Suspect in Dodge Challenger chase appears in court
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 19-year-old man accused of leading deputies on a chase in a stolen Dodge Challenger pleaded not guilty Tuesday...
Man found guilty of fatally stabbing his grandmother: Court docs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) - A 31-year-old man, Juan Andres Valdez, was found guilty of stabbing and killing his grandmother, according to the Kern County...
California road washes away during storms, major flooding; Repairs will take weeks, maybe months
In a safety advisory issued today, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Mojave office announced the closure of Redrock Randsburg Road between SR-14 and US-395....
City of Bakersfield to host first dump drop-off of 2024
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Need to do some last minute cleaning before your Super Bowl 2024 party? Saturday Bakersfield resident will have the...
Kern County Science Fair 5 weeks away, still in need of judges
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Science Fair is just five weeks away, but more volunteer judges are needed. Any skill...
Free ‘Start Smart’ driving class offered by CHP in Bakersfield on Feb. 13
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - California Highway Patrol will offer a free "Start Smart" on Tuesday, February 13 at their Bakersfield office. Officials said the...
More than 1,300 marijuana plants destroyed at Kern grow site
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Authorities seized and destroyed more than 1,300 marijuana plants found at a grow site northwest of Bakersfield, according to...
CDCR: Inmate allegedly attacked and killed by eight inmates at Kern Valley State Prison
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - Kern Valley State Prison officials are investigating an inmate's death as a homicide after allegedly being attacked by eight other...
Coroner identifies woman who died in car crash
The woman who died in a car crash at the intersection of Curnow and Cottonwood roads around 9 p.m. Saturday was identified as Tanya...
Driver killed in crash on S. MLK Blvd and Curnow Rd identified
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Sheriff’s officials have identified the woman killed in a solo- vehicle crash in a crash on Curnow Road...
