Bakersfield CA

One suspect was caught but two got away after Taft Police interrupted a burglary attempt when they responded to an early-morning prowler call on April 25. Police believe the would-be burglars were trying to break into a vacant office next to Taft Pharmacy to make entry to the pharmacy when they were spotted.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The CALM Zoo is inviting the community to its 43rd birthday bash. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, according to CALM. Attendees can look forward to special “cakes” and “presents” for the zoo animals, interactive booths hosted by civic organizations, a Keeper Chat in […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With the sentencing Monday of Shugie Rubio, all defendants charged in connection to a shooting on Steele Avenue that killed a bicyclist have been sentenced. Rubio, who pleaded no contest to assault with a gun and accessory charges, was sentenced to four years and eight months time served and ordered to […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two inmates at Kern Valley State Prison on Monday pleaded not guilty to murder in the stabbing death of another inmate two years ago. Andrew Espinoza, 31, and Frank Vasquez, 46, are due back in court next week for a preliminary hearing. They’re accused of killing Raul E. Mendoza, 30, who […]

Taft Police arrested a man in late April following a shooting in a house on the 200 block of East Warren Street. Police said the suspect fired shots inside the house where children were present and at the house from outside. There were no injuries. Justin Shain Gibson, 39, was...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (1:40 P.M.): Lucia was found,. The Bear Valley Police Department is looking for a missing man who is autistic. Police said 31-year-old Keenan Lucia was last seen on Monday, May 4th, at around 11 a.m. near Bear Valley Road and Cumberland Road. He is...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of Sergeant David George. In a social media post, KCSO said, “Sergeant George dedicated 19 years to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, serving our community with integrity, commitment, and compassion.”. The post said George...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man was arrested for impersonating an officer after police say he allegedly used flashing red and blue lights in a black GM Yukon to pull over a driver. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, officers arrested 40-year-old Nicholas Leyva for...

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person is dead Monday after a shooting in south Bakersfield over the weekend. According to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting at around 10:30 p.m. Saturday on E. Pacheco Road near Garber Way. Three people were taken to the hospital and no arrests have been made, […]