Sheriff discusses recent drug operations, new substations and staffing levels
In his monthly visit to 23ABC, Sheriff Youngblood discussed the large amount of drug operations in 2025, staffing levels and the opening of new substations.
Motorcyclist Suffers Major Injuries in Highway 155 Crash Near Glennville, CHP Says
GLENNVILLE, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A motorcyclist suffered major injuries following a crash on Highway 155 near Glennville on Sunday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP officials said officers were dispatched to the scene around 11:41 a.m. on Dec. 14, 2025, after receiving reports of a motorcycle...
bpd increasing holiday enforcement efforts
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — Bakersfield police are stepping up DUI patrols for the holidays. Extra officers have been on the streets since last Friday, looking for suspected impaired drivers. Police say the operation, lasting though New Year’s Day, is part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”...
Bakersfield Families Receive Early Christmas Surprise
Seven year old Benjamin Vargas is one of 50 children receiving a surprise room makeover thanks to the BPD Activities League, BPD, and Save Mart.
43-year-old woman struck by vehicle on White Lane identified
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who died after being struck by a vehicle on White Lane and Akers Road as 43-year-old Yolanda Ponceaguilera. The coroner’s report said on November 25, 2025, at around 4:22 a.m., Ponceaguilera was struck by a...
Holiday DUI patrols increase in Bakersfield
Bakersfield police increase holiday patrols to catch impaired drivers. BPD and CHP partner in national campaign after 1,000+ died in crashes last December.
Valley has high air-pollution burden, also lags in zero-emission vehicles
This story was originally published by the Merced Focus. The eight counties in the San Joaquin Valley experience some of the highest levels of air pollution in California, with levels of several pollutants far above the statewide average. All eight counties rank within the top 10 among California’s 58 counties...
Atmospheric river expected to impact Central California amid changing weather patterns
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — After more than a week of 40s, last Friday saw 50 in Bakersfield for the first time in nearly 189 hours! The sun came out across the largest part of the South Valley in quite a long time. The very next day, another attempt was...
One Classroom At A Time winner: Christy Zimmerman
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One Classroom At A Time is a scholarship program for teachers grades pre-K to 12th. Teachers can receive $1,000 for their classroom from MOR Furniture For Less and Eyewitness News by telling us what great idea they have for their classroom that can enhance the students learning.
Hanukkah marked by remembrance and resilience
Bakersfield's Jewish community observes Hanukkah while mourning Sydney shooting victims, including local rabbi's brother.
