Man posts bail after being arrested for allegedly possessing meth, $14,000 in cash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 31-year-old Bakersfield man was arrested then posted bail after he was found with 30 pounds of meth, $14,000 in cash, firearms and more. Kern County District Attorney’s Office Investigators and assisting agencies served a search warrant in the 4000 block of O Street on Dec. 4, according...
Mercy Hospital Southwest unveils new tower
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new tower has been unveiled at Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Southwest. The new tower, unveiled Thursday, features an expanded intensive care unit with 24 private rooms, an expanded neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with 18 private family suites, six new operating rooms, two cardiac...
bakersfield woman could be sentenced to probation for dui crash
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — A Bakersfield woman convicted of driving drunk and crashing into a house will be sentenced next week. Madison Williams, 29, was found guilty in October of felony DUI charges and could spend several years in prison after she ran a stop sign at Old River Road and Taft Highway and struck a house...
BPD: Missing 15-year-old boy last seen in southwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a runaway missing 15-year-old boy, last seen in southwest Bakersfield. Officers said Albert Holguin was last seen Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, around 8:50 a.m. in the 8000 block of Old River Rd.
KCSO to host final hiring event of 2025 on Saturday
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is hosting their final hiring event of 2025 on Saturday, Dec 6 at the regional training center on Norris Road.
Ruby Bridges Walk Highlights Need for Safer Streets in East Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — In neighborhoods across Bakersfield, community groups are stepping up—walking children to school and pushing for safer infrastructure, continuing the legacy of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges. On Friday, GirlTrek, a national health and wellness organization for Black women, joined...
‘Merrily’ rolls along from stage to movie theater
Video above: Rick Bentley reviews “Eternity” BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Theater fans who have been wanting to see a certain play either have to wait until a local theater company or a touring troupe stages the production, or travel to a major city to view the production. Those who wanted to see the revival of […]
Man charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to run another man down
Taft Police have arrested a man on attempted murder charges after he allegedly tried to run another man over after a fight late Wednesday. Police said they have video evidence showing the suspect tried twice to hit the man. The suspect was identified as Ricardo Lorenzocommonfort, 28. Police were originally...
Man pleads no contest to assault charge in shooting at mobile home park
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of shooting another man at a mobile home park has pleaded no contest to assault with a gun, according to court records. Other charges, including attempted murder, were dismissed against Kody Charles Ellis, records show. He’s scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 18. The victim...
2 charged in rival gang member’s death had planned robbing him for weeks: docs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Instagram account of Evan Zion Aleman showed him flaunting $15,000 in cash, driving a Mercedes and wearing rings. Among those who saw the posts were Justin Flores-Hernandez and Jaden Ambriz. They shared screenshots from Aleman’s account and exchanged messages over a period of weeks...

















