Best Parking Hotels in Bakersfield, CA for 2026

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One of California's nicest hotels is in the heart of this forgotten downtown

But most of all, it’s nice. It’s a nice place to meet for a drink, or several drinks. It’s a nice spot to recommend to family or friends who are coming from out of town. It’s nice to have a staycation ...

Bakersfield’s charm for budget travelers and music lovers

Bakersfield, California, blends affordability, rich musical heritage, and easy access to outdoor adventures. Known as the ...

Bakersfield hotels fare better than state, U.S. averages during pandemic

The pandemic of 2020 severely impacted the travel industry worldwide. But Bakersfield-area hotels have been weathering the storm better than those statewide or across the nation. Based upon an ...

Tourism update: Bakersfield hotel market appears to be rebounding

Bakersfield’s hotel market appears to be rebounding to pre-pandemic levels, based upon a recent analysis by Visit Bakersfield. For the seven-week period beginning the first week of March, local hotel ...

Bakersfield voters weigh in on California leadership after debate, some unaware it aired

As California’s gubernatorial debate wrapped up, many Kern County residents said their focus remains less on the candidates ...

3 killed in high-speed crash in SW Bakersfield: BPD

Several Bakersfield police officers were seen at the site of a crash in the area of Summer Springs Drive and Harris Road ...

Bakersfield 13U girls’ soccer team ranked as best in the nation — and they need your help

A Kern County 13 and under girls’ soccer team has been ranked as the best not just in the state of California, but in the ...

Verizon pitch contest offers $20,000 to Bakersfield small businesses

Bakersfield entrepreneurs can win $20,000 and tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final through Verizon's Small Business Super ...

Bakersfield schedules final public meetings on 2026-27 budget

Bakersfield officials have announced three remaining opportunities for residents to provide input on the proposed 2026-2027 city budget. The meetings will be held April 29, April 30, and May 6 at ...

Report finds Bakersfield homes are 18% more affordable than statewide average

A newly released real estate appraisal report has found that Bakersfield is significantly more accessible for Californians to ...

3 dead after multi-vehicle crash in southwest Bakersfield: BPD

Three people are dead Friday after a crash in southwest Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Police ...

Bakersfield man sentenced to 5 years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft scheme

A 30-year-old Bakersfield man who prosecutors say used stolen identities and mail to finance purchases and withdraw cash has ...

Bakersfield home prices rise as demand outpaces supply growth

Supply jumped but not as high as demand last month as Bakersfield’s home market moved more solidly into the home-buying ...

Bakersfield PD searches for man who allegedly stole from a vehicle

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of theft from a ...

Bakersfield man sentenced to 5 years in prison for wire fraud, ID theft

A Bakersfield man was sentenced to five years in prison Monday for wire fraud, possessing stolen mail and aggravated identity theft, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Kyle Matthew Lisman, age 30, ...