Kern County community pushes back on CoreCivic detention facility plans
Residents of California City and Kern County gathered Tuesday for an emergency action rally, urging city council members to reject plans for a CoreCivic immigration detention center within city limits. During the scheduled August 12 meeting, the discussion was abruptly canceled after the council failed to meet...
JAIL INTERVIEW: 23ABC speaks to Graciela Bustamante, Stepmother of Genesis Mata
The woman arrested for allegedly torturing an 8-year-old who was found dead in a Bakersfield hotel, spoke with 23ABC from jail about the incident.
Missing autistic teen found: KCSO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (8:04 PM) Deputies said Corbin Holder has been found. He is no longer listed as missing. ------- The Kern County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old Corbin Arndt Holder, who was last seen on August 15, 2025, at approximately 6:45 a.m. He...
Nearly 5000 people sign petition calling for investigation into Kern County CPS
More than 3,000 people have signed the petition demanding an independent investigation into Kern County’s Child Protective Services since Tuesday.
2 charged with murder in homicide at Wasco State Prison
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two inmates at Wasco State Prison have been charged with murder in connection with the death of a third inmate earlier this year. Jose D. Castro and Darnell Rodas are accused of using homemade weapons to attack Angel Carrasco on March 14. Carrasco was taken to a hospital, where he was […]
California Highway Patrol remembers Officer Raymond E. Miller
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol is remembering Officer Raymond E. Miller who died on this day 40 years ago. Officer Raymond E. Miller died while issuing a citation to a big rig driver on the side of Interstate 5 near Bakersfield, according to CHP. A truck-tractor rammed into his patrol car...
East Bakersfield church hit by burglary and fire within hours
A Bakersfield church was burglarized and set on fire on the same day, leaving church members concerned after already dealing with the recent loss of their longtime pastor.
H Street to become Cesar Chavez Boulevard following City Council vote
In a 4-3 split vote on Wednesday night, the Bakersfield City Council approved renaming H Street to Cesar Chavez Boulevard, moving forward with a proposal first discussed earlier this year. The change will affect roughly 390 addresses along the stretch from Taft Highway to Golden State Highway, including more than 240...
Missing 39-year-old man last seen in Santa Monica, last contacted family in July
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding Erik Novoa Cortez, a 39-year-old man who has been reported missing. Cortez, who suffers from mental health issues, was last in contact with his family on July 12, 2025, and was last seen in Santa Monica.
Free food giveaway at the Rock Church Aug. 16
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Rock Church is hosting a free food giveaway on Saturday to help those in need. The giveaway is a part of the church’s community outreach and will take place from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the church at 1400 Norris Rd. The event is first come, […]
