Viewers rally behind inmate who allegedly assaulted accused stepmother of slain 8-year-old
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Prison justice. Honor among thieves. The code of the street. Back door parole. Extrajudicial payback comes in a multitude of flavors, dispensed in any number of ways, but it comes down to this. There are certain things criminals and alleged criminals just don’t do, even in the company of...
‘Once they’re gone, they’re gone’: Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace selling off final batch of...
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace is closed but is there is one last chance for fans of the venue to acquire a memento from the iconic venue.
DUI checkpoint in Bakersfield results in 4 alleged DUI arrests, 6 vehicles impounded
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — During a BakersfIeld police DUI checkpoint and patrol on Friday, four drivers were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, six vehicles were impounded, and two drivers were cited for driver's license violations. The checkpoint was held on August 15, 2025, in the 1500 block...
Big warm-up building through the end of the week
Happy Monday, Kern County. We begin this week with the slightly below average temperatures, but a big warm up is approaching. Now we here on the West Coast are not directly impacted by Hurricane Erin, but the northern progression of that storm actually causes a strong high pressure system to retrograde back West....
Bakersfield police asking assistance in the search of missing teens
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in the search of a pair of missing teens last seen Saturday. Elizabeth and Viktoria Tuntlandshewmaker were last seen in the 9000 block of Rancho Viejo Drive on August 16 at 8:50 a.m. Elizabeth is 12 years old, 5 feet...
Taft Police activity for Aug. 15-16
Officer initiated activity at Taft Police Department, Commerce Wy. Disposition: Completed. Occurred on A St. Disposition: Outside Assist. Occurred at Fifth St/Main St. Disposition: Arrest Made. 8:23 Misc - Patrol Check. Officer initiated activity at Taft Community Correctional Faci, Commerce Wy. Disposition: Checks...
Pounds Powers to Mike Moshier Classic Win, Seals Bakersfield Modified Title
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2025) — Rob Sanders led the opening 21 circuits of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified feature during the Tenth Annual Mike Moshier Classic at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. Brad Pounds, however, had other plans. Charging from sixth on the grid, Pounds...
Kern County enjoys cooler temperatures before heat wave returns later this week
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — WHAT WE'RE WATCHING THIS WEEK. Kern County's coming off of a really nice weekend that was quite a bit cooler than the previous one we had. Saturday's high of 94 and Sunday's of 92 were much more tolerable than the 105 of both days a week before!
Ray Mata Jr. sentenced to probation, jail time in gun, drug cases
Ray Mata Jr., the father of 8-year-old Genesis Mata accused of torturing and killing her, has been sentenced for his previous cases related to illegal use of guns and drugs.
Bakersfield police seek public help to find missing 15-year-old girl
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community's assistance with locating an at-risk missing 15-year-old. Myshanay Latrice Beverly was last seen on August 16, around 7 p.m., in the 3000 block of Pendleton Court. She is described as 5'9" tall, 125 Lbs, with black...
