Bakersfield PD searches for man suspected in unauthorized credit card usage at 2 stores
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of unauthorized usage of a credit card at two different Target stores. Officials with the police department said the alleged incidents happened on Sept. 11 at about 5:30 p.m. and Sept. 12
Death of 14-year-old Oildale girl sparks community support
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Just over 48 hours after the death of 14-year-old Elizabeth Griffith, a GoFundMe campaign has been started by the family to help with funeral costs — and the Oildale community is helping out as well. Cheyenne Redford, the owner of Perry’s Barbershop and close family friend, is using her wor
Tehachapi gears up for Apple Festival and Downtown Treat Trail
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Tehachapi is getting ready for two community events bringing fall and Halloween fun to the city this month. The Tehachapi Apple Festival is set for October 10, featuring food, vendors, live music and entertainment for the community. Then on October 31, families can celebrate Halloween.
WATCH: David Valadao and Randy Villegas debate for the CA-22 house seat
David Valadao and Randy Villegas meet in the only debate for California's 22nd House District tonight on KGET.
16 arrested on suspicion of DUI during maximum enforcement period in Bakersfield: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol Bakersfield Office announced the number of citations and arrests made during the statewide 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period that took place Friday night. Sixteen people were arrested in Bakersfield on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to CHP
Central Calif. poaching bust uncovers bear meat and nearly 1,000 illegal bass
Officers are still determining how many animals were illegally poached.
California’s New Energy Laws Could Shape New Projects, Utility Bills
(TNS) — California energy, particularly Kern County’s central role in it, wasn’t the legislative priority this session that it was last year in Sacramento (apparently healthcare and the state budget required attention). But powering the Golden State was on lawmakers’ minds nonetheless. This week Gov. Gavin...
Dad who fatally stabbed mom as their young kids fled, screaming for him to...
Victor Farias Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder in California for fatally stabbing the mother of his two young children as the kids watched in horror. The post Dad who fatally stabbed mom as their young kids fled, screaming for him to 'Stop doing that!' learns his fate first appeared on Law & Crime .
Bakersfield City Councilman Gonzales enters 35th Assembly District race
Bakersfield Councilman Andrae Gonzales enters the race for California's 35th Assembly District, targeting healthcare expansion and Central Valley investment.
Multi-agency drug bust dismantles large-scale meth lab in Central Valley desert
Federal and local law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled a large-scale clandestine methamphetamine conversion lab housed inside a residence in a rural desert neighborhood in the Central Valley, the Drug Enforcement Administration's San Francisco Division announced Monday. The operation was led by DEA San

















