Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department requested the community’s help in identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a south Bakersfield hit-and-run crash in early July. The crash occurred in the late evening hours of July 3 or the early morning hours of July 4, according to...

Jonathon Rubio Injured in Deadly Crash on Rosamond Boulevard [Bakersfield, CA]. Suspected DUI Head-On Crash Kills One, Injures Another in Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA (August 2, 2025) – A head-on collision on Rosamond Boulevard Thursday afternoon left one person dead and Jonathon Rubio with serious injuries. According...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A Bakersfield mother who has waited more than three years for justice in the hit-and-run death of her 16-year-old son will have to wait at least four more months after the latest court hearing. On Jan. 25, 2022, 16-year-old Angel Berumen was riding his skateboard...

Officials with the Kern County Fair are warning you about a scam. Fair officials posted a message on social media Thursday about someone posing as a staff member who is emailing possible vendors for this year’s fair. They say although the message appears to come from a real staff...

Happy Friday, Kern County. We welcome a new month today, and the start of August brings traditional summer heat back into the forecast. Our July heat stats in Bakersfield show we had one of the "coolest" Julys since 2015—with only 9 days at or above 100 degrees. For context, Bakersfield had 24 days at or above 100...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Mountain Memories Association is set to host the 57th annual Fiesta Days at Frazier Park, promising a weekend filled with festivities. The three-day event will feature a parade, carnival attractions, and a variety of food vendors and booths. Attendees can also enjoy live music...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating an at-risk juvenile who has been reported as a first-time runaway. Cason Hutchins, 17, was last seen on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of Dale Street. Hutchins is...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A pedestrian was struck and killed on Union Ave. Saturday morning, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. BPD said officers reported to the 900 block of Union Ave. regarding a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian around 9:00 a.m. on August 2, 2025. When officers...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Attorneys on Friday said they’re ready for trial in the case of a man accused of driving drunk and intentionally hitting another vehicle, fatally injuring longtime Arvin educator Larry Hallum. Marque Qualls, 28, is set for trial Aug. 11 on charges of second-degree murder and gross...

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