Bakersfield police seek public help to find missing at-risk teen Kimora Jackson
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating an at-risk missing 16-year-old. Kimora Jackson was last seen on March 31, 2025, just before 8 p.m. in the 7100 block of East Berkshire Road. Kimora is described as 5'4" tall, 109 lbs,...
‘Red Bucket Day’ aims to raise awareness about human trafficking in Kern on Friday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County residents can contribute to raise awareness about efforts to stop human trafficking in the community on Friday. “Project Rescue” will host the 11th annual “Red Bucket Day” from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 4, according to a news release. “Project Rescue,” a campaign put together...
Driver crashes into power pole in SW Bakersfield, affecting over 800 customers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Just before noon Tuesday, a driver crashed into a power pole along Taft Highway and Gosford Road, causing over 800 customers to lose power, according to the California Highway Patrol and PG&E. Witnesses reported seeing the driver removing items from the vehicle, including a case...
Romanian accused of EBT fraud appears in court while benefit thefts decrease in March
The county refused to disclose the dollar amount these thefts resulted in and said it has no record of thefts before 2025. Baran was arrested alongside Fernando Stantu and Mari-Mar Milica at the Bank of America on California Avenue, on Nov. 1, 2024.
Kern County child murderer expected to be released this week
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Michael Todd Panella murdered a toddler 25 years ago, inflicting injuries that left the boy with dozens of bruises to his hips, head, face and extremities, as well as “extreme trauma” to his small bowel. This week, Panella is expected to become a free man. 17 News’ Jenny Huh will have […]
‘Grab it by the tail feathers’: Rare bird abducted from Calif. park
"Why would he steal a peacock? ... Why not a pigeon?"
$30,000 a month to work in SLO County? CA is hiring for these high-paying...
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the state’s public pension plan.
Calif. snowpack hits milestone not seen in 25 years
The snowpack's remarkable comeback signals a bright future for water resources
Massive Fire Spreads to More Than 1,500 Acres, Prompting Mass Evacuations in California
A fire in California has prompted mass evacuations after spreading to more than 1,500 acres over the weekend. ABC News reports that the fire, which has been dubbed the Silver Fire, was first reported at approximately 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, Mar. 30, near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road, which is north of...
Baby rattlesnake bites man, California firefighters warn. ‘Watch your step’
Most snake bites occur between April and October in the state, wildlife experts say.
