Bakersfield CA

Forte was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.

Local non-profit organizations have come together to join in the fight against food insecurity. Creating the "Feeding Families First" summer initiative aimed at feeding families in need this summer.

Three Bakersfield residents have been arrested following a series of retail thefts throughout Southern California that included the presence of a three-month-old infant. According to a report by KTLA, the individuals identified as Janaih Unique Bolden, 24, Xzayvia Somoan Peterson, 29, and Joshlyn Lavette...

A 67-year-old man, who has yet to be identified, died while in custody of the Kern County Sheriff's Office, officials said.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Fair said on social media Thursday that they are monitoring a scam from a person posing as a staff member who is emailing possible vendors for this year's fair. They stated: "Although it appears to come from a real staff member, it is...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Arkansas State Police arrested 28-year-old James McGann on Wednesday at a barbershop located about 30 miles from Devil's Den State Park, where he allegedly killed Clinton Brink, 43, and Cristen Brink, 41, while they were hiking with their children. Sources said McGann admitted to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The U.S. Marshals are asking for help to locate a previously convicted sex offender. Joe Galvan, 55, is on parole for failing to register as a sex offender, U.S. Marshals said. He also has a criminal history that includes resisting arrest and assault on a peace officer. U.S. Marshals...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was airlifted to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Delano Thursday morning. The man was hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Main Street and 12th Avenue, according to Delano police. Officers arrived at the scene of the crash at about 9:05 a.m. An initial […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Opening statements were presented Thursday in the case of a man charged with murder in the shooting death of an alleged former East Side Bakers gang member who a witness said owed “tax money” to the gang for drug sales. Rodrigo Lara, 32, faces a life term in prison if convicted. […]

SANTA CLARITA, Calif (KBAK/KBFX) — Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station arrested two suspects from Bakersfield on Wednesday night on a range of charges, including cruelty to a child, grand theft, and receiving stolen property. The department said deputies observed a "suspicious pickup" parked...