Scrivner son reveals new details about 2024 incident
“It’s hard to put into words how horrible that night was. But to me and my siblings, it was the most traumatic night of our lives,” Scrivner's son testified before a State Senate Committee.
Scrivner found in compliance with diversion program terms
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Former Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner remains in compliance with the terms of his mental health diversion program as of Thursday. Superior Court Judge Marcos Camacho, Joseph Penney with the state Attorney General’s Office and Scrivner’s attorney H.A. Sala all agreed he was in compliance during a diversion hearing Thursday morning. […]
Bakersfield police ask public to identify man accused of Buck Owens Boulevard break-in
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of breaking into a business on Buck Owens Boulevard. Police said on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the man allegedly forced entry into Alpha Technology and Security Systems in the...
Bakersfield man pleads no contest to fatally stabbing grandmother
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 34-year-old Bakersfield man pleaded no contest Thursday to fatally stabbing his grandmother, bringing an end to legal proceedings that resumed last year when his murder conviction was overturned. Juan Andres Valdez pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, according to court records. A sentencing hearing was scheduled May 21 and the […]
Kern County Honor Flight brings more than 100 veterans home from Washington, D.C.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — More than 100 local veterans and volunteers returned home after a two-day trip to Washington, D.C., reuniting with families who had been waiting for their arrival. “It was heart-moving, it was amazingoverwhelmed on how many people were here to welcome them back and send them off....
Coroner identifies man who died after fight in southeast Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died after being involved in a fight as 53-year-old Anthony Michael Nutt Jr. of Bakersfield. The coroner’s report said on March 23, 2026, Nutt Jr. was involved in a physical altercation in the 2400...
Newsom Drops Trio Of New State Parks On Central Valley
On Earth Day today, Gov. Gavin Newsom used the holiday spotlight to roll out State Parks Forward, a new push to add three state parks and expand others in what officials are calling the largest parks expansion in decades. The proposal centers on three Central Valley sites: Feather River Park near Olivehurst, the San Joaquin River Parkway near Fresno, and a Dust Bowl Camp...
Guitar tied to Buck Owens recovered at pawn shop after theft investigation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A guitar tied to Bakersfield country music legend Buck Owens has been recovered after it was stolen from a car this week and later turned up at a local pawn shop. The red, white, and blue guitar had been donated by the Buck Owens family to...
Bakersfield residents, Kern County protest city’s proposed sewer rate increase during public hearing
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Over a dozen members of the community attended the Bakersfield City Council meeting Wednesday to speak out against the city’s proposed five-year sewer rate increase, saying it will place a heavy burden on residents already struggling with existing economic and financial hardships. The annual sewer rate is $247.13 for residential and […]
Kaiser Permanente to host drug take back, recycling event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kaiser Permanente is set to partner with law enforcement for a free drug take back and recycling event Saturday. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 at the Kaiser Permanente Ming Medical Office located at 8800 Ming Ave. During the drive-thru service event, community members can […]
