Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A previously convicted felon was arrested after he was allegedly found with stolen ammunition and property in the Mojave area Tuesday, sheriff’s officials said. Kern County sheriff’s deputies in the Mojave area responded to a reported burglary in the 1400 block of United Street on Jan....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As a team of federal prosecutors makes a visit to Kern County and District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer’s office on Thursday, Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) made another call for “federal intervention” in the Zack Scrivner case. Early Thursday, a social media post from the Kern...

Keon Brackenridge resentenced to 82 years to life for killing Golden West Casino security guard Richard Iloilo in 2017 shooting.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One person was arrested after a probation home call resulted in officers allegedly finding 10 guns and ammunition. The Kern County Probation Department said on January 21, 2026, officers with the Kern County Probation Department’s Adult Probation Services Division conducted a home...

Kern High School students walked out of class Tuesday morning to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), one of two anti-ICE demonstrations held in downtown Bakersfield the same day. The morning walkout was organized by the group Organizing for a Better Change and brought students to the Kern...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County District Attorney's Office has released its 2025 homicide report, revealing a notable decrease in homicides compared to previous years. The report indicates there were 76 identified homicides in 2025, marking the lowest number recorded in Kern County in nearly a...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City Council directed city staff on Wednesday to seek an agreement to work with the Taft Community Correctional Facility as a solution for extra jail beds. City Manager Christian Clegg presented an update on the Jail Bed Task Force during the City Council meeting. The task...

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 40-year-old man found incompetent to stand trial in a deadly hammer and knife attack was ordered committed to a state hospital Wednesday. Michael Ryan Williams will be sent to a facility where efforts will be made to restore him to competency. He was found not competent last month....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — KCSO Tejon Substation deputies investigated multiple theft, burglary, and vandalism cases between November 2025 and January 2026, leading to the recovery of stolen property, identification documents, and narcotics. Seven arrests were made in several counties, including Fresno and...