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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A North Edwards couple charged with torture in connection to the alleged abuse of their adopted children filed a claim against Kern County, accusing county officials of wrongful conduct including a “flawed and biased investigation.” Matthew James, 38, and Brittney James, 35, were arrested Oct. 16 in North Edwards on suspicion […]

On this day (April 24) in 2006, Bonnie Owens died from Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 76. She was a singer and songwriter who notched a handful of hits and won an ACM Award during the 1960s. Additionally, she was married to Buck Owens and, later, Merle Haggard. Owens collaborated with both of her husbands, releasing a duets album with Haggard.

DELANO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) — Detectives are investigating an armed robbery that happened early Friday morning in Delano, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 1 a.m., deputies say they were called to Big B’s Travel Center along Highway 99 for a report of a robbery. When deputies arrived, a store clerk told them […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred just after midnight in Delano. Just before 1 a.m. on Friday, April 24, sheriff deputies were called to the Big B’s Travel Center on Highway 99 in Delano, after receiving reports of an armed robbery. When law enforcement arrived […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Christopher Kaulaity compared himself to “Psycho” killer Norman Bates when describing how he grabbed a serrated knife and stabbed his aunt to death, saying it reminded him of carving Play-Doh as a child. On Thursday, a Kern County jury found him guilty of murder in the grisly slaying of Maria Carmen […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man last seen in January. Miguel Reynaldo Martinez, 47, was last seen on January 3, 2026, according to the sheriff’s office. He was last seen wearing a black sweater, shorts, Nike shoes and a hat.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A private swearing-in ceremony was held for the incoming Bakersfield Police Chief, Brent Stratton, Friday morning. It was held at the Bakersfield Police Activities League. Stratton has been with the Bakersfield Police Department for 22 years, where he currently oversees field services and special operations....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A vehicle moved forward and was struck by a train as the 18-year-old driver was suffering from a medical emergency Friday morning. CHP said on Friday, April 24, 2026, at around 8:12 a.m., the woman was driving on southbound Weedpatch Highway at Edison Road. The...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Bakersfield gas station employee near The Marketplace was arrested, cited, and released after allegedly selling alcohol to a minor during a decoy operation. Bakersfield Police Department VICE detectives, in partnership with California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted a Minor Decoy operation in...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Cal/OSHA is investigating the death of a mechanic who was killed last month while working on a vehicle. According to Cal/OSHA, the mechanic was working under a vehicle on a car lift when the vehicle rolled back and pinned the employee against the lift equipment. The mechanic was pronounced dead at […]