Bakersfield PD release images of Panama Ln gas station robbery suspects
Bakersfield police are asking for help to identify two people suspected in a robbery last month where one of the suspects allegedly punched a gas station clerk before fleeing.
Federal child care funding freeze puts Kern County families at risk
The federal pause on billions in child care and social services funding could significantly impact families and providers in Kern County, even though no evidence of local fraud has been reported.
Man, woman dead after apparent murder-suicide were divorced: Bakersfield PD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The man and woman dead after an apparent murder-suicide in northeast Bakersfield were divorced, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Police told 17 News the man and woman dead after the apparent murder-suicide were divorced but living together. They were identified as Pedro...
Teens in the deadly Foods Co. shooting could face adult charges
Two 17-year-olds arrested in connection with a deadly Foods Co. shooting in Bakersfield could potentially be tried as adults, as prosecutors review the case.
Kern County seeks $885,000 grant to combat DUI cases with dedicated team
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County District Attorney's Office is poised to receive a significant boost in its fight against drunk driving, pending approval from the Board of Supervisors. The office has applied for an $885,000 grant to establish a dedicated team focused on prosecuting alcohol- and...
Lanes blocked after fatal crash on Hwy 223 near Wible Rd: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — At least one person is dead and lanes are blocked Wednesday morning after a crash in the area of Highway 223 and Wible Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was reported around 9:30 a.m. and involved a semi-truck and a Honda CRV, according to the CHP Traffic Incident...
Kern County Deputies Arrest Two Suspects Found Hiding on a Train During Attempted Burglary...
January 6, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on December 31, 2025, Deputies from the. Mojave Substation, Tehachapi Substation and Rosamond Substation responded to a remote area in Keene regarding a train burglary. When deputies arrived, they located Ricardo Rodriguez (47) and Juan Diaz (41)...
Man Who Died In 5 Freeway Crash In Valencia Identified
The box truck driver who died in an early Tuesday morning crash in Valencia has been identified. Edwin Oscanoa Vicuna, 50, from Bakersfield was identified as the person who died in the 5 Freeway crash in Valencia, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Around 3 a.m. Tuesday,...
School board member denies interfering with police investigation
"I have never and would never, under any circumstances, fail to report or discourage the reporting of any physical or emotional danger to a child," said Kathy Scrivner.
Deadly crash on Bear Mountain Boulevard leaves at least one dead, lanes blocked
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — At least one person is dead after a crash on Bear Mountain Boulevard and Wible Road Wednesday morning. The CHP’s website said on January 7, 2026, at around 9:30 a.m., there was a report of a crash between a semi-truck and a blue Honda CRV on Bear Mountain Boulevard and Wible Road.
