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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

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked Tuesday to at least 2,000 people killed, activists said, even as ...
01/13/2026

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked Tuesday to at least 2,000 people killed, activists said, even as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days after authorities severed communications during a crackdown. https://bit.ly/4qkanP7

The toll may put increased pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump to act after he warned Iran he might intervene militarily to protect peaceful demonstrators.

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner said Monday night that up to $84 million in ineligible assistance w...
01/13/2026

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner said Monday night that up to $84 million in ineligible assistance went to the state of Minnesota under former President Joe Biden. https://bit.ly/4pNNpPy

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Turner said Monday night that up to $84 million in ineligible assistance went to the state of Minnesota under Biden.

Melissa and Jason Culver were on their way to Grace Church of the Valley in Kingsburg Sunday morning when their drive on...
01/13/2026

Melissa and Jason Culver were on their way to Grace Church of the Valley in Kingsburg Sunday morning when their drive on Highway 99 in Fresno turned into a fight to survive. https://bit.ly/4jB4daM

Melissa and Jason Culver were on their way to Grace Church of the Valley in Kingsburg Sunday morning when their drive on Highway 99 turned into a fight to survi

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect delays on westbound Highway 58 near Mount Vernon after a semi-truck hauling ice cream caught on fi...
01/13/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect delays on westbound Highway 58 near Mount Vernon after a semi-truck hauling ice cream caught on fire early this morning, closing the off-ramp.
https://bit.ly/4jDG3MI

Bill and Hillary Clinton declined to testify Tuesday before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee in its Jeffrey ...
01/13/2026

Bill and Hillary Clinton declined to testify Tuesday before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee in its Jeffrey Epstein investigation, instead issuing a forceful letter to Chairman James Comer defending their refusal.

Comer threatened to initiate contempt proceedings against the Clintons in December if they failed to appear for depositions.

Question of the day: Are you worried about the quality of health care in the Central Valley?
01/13/2026

Question of the day: Are you worried about the quality of health care in the Central Valley?

Are you worried about the quality of health care in the Central Valley?

Alix Earle revealed her mother Alisa, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
01/13/2026

Alix Earle revealed her mother Alisa, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Alix Earle revealed her mother Alisa, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Earle uploaded a video to social media, opening up about her mom's health journey.

California has been declared drought-free according to the latest map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
01/13/2026

California has been declared drought-free according to the latest map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

California has been declared drought-free according to the latest map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor. However, local farmer Daniel Palla expressed that th

01/13/2026

In today's Morning Minute: Adventist Health celebrates a new group of nurses, Dr. Oz makes a visit to Kern County, and Bakersfield honors Irma Carson.

The Trump administration has taken action in response to Minnesota's decade-long social services fraud scandal, which co...
01/13/2026

The Trump administration has taken action in response to Minnesota's decade-long social services fraud scandal, which could cost taxpayers $9 billion.

The Trump administration has taken action in response to Minnesota's decade-long social services fraud scandal, which could cost taxpayers $9 billion. The U.S.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office said Monday she is not commenting after questions surfaced about a recent post on th...
01/13/2026

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office said Monday she is not commenting after questions surfaced about a recent post on the Mayor's official X account.

Strategies 360 CEO and KOMO News political analyst Ron Dotzauer said in his opinion, Wilson made a 'political mistake' with the post.

01/13/2026

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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 sexually 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