Protesters rally on Mirador Overpass in east Bakersfield for Labor Day demonstration
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — On Monday morning, dozens of protests erupted across the nation, including a significant demonstration on the Mirador Drive Overpass in east Bakersfield. The mass protest on Labor Day aimed to remind Americans of the power of the working class, especially at a time when billionaires...
Taft Police activity for August 29-30
Occurred on Suzanne Ln. Disposition: Report Taken. Officer initiated activity at Wildcat Wy/Lucard St, Disposition: Completed. Occurred at Lincoln Jr High School on Sixth St. Disposition: Completed. 2:06 Impounded Auto. Officer initiated activity at Cedar St/Hwy 119. Disposition: Report Taken. 2:52 Misc - Patrol...
‘The Runarounds’ band together through acting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There have been several bands put together for television shows that found some success away from the small screen. The Monkees – that was made up of cast members who could sing and play instruments – went on to have several top 10 hits. “The Partridge Family” – that was built […]
Bakersfield police searching for at-risk teen last seen Saturday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for an at-risk 17-year-old last seen Saturday evening. Riley Decker was last seen at around 7 p.m. Saturday in the 10900 block of Delusion Drive. He is considered at-risk due to this being the first time he’s ran away. Decker is described as...
At least 1 seriously injured in Westside Parkway crash: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — At least one person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash early Monday morning on the Westside Parkway just east of Allen Road, according to CHP's website. It happened just before 6 a.m. when a white Chevy pick-up truck and another vehicle collided. The cause is...
Arvin gang member indicted on gun charge
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A federal grand jury has indicted a member of an Arvin street gang on a charge of being a felon in possession of a gun. Isaac Rodriguez, 26, was found with a gun following his arrest on warrants for violating probation, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of […]
Kern County Suspect Arrested with Illegal “Fish Table” Gaming Machine During Burglary Investigation in...
August 27, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on August 25th, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., as part of an ongoing burglary investigation, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Kern Valley substation executed a search warrant in the 3800 block of Higham Avenue.
Arvina 13 Gang Member Indicted in Kern County for Being a Felon in Possession...
August 31, 2025 – FRESNO, CA – A federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment Thursday against Isaac. Rodriguez, 26, of Arvin, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. Image by Ray Shrewsberry • Ray_Shrewsberry from Pixabay. According...
1 killed in crash Sunday on Taft Highway
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man was killed in a two-vehicle collision Sunday on Taft Highway when his pickup veered into the opposite lane, according to California Highway Patrol. The 25-year-old man, whose name had not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene, officers said. It was unknown if...
Kern County Sheriff’s Office makes 24 arrests in enforcement sweep operation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Twenty four arrests and two tons of debris was removed in an enforcement sweep in the Bakersfield area on Friday, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. KCSO said deputies along with staff from District 3 Supervisor Jeff Flores’ office, Flood Ministries and Kern Behavior Health...