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By submitting this photograph (the "Content"), I am representing that I am at least eighteen years old, I am the owner of the Content and the Content does not violate any rights of third parties, including rights of copyright and privacy. I understand that KBAK/KBFX (the "Station") is under no obligation to use the Content, and may delete the Content at any time in its sole and absolute discretion. I agree that I am responsible for the Content and that I will indemnify the Station for any liability resulting from the Content. In addition, I grant (and represent and warrant that I have the right to grant) to the Station, an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide and transferable license to use, copy, display, broadcast and otherwise use in any way, in any media, the Content, in perpetuity. KBFX is the Fox affiliate in Bakersfield. Eyewitness News CBS 29 and Fox 58 provide local news, weather forecasts, traffic alerts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Kern County and communities in the southern section of Central California. Cities and communities served by Eyewitness News include Bakersfield, Delano, Tehachapi, Arvin, Lamont, California City, Ridgecrest, Mojave, Lake Isabella, Kernville, the Kern River Valley, Shafter, southern Tulare County, Wasco, McFarland, Buttonwillow, Taft, Frazier Park and Pine Mountain Club. Read More at: http://bakersfieldnow.com

Matthew and Brittney James from North Edwards have been arrested and charged with felony child endangerment, assault on ...
10/31/2025

Matthew and Brittney James from North Edwards have been arrested and charged with felony child endangerment, assault on a child under eight, torture, false imprisonment, and conspiracy.

Matthew and Brittney James, a couple from North Edwards, have been arrested and charged with several serious offenses, including felony child endangerment, assa

Sean "Diddy" Combs arrived at Fort Dix on Thursday to begin serving time for his federal s*x crimes trial conviction.
10/31/2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs arrived at Fort Dix on Thursday to begin serving time for his federal s*x crimes trial conviction.

Sean "Diddy" Combs arrived at Fort Dix on Thursday to begin serving time for his federal s*x crimes trial conviction.

Students at Del Oro High School staged a protest on Thursday following the arrest of Salvador Fabian, a 26-year-old scho...
10/31/2025

Students at Del Oro High School staged a protest on Thursday following the arrest of Salvador Fabian, a 26-year-old school employee, by the BPD. Fabian, a walk-on band coach, is accused of having s*xual relations with a 15-year-old sophomore student.

Students at Del Oro High School staged a protest on Thursday following the arrest of Salvador Fabian, a 26-year-old school employee, by the Bakersfield Police D

DEVELOPING: A pedestrian was struck and killed in the area of Stine Road and Parker Avenue on Thursday afternoon, said a...
10/31/2025

DEVELOPING: A pedestrian was struck and killed in the area of Stine Road and Parker Avenue on Thursday afternoon, said a Bakersfield Police official. It happened at around 4:23 p.m., south of Ming Avenue.

A pedestrian was struck and killed in the area of Stine Road and Parker Avenue Thursday afternoon, said a Bakersfield Police official.

Minutes before walking into a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, President Donald Trump ...
10/31/2025

Minutes before walking into a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, President Donald Trump announced what could prove to be a stunning shift in American nuclear policy.

President Donald Trump announced what could prove to be a stunning shift in American nuclear policy.

April Raguindin, a Bakersfield first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School, is among five educators...
10/31/2025

April Raguindin, a Bakersfield first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School, is among five educators for the 2026 California Teachers of the Year.

A Bakersfield first-grade teacher is among five educators for the 2026 California Teachers of the Year.State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond

Bakersfield Police Department Detective Marc Lugo was in the Bakersfield Federal Courthouse on Thursday on federal charg...
10/30/2025

Bakersfield Police Department Detective Marc Lugo was in the Bakersfield Federal Courthouse on Thursday on federal charges of s*xual exploitation of a minor.

Bakersfield Police Department Detective Marc Lugo was in the Bakersfield Federal Courthouse on Thursday on federal charges of s*xual exploitation of a minor.Lug

The Trump administration will be prioritizing white South Afrikaners who allege discrimination in their own country, and...
10/30/2025

The Trump administration will be prioritizing white South Afrikaners who allege discrimination in their own country, and slash the number of refugees coming to the U.S. in the coming year.

The Trump administration will be prioritizing white South Afrikaners who allege discrimination in their country, and slash the number of refugees coming to US.

