Bakersfield CA

On July 1, 2026, deputies assigned to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Taft Substation, along with detectives from the Rural Crime Investigation Unit executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Eastern Avenue and arrested a woman on multiple drug and weapons charges. Deanna Murphy, 64, was booked...

An 80-acre brush fire near the Kings County-Kern County line forced the closure of Highway 41 between Highway 33 and Highway 46.

A suspect is in custody in connection with an alleged arson outside Luigi's Restaurant in East Bakersfield, the Bakersfield Fire Department said.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A teen is in the hospital after being shot Thursday night in east Bakersfield, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. KCSO said deputies responded to the area of Mount Vernon Avenue and Niles Street at about 10:30 p.m. to reports of a shooting. Deputies found a teen with a gunshot [

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Comedian, writer and actress Fortune Feimster is headed to Bakersfield to perform at The Historic Fox Theater in October. “Fortune Feimster: Takin’ Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour” is making its stop at The Fox at 5 p.m. Oct. 18, according to organizers. Doors are set to open at 4 p.m. VIP […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Rumors abounded Friday morning that a Bakersfield family law attorney had closed his practice without notice and left clients in the lurch. It was said Lutie Thompson was no longer practicing law, that he was on the run, that no one could reach him. A video posted online from his office […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 32-year-old Bakersfield man died last month from an accidental drug overdose, with possible hyperthermia as a contributing factor, according to the Kern County Coroner’s Office. Hector Erik Rivera Jr. died June 13, 2026, in the 2000 block of 28th Street, the coroner’s office...

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 7/13/2026 to 7/17/2026. EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of July 13 – July 17. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A state appeals court has denied a petition to overturn Zack Scrivner’s granted mental health diversion. Scrivner was granted the diversion eight months ago. The state Attorney General’s office never charged Scrivner with a sex crime, even though it alleges he molested his pre-teen daughter

Losing a loved one is always difficult, but losing a mother can sometimes feel indescribable, especially when that loss leaves even more questions.