Bakersfield Search Warrant Leads to Seizure of 30 Pounds of Meth and Guns; One...
Authorities seized more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine, firearms, and suspected drug-sales evidence after multiple agencies executed a search warrant near downtown Bakersfield. One person was taken into custody. The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said that on December 4, 2025, DA Investigators, a special...
Album Review – The Soda Crackers (Self-Titled)
The Bakersfield Sound (#510.6) on the Country DDS. It’s only due to a few simple twists of fate that Bakersfield, California and nearby Los Angeles didn’t emerge in the ’60s as the new home of country music. It wasn’t just top names like Buck Owens and Merle Haggard who built their careers in the town. Bill Woods,...
BPD K9 Liam Leads Officers to 51 Pounds of Meth During Traffic Stop on...
Bakersfield police arrested a 34-year-old man after officers allegedly discovered more than 50 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside his vehicle during a traffic stop on Ming Avenue. Police said the stop happened around 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, when an officer pulled over a vehicle in the 3200...
Kern County Sheriff’s Office seeks help in locating critical missing man
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for public assistance in locating Dino Roy Viloria, who was last contacted on Dec. 6, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m. Viloria was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket and gray sweatpants. He is described as a Filipino...
Kern County to resume oil and gas permits in 2026 after court decision
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County has announced it will resume issuing oil and gas permits in 2026 following a court decision to discharge a writ related to ongoing litigation. Supervisor Jeff Flores confirmed the news, with his press office releasing the following statement. "Wanted to share a...
Bakersfield Man Convicted of Molesting Underage Girl; Faces Nearly 9 Years in Prison
A man who inappropriately touched an underage girl was convicted Thursday in a sexual molestation case, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. The DA reported that on Dec. 4, 2025, Larry Twyman was found guilty of committing lewd and lascivious acts on a minor under 14 and of false imprisonment.
Bakersfield Roadrunners vs UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Prediction & Free CBB Betting Pick |...
The Bakersfield Roadrunners will take on the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The game will be held at The Thunderdome in Santa Barbara, CA, and is set to start at 9:00 PM ET. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+. The Roadrunners have had a challenging...
Frustrated Silver Knights continue difficult stretch in shutout loss to Bakersfield
Even in a desert like Henderson, when it rains, it pours. On Saturday, the Henderson Silver Knights were blanked by the Bakersfield Condors 4-0, resulting in their seventh loss in the last eight games. “They were ready to play,” said Silver Knights head coach Ryan Craig. “We beat them last...
Kern River Valley enjoys fall foliage as dry December weather sets in
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A very wet and active end to November has turned into a very quiet and dry start to December. However, the fall foliage is kicking into gear across the Kern River Valley. Bob Woods from Kernville sent us this beautiful photo - which looks like it should be framed!
State Agencies Seek Public Input on Proposed Aquifer Exemption Expansion Near Bakersfield
The California Department of Conservation, Geologic Energy Management Division (CALGEM), with the pending agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board, is reviewing a proposal to expand the area of an aquifer that is already exempt from certain groundwater protections. The proposed aquifer exemption would...
