Suspect shot after fleeing police, neighbors react
Suspect shot after fleeing police, neighbors react.
BPD seek help finding at-risk man, last seen on 8th Street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating John Dylan Hinzo, 50. He is considered at risk due to medical conditions. Hinzo was last seen on Dec. 30, 2025, at around 3 p.m. in the 700 block of 8th Street. Hinzo is...
Stevie Wonder impersonator accused of touching minor ruled competent to stand trial
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Criminal proceedings have been reinstated against a Stevie Wonder impersonator accused of inappropriately touching a minor at a Bakersfield convenience store, with doctors reporting he’s now competent to stand trial. Tino Ibach was previously found not competent, but court records say he...
Teen arraigned in September shooting death of Foothill High School student
Joshua Camarena faces multiple felony charges, including murder and several gang-related offenses, related to the death of 15-year-old Jacob Jesus Hernandez.
Who’s that Good Dog?
Family: Leela, Anjali, Shailen, Rini, and Chandra Sivakumar. Breed: Part Husky, part Poodle, part Japanese Chin. Adoption story: We adopted her from the Milo Foundation. She came from a litter in Bakersfield, where two neighbors dogs mated and they were not able to keep the puppies. We saw her photo online and loved...
Santa Clarita deputies arrest suspect in Bakersfield, accused in $8k burglary
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Following a stolen property investigation from late November, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies arrested a 57-year-old man at a Bakersfield motel on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. The department shared on social media that on November 27, the suspect allegedly burglarized a business in...
Bakersfield police officers prepare for potential return of street takeovers
Massive 2022 operation involving 84 officers from 3 agencies led to 56 arrests and dozens of impounded vehicles
Valley lawmaker pushes for changes in CA oil initiatives
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A group of Central Valley lawmakers is pushing for changes to California’s oil policies. Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig says he decided to send a letter to different counties earlier this year. “[It said] look, this is a big challenge. I’m concerned about the increasing costs of...
Traffic Collision Causes Temporary Closure on Highway 178 at Mouth of Kern River Canyon
Traffic Collision to Cause Temporary Closure on Highway 178 at Mouth of Kern River Canyon. A traffic collision with no reported injuries is expected to temporarily close Highway 178 near the mouth of the Kern River Canyon Sunday evening, according to California Highway Patrol incident logs. The collision was...
California Highway Patrol to boost patrol units during New Year’s
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol is enhancing patrols statewide while people celebrate New Year’s. The New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period will begin 6 p.m. Dec. 31, and run until 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 1, according to the CHP. The CHP encourages drivers to follow traffic laws and slow down...
