Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department and Kern County Sheriff's Office serve different jurisdictions, but officials with both agencies say communication and resource sharing are a regular part of their operations when incidents or investigations require them to work together. Captain Ryan

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California is expanding to Kern County and looking for adult mentors and business partners.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield can move forward with buying the Bank of America building in the downtown area following the City Council’s approval on Wednesday. The Council voted 4-2 to approve a $12.1 million interfund loan from the city’s Equipment Fund to fund the purchase. Council members Zac

Aryan Brotherhood Associate Convicted of Two Murders. August 27, 2026 – SACRAMENTO, CA – An associate of the prison gang Aryan Brotherhood was convicted on. Wednesday of executing two men in Lomita on orders given by an Aryan Brotherhood member incarcerated in Kern Valley State Prison, in Kern County.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Yesterday Central Valley Congressman Vince Fong met with community and industry leaders to discuss one of the biggest – and fastest growing threats – facing Kern County and the rest of the region: Golden Mussels.  The tiny mollusks entered California’s interconnected waterways nearly two ye

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — At least one person is in custody Wednesday night following a vehicle pursuit that lasted about half an hour, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The pursuit began just after 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at Highway 99 and White Lane when BPD units began chasing a theft suspect, according to p

A regular Lake Ming outing turned deadly around 5 p.m. Tuesday evening.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern High School District announced enhanced safety measures at stadiums for athletic events on Wednesday. Increased security and law enforcement personnel on site. All high school students must have a valid school-issued ID. Students not enrolled in high school must be accompanied

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Employers Training Resource is highlighting events aimed at connecting the community with local job opportunities. Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Marco Paredes joined Eyewitness News Morning to share more details. Paredes says ETR will be hosting an information sessio