COURT WATCH: In the case of Genesis Mata, the 8-year-old girl allegedly tortured and killed by her father and stepmother...
10/30/2025

COURT WATCH: In the case of Genesis Mata, the 8-year-old girl allegedly tortured and killed by her father and stepmother in August, Judge John Brownlee has held Ray Mata Jr. and Graciela Bustamonte to answer on all counts.

In the case of Genesis Mata, the 8-year-old girl allegedly tortured and killed by her father and stepmother in August, Judge John Brownlee has held Ray Mata Jr.

HAPPENING TONIGHT: The Bakersfield Police Department is hosting it's annual HalLAWeen event featuring creatively decorat...
10/30/2025

HAPPENING TONIGHT: The Bakersfield Police Department is hosting it's annual HalLAWeen event featuring creatively decorated rooms and a variety of themes for the community to enjoy. It's happening tonight from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://bit.ly/48Wf2Bc

The Bakersfield Police Department is hosting a HalLAWeen event featuring creatively decorated rooms and a variety of themes for the community to enjoy.Sergeant

Federal food assistance for low-income Americans is on the verge of getting turned off as the government shutdown nears ...
10/30/2025

Federal food assistance for low-income Americans is on the verge of getting turned off as the government shutdown nears its second month.

Federal food assistance for low-income Americans is on the verge of getting turned off as the government shutdown nears its second month.

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a woman accused of breaking into a h...
10/30/2025

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a woman accused of breaking into a home and taking items on Grace Street. https://bit.ly/436c7C8

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's help in identifying a woman accused of breaking into a home and taking items on Grace Street.Pol

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Community Guidelines

This page is here to encourage an open dialogue with our viewers and provide an online community where people can express themselves and interact with one another. The purpose of this site is to keep you updated on the latest news coverage, station promotions, community events, and encourage you to submit your comments, tips, content ideas and questions. By engaging in conversation on our page, you agree to all conditions and terms for Facebook and KBAK/KBFX Facebook Community Guidelines. Comments and images posted on the KBAK/KBFX page may also be used on air. If you fail to comply with KBAK/KBFX Facebook Community Guidelines, KBAK/KBFX reserves the right to block you, restrict your access and/or remove postings at our sole discretion without any notice. Our moderators will remove any/all of posts that contain the following: • Abusive, defamatory, hateful, containing racially or ethnically offensive or derogatory content, obscene or s*xually explicit language. • Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading comments. • Violation of any intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trade secrets, etc. • Threats on any person or organization or company. • Spam, including 10 or more posts in a row by the same user that inhibits others from commenting, or advertisement postings focused on selling a product or service, or comments posted for a purpose of driving traffic to a particular website for personal, political, or monetary gain, or with the intention of stopping others from commenting due to flooding of the comments section. • Solicitations for events. • Posts that are not relevant to the conversation or topic. • Directing traffic to competitors other digital mediums and libel accusations or defamatory language against KBAK/KBFX and or its employees. If you disagree with any content posted on our page, have an idea for a subject, have any questions, comments, or ideas concerning anything you see on air, please let us know by filling out our feedback form on our website at: http://bakersfieldnow.com/insideeyewitness/holdusaccountable on our website http://bakersfieldnow.com and someone will respond to your requests as soon as possible. Photo/Image Submission Disclaimer By submitting this photograph (the "Content"), I am representing that I am at least eighteen years old, I am the owner of the Content and the Content does not violate any rights of third parties, including rights of copyright and privacy. I understand that KBAK/KBFX (the "Station") is under no obligation to use the Content, and may delete the Content at any time in its sole and absolute discretion. I agree that I am responsible for the Content and that I will indemnify the Station for any liability resulting from the Content. In addition, I grant (and represent and warrant that I have the right to grant) to the Station, an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide and transferable license to use, copy, display, broadcast and otherwise use in any way, in any media, the Content, in perpetuity. KBAK is the CBS affiliate in Bakersfield, Calif. KBFX is the Fox affiliate in Bakersfield. Eyewitness News CBS 29 and Fox 58 provide local news, weather forecasts, traffic alerts, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Kern County and communities in the southern section of Central California. Cities and communities served by Eyewitness News include Bakersfield, Delano, Tehachapi, Arvin, Lamont, California City, Ridgecrest, Mojave, Lake Isabella, Kernville, the Kern River Valley, Shafter, southern Tulare County, Wasco, McFarland, Buttonwillow, Taft, Frazier Park and Pine Mountain Club. Read More at: http://bakersfieldnow.com