Coroner: Man dies after falling from balcony in downtown Bakersfield on 20th Street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who died after being found with severe injuries in downtown Bakersfield as 57-year-old Scott Bryan McCollough. The report said he fell from a balcony. The Bakersfield Police Department said on April 7th, at around 10:50...
Deion Sanders inspires crowd as keynote speaker at Hoffman Hospice fundraiser
The event raises funds for Hoffman Hospice, its patients, and their families. In previous years, the fundraiser has drawn big names like Derek Jeter and Mark Wahlberg.
Elderly couple killed in crash on Highway 14 in Mojave identified
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified two people who died after a crash on Highway 14 as 85-year-old Roland James Squires and 83-year-old Carolyn Darnell Squires, both of California City. The CHP’s website said on Monday, April 13, 2026, at around 5:08 p.m.,...
Bakersfield Dental Practice Cuts X-Ray Radiation 90% With Full Tech Suite
Smyle Dental Bakersfield brings CBCT imaging, same-day CAD/CAM restorations, and VR anxiety reduction under one roof for Kern County patients. BAKERSFIELD, California - April 16, 2026 - Smyle Dental Bakersfield, a general and cosmetic dental practice serving Kern County, is spotlighting its comprehensive suite of advanced dental technology — including cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) 3D imaging, in-office CAD/CAM same-day restorations, and...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Bakersfield Right Now
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Bakersfield neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from home goods to baby gear and even a bicycle ready for a new rider.
Mental health diversion granted for woman shot outside Walmart after allegedly attacking officers with...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County judge granted mental health diversion for a woman who allegedly tried to attack Bakersfield police officers with a knife before getting shot, according to court records. Judge Andrew Kendall granted the diversion Wednesday despite the prosecutor’s objection. If Holmes follows all the terms and completes the 12-month in-patient […]
Bakersfield police and Chase Bank host free fraud prevention workshop
Chase Bank and the Bakersfield Police Department hosted a free workshop to help residents identify and protect themselves from financial scams.
Knotts Street shooting shakes East Bakersfield as neighbors demand action
A shooting on Knotts Street in east Bakersfield has left residents shaken and searching for answers, while also bringing members of the community together to call for change.
Drivers on Hwy. 41 may face delays due to roadwork. Here’s where and when
Driving on Highway 41 between the Central Coast and the Central Valley? You may encounter traffic controls and delays due to roadwork over the next few months. Contractor Granite Construction of Watsonville recently resumed “overnight work performing shoulder grading, improvements within the roadway and culvert rehabilitations,” Caltrans said in a news release. Caltrans said its goal is to “resurface, restore and rehabilitate the roadway...
Competency hearing for Genesis Mata’s father postponed 2 weeks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The competency hearing for a man accused of torturing and killing his 8-year-old daughter Genesis Mata has been postponed. The doctor examining Ray Mata Jr. requested a two-week extension to complete the competency report, according to Kern County Judge Tiffany Organ-Bowles Thursday morning. Organ-Bowles rescheduled the hearing for April 30. Graciela […]
