Man in custody after allegedly stealing Ridgecrest patrol car, crashing near Rosamond
A man was taken into custody after he allegedly stole a Ridgecrest patrol car Sunday morning, leading deputies on a chase that ended in a crash near Rosamond. According to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, deputies first responded to the reported patrol car theft on Highway 14 just north of Highway 58 on the morning of April 19.
Bakersfield police search for a suspect after an afternoon shooting
Bakersfield police are looking for a suspect who fled in a white vehicle after shots were fired near Meredith Drive Saturday afternoon.
Delano police investigate double stabbing at Garces Highway Fastrip
Delano police are investigating a double stabbing at a Fastrip on Garces Highway. Two victims are receiving medical treatment for their injuries.
High pressure ridge set to bring warm weekend weather to Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — It's looking like a warm one this weekend. Atmospherically, a ridge of high pressure will get comfortable over the Western US for temperatures that will be quite comfortable if you like the 80s across parts of Kern County!. The warmth could build even more for...
Couple marries inside Bakersfield ICE detention facility
Standing inside the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center, Christina Serrano and her husband exchanged vows in a setting far from what they had envisioned for their wedding day.
Pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle on Auburn Street in Bakersfield.
A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Auburn Street in Bakersfield after exiting a bus. Police say the driver is cooperating.
Arson investigators called after southwest Bakersfield grass fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Multiple fire crews battled a vegetation fire in southwest Bakersfield last night. Arson investigators were also called to the scene, according to the Bakersfield Fire Department. Bakersfield and Kern County fire crews responded to a grass fire around 9:30 p.m. on April 17 in a...
CSUB taps long-time coach to lead swim, dive program
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — California State Bakersfield Athletics has hired a new director to lead its swimming and diving program. Shane Pelton will be joining the university with nearly two decades of coaching experience with the National Collegiate Athletics Association, which includes 10 years of coaching in the California State University system. Pelton also served as the head assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the...
New opportunities: Bakersfield businesses, college host career fair for Bessie Owens Elementary students
Bessie Owens Elementary on Friday looked a little different than any other school day.
Bakersfield seniors and veterans rally to protect Medicare and Social Security
Local seniors and veterans rallied outside Kern Medical Hospital on Friday to demand protections for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefits.
