Issa ‘nother win for No. 24/23 Softball at Farrington Stadium
TEMPE – To argue against Sun Devil Softball’s 2-1 win over CSU Bakersfield on Sunday afternoon not being one of the best pitching performances by first-year Sun Devil Aissa Silva would be like wishing for rain in Tempe during July: it’s pointless. Silva, a Tucson native who...
CAPPS CARRIES EIGHT-ROUND STREAK INTO BAKERSFIELD, SHRUGS OFF TARGET ON HIS BACK
Jon Capps didn’t flinch when asked about the weight he’s carrying into this weekend’s Bakersfield March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip. He knew exactly what the question meant. “What do you mean?” Capps said with a laugh before answering it himself. “Oh, the target on my back?”...
Wonderful Logistics Center seeks lease agreement for Shafter’s rail facility
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Shafter city officials are set to consider a 26-year lease agreement with the Wonderful Logistics Center to reactivate the city’s rail facility, hoping to generate tens of millions of dollars through the years. The Shafter City Council is being asked to approve the lease agreement for the...
Why Locals ADORE Bold Pizza and Wings on Ming Avenue in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield has plenty of pizza places. However, locals keep coming back to this laid‑back spot on Ming Avenue. They come for more than melted cheese and crust. They love the friendly, veteran family ownership, the creative pizzas, and the mix of cold beer, big TVs, and playful flavors that turn a regular night into...
‘Evil at its absolute finest’: Kern County’s Iranian community on killing of Ayatollah Ali...
For the Iranian community in Kern County, the action is long overdue, the crescendo of a years-long struggle from an oppressive and abusive regime.
Downtown businesses report safety gains, but vandalism persists
Downtown Bakersfield business owners say they are seeing signs of improved safety and increased foot traffic, even as vandalism incidents continue to occur.
Man accused of shooting at deputy after beer theft takes plea deal
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of exchanging gunfire with a deputy after stealing roughly $70 worth of beer from a Bakersfield Rite Aid, prompting a massive law enforcement response and hourslong standoff, has pleaded no contest to charges including attempted murder. Jeremy Rene Pletcher, 35, faces 17...
BPD: Search for woman accused of spitting on victim after verbal altercation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a woman accused of spitting on a victim after a verbal altercation. Police said on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at around 7:14 p.m., the suspect approached the victim in the 2700 block...
Man Sentenced To 24 Years For 132 Pounds Of Meth At Tampa Airport
A California man was sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison for coordinating the transport of 132 pounds of methamphetamine through Tampa International Airport.
Trial date postponed for man accused of beating girlfriend to death with stick
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The trial of a Bakersfield man accused of beating his girlfriend to death with a stick was postponed Monday. Salvador Navarro-Razo, 45, is due back in court next week. A courtroom has not been assigned for his murder trial. On the morning of June 18, 2024, the body of Angelica Castillo […]
