100-year-old ‘Rosie the Riveter’ and Honor Flight’s ‘shining star’ pass away 2 weeks apart
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two veterans of note have passed in the last four days: Veterans of different eras and very different experiences, with at least one thing in common – they were women who took unique paths to their service. American Legion Post 221 Commander Lynn Eckert, a Marine Corps veteran and...
Murder charges filed in connection with crashes that killed 2 in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two counts of murder have been filed against a man who authorities say drove drunk when he hit and fatally injured a pedestrian, then ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle, killing its driver. Reginald Moland Jr. was charged Thursday with two counts of second-degree murder, two...
4 arrested in murder of Wasco woman, 1 suspect found murdered: KCSO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Four people were arrested on suspicion of shooting and killing a woman near Wasco following an extensive investigation that involved several arrest and search warrants, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. On June 29, KCSO began investigating a homicide that occurred in the 700...
Arson arrest made after firefighters put out brush fire in Kern Riverbed
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Firefighters cleaned up a brush fire that burned multiple acres near the Riverwalk Amphitheater Wednesday and say one person who they think started the fire has been arrested. The blaze broke out at about 11:05 a.m. on Wednesday, the fire department said. A coordinated attack limited the...
California Highway Patrol officer rescues 2 ponies near Taft Highway
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Buttonwillow CHP officer had to help some animals off the roadway on Wednesday and get them to stop horsing around. Officer Meeks received a call of multiple ponies running around Wednesday near Taft Highway and got to work. Officer Meeks was able to corral the ponies and return them to...
Two arrested in east Bakersfield probation search for drugs and active warrants
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two people, including one with active warrants, were arrested after a probation search led officers to find drugs in east Bakersfield. The Kern County Probation Department said on July 2, 2025, Adult Probation Services Division officers conducted a home call in the 300 block of...
Petition Seeks to Ban Unsupervised Teens from Bakersfield Mall
A petition to ban unsupervised minors from Valley Plaza Mall in Bakersfield, California, has gained over 7,400 signatures. Concerns include safety and inappropriate behavior by teens, but many argue that teens are a vital part of the mall's community and workforce.
BPD requests community’s help to locate missing woman, 59
The Bakersfield Police Department asked the public to assist in finding a woman who went missing last Thursday.
Baby Dies Trapped in Hot Car with Brother, 2, While Mother Gets Cosmetic Procedure:...
The mother allegedly told police she thought it would be fine as she'd left the a/c on, but investigators believe it had shut off after an hour, with the baby's internal temperature at 107 degrees when he reached the hospital.
‘It’s extremely dangerous’: Kern County officials warn residents of health issues from heat wave
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Another major heat wave is set to blaze its way through Bakersfield and Kern County this week, and as temperatures heat up, staying cool should be a top priority for those who have to weather the storm. “It’s extremely dangerous,” said Kern County Public Health EMS program manager Jeff...
