Man killed in officer-involved shooting near Lake Isabella
Kern County deputies fatally shot a man near Lake Isabella after responding to reports of gunfire. Investigation ongoing.
Elderly hiker rescued from Mt. Pinos after night stranded in freezing conditions
MOUNT PINOS, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 70-year-old hiker who was stranded in the Mt. Pinos area was rescued by multiple search and rescue groups overnight on Thursday, according to the Bakersfield Search and Rescue team. In a post on social media, the Bakersfield Search and Rescue team said three...
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision on South H Street in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A pedestrian was killed early Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle on South H Street in Bakersfield. Officers from the Bakersfield Police Department responded to the 4200 block of South H Street at approximately 1:51 a.m. regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian collision. When...
Investigation underway after man found stabbed to death at Motel 6
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An investigation is underway in northwest Bakersfield after a man was found stabbed to death at a Motel 6 early Sunday morning, according to the Kern County Sheriff's Office. Deputies first received reports of the stabbing at the Motel 6 on Olive Tree Court at...
Invasive Critters ‘Musseling’ Into Valley Waterways as Managers Struggle to Stop Spread
“We’re going to be dealing with this for the foreseeable future if not longer,” says Johnny Amaral, COO of Friant Water Authority. Keeping the mussels out of Millerton Lake and upper San Joaquin River watershed is essential to protect the entire Friant system, Amaral says. Eradication measures under...
Delano man uplifting local athletes one photo at a time
Aidan Garaygordobil started photographing local sports game as a hobby, but soon turned into something bigger. Now with his own media platform, he's working to launch scholarships for local athletes.
California Weather Alert: Above-Average Temperatures in Los Angeles as Dry Pattern Holds Late January...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, California – California is settling into a warm and quiet weather pattern to close out January and begin February, with above-average temperatures expected statewide and little to no...
Salty’s BBQ announces date of 4th annual Phillip Campas fundraiser
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Phillip Jesse Campas Legacy Project is giving members of the community another chance to honor the man who would have turned 40-years-old this year. The 4th annual Salty’s BBQ Fundraiser, held in honor of Phillip Jesse Campas, is scheduled for Jan. 23 at 6720 Schirra Court, from 4...
3 held to answer in May 2024 deadly shooting on Union Ave
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three men have been ordered to stand trial on charges including first-degree murder in a deadly shooting on Union Avenue in 2024. A judge on Wednesday found sufficient evidence for the case against Dalton Ray Thompson, William Wendell Darden, and Joey Elias to proceed, according to court...
Weedpatch residents without water for a week
Weedpatch residents have been without water for a week, forcing families to ration supplies and seek basic needs elsewhere.
