Bakersfield CA

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

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Tehachapi is getting ready for two community events bringing fall and Halloween fun to the city this month. The Tehachapi Apple Festival is set for October 10, featuring food, vendors, live music and entertainment for the community. Then on October 31, families can celebrate Halloween.

David Valadao and Randy Villegas meet in the only debate for California's 22nd House District tonight on KGET.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol Bakersfield Office announced the number of citations and arrests made during the statewide 12-hour Maximum Enforcement Period that took place Friday night. Sixteen people were arrested in Bakersfield on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to CHP

Officers are still determining how many animals were illegally poached.