Man accused of killing father found incompetent to stand trial
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man charged with murder in the death of his elderly father has been found incompetent to stand trial, according to court records. Alfred Juarez Jr., 49, was ruled not competent during a hearing Tuesday in Superior Court, records show. He’s due back in court next month for a...
Tang, McMinn to receive Kern COG awards
Taft has two recipients of Kern County Council of Governments awards this year. Long-time Taft physician Dr. Vibul Tangpraphaphorn and Chief of Police Damon McMinn are receiving Regional Awards of Merit. Tang is receiving the Ronald E. Brummett Award for Lifetime Achievement by a private citizen. Tang has served the...
‘This will be a record number’: Pilots take off from Bakersfield to save dogs...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With dog euthanasia being a major issue here in Kern County, one group of pilots is taking to the skies to help these pups out. This Cessna 421 has a complement of ten: Three humans and seven eager dogs looking for a home. “Personally, I’ve done, we’ve done 180 dogs in […]
‘I don’t know anything about that’: Kathy Scrivner responds to Kern County Sheriff after...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood joined Kern Radio on Monday and was candid about Zack Scrivner’s mother, Kathy, and her involvement in allegedly trying to stop the victims from talking to officers at the scene. On Monday afternoon, Sheriff Donny Youngblood shed some light on deputy...
Juvenile admits to murder in 12-year-old’s shooting death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A juvenile arrested in the October 2024 shooting death of a 12-year-old boy in Lamont has admitted to murder and violating probation, according to Kern County District Attorney’s Office. Javier Leo Armendariz admitted to both counts Tuesday in juvenile court, DA’s Office spokeswoman...
Elderly Man Rescued After Sliding 1,000 Feet Down Mountain, Becoming Stranded Overnight in Freezing...
The man hiked off-trail before sliding down a slippery, steep mountainside as temperatures dropped to 17 degrees in the Mount Pinos area
Kern County Deputies Arrest Suspect Wanted in Bakersfield Homicide After Stabbing Victim Dies
January 13, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on January 11, 2026, at approximately 7:00. a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 5200 block of Olive Tree Court in response to reports of a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male suffering from apparent stab wounds. Medical...
Attorney general leads support for farm worker lawsuit against Noem
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a coalition of states in support of a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and United Farm Workers against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and other officials following a multi-day immigration enforcement operation last...
Parole denied again for man convicted of 1995 murder of ex-father-in-law
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) has once again denied parole to Mark Tedeschi, the man convicted of murdering his ex-father-in-law, Robert Glynn Leisten, in 1995. The Kern County District Attorney's Office announced the decision, stating that Tedeschi continues to pose a...
Bakersfield police seek help finding missing at-risk 73-year-old man
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding 73-year-old William Moore, who is considered at-risk due to a medical condition. Moore was last seen on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at approximately 6:50 a.m. in the 1800 block of Westwind Drive. Updated reports...
