14 members of Hells Angels, Hermanos Unidos arrested after pursuit
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office arrested 14 suspects who were associated with Hells Angels or the Hermanos Unidos motorcycle gang in Kern County on Friday. The sheriff’s office was requested to assist the California Highway Patrol in a pursuit involving motorcyclists who were possibly...
Coroner identifies pedestrian struck by vehicle on Norris Rd
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the man who died after getting struck by a vehicle in Oildale on Thursday. Jesus Torrez Loya Jr., 31, of Bakersfield was crossing the street southbound on Norris Road outside a marked crosswalk just before 9 p.m. Oct. 9, according to officials....
New In-N-Out Burger planned for Bakersfield; exact location still under wraps
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A new In-N-Out Burger could soon be coming to Bakersfield, according to the fast-food chain, but the exact location has yet to be announced. Reports circulated on social media that a new In-N-Out location would be opening in Bakersfield, specifically on the city's southwest side...
Son arrested in connection to father’s death in south Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man died after an assault in south Bakersfield and his son was arrested in Los Angeles County in connection to the assault. Officers were dispatched to reports of an unresponsive man on the ground outside a residence in the 6100 block of Chandler Way, around 6:27 p.m. on Monday. A […]
Passenger killed in hit-and-run crash on South H Street identified; driver still at large
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died after a hit-and-run crash on South H Street and Houghton Road as 26-year-old Zacarias Ecahua Chipahua of Lamont. The California Highway Patrol said on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at around 5:18 a.m., officers...
BPD, Advocates target domestic violence as share of homicides grows
As Bakersfield police report declines in gang-related killings, other categories of violence — including domestic violence — now account for a greater share of the city’s homicides.
Schools face funding challenges amid rising mental health needs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — As mental health needs continue to rise, many schools are struggling to secure the necessary funding to meet the demand. Ben Greine, CEO of TadHealth, highlighted the current state of mental health funding and emphasized the need for changes to ensure access to care for everyone....
Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Edison Highway
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was arrested on suspicion of shooting and killing another man on Edison Highway in August. Samuel Ryan Magdaleno, 37, was arrested in the 1500 block of Pearl Street on Friday at around 6:45 p.m., according to booking records. On Aug. 15, Adrian Anthony Montiel, 38, of Bakersfield...
Hwy 99 northbound lanes closed near California Ave exit due to flooding
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Flooding has prompted the closure of two northbound lanes of Highway 99 near California Avenue. According to the California Highway Patrol’s incident traffic page, the number 1 and number 2 lanes of northbound Highway 99 are closed due to the roadway flooding just before 7:30 Tuesday...
Multiple crashes, falling rocks disrupt traffic on highways in Bakersfield amid heavy rain
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays on Highway 99 in both directions in Bakersfield on Tuesday morning after several crashes amid heavy rain. Meanwhile, CHP is reporting falling rocks near the Mouth of the Canyon on Highway 178. CHP is also reporting traffic being briefly stopped due to a solo-vehicle...
