Felony arrest warrant issued for Long Beach pastor
He was previously convicted of stealing from a disabled veteran. Now he’s accused of forgery. The post Felony arrest warrant issued for Long Beach pastor appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Deputies seek help finding missing 63-year-old man, last seen by family on March 16
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a 63-year-old man last seen by family on March 16, 2026. Stanley Eugene Rutter is described as 5'7" tall, 131 pounds, with grey hair and blue eyes. Rutter suffers from mental health issues.
‘It’s fundamentally unfair’: Proposed Kern County sewer rate increase public hearing rejected after split...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Divided opinions on the Kern County Board of Supervisors resulted in the possibility of a public hearing on proposed sewer rate hikes in parts of west Bakersfield getting cut short. Kern County officials were proposing following the city of Bakersfield’s proposed five-year sewer rate...
Temperatures stay above average through the weekend
Good morning and happy Tuesday, Kern County. Our forecast is steady this week as we stay well above seasonal average. Bakersfield will be consistently in the 80s for afternoon highs, though morning temperatures will be comfortable in the low-60s. Mountain towns will be in the 70s this week, and the...
Mailing error prompts a second hearing for Bakersfield sewer rates
Bakersfield is adding a second public hearing for proposed sewer rate increases after a mailing error caused 30% of residents to miss their notices.
New car seat safety guidelines taking effect this year
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating federal standards to improve how car seats are tested.
California Areas Top Stolen Cars List
California is number one — when it comes to car thefts. A new report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau says that two California metro areas have the most stolen cars per capita – The Bay Area, and Bakersfield. They beat out Memphis, Tennessee, which drops from first to third. And the most stolen car in...
Vehicle lineup set for new ‘Fast & Furious’ ride
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The four vehicles for Universal Studios Hollywood’s new “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster ride have been revealed. They include the Dodge Charger, Mazda RX-7, Nissan Skyline GT-R and Toyota Supra. The high-speed ride – scheduled to open this summer – pays homage to the...
Supervisors table Family Justice Center staffing controversy
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The new victim service provider chosen by the District Attorney’s office was brought before the board of supervisors for approval. However after two supervisors recused themselves from the discussion, the decision was delayed. Angry speakers, and members involved in the deal, all spoke at...
Fast-growing fire spreads to 1000 acres near Kern, Kings County lines, CAL FIRE says
CAL FIRE says crews are battling a fast-growing fire near the Kern and Kings County lines between Interstate 5 and Highway 33.
