Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Hundreds of dollars worth of wine, free concert and event tickets and custom clothing.  California law says elected officials can accept these gifts – up to a certain extent – but it’s a litmus test for voters.  Once per year, elected officials, candidates for office and some public employees must file […]

State Police were running an undercover operation Wednesday evening in Moonachie when an encounter with a 30-year-old man from California ended with an officer firing his weapon twice.

U.S. Marshals are asking for the public's help finding Jeffrey Minyard, a 57-year-old man with ties to Bakersfield who is wanted in connection with a criminal history that includes making criminal threats, DUI and assault. Minyard is described as standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds. According...

For 13 years, Joe Lozano, his son Dominic and other friends and family members have been building a free haunted attraction for the Bakersfield community. Lozano Haunt is a scare tour open to the public at no cost. This year’s haunt features multiple themed rooms, each dedicated to scenes from movies, including “Sinners” and “Black Phone.”

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, police in Bakersfield said they’re preparing for heavier crowds, more traffic and an increased risk of impaired driving as families head out after dark to celebrate and trick-or-treat. Sgt. Eric Celedon said the Bakersfield Police Department will...

The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General released additional details regarding a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday in Moonachie. The person who died has been identified as Roberto Castro-Quinonez, 30, of Bakersfield, California. According to preliminary information, New Jersey State Police detectives were conducting a criminal investigation near...

Four downtown Bakersfield businesses are teaming up to collect essentials for women in need through the Open Door Network starting in November.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A specialized unit inside the Bakersfield Police Department is using cameras, automated license plate readers and other technology to help officers respond to crimes and other incidents more efficiently, according to Lt. Christopher Bagby. Bagby said the department’s Real-Time Information Center, or RTIC, is designed...

A new study has identified some of the most dangerous areas for collisions in Bakersfield, with the area around 23rd Street, 24th Street, and Chester Avenue topping the list.

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