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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Body-camera footage released Tuesday shows a deadly officer-involved shooting on Highway 58 that killed a 41-year-old Bakersfield man after authorities said he opened fire on deputies. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened April 10, 2026, after deputies were calle

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County has a chance to honor those who served our country this weekend as the Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club hosts their 12th Annual Thousand Flags event. The park will be covered with flags to help recognize military members who lost their lives serving the...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Delano police are searching for four suspects who allegedly stole $1,200 worth of merchandise from Target on Woollomes Avenue last month. The incident happened on April 19, 2026, when officers responded to Target, located at 321 Woollomes Avenue, regarding a report of a theft. Officers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Probation officers said a minor recently released from the APEX Academy was arrested on May 12 after they were found with a loaded semi-automatic handgun and suspected methamphetamine. The minor is charged with firearm, drug and gang-related charges. There was no further information av

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office released footage from body-worn and drone cameras capturing the moments leading up to a KCSO vehicle running over the Porterville shooter who killed a Tulare County deputy in April. The Sheriff’s Office produced and uploaded a video of the incident Tuesday a

California State Parks are offering free admission to Veterans, Active Duty and Reserve Military Members on Memorial Day, May 25, with valid military ID or proof of discharge.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of a deadly stabbing and who authorities say appears to be infatuated with “evil things” — devils and pentagrams are tattooed on his body and the number “666” written on his wallet — appeared in court Tuesday. Jerome Andreas Jr. stood silent next to his attorney, Deputy Public

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was killed in a shooting Tuesday morning in northern Kern County, sheriff’s officials said. Emergency crews and deputies were called at around 8:50 a.m. to County Line Road and Lytle Avenue near Delano for a report of a shooting. A spokesperson said a man was pronounced dead. No other

Cade Hiebert said he was experiencing soreness on Sunday, one day after the Bakersfield Christian High junior completed a very satisfying week of championship tennis. Hiebert won his singles and doubles matches Wednesday to help lift the Eagles to their first CIF Central Section Division 1 team championship. Two days l

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The trial of Alan Booth, accused of driving drunk and hitting multiple people at the 2023 Bakersfield Christmas Parade, was postponed Monday to late June after his defense attorney failed to appear in court and neither court staff nor the prosecutor could reach him. Judge John W. Lua noted