The station was assigned the KEBT call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on May 22, 2006.[1] On May 30, 2006, KEBT began its broadcast in Bakersfield with a Rhythmic/Old School format. The station was known as 96.9 The Beat.
On September 27, 2007, the station changed programming formats and is now a Regional Mexican station known as La Caliente 96.9.
Programming
Programming on this station includes El Piolin on mornings, Eriko al Mediodia and El Show Del Cascabel on afternoons.