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Over 3,000 PG&E customers without power in northwest Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There are 3,792 PG&E customers without power in northwest Bakersfield Thursday afternoon. The power outage is impacting the community near 7th Standard Road, Calloway Drive, Olive Drive and Snow Road. The outage was reported around 11:56 a.m., according to the PG&E outage map. According to the PG&E website, power should be […]

Bakersfield, CA · 16h

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2026 CIF Central Section football playoffs: Top divisions feature Bakersfield schools in semifinal round

The semifinal and quarterfinal rounds for the 2026 CIF Central Section football championships are set.

Bakersfield, CA · 3d

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‘It is going to excite people’: Kern County turns blue for first time in nearly 50 years

Last night, Kern County dropped the results of more than 60,000 ballots.

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Kern County agencies, organizations prepare for El Niño

El Niño is coming and Kern County Search and Rescue K-9 Maverick and his colleagues are making sure the county is prepared.

Kern County, CA · 12h

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Giving Machine returns to Bakersfield for second year

A unique holiday tradition is returning to Bakersfield. The Giving Machine lets people purchase essential items for those in need while supporting five local nonprofits.

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Community members react to planned Stockdale Highway off-ramp closure

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The southbound Highway 99 off-ramp to Stockdale Highway is scheduled to close permanently Nov. 20, according to the City of Bakersfield. The city said the closure is part of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program, which includes improvements to the Highway 58 and 99 interchange. The city and Caltrans said the closure is consistent with state safety standards and will “enhance safety for the traveling public.”

Bakersfield, CA · 3d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Breakfast Restaurants In Central California And Here Is Who Made The Cut

Oyster omelette. That’s a real breakfast order at one stop on this list, served alongside fluffy pancakes, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Another spot serves Danish pancakes in a town that leans hard into its Scandinavian roots. Central California covers a lot of ground, from foggy...

Fresno, CA · 16h

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Bakersfield veterans react to Hegseth impeachment effort

As an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a roadblock in Congress, Bakersfield veterans share why they believe he should remain in the role.

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Kern County air quality improved from poor to good in 24 hours, but winds bring risks

Kern County’s air quality swung from poor to good in just 24 hours as strong winds swept the valley, offering residents a breath of relief even as the changing weather brings new concerns. Rain is expected on Friday, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Eyewitness News meteorologist Aaron Perlman...

Kern County, CA · 12h

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Farmworkers in California will receive pay raise in 2027

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Bakersfield’s Meadows Field Airport airfare ranked 5th most expensive nationally

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An new analysis is showing that prices at the Bakersfield airport are outpacing national increases. The analysis, published by ConsumerVoice, ranked Meadows Field Airport as the fifth most expensive airfare among the country’s 200 busiest airports. At Meadows Field, ConsumerVoice found that the average ticket price was about $634, which is […]

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Bakersfield Pitches Itself as Next Industrial Hub at Kern Capital Summit

Wonderful Logistics Center — Major Logistics Project Under Construction. Kern County’s bid to attract industrial investment depends on more than available land: summit speakers also pointed to labor, transportation and electrical power as factors in site decisions. Those questions were part of the discussion this week at the second annual Unbound Kern Capital Summit, where more than 200 investors, site selectors, local politicians and economic development officials gathered as organizers pitched the region for industrial growth.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

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Many statewide races likely to turn Kern County 'Blue' for first time in years

What’s been labeled as a 'Blue Wave' across the country has also touched Kern County, with several local and statewide races trending in the direction of Democratic candidates as of Thursday.

Kern County, CA · 12h

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Hike And Camp For Free At This Hidden 93,000-Acre California Wildlife Preserve

California has been hiding something from you, and honestly, it’s a little rude. Tucked just south of Bakersfield, Wind Wolves Preserve is one of the largest privately owned nature preserves in the United States, and most Californians have absolutely no idea it exists. Let that sink in for a...

Bakersfield, CA · 3d

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A McFarland Couple Spent About $15,000 on a Front-Yard Play Area for Their Daughter, Then a City Inspector Red-Tagged It Once the Concrete Was Dry

A McFarland, California couple says about $15,000 is at risk after the city red-tagged concrete poured as a play area for their 3-year-old daughter.

Mcfarland, CA · 19h

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Football Preview: Hot Selma Meets East Bakersfield + Official Tickets

The Selma Bears will square off against the East Bakersfield Blades at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Selma is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games. Selma is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They strolled past Cabrillo with points to spare, taking the game 34-16. The Bears pushed the score to 28-8 by the end of the third, a deficit the Conquistadores cut but never quite recovered from.

Selma, CA · 3d

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Storms could bring rain, mountain snow to Kern River Valley

Rain is expected in the Kern River Valley Friday, Nov. 13, and another storm could arrive early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The systems are expected to bring cooler temperatures, rain in the valley and snow at higher elevations. The weather service’s Kern River Valley forecast calls...

Kern County, CA · 1d

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Who I'd ask about low water pressure in Bakersfield

Top 3Plumbers · Bakersfield, CA·Checked Nov 10, 2026. My old ranch house has taught me not to shrug off a weak tap or assume every crusty faucet needs a new system. I read through Bakersfield plumbing reviews for help with pressure, hard water and hidden leaks, plus the questions worth asking before work starts.

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Dutch Bros to celebrate National Passenger Princess Day

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dutch Bros is set to honor passenger princesses on the third annual National Passenger Princess Day. National Passenger Princess Day is Nov. 18 but Dutch Bros is celebrating early with a festive drink and online merch drop on Nov. 13. The new rebel energy drink with crown sprinkles is available on […]