Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Three people pleaded not guilty in the January 2025 stabbing death of 21-year-old Jason Raymond Mena in east Bakersfield, according to Kern County Superior Court records. The primary suspect, Matthew Chavez, faces murder. Matthew Chavez also faces two enhancement charges related to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man is dead after a shooting in Oildale Friday morning, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. KCSO said deputies responded to East Warren Avenue and Wisteria Street just after 2:30 a.m. to a male with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. KCSO said they have not...

Sheriff's deputies investigate deadly shooting in Oildale Friday morning. Adult male victim found near East Warren Avenue and Wisteria Street.

An 18-year-old has been arraigned in connection with a September shooting that killed a 15-year-old Foothill High School student. Joshua Camarena faces multiple felony charges, including:. Murder. Attempted murder. Assault by firing a gun from a vehicle. Conspiracy. Several gang-related offenses. A criminal...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KBAK/KBFX) As California experiences record rainfall in the final weeks of 2025, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is intensifying efforts to ensure driver safety in Kern County. CHP is urging drivers to slow down, stay alert, and exercise extra caution on the wet roadways. "With the bringing...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The U.S. Marshals task force needs your help in finding a parolee at large. Josie Laniez, 68, is on parole for rape, according to U.S. Marshals. U.S. Marshals describe Laniez to be 5 feet, 5 inches tall and 204 pounds. He has ties to Kern County. If you’ve seen him or […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Search and Rescue team recovered a vehicle from a canal on Thursday in the Northern Kern area. According to the social media post, the vehicle recovery was done in the same area they have responded to repeatedly in recent weeks. “When vehicles enter...

One person suffered serious injuries in a crash Thursday afternoon after their vehicle went off the side of Breckenridge Road, the California Highway Patrol said.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As we move forward to 2026, it’s crucial to reflect and remember some of the biggest incidents that rocked the Golden Empire. 17 News’ Vincent Demonte looked at those stories and the community members who were taken too soon. 47 pedestrian fatals, 77 homicides and 12 DUI fatals; all...

Kern County deputies investigate early morning shooting in east Bakersfield near Shirlee Court and College Avenue. No injuries reported.