Ex-BPD officer’s felony case dismissed after completing diversion program
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Prosecutors wanted a former Bakersfield police officer to serve time on charges he beat a man — breaking bones...
Dr. Lucy Jones on So Cal’s Largest Quake in 3 Years: Damage, Alerts, and...
A 5.2 earthquake rattled Kern County just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2024, causing rattled nerves, damage, and even shutting down Interstate 5.Shaking...
Kern coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in South Union Avenue crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - The Kern County Coroner's Office identified the 21-year-old motorcyclist who died after he crashed into a tree on South Union...
Kern probation officers find rifles, shotguns, and meth in Oildale home
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - Last month, a man was arrested after an Oildale home he was staying in was searched, revealing three rifles, two...
The BLVD to host back-to-school backpack giveaway
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The restaurant and entertainment center The BLVD is teaming up with Bakersfield US Foods and hosting a backpack...
Record Temperatures Hit San Joaquin Valley, Cooling Trend Expected Next Week
Several cities in California's San Joaquin Valley experienced record-breaking heat on August 7th, according to the U.S. National Weather Service in Hanford. Madera, Hanford,...
Havilah repopulation: Residents return to assess their properties
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Havilah residents began returning to their homes on Wednesday. The Borel Fire destroyed much of the historic...
Lost pug reunited with owner after five years thanks to microchip
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - The Kern County Animal Services is reminding the public the importance of microchipping after it reunited a pug and his...
BPD officer accused of ordering K-9 to unnecessarily attack arraigned on misdemeanor charge
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield police officer accused of repeatedly urging a K-9 to attack a woman who was no longer...
Coroner identifies drivers killed in head-on crash on Buena Vista Boulevard
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - The Kern County Coroner's Office has identified the two people who died after a head-on crash on Buena Vista Boulevard...
