Family of Pablo Ortiz seeks answers, justice after fatal East Bakersfield hit-and-run
More than a month after 35-year-old Pablo Ortiz was killed in a hit-and-run in East Bakersfield, his family says they are still waiting for answers and wants the driver to come forward. Ortiz’s family, including his six siblings, honored his life during a memorial service last week. Now, they say...
Coroner identifies two of four killed in fiery Highway 58 crash in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified an additional driver killed in the fiery crash on Highway 58 in Bakersfield in September. The crash left four people dead. The driver was identified as 75-year-old Rebecca Jane Radovich of Tehachapi. A day after the crash,...
Coroner ID’s 2 killed in 2-vehicle crash on Hwy 58
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified two of four people who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 58 near Malaga Road in late September. Coroner officials identified Rebecca Jane Radovich, 75, of Tehachapi as a driver involved in the crash reported on Sept. 28 at about 10:25 a.m. Veronica […]
Kern County nonprofit leader takes on 24-hour bench challenge to raise community awareness
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Kern County nonprofit leader is taking on a unique 24-hour challenge to bring attention to an issue affecting people throughout the community. Carlos Baldivinos, executive director of The Mission at Kern County, plans to spend an entire day sitting on a bench to raise...
Kern County Sheriff’s Office looking for man last seen near hospital in Oildale
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in finding a man who went missing Tuesday after leaving a hospital in Oildale. Eduardo “Eddie” Martinez, 28, was last seen leaving Good Samaritan Hospital at 901 Olive Dr., according to officials. Martinez is considered at risk due to mental […]
Two men are charged with billing Medicare over $3.5 million through shell equipment companies
Two men built a string of fake medical equipment suppliers, prosecutors in California say, and used them to send Medicare more than $3.5 million in fraudulent claims. A grand jury indicted Nouman Mustafa, 36, of Torrance, and Mohsin Khan, 40, of Bakersfield, on September 17, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of... The post Two men are charged with billing Medicare over $3.5 million through shell equipment companies appeared first on The Financial Wire .
Man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in east Bakersfield: KCSO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was arrested on suspicion of an early morning kidnapping in east Bakersfield. Deputies were called to the 1800 block of Pacific Street for a possible kidnapping Thursday around 4:30 a.m. At the scene, deputies spoke to witnesses who said a woman in her 30s was allegedly forcibly taken into […]
Kern County sheriff’s office promotions create openings, spur new hiring
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Several Kern County Sheriff’s Office employees stepped into new roles Wednesday during a promotion ceremony that also highlighted what happens when employees move up within the department. Sheriff Donny Youngblood said promotions can create openings in lower-ranking positions as employees advance. “Every time you...
Bakersfield police investigating burglary at Williams Elementary School
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred in late September. BPD is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the suspect who allegedly forced entry into Williams Elementary School, located at 1201 Williams St in east Bakersfield. Once inside, BPD said the suspect stole items from a locked […]
Ridgecrest police chief says city is amending Flock camera contract based on resident pushback,...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After residents raised concerns and pushed back against the city of Ridgecrest’s use of Flock cameras, the city’s police chief said they are amending parts of the contract with the company. Mario Ysit, Ridgecrest’s police chief, told residents in the crowd of a city council meeting on Wednesday night that a […]
