Bakersfield CA

Happy Monday, Kern County. We have a busy weather week here on the west coast. During the day Monday, a weak trough passes through the Pacific Northwest. That interrupts the development of our big warm up, but only for a short period. We're still getting the heat later this week.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding Marissa Espinoza, who has been reported missing voluntarily. Espinoza, 33, was last seen after her release from Lerdo Jail on July 22, 2025. She is described as a Hispanic female, standing 5 feet...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A convicted felon with an active arrest warrant out of Sonoma County was arrested in Stallion Springs Friday afternoon. Police said officers allegedly found a stolen gun and drugs during the arrest. The Stallion Springs Police Department said on August 1, 2025, at around 3:10...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man and woman are accused of murder, torture, and mayhem in the death of a 8-year-old Genesis Mata. A candlelight vigil was held Sunday evening, outside the room where her body was found. Sombering sights and tearful goodbyes as the family grieves a life lost too soon. “Genesis…she was...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Aug. 4 (KNN) – An 8-year-old girl was found dead inside a hotel room bathtub in Bakersfield Saturday evening. Just after 5:30 p.m., the Bakersfield… Read more "8-Year-Old Found Dead in Hotel Bathtub; 2 Charged With Torture, Murder"

Officer initiated activity at Loma Vista Av. Disposition: Completed. 8:40 Welfare Check - Misc. Officer initiated activity at Fourth St. Disposition: Completed. Officer initiated activity at Ranier Av. Disposition: Completed. 9:14 Taft P.D. Warrant Arrest. Occurred on North St. Disposition: Arrest Made. 10:54 Follow...

Police are asking for the public's help identifying the driver of a car that hit and killed a pedestrian on Union Avenue last month.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A person was hospitalized after being hit by a car on South Union Avenue in south Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol Incident Page. The incident was first reported to S. Union Ave., just north of Panama Rd. before 9:30 p.m., according to the...

Health care costs are projected to rise by 2026, and local experts warn employers may pass those increases onto workers.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A quarrel between neighbors over loud music resulted in a deadly shooting early Sunday in northwest Bakersfield, police said. Around 12:30 a.m., police were called to a report of a peace disturbance on Rhone Drive, south of Hageman Road and west of Fruitvale Avenue, in which neighbors...