Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Rumors abounded Friday morning that a Bakersfield family law attorney had closed his practice without notice and left clients in the lurch. It was said Lutie Thompson was no longer practicing law, that he was on the run, that no one could reach him. A video posted online from his office […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 32-year-old Bakersfield man died last month from an accidental drug overdose, with possible hyperthermia as a contributing factor, according to the Kern County Coroner’s Office. Hector Erik Rivera Jr. died June 13, 2026, in the 2000 block of 28th Street, the coroner’s office...

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 7/13/2026 to 7/17/2026. EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of July 13 – July 17. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A state appeals court has denied a petition to overturn Zack Scrivner’s granted mental health diversion. Scrivner was granted the diversion eight months ago. The state Attorney General’s office never charged Scrivner with a sex crime, even though it alleges he molested his pre-teen daughter

Losing a loved one is always difficult, but losing a mother can sometimes feel indescribable, especially when that loss leaves even more questions.

Two tragedies: A Bakersfield hotelier is murdered in cold blood … and a man's life is forever ruined.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — California is investing nearly $2.5 billion in statewide transportation projects to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists, including work on Highway 58 and Weedpatch Highway in Kern County. Caltrans said the California Transportation Commission recently approved funding for more

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Fire Department is seeking the public’s help identifying the people or person involved in the arson incident earlier this month. Bakersfield FD is investigating an arson fire that occurred at Mariscos Las Islitas Mexican Restaurant, located at 1601 Panama Lane, the departmen

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Eastbound traffic on Highway 58 experienced delays following a collision involving three vehicles Thursday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 4:15 p.m. on Highway 58, just west of Madison Street and east of Union Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol’s Traffic Incident

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 34-year-old man accused of shooting four people, including a minor, in Oildale in early July has pleaded not guilty to a weapon charge, according to court records. Tyler Boyer was arraigned Wednesday and entered a not guilty plea to discharging a firearm in the...