Man convicted of beating girlfriend with semi-automatic firearm, making threats
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A 25-year-old man was convicted Feb. 10, 2026, of multiple felony charges after prosecutors said he beat his girlfriend with a semiautomatic firearm, held the gun to her head, and threatened to kill her and her family during an incident in February 2024. Jayden Toralba was...
Mother of southwest stabbing victim speaks out for the first time
The mother of Anthony Michael Bodoh, the man stabbed in a southwest home, is speaking out on behalf of her son.
Deputies arrest man with felony warrant in Bakersfield after found hiding in backyard
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 28-year-old man with a felony warrant was arrested after allegedly running away from deputies and hiding in the backyard of a south Bakersfield home Wednesday morning. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday, February 11, at around 10 a.m., deputies identified a person...
Porterville mother accepts plea deal after leaving son in hot car during cosmetic procedure
A Porterville mother has accepted a plea deal in the death of her son, who was left in a hot car for hours in Bakersfield last year.
Caltrans schedules intermittent Taft Highway lane closures through June 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Caltrans announces intermittent lane closures on Taft Highway until June 2026 for utility relocation operations as part of the Pumpkin Center Rehab project. Caltrans said utility relocations are taking place on Taft Highway between Highway 99 and Ashe Road. Caltrans said during this...
City of Bakersfield to host bulky waste drop off event on Saturday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It’s not quite spring, but this week may be time to start on that seasonal cleaning. The city of Bakersfield is set to host a bulky waste collection event for residents on Saturday, Feb. 14. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon at the Bakersfield Sports Village located at […]
Bakersfield Animal Care Center set to host spaghetti fundraiser Saturday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Animal Care Center is hosting a spaghetti fundraiser along with a raffle Saturday. A plate of spaghetti will be $15 and guests have a chance to enter a raffle for prizes, according to organizers. The fundraiser is set to start at 11 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. BACC is […]
BPD: Missing at-risk 55-year-old man, last seen on 8th Street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help with finding a missing 55-year-old man. Police said Stanley Tomlin was last seen on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the 700 block of 8th Street. He is considered at-risk due to...
Sewer rate proposal returns, as the city gets closer to naming a police chief
City manager says both finalists are highly qualified after nationwide search; updated sewer rate proposal aims to be more manageable for taxpayers
CSUB Wrestling Sweeps Westcliff 53-0 in the Sunshine
Cal State Bakersfield gets its second dual win of the year as they sweep Westcliff University. The setting of the dual was already new for both teams as it took place at the Main Soccer Field, which is a yearly tradition for the wrestling program. To add even more meaning to the dual, it was senior night for six...
