Woman pleads no contest to gross vehicular manslaughter in Hwy 178 deadly crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 28-year-old woman has pleaded no contest to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in connection to a crash that killed the occupant of a car parked on the shoulder of Highway 178. Hisa Ann Castillo entered the no contest plea Tuesday and two counts of DUI causing injury and a mis
Southern California families mourn best friends killed in plane crash
Two families in Southern California are mourning the loss of two best friends killed in a small plane crash in Kern County last week.
Only Porter and Steyer Would Spare Central Valley from More Oil Extraction…and Air Pollution
With ballots already in the mail and televised debates between the candidates already over, this may be the last check-in on the positions taken for the major candidates for governor. Last week, Streetsblog discussed the candidates’ answers to debate questions on the future of high-speed rail and cutting or suspending
2 held to answer in deadly assault near The Mint
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The case against two men accused of a deadly assault near downtown bar The Mint can proceed, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge David Zulfa heard testimony from four police officers and watched video of the assault before determining there was sufficient evidence to support charges of involuntary
Water a big question for proposed AI data center in eastern Kern desert
This story was originally published by SJV Water. Assurances that a “highly efficient hybrid cooling system” will keep a proposed AI data center from sucking up all the water in the already overdrafted Indian Wells Valley fell flat with residents who’ve bombarded the state with negative comments on the proposal.
Hot again Tuesday before temperatures drop
Monday was the hottest day of the year so far in Kern County. Bakersfield hit 100° for the first time this year. Another hot day is expected on Tuesday, with a forecast high of 101° in Bakersfield. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the Valley and Kern...
BPD seeks driver of Dodge Charger after motorized mini-bike rider struck on Planz Road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police are looking for the driver of a Dodge Charger, who is accused of hitting a juvenile riding a motorized mini-bike on Planz Road on April 15. The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding the suspect vehicle involved in...
Bakersfield PD seeking public help finding driver who hit minor on a motorized bike...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in locating the driver who hit a pedestrian on a motorized mini-bike. The collision happened on April 15, near the 600 block of Planz Road, east of South Chester Avenue, at 10:05 p.m. The suspect was initially traveling
Probation home call in Oildale leads to 2 handguns, Billy club and suspected heroin...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Probation officers conducting a home call in Oildale and arrested a man on April 28 after they said they found two handguns, a Billy club and suspected heroin. On April 28, 2026, officers assigned to the Adult AB-109 Division, Post Release Community Supervision and Mandatory...
Bakersfield City Council to vote on proposed sewer rate hike after final public hearing...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Property owners in Bakersfield can provide comments on the proposed five-year sewer rate increase one last time at a public hearing Wednesday before a Bakersfield City Council vote. The second and final public hearing is set to take place during the City Council meeting at 5:15 p.m. May 13
