine are impacted after several multi-vehicle crashes Monday afternoon. According to the CHP’s website, on Monday, September 14, at 1:15 p.m., there was a report of a multi-vehicle crash involving...
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Diesel hits record $8.06 a gallon in Bakersfield amid Middle East supply disruptions
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Diesel prices in Bakersfield climbed to another record this week, adding new pressure on farmers and other businesses that rely on fuel to move goods. On Tuesday, the price per gallon of diesel in Bakersfield hit $8.06 a gallon, six and a half months after the war...
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Diesel prices top $8 a gallon in Bakersfield, adding stress for drivers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Diesel drivers in Kern County are feeling new pressure at the pump after prices rose again overnight, pushing fill-ups into the hundreds of dollars for some local motorists and raising concerns about ripple effects on the cost of goods. On Monday, the average price of diesel in...