Motorcyclist killed in Taft hit-and-run, suspect identified as local resident
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police are searching for a Taft resident accused of striking and killing a motorcyclist on Kern Street on Sunday morning, said officials. It happened on July 27, 2025, at approximately 10:43 a.m., when Taft police officers responded to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in...
Coroner identifies Beardsley Avenue homicide victim
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man who was shot by another person in Oildale has been identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office. Mitchell Lee Farley, 38, was the victim of a homicide in the 800 block of Beardsley Avenue that took place on July 12. Farley got shot at the location above and […]
Shooting near West High School leaves 19-year-old man dead
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One person died after officers were called to a shooting near West High School Sunday night. The Bakersfield Police Department said on July 27, 2025, at around 9:45 p.m., officers were called to the 900 block of Nimrod Court for a shooting that had just happened.
Books in Motion program ends summer series with final events at local libraries
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library is entering the final week of its summer reading challenge, with registration open until Thursday, July 31. Participants who sign up and either read 10 books or dedicate 10 hours to reading will be rewarded with a free book. Additionally, the...
Bakersfield police search for missing teen near Thistledown Lane
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police are attempting to locate a missing 17-year-old in northwest Bakersfield. Johnathon Hernstedt-Deal, 17, was last seen July 25 in the 10000 block of Thistledown Lane. He went missing at about 1:30 a.m. and police say he is considered at-risk. Police describe him to be 5 feet, 6...
It’s a mellow Monday in Bakersfield, with a high of 95°
Starting the week off strong with warm temperatures throughout most of Kern. Some gusty winds are expected to pick up within the desert communities, but this is fairly typical. Dry, warm conditions could raise some concerns for wildfires popping up, but there is no active Red Flag warning or any...
Bakersfield PD investigating Nimrod Ct homicide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a homicide reported in southwest Bakersfield that happened late Sunday night. Police were dispatched to the 900 block of Nimrod Court around 9:45 p.m. for a report of a shooting. A person was found suffering major injuries at the scene....
Motorcyclist killed in collision with truck on Kern Street in Taft
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a truck on the 1000 block of Kern Street in Taft. The incident occurred at 10:42 a.m., according to the Kern County Fire Department. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a single patient, the motorcyclist, who...
Taft Police activity for July 25-26
Occurred on B St. Disposition: Outside Assist. Occurred at Kern St/Tenth St. Disposition: Report Taken. Occurred at Woodrow St Apts on Woodrow St. Disposition: Report Taken. Occurred at Gardner Field Rd/Hwy 119. Disposition: Checks Ok. 5:32 Vehicle Code - all other violations. Officer initiated activity at Church St....
Year after Borel Fire, Inyokern ranch aids displaced, plans community center
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — It’s been a year since Kern County’s largest wildfire, the Borel Fire, displaced several people and burned through several communities. Shelters opened across the region to house evacuees, one being over an hour away in the middle of the desert. Eyewitness News revisited...
