California revokes 17,000 CDLs, sparking backlash from immigrant truckers
California is revoking approximately 17,000 commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) due to a federal mandate, impacting thousands of truck drivers in Bakersfield. The U.S. Department of Transportation stated that the CDLs no longer meet federal standards and will expire within 60 days. However, immigrant drivers argue...
City of Bakersfield to host low-cost pet vaccination clinic
The City of Bakersfield, in partnership with Kern SAFE and the ROC CTEC Program, will host a low-cost drive-through pet vaccination clinic this Saturday, Dec 6.
KCSO seeks DNA breakthrough in 15-year-old bakery murder case
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is partnering with a private DNA laboratory to solve the 15-year-old murder of Juanita Francisco, a beloved baker who was killed in her own shop on Union Avenue.
Harry Potter-themed holiday event at California coffee shop prompts legal threat
A holiday promotion at a California coffee shop was meant to invite customers into a world of magic. Instead, it drew the attention of Warner Bros.’ legal team, according to the owners.
Documents reveal details in Tallulah Falls Court shooting
Manuel Robles allegedly killed his wife with AR-15 after teen son tried to intervene. He pleaded not guilty to murder and child cruelty.
Semi truck collision causes temporary closure on Hwy 58 Thursday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Westbound Highway 58 is now down to one lane Thursday morning due to a semi truck collision, according to the California Highway Patrol’s traffic incident page. CHP said one of the semi trucks was carrying an unknown chemical. Traffic is being diverted off of Highway 58 and onto General...
Driver killed in McFarland crash on Thanksgiving Day identified: coroner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died in a two-vehicle collision in McFarland on Thanksgiving Day. Jose Drusso Ferron, 60, of McFarland was a driver struck by another vehicle at around 1 p.m. Nov. 27 at the intersection of Kendrea Street and Elmo Highway, according to...
Reports detail how KCSO found nearly 1,000 lbs of meth in Bakersfield home
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Individually, the items were innocuous enough. Propane tanks, paper towels, thermometers, shelving racks, heavy-duty storage containers. But taken as a whole, detectives saw the makings of a methamphetamine lab. Factoring into their suspicions was the man they saw purchasing the items....
1,500 pieces of evidence gathered in deadly shooting at The Marketplace, attorney says
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The attorney representing the teen charged in the deadly shooting at The Marketplace said about 1,500 pieces of evidence and nearly 1,000 pages of reports have been accrued in the case. A substantial amount of time is needed to gather and review that evidence, the attorney representing...
Bakersfield donates van to feral cat spay and neuter program
The City of Bakersfield donated a van to help Critters Without Litters expand feral cat spay and neuter services with mobile trapping operations.
