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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A decent Pacific frontal boundary pushed across Kern County during the early morning hours of Sunday. Respectable rainfall totals were seen from the South Valley into the Kern River Valley and some of the west-facing foothill and mountain locations too. The Woody rain gauge (about...

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an internal use-of-force investigation after a suspect was killed when an armored vehicle intentionally ran him over during a standoff in Porterville on Thursday. The incident followed the fatal shooting of Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputy-Detective Randy Hoppert, 35, as deputies attempted to...

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A new effort to crack down on dangerous drivers in California is gaining attention as lawmakers push forward legislation aimed at repeat speeders. Assembly member Esmeralda Soria has introduced a bill that would require certain drivers with multiple speeding offenses to install a device in their vehicles that automatically limits how fast they can go. The measure, known as the “Stop...

Lightning in a Bottle returns to Bakersfield, CA from May 20–24 for another unforgettable Memorial Day Weekend. It’s clear that more than just the music that keeps attendees coming back year after year. From its roots as a birthday party to its evolution into one of the most unique festivals in the country, LIB is packed with history, culture, and surprises. Here are...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County is in for a stretch of active and sometimes rough weather through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. Periods of rain, gusty winds, and even thunderstorms are expected through Sunday as a storm system moves into Central California. Conditions will stay unsettled into early next week.

Suspicious Vehicles Spark Quick Action (Image Credits: Unsplash) Mojave, California – Kern County sheriff’s deputies turned a report of suspicious vehicles into a major cargo recovery on April 8, 2026. They intercepted two box trucks fleeing the scene in the 400 block of Silver Queen Road, where searches revealed a massive haul of Lego products. ... Read more The post Deputies Bust $1 Million Lego Theft...

McFarland police are investigating a suspected drive-by shooting on San Pedro Street. No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made.

(This content was created with the help of AI.) Lego's boom as a hot resale item appears to have spawned a very real-life heist in California. Three men were arrested this week after deputies found roughly $1 million in Lego products packed into two box trucks in the Mojave area, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office. They also discovered two stolen freight...

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Bakersfield neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture to appliances and more. Here are some of the best finds available right now:

April 12, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on April 10, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of South Pepper Drive for a report of a shooting. Deputies arrived and the suspect fled. Deputies pursued the suspect for several...