Centennial student receives Mayor's Trophy
In recognition of outstanding academics, athletics, public service and leadership, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh on Tuesday night awarded the 2026 Mayor's Trophy to Centennial High School student Ila Rose.
Posted: Wednesday May-20-2026 3:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
Partners debut 'spec' warehouses along Coffee Road
Posted: Wednesday May-20-2026 3:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
Lightning in a Bottle 2026 kicks off, bringing in big boost to local economy
For one weekend every year, thousands of people pour into Kern County for the Lightning in a Bottle festival, turning Buena Vista Lake into a temporary city of music, art and campers -- and bringing a major economic boost to Bakersfield-area businesses. MORE: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/lightning-in-a-bottle-festival-brings-big-boost-to-bakersfield-businesses-owners-say ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow BakersfieldNow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bakersfieldnow BakersfieldNow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakersfieldnow Subscribe to BakersfieldNow on YouTube: / @bakersfieldnow For more information, visit https://bakersfieldnow.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call our Tipline: 661-869-2929 KBAK and KBFX are CA based stations and a CBS and FOX Television affiliates owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #bakersfield #News #KBAK #KBFX #BakersfieldNow#kerncounty #California #lightninginabottle #LIB #music #festival #art #economy #money #summer
Posted: Wednesday May-20-2026 2:44 PM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News
Wellness Wednesday: Punjabi Rajma
17 News at Noon
Posted: Wednesday May-20-2026 1:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17
National Rescue Dog Day
Posted: Wednesday May-20-2026 1:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17
KGET community blood drive set for Thursday
Posted: Wednesday May-20-2026 1:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17
Coroner IDs man found dead from gunshot wounds in Delano
A 54-year-old Delano man who was found dead May 19 after suffering a fatal gunshot wound has been identified by the Kern County coroner’s office.
Posted: Wednesday May-20-2026 1:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
3 arrests made during minor decoy operation
Employees at three different stores in west Bakersfield were arrested, cited and released during a minor decoy operation the Bakersfield Police Department carried out in partnership with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Posted: Wednesday May-20-2026 1:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
KCSO deputies apprehend escaped inmate
An inmate who escaped custody at 11 a.m. Wednesday while visiting Kern Medical was apprehended less than two hours later by deputies with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, the agency reported.
Posted: Wednesday May-20-2026 1:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
2 arrested during 'shoulder tap' operation
Two people were arrested, cited and released May 11 during a “shoulder tap” operation the Bakersfield Police Department conducted with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Posted: Wednesday May-20-2026 1:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
Centennial student receives Mayor's Trophy
Partners debut 'spec' warehouses along Coffee Road
Lightning in a Bottle 2026 kicks off, bringing in big boost to local economy
Wellness Wednesday: Punjabi Rajma
National Rescue Dog Day
KGET community blood drive set for Thursday
Coroner IDs man found dead from gunshot wounds in Delano
3 arrests made during minor decoy operation
KCSO deputies apprehend escaped inmate
2 arrested during 'shoulder tap' operation
Partners debut 'spec' warehouses along Coffee Road
Lightning in a Bottle 2026 kicks off, bringing in big boost to local economy
Wellness Wednesday: Punjabi Rajma
National Rescue Dog Day
KGET community blood drive set for Thursday
Coroner IDs man found dead from gunshot wounds in Delano
3 arrests made during minor decoy operation
KCSO deputies apprehend escaped inmate
2 arrested during 'shoulder tap' operation