Man convicted of killing Rosamond woman; his brother guilty of arson in cover-up: DA
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County District Attorney announced on Wednesday that two brothers, Jahquan and Jaysean Davenport, were convicted of the killing and attempted cover-up of 27-year-old Ronneta Faye Martin of Rosamond in 2022. On Feb. 27, 2026, Jahquan was found guilty of first-degree murder and...
NBC’s ‘Chicago’ programs staging major crossover event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — LaRoyce Hawkins has during his 254 episodes of NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” participated in several crossover events. He faced another for the March 4 episode where “Chicago Fire” kicks off another storyline that crosses all three of the “Chicago” shows. It starts at 8 p.m. when Firehouse 51 is...
Investigation underway after shooting on Richmond Street leaves one injured
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the area south of the Mercado Latino that left one person injured Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened on Wednesday, March 4, after 2 p.m. within the 900 block of Richmond Street, near Larcus Avenue.
Moderate injuries reported in southeast Bakersfield shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Moderate injuries were reported after a shooting in southeast Bakersfield Wednesday afternoon. The shooting was reported in the area of Richmond Street around 2:12 p.m., according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. One victim was left with moderate injuries. The investigation is ongoing...
$100,000 reward offered in 2019 unsolved killing of Bakersfield businessman Jose Arredondo
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — "We are here because we need closure." The family of Jose Arredondo, a prominent Bakersfield businessman, held a press conference, announcing a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for Arredondo’s murder. Jose Arredondo, a...
No injuries reported after vehicle crashes into hospital lobby in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — No one was hurt after a vehicle crashed into the lobby of the Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield Wednesday afternoon. Bakersfield police were seen at the hospital after 1 p.m. A vehicle was seen partially inside the hospital with glass shattered. Police confirmed with Eyewitness...
Kern County’s unpermitted food vendors pay nearly $20,000 total in citations following targeted operation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Public Health — in collaboration with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and Bakersfield Police Department — conducted an education and enforcement operation targeting unpermitted food vendors in Kern County on Saturday, according to officials. This effort focused on vendors...
Spanish auto dealer ‘Avanza Autos’ opens in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Spanish-first auto dealership “Avanza Autos” opened in south Bakersfield over the weekend. The dealership is located at 5301 Gasoline Alley Dr. Avanza Autos says it was created to better serve hardworking families in Bakersfield who may have been overlooked by traditional car-buying...
Bakersfield Vice Mayor Running for State Senate
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — Bakersfield city councilwoman Manpreet Kaur is running for state senate. KGET reports Kaur addressed a coalition of family, community members and local leaders on Sunday about her state senate candidacy for the seat in District 16. District 16 covers much of the Central Valley and...
Why Locals CHERISH This CUTE Italian Hidden Gem in Bakersfield, CA
Open Tue–Sat: Lunch 11 AM–2 PM | Dinner 5 PM–9 PM (closed Sun & Mon) Downtown Bakersfield has been hiding one of Central California’s most charming Italian restaurants, and food lovers who’ve stumbled upon it can’t stop talking about it. 🍝✨. Mamma Mia...
