Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was struck while riding a motorcycle in northwest Bakersfield. Robert Boris Barraza, 23, of Bakersfield was struck by a vehicle in the intersection of Coffee Road and Peanut Avenue around 3:45 a.m. on Dec. 6, according to coroner...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man and woman were arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in an operation focused on detection of sexual exploitation of minors and human trafficking victims forced into sex trade. Jesus Daniel Keith Hendrix, 36, was arrested on suspicion of pimping, pandering, possession of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County District Attorney’s Office is asking to name the press room in its headquarters after former district attorney Edward R. Jagels, according to the Board of Supervisors agenda. The press room is an interior room on the fourth floor of the main District Attorney’s Office at...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Independent Living Center of Kern County has been awarded a $15,000 grant to bolster its Assistive Technology Repair and Reuse Program. This initiative provides free mobility devices to individuals with disabilities, ensuring timely access to essential equipment. The grant will...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Alan Booth, the 74-year-old man charged with driving under the influence and crashing into a crowd at the 2023 Bakersfield Christmas Parade, will not return to court until next week, according to Kern County Superior Court officials. Booth's trial has been postponed to Monday, Dec....

The Brewster family is once again transforming their home into a winter wonderland, bringing holiday cheer to the neighborhood with a dazzling light show. The Brewsters have been hosting this festive display for six years, and this year promises to be a unique experience with new comedy skits and musical selections.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. KGET) — A man who pleaded no contest to driving drunk when he crashed into a house in East Bakersfield was sentenced Wednesday. Thomas David Gonzalez Jr. received three years’ probation, with the first 90 days to be served in jail, prosecutors said. He has the option to serve work release instead....

Kern County Board of Education abandons Ten Commandments display proposal after Texas federal court ruling against similar school displays

Community organizes fundraiser for sons of Ana Karen Robles, killed in alleged domestic violence incident.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A high profile sentencing is set for Friday in a 2022 drunk driving crash. The driver, 29-year-old Madison Williams, ran a stop sign at Old River Road and crashed her Mercedes-Benz into a home that caught on fire. Prosecution is seeking 16 years in prison. Her defense is seeking felony...