Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A lawsuit filed over the explosion that severely injured an oil well worker in 2022 was settled on Monday. In April 2023, Leonardo Andrade filed a lawsuit against the companies involved in the oil well operation when an explosion severely injured him, leading to both of his legs and...

Stepmother Graciela Bustamante denies involvement in 8-year-old Genesis Mata’s death, but police reports and witness statements contradict her.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The cooling trend is expected to continue until Monday andboth the Central Valley and Kern County desert will continue to see a minor heat risk through Tuesday. A significant warming trend is set to return by the middle of the week, with triple digit heat in the warmest locations. The...

“We said, ‘Hey, let’s use this to our advantage and play with it a little.’”

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man in Frazier Park was arrested for alleged stabbing another person on Willow Trail early Sunday morning, according to sheriff’s deputies. 34-year-old Shayne Fisher was arrested under suspicion of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence charges at about...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Four drivers were arrested on suspicion of DUI during a DUI checkpoint and proactive DUI Patrol in downtown Bakersfield on Friday, according to police. The checkpoint was held in the 1500 block of L Street from 6 p.m. on Friday to 2 a.m. on Saturday. Additional officers were also deployed...

A small town west of Tehachapi says they are losing police personnel due to underfunding, but residents hope to keep the department running with the support of Measure A.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a pedestrian with major injuries in Oildale on Sunday night. Officers were dispatched to the area of North Chester Avenue and Roberts Lane around 8:47 p.m. for the report of a vehicle and pedestrian crash. CHP investigators...

Bakersfield mother honors her son Tim's memory with a scholarship promoting road safety after he was killed in a drunk driving accident on New Year's Eve 2021.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department has open applications for the Bakersfield Police Citizen Volunteer Unit. Police said that as volunteers, community members work alongside law enforcement personnel in a variety of duties. Volunteer duties include assisting with community events and...