Kern Ice and Cold Storage closes its doors
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After over 80 years of service, Kern Ice and Cold Storage located off of Union Avenue closed its doors. After the recent passing of one of its owners, partners decided to close the cold storage facility. Clients were given a 30-day notice, according to the administrative chief operating...
Some Kern County schools may soon display Ten Commandments on school property
Editor’s note: This story has been edited to reflect the fact that this resolution would apply to Alternative Education schools under the Kern County Superintendent of Schools board. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Some community schools in Kern County may start displaying the Ten Commandments on school property,...
Putting You to Work: Oct. 15
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — There are opportunities for both job seekers and employers here in kern county. Danette Williams with Kern County Employers' Training Resource joined Eyewitness News Mornings to share more. This week they are highlighting job opportunities at the Housing Authority of Kern including...
Police investigate child’s death after medical emergency call on Belle Terrace
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A child died at a hospital after police say they were called to a medical emergency on Belle Terrace Wednesday morning. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Wednesday, October 15, at 7:05 a.m., officers were called to the 5000 block of Belle Terrace for a medical emergency.
Faith on the wall? The Ten Commandments debate is back at KCSOS
A year after the initial controversy, the debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in Kern County public schools has returned, reigniting strong opinions on both sides.
BPD ask for public’s help to find missing 16-year-old last seen on Brundage Lane
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing teen boy, last seen Sunday in the 700 block of Brundage Lane. Zaharion Kourtney Dickerson, 16, was last seen on Oct. 12, 2025, at around 6 p.m. He is considered at risk as...
Possible Hit-and-Run on Camino Media near Gosford Rd Kills Pedestrian in Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA – On the morning of Sunday, October 12, 2025, a man lost his life in a possible hit-and-run collision, according to KBAK. The Bakersfield Police Department reports that the accident took place around 8:08 AM on the 7900 block of Camino Media, a residential area east of Gosford Road.
Odessa couple victims of armed carjacking as they return home
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Man charged with murder, burglary in Edison Hwy homicide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Prosecutors have filed murder and burglary charges against a 37-year-old man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting on Edison Highway. Samuel Ryan Magdaleno was arraigned Tuesday afternoon and ordered held without bail. He’s due back in court Oct. 24. He’s accused of killing Adrian...
ShotSpotter alert leads police to deadly shooting on Sumner Street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man was found shot on Sumner Street early Tuesday morning after a ShotSpotter was alerted. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, at around 1:08 a.m., officers were called to the 600 block of Sumner Street in response to a ShotSpotter alert.
