Wolf pack discovered in Tulare County moves out
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The wolf pack, which has been lurking around Tulare County, has officially moved out. As of Thursday, the Yowlumni pack was in Tehachapi, Kern County. The grey wolves were discovered in the Sequoia National Forest in 2023 and named after the Yowlumni band of the Tule River Yokut...
Bakersfield PD searches for man who allegedly stole items from a parked car
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of entering a parked car in west Bakersfield and allegedly stealing items. The incident reportedly happened on Jan. 12 in the area of the 12000 block of Stemple Drive when the suspect...
Seven arrested after complaint of growing encampment on District Boulevard
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Seven people were arrested after complaints of a growing encampment on District Boulevard. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Monday, February 2nd, 2026, the City of Bakersfield’s Community Vitality Team received a complaint of a growing encampment in the 6000 block of...
23-year-old woman arrested in Ming Avenue hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 23-year-old woman was arrested in the suspected hit-and-run crash on Ming Avenue that later killed a motorcyclist. The Bakersfield Police Department said on January 31, 2026, at around 10:44 p.m., officers were called to the 4500 block of Ming Avenue, near Stine Road, regarding a...
Kern County Fire Department unveils new drones to enhance safety
Fire staff noted they have had the drones for a few weeks and have already deployed them during the Highway 58 crash, where fog created visibility challenges.
Shoulder Tap sting in southwest Bakersfield nets two for buying alcohol for minors
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two people were arrested, cited, and released after allegedly purchasing alcohol for minors in southwest Bakersfield during a police operation. The Bakersfield Police Department said on February 3, 2026, Bakersfield Police Department Vice Detectives, in partnership with California...
Hard Rock Casino Tejon pays out over $29 million in jackpots during January
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Hard Rock Casino Tejon paid out over $29 million across 6 thousand jackpots during January. Officials with the Hard Rock Casino Tejon said the pay out was $29,171,671 and was across 6,375 jackpots. The winnings translate to more than 200 guests per day winning jackpots exceeding $2,000....
Kern DA files criminal and civil complaints against Taft area oil and gas leases...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County District Attorney’s Office announced a criminal and civil complaint against Ronald I. Engelberg and 25 Hill Properties Inc., alleging violations near Taft, including charges related to the illegal storage and dumping of toxic waste and illegally spilling oil in the...
A look back at 46 years of the Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast
The Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast marked its 46th year as a growing, non-denominational tradition that unites leaders and residents to reflect, give thanks and pray for the community.
Woman arrested in connection with fire that burned man
Taft Police have arrested a woman and charged her in connection a fire that caused severe burns to a man on Jan. 22. Police said said Magdalena Junes, 43, of Taft was arrested on a Ramey warrant for a felony charge of "unlawfully causing a fire resulting in serious bodily injury" Tuesday and booked into the Taft Jail.
