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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

Wyoming’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that abortion will remain legal in the state as two laws that bar abortion, inc...
01/07/2026

Wyoming’s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that abortion will remain legal in the state as two laws that bar abortion, including the first explicit ban on abortion pills, actually violate the state constitution.

Wyoming's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that abortion will remain legal in as two laws that bar the abortion.

In a speech to House Republicans on Tuesday, President Donald Trump urged lawmakers to pass a national voter ID law ahea...
01/07/2026

In a speech to House Republicans on Tuesday, President Donald Trump urged lawmakers to pass a national voter ID law ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

In a speech to House Republicans Tuesday, President Trump urged lawmakers to pass a national voter ID law ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The Houchin Community Blood Bank, which recently aided Los Angeles-area hospitals during wildfires, is now facing its ow...
01/07/2026

The Houchin Community Blood Bank, which recently aided Los Angeles-area hospitals during wildfires, is now facing its own crisis.

The Houchin Community Blood Bank, which recently aided Los Angeles-area hospitals during wildfires, is now facing its own crisis.As it marks its 75th year, the

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has for now denied the A's request to trademark the names “Las Vegas Athletics” and...
01/07/2026

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has for now denied the A's request to trademark the names “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics.”

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has for now denied the A's request to trademark the names “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics.”

LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-o...
01/07/2026

LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3s as the shot clock wound down, and the LA Lakers held off the reeling New Orleans Pelicans 111-103 on Tuesday night.

LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3s as the shot clock wound down, and

COURT WATCH: Abel Juarez was sentenced on Tuesday to at least 62 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of Eduar...
01/07/2026

COURT WATCH: Abel Juarez was sentenced on Tuesday to at least 62 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of Eduardo Salinas, 51, in Wasco, according to the Kern County Superior Court website.

Abel Juarez was sentenced on Tuesday to at least 62 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of Eduardo Salinas, 51, in Wasco, according to the Kern

The White House said on Tuesday that "utilizing the U.S. military is always an option" when it comes to "acquiring Green...
01/07/2026

The White House said on Tuesday that "utilizing the U.S. military is always an option" when it comes to "acquiring Greenland."

The White House said on Tuesday that the "utilizing the U.S. military is always an option," when it comes to acquiring Greenland.

Reliever Kirby Yates finalized to a $5 million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday.
01/07/2026

Reliever Kirby Yates finalized to a $5 million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday.

Reliever Kirby Yates finalized to a $5 million, one-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday.

Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul said Monday that his colleague, South Carolina GOP Senator Lindsey Graham, has gre...
01/07/2026

Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul said Monday that his colleague, South Carolina GOP Senator Lindsey Graham, has great power over President Donald Trump with Venezuelan issues.

"It disappoints me, but he's under the thrall of Lindsey Graham," Paul told reporters.

Target has revealed plans to open two new locations in Bakersfield and Delano, with both stores set to launch in spring ...
01/07/2026

Target has revealed plans to open two new locations in Bakersfield and Delano, with both stores set to launch in spring 2026.

Target has revealed plans to open two new locations in Bakersfield and Delano, with both stores set to launch in spring 2026.

Was President Trump’s military order to strike and topple the government of Venezuela legal? It’s the question lawmakers...
01/07/2026

Was President Trump’s military order to strike and topple the government of Venezuela legal? It’s the question lawmakers and the general public are asking after a turbulent, news-making weekend.

Experts debate whether Trump's Venezuela strike was legal, focusing on decades-old war powers laws that let presidents act without Congress.

Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said Tuesday that the Brown University shooter left behind videos in which he talks...
01/07/2026

Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said Tuesday that the Brown University shooter left behind videos in which he talks about planning the attack. They said, however, the motive remains unclear.

Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said Tuesday that the Brown University shooter left behind videos in which he talks about planning the attack.

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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