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The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies.
01/25/2025

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies.

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at government agencies, a sweeping action to remove oversight of his new admin.

TRAFFIC ALERT: If you are planning on traveling through the Grapevine this weekend, there’s the possibility of snow and ...
01/25/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT: If you are planning on traveling through the Grapevine this weekend, there’s the possibility of snow and icy conditions.

If you are planning on traveling through the Grapevine this weekend, there’s the possibility of snow and icy conditions.

Four female Israeli soldiers who had been held hostage by Hamas returned safely to Israel today.
01/25/2025

Four female Israeli soldiers who had been held hostage by Hamas returned safely to Israel today.

Four female Israeli soldiers who had been held hostage by Hamas returned safely to Israel Saturday after the militants paraded them in front of thousands.

MISSING: The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 13-year-old Aryonna Bethell, w...
01/25/2025

MISSING: The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 13-year-old Aryonna Bethell, who was last seen on January 24, 2025, in the 200 block of Ray Street.

The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 13-year-old Aryonna Bethell, who was last seen on January 24, 2025.

If you are planning on traveling through the Grapevine this weekend, there’s the possibility of snow and icy conditions.
01/25/2025

If you are planning on traveling through the Grapevine this weekend, there’s the possibility of snow and icy conditions.

If you are planning on traveling through the Grapevine this weekend, there’s the possibility of snow and icy conditions.

Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus Chair Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, just introduced legislation aimed tow...
01/25/2025

Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus Chair Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, just introduced legislation aimed toward cutting $1.8 billion in "wasteful spending" on things like mascots, fidget spinners and candy.

Ernst flagged some of the more bizarre things agencies have spent money on over the years.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were denied entry to a Chicago elementary school Friday, a city school ...
01/25/2025

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were denied entry to a Chicago elementary school Friday, a city school system official said.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents attempted to enter Hamline Elementary School on Friday, according to a Chicago Public Schools official.

President Donald Trump criticized Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase on Thursday at the World Economic Forum, accusing t...
01/25/2025

President Donald Trump criticized Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase on Thursday at the World Economic Forum, accusing them of discriminating against Conservatives and Conservative organizations.

President Donald Trump criticized Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase on Thursday, accusing them of discriminating against Conservatives.

In Case You Missed It:Two standout athletes from Bakersfield Christian High School have signed letters of intent to cont...
01/25/2025

In Case You Missed It:Two standout athletes from Bakersfield Christian High School have signed letters of intent to continue their sports careers at the collegiate level.

Two standout athletes from Bakersfield Christian High School have signed letters of intent to continue their sports careers at the collegiate level.Basketball p

A Connecticut teacher is on leave after refusing to remove a crucifix from her classroom.
01/25/2025

A Connecticut teacher is on leave after refusing to remove a crucifix from her classroom.

Marisol Arroyo-Castro was suspended without pay by the Consolidated School District of New Britain after displaying the religious item near her desk.

BREAKING: The Senate has officially confirmed Pete Hegseth's defense secretary appointment under the Trump administratio...
01/25/2025

BREAKING: The Senate has officially confirmed Pete Hegseth's defense secretary appointment under the Trump administration on Friday.

The Senate has officially confirmed Pete Hegseth's defense secretary appointment under the Trump administration on Friday.

The U.S. Secret Service confirmed Friday agents of theirs attempted to enter a Chicago elementary school earlier in the ...
01/25/2025

The U.S. Secret Service confirmed Friday agents of theirs attempted to enter a Chicago elementary school earlier in the day, contradicting claims by the school district the agents were from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Chicago Public Schools originally claimed Friday Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents visited one of its schools.

The ongoing revitalization project at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Bakersfield received a significant boost today as V...
01/25/2025

The ongoing revitalization project at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Bakersfield received a significant boost today as Valley Strong Credit Union announced a $1 million contribution to establish a financial literacy center at the park.

The ongoing revitalization project at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Bakersfield received a significant boost today.

A school in Tennessee says a student "unintentionally" brought a handgun to classes in her purse Thursday morning. No on...
01/25/2025

A school in Tennessee says a student "unintentionally" brought a handgun to classes in her purse Thursday morning. No one was hurt, and the school says the incident "appears to have been an accidental mistake by a parent."

A school in Tennessee says a student "unintentionally" brought a handgun to classes in her purse Thursday morning. No one was hurt, and the school says the inci

The City of Bakersfield announced that renovations at Jastro Park's pavilion will begin on Monday, January 27, and are e...
01/25/2025

The City of Bakersfield announced that renovations at Jastro Park's pavilion will begin on Monday, January 27, and are expected to last until October. The park will remain open.

The City of Bakersfield announced that renovations at Jastro Park's pavilion will begin on Monday, January 27, and are expected to last until October.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has vowed to protect and educate undocumented immigrants at risk of deportation, a...
01/25/2025

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has vowed to protect and educate undocumented immigrants at risk of deportation, as he criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies during a press conference in San Diego.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has vowed to protect and educate undocumented immigrants at risk of deportation

A Mississippi state representative introduced legislation that would pay bounty hunters to help the state find and depor...
01/25/2025

A Mississippi state representative introduced legislation that would pay bounty hunters to help the state find and deport people who have entered the U.S. illegally.

A Mississippi state representative introduced legislation that would pay bounty hunters to help find and deport people who have entered the U.S. illegally.

Bodycam footage shows Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin was cited and released for failing to stop for a stop sign.
01/25/2025

Bodycam footage shows Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin was cited and released for failing to stop for a stop sign.

Oklahoma State Senator Regina Goodwin was cited and released for failing to stop for a stop sign.

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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