Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — California families could soon see healthier choices on kids’ menus under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 977 requires chain restaurants to offer at least one children’s meal that meets minimum nutrition standards. The measure is part of a broader package of state la

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 19-year-old man who’s charged with murder and eligible for the death penalty in the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy won’t have a preliminary hearing until January, as his attorney searches for another lawyer to assist him with the case. Defense attorney David A. Torres told a Superior

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Flock Safety cameras are becoming a more visible presence across Kern County, and they are also showing up more often in how local law enforcement describes its investigations. The Bakersfield Police Department is currently using about 130 Flock Safety cameras across the city. A review

A Mendota mechanic and grandfather was arrested and detained by ICE agents in downtown Fresno on Monday while he was picking up auto parts, his family said. He has since been transferred to a detention facility in McFarland, an incident that is raising questions about ICE detainments in Kern County.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A series of free holiday-themed expungement clinics will commence at the Kern County Public Defender’s Office this month. The first clinic, named “Clean Out Those Skeletons,” will provide a chance for eligible residents to “clear their criminal records, remove barriers to opportunity, and m

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — When a street or intersection sees repeated crashes or safety concerns, City traffic engineers say the solution is not always as simple as adding a stop sign or speed hump. Gavin Grimes, a Civil Engineer III with the City of Bakersfield, said engineers examine several...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two lawsuits filed in federal court accuse a Shafter City Council member of sabotaging several police officers’ careers for not obeying his personal orders. The lawsuits are filed by three Shafter police officers and a lieutenant — Tim King, Storm Kinkade, Kevin Archuleta and Lt. Marvin Gom

Police say officers rescued the 17-year-old and a Texas man after their vehicle went off a cliff and caught fire.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of unauthorized usage of a credit card at two different Target stores. Officials with the police department said the alleged incidents happened on Sept. 11 at about 5:30 p.m. and Sept. 12

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Just over 48 hours after the death of 14-year-old Elizabeth Griffith, a GoFundMe campaign has been started by the family to help with funeral costs — and the Oildale community is helping out as well. Cheyenne Redford, the owner of Perry’s Barbershop and close family friend, is using her wor