Bakersfield CA

California’s new CalRx program will offer state-made, low-cost insulin, giving Kern County residents easier access to an essential medication and significantly lowering prices.

The California Highway Patrol is continuing its investigation into a fatal accident that was discovered New Years morning. Investigators believe the accident occurred overnight on New Years Eve or early New Years Day, but it wasn't discovered until just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The CHP said the driver, a...

A California man has been arrested after he allegedly gunned down his wife in front of their son, claiming to police she cheated on him before her death. Manuel Leal Robles has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of his wife, Ana Karen Robles, in Bakersfield on November 26, 2025. Additionally,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Taft man died New Year’s Day when his car crashed into a tree, according to California Highway Patrol. The 39-year-old man, whose name hasn’t been released, was pronounced dead at the scene in the area of South 10th and B streets, officers said. Officers called to the scene around 8:30...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Three people pleaded not guilty in the January 2025 stabbing death of 21-year-old Jason Raymond Mena in east Bakersfield, according to Kern County Superior Court records. The primary suspect, Matthew Chavez, faces murder. Matthew Chavez also faces two enhancement charges related to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man is dead after a shooting in Oildale Friday morning, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. KCSO said deputies responded to East Warren Avenue and Wisteria Street just after 2:30 a.m. to a male with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. KCSO said they have not...

Sheriff's deputies investigate deadly shooting in Oildale Friday morning. Adult male victim found near East Warren Avenue and Wisteria Street.

An 18-year-old has been arraigned in connection with a September shooting that killed a 15-year-old Foothill High School student. Joshua Camarena faces multiple felony charges, including:. Murder. Attempted murder. Assault by firing a gun from a vehicle. Conspiracy. Several gang-related offenses. A criminal...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KBAK/KBFX) As California experiences record rainfall in the final weeks of 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is intensifying efforts to ensure driver safety in Kern County. CHP is urging drivers to slow down, stay alert, and exercise extra caution on the wet roadways. "With the bringing...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The U.S. Marshals task force needs your help in finding a parolee at large. Josie Laniez, 68, is on parole for rape, according to U.S. Marshals. U.S. Marshals describe Laniez to be 5 feet, 5 inches tall and 204 pounds. He has ties to Kern County. If you’ve seen him or […]