Dense fog triggers massive Highway 99 pileup in California, injuring 10
Dense fog led to a nearly 60-vehicle pileup that injured at least 10 people and forced the closure of one of the region’s busiest highways for hours. Thick fog reduced visibility to near zero early Saturday morning, contributing to a massive chain-reaction crash on State Route 99 in California’s Central Valley.
Heavy fog prompts fog delays and closures for Kern County schools
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Heavy fog has prompted yet another day of fog delays for Kern County schools. Below is a list of school delays for Feb. 2, 2026: Check back for updates.
Bakersfield Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Facing 20 Years...
February 2, 2026 – FRESNO, CA – Kyle Matthew Lisman, 29, of Bakersfield, pleaded guilty on Monday, January 26, 2026, to wire. fraud, aggravated identity theft, and possessing stolen mail, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. Image by Ray Shrewsberry • Ray_Shrewsberry from Pixabay. According to court documents,...
Car break-ins reported at Wind Wolves Preserve hiking area
Car break-ins at Wind Wolves Preserve hiking destination surprise visitors who considered the remote Kern County location safe from crime.
The Great 48 in Bakersfield
Over the weekend of January 15-18, the bluegrass tribe gathered at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Bakersfield for the annual Great 48 event. There were folks from the San Diego Bluegrass Society and the North San Diego County Bluegrass and Folk Club, as well as pickers from Los Angeles, central California, and the...
Police respond to large vehicle gathering near Mesa Marin Park
Bakersfield police responded to vehicle gathering with hundreds of cars near Mesa Marin Park. Two vehicles impounded, more citations expected.
Casino fight and alleged stabbing
Local News - Fight at Hard Rock Casino Tejon and alleged stabbing Sunday morningDRAFT (Change abstract to continue)
BPD: Missing 14-year-old girl last seen in southeast Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's in finding a missing 14-year-old girl last seen in southeast Bakersfield. Police said Yaquelin Nava was last seen in the 500 block of Fairview Rd. near S. Union Ave. on Feb. 1, 2026. Yaquelin is considered...
Second Fog-Related Pile-Up in a Week Closes Highway 99 Near Delano
Visalia CHP says dense fog reduced visibility to 100–200 feet, contributing to a massive crash involving 59 vehicles. No fatalities have been reported.
Motorcyclist dies in Bakersfield hit-and-run crash on Ming Avenue
Motorcyclist dies from injuries in hit-and-run crash on Ming Avenue in Bakersfield. Police contacted suspect believed to be driver of fleeing vehicle.
