Two arrested in Kern County farm diesel, copper wire theft investigation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An investigation into diesel and copper wire thefts from farms in the Old River area led to the arrest of two men after deputies allegedly found stolen property during a search warrant. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on July 9, 2026, detectives from the...
Woman wanted in identity theft investigation: Bakersfield police
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the public’s help in searching for a woman wanted in an identity theft investigation. According to police, the woman wanted in the investigation used someone else’s identity to rent a U-Haul then later abandoned it. Police said this took place Apr
AP: Nearly 150,000 California mail ballots rejected as slow vote counts drag on
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) California’s slow vote counting has long drawn scrutiny, and new data is adding to the debate over voting by mail. The Associated Press reported that nearly 150,000 California voters had their mail-in ballots rejected. In Kern County, just over 97% of ballots were accepted. Of the...
Tulare County firefighters head to fight Kern County fire
A group of Tulare County firefighters from Farmersville departed Tuesday to assist crews battling the Fish Fire in Kern County, which has burned over 4,600 acres.
Cal City man on probation arrested for alleged possession of stolen vehicle, burglary tools
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man on felony probation was arrested after officials found a firearm, stolen vehicle and burglary tools at a California City home, according to the Kern County Probation Department. On July 24, officers with the Adult Probation Services Division conducted a home call in the 21000 block of
Arvin Union schools set new rules on phones, bathrooms and student IDs
Arvin Union School District heads into the new school year with updated rules on cell phones, bathrooms and student IDs.
Some families in California’s Kern County face triple-digit heat, high bills, and no AC
Cooling a home is becoming more than a comfort issue.
Kern County ranks among California’s most dangerous for cyclists
Kern County ranks in California's top 10 for cyclist fatalities. Local riders and legal experts share concerns and safety tips.
Bakersfield PD seeks community’s help finding missing man last seen July 6
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing man last seen on Chester Avenue earlier in July. Moses Green, 42, was last seen Monday, July 6, in the 2100 block of Chester Avenue. He is considered at-risk due to a mental health condition, according
Former Kern County DA Ed Jagels charged with DUI
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Former Kern County District Attorney Ed Jagels was charged Monday with driving under the influence in connection to his arrest in June. The two misdemeanor DUI counts come with special allegations of driving with a blood-alcohol content of 0.15% or more. Jagels is scheduled for arraignment
