CHP makes significant drug and weapon seizures during traffic stops
The California Highway Patrol made major drug and weapon seizures during traffic stops, resulting in the arrest of drivers with large quantities of methamphetamine, unregistered handguns, and illegal weapons.
Teens could be banned from riding in the front seat of a car in...
A bill being proposed in California wants to ban teenagers from riding in the front seat of the car. It would also require all children under 10 to use booster seats.
Golden Empire Most Wanted: April 3, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The U.S. Marshals task force is asking the public to help locate a wanted sex offender. Robert Davis, 53, is on parole for assault with a deadly weapon. Marshals say he is wanted for absconding parole supervision and failing to register as a sex offender. Marshals describe Davis to be 5 […]
Coroner ID’s human remains found near Kern County Soccer Park, determines death as homicide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office succeeded in identifying the human remains discovered in northeast Bakersfield. Landis William Ornellas Wilkins III, 39, of Whittier was found as unidentified human remains at about 6:55 p.m. on March 15. The remains were located in the 9400 block of...
3rd annual Kern County expungement clinic launches, offering residents a clean slate
Organizers looked at more than 350 cases and said many with a criminal records were deserving of a fresh start.
‘Hands Off Our Healthcare’: The Dolores Huerta Foundation delivers 800 signatures to Rep. Valadao
Members from the Dolores Huerta Foundation gathered outside Congressman David Valadao’s office this morning to deliver 800 signed postcards with a message: “Hands Off Our Healthcare.”. The postcards, signed by residents from across Kern and Tulare counties including Arvin, Bakersfield, Lindsay, and Woodlake, urged...
Gavin Newsom wants California exempted from foreign tariffs. Can he do that?
The governor spoke out on Thursday and Friday against the tariffs, which he called “the largest tax hike of our lifetime.”
Video: Teens charged in stabbing death of California woman found in southern Utah vacation...
Nearly two weeks after a woman was found dead inside a southern Utah vacation home, two teenagers are now being charged with her murder. One of them, officials said, was the victim’s own daughter. As previously reported, the woman, 47-year-old Andreea Mottram, was found dead inside the vacation home...
Jury awards former California cop $10M for harassment claims
A former California police officer sued the National City Police Department for harassment. A jury awarded her $10 million in damages.
Odd California Spot Crowned ‘Weirdest Roadside Attraction’ In The State
Have you visited this 'bizarre' California attraction?
