Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Prosecutors have filed a felony hit-and-run charge in connection to the death of a man in October on Camino Media. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Nicholas Aguirre Jr. after a charge of hit-and-run causing death was filed against him on Aug. 19, Kern County District Attorney’s Office

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A proposed housing development in Shafter has become the latest flashpoint in an ongoing dispute with the California High-Speed Rail Authority, with city leaders arguing the neighborhood plans predate the rail project and the authority warning the development conflicts with its approve

Two challengers hoping to win seats this November on the Kern County Water Agency board of directors were both moved to run because of the Kern River. “The more I started hearing about different topics, the constraints on the flows of the river, I thought this doesn’t make sense. Why can’t we find a better way? That’s

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — CalFresh recipients in Kern County are facing new work requirements and upcoming eligibility changes that could affect who keeps food assistance benefits. Work requirements that began June 1 required some recipients to work at least 20 hours a week to keep their benefits. That three-mo

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Mamas is a 4-year-old mix breed dog and is available for adoption now at the Bakersfield SPCA. Shelter Director Brain McLaughlin says she is a mellow, laid-back dog. If you would like to adopt Mamas, or any of the pets at Bakersfield SPCA, visit 3000...

An online petition is calling for an investigation after reports of an altercation between a student and staff members suggested the student was injured. The petition alleges a student, named only as “Bridgette,” was “punched in the face by a staff member” and pinned for two minutes against a hot metal surface, resulti

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who it says tried to burglarize the Dollar Tree at 2140 Wible Road. The agency issued a news release Monday saying the suspect tried to break into the store at about 11:38 p.m. June 28. It noted he wasn’t able to enter the story, pos

A 52-year-old man was arrested in connection to a shooting that took place in Newhall on July 26, according to Deputy Mariela Picard with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. According to Picard, deputies responded to the 23400 block of Lyons Avenue around 8 p.m. on the night of...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department has received reports of scams involving the use of a courier to steal money from victims. BPD said victims have reported receiving phone calls with the caller claiming to be from a bank’s fraud department or a government agency telling the victim that their

Remembering the life and legacy of Jackie, the bald eagle that captivated countless viewers around the world, is something devoted fans have been doing since the iconic animal passed in early August. Pop-up memorials in the Big Bear Lake have been one way that Southern Californians have honored the beautiful...