Bakersfield CA

As officials continue investigating a deadly B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base, families are beginning to identify and remember the victims.

A very prominent former California prosecutor and Kern County’s longest-serving district attorney is facing mulitple charges after allegedly driving under the influence. New surfaced details show that, according to the police, the man, while communicating ... Read more

The announcement came via Facebook post on Tuesday, naming Sean Andrew as its new CEO. Andrew is born and raised in Bakersfield, according to the post.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Driving a stolen pickup on a suspended license and with warrants out for his arrest, Ramiro Gutierrez-Ramos wasn’t about to stop. After police tried pulling him over at a traffic light in south Bakersfield, according to a newly released court document, the 18-year-old stomped on the acceler

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An attorney on Tuesday said negotiations were ongoing to resolve the case against a gang member who’s serving a life term in prison for two shootings and the girlfriend who allegedly hid him following his escape from custody last year. Defense attorney Monica Bermudez, who represents Franci

Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood discussed the hostage standoff, a jailbreak attempt, a DOJ oversight dispute, and river drownings during his monthly interview

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police arrested a 27-year-old gang member on Monday after he was allegedly found in possession of two guns, suspected methamphetamine and cocaine and over $6,000 in cash. On June 15, 2026, officers assigned to the Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (SEU)

A critical stretch of the highway closed for "emergency embankment repairs."

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community’s help in identifying two men wanted in a robbery on Wilson Road. Police said the robbery happened in the 3700 block of Wilson Road on May 14, just after 12 p.m. The suspects entered the business and demanded money from an employee.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a shooting on June 6 on Panorama Drive that left a woman with moderate to major injuries. The Bakersfield Police Department said the shooting happened at about 2:51 a.m. in the 600 block...