Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 2015 Frontier High School graduate is starting his career as an officer with the California Highway Patrol in the West Los Angeles Area. The CHP Bakersfield office congratulated Officer Andrew Mendoza, who completed cadet training at the academy on Friday. Mendoza earned a Bachelor of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — "Mr. Dimples," a popular Bakersfield food truck owner known for his significant social media following, is facing new challenges after his truck's engine blew out last week. The incident occurred after owner Gilbert "Mr. Dimples" Juarez had recently used a $1,000 surprise gift from...

The suit is against against popular gaming apps Roblox and Discord.

Kings County, where Fagundes was district attorney when these cases are alleged to have occurred, is now paying out to the tune of $3 million.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) has denied parole for Randy Hanson, a convicted three-strikes offender, citing his continued risk to public safety, announced the Kern County District Attorney. Hanson, 66, has been incarcerated for approximately 29 years following a 1997...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A woman has been sentenced to six years for the death in 2020 of her infant son, Major Bailey, according to Kern County Superior Court records. Sabrina Martinez initially faced a murder charge, but she pleaded no contest to one count of willful cruelty to a child.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A group of protesters gathered outside the Kern County Child Protective Services office on Friday following the death of 8-year-old Genesis Mata. The protest took place outside the Kern County Department of Human Services building in Bakersfield, located at 100 California Ave. It began at...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As the first day of school approaches, children in need of supplies can look forward to a special event hosted by Social Den Barbers. Manuel Conteras, the owner of the barber shop, announced a back-to-school giveaway scheduled for Sunday, August 10. The event will begin...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 34-year-old man was arrested after officers allegedly found a gun and narcotics during a search. The Bakersfield Police Department said on August 8, 2025, officers made a traffic stop in the 200 block of Union Avenue. The driver, 34-year-old Michael Spucanzo, was uncooperative and...

The U.S. Marshals are asking for help to locate a Kern County area gang member and parolee at-large.