Pedestrian identified after multiple vehicles hit him on 24th Street bridge
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The man killed Monday morning after being struck by multiple vehicles on the 24th Street bridge was identified as 48-year-old Antoine Cobbins of Bakersfield. The Kern County coroner said that Cobbins was found dead at the scene on August 10, 2026, at approximately 5:35 a.m....
South Bakersfield man on felony probation arrested after firearm, ammunition allegedly found at home
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was arrested after officials allegedly found a firearm and ammunition at a home in south Bakersfield on Monday, according to the Kern County Probation Department. On Aug. 10, officers with the county’s probation department conducted a home call in the 500 block of East Fairview Road.
2 people pulled from vehicle after rollover crash along Hwy 178 in Bakersfield: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two people were pulled from a vehicle after it lost control and rolled over along Highway 178 Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported just before 11 a.m. in westbound lanes of Highway 178 near Union Avenue. It was not clear what caused the driver
‘Being homeless is not illegal’: BPD Chief on his approach with homelessness & crime
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Police Chief Brent Stratton joined 17 News for our monthly segment to break down what his department is doing around town. Lauren Holcomb asked Chief Stratton about back to school safety, homelessness, flock safety cameras and the latest crime concerns in the community. Watch th
Bakersfield City Manager faces calls of no confidence from Weir, Bashirtash
Two Bakersfield City Councilmembers are calling for the removal of City Manager Christian Clegg. Despite their comments last week, it’s a sentiment that does not appear to be shared among the rest of the council. The big picture: Last week, the city council held a performance evaluation for Clegg...
21 arrested as BPD return 177 stolen items to retailers, totaling over $2,700
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police arrested 21 suspects last week and recovered 177 stolen items during a three-day national retail theft operation. From August 4th through August 6th, police partnered with retailers such as Dick's Sporting Goods, Target, Ross, Dollar Tree, Macy's, and JCPenney to ide
Coachella man reported missing after release from Kern County prison
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — A Coachella man has been reported missing after his release from a prison in Kern County, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded July 31 to a report of a missing person along Julia Drive in Coachella after the family of Arturo Reyes Aispuro said they had be
Bakersfield Valley Plaza rolls out paid parking option, shoppers push back
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The hunt for a better parking spot at Valley Plaza may be over, if you’re willing to pay for it. The Bakersfield mall is rolling out a premier parking option, which has sparked plenty of conversation among shoppers. The mall has introduced paid parking spaces near select entrances. For $2 a
Inspector general finds California High-Speed Rail business plan incomplete
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX26) — California’s high-speed rail project has made progress in meeting legal reporting requirements, but state oversight officials say major gaps and clarity problems remain in the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s final 2026 Business Plan — including questions about cost increases, schedul
Measles cases rising across California. These are the symptoms
Measles cases have emerged across California in recent days, prompting health officials to remind residents about the importance of vaccination and recognizing early symptoms.
