Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was struck by a vehicle on Taft Highway in September. Coroner officials said Victoriano Corona Pineda, 72, was struck by a vehicle in the 3100 block of Taft Highway on Sept. 16 around 7:33 p.m. Pineda was transported to Kern Medical...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A 46-year-old man was arrested by Bakersfield police on Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly armed himself with a gun inside his home near Buck Owens Boulevard, and police found what turned out to be an inactive explosive device. At around 1:40 p.m., officers were called to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City Council is slated to approve an agreement with Flood Ministries for a program that would help reunite individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness with their family, friends or other personal support networks. The city was looking for qualified agencies to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Boxing is a tough sport. It takes dedication and grit. Those are a couple characteristics some adults don’t even have. Well, don’t complain to this kid. He’s got it. He didn’t need the fancy gyms and equipment a lot of others need. Instead, he learned it in a small house settled […]

A motion for mental health diversion was filed in the state's case against former Kern County Supervisor Zachary Scrivner. If the motion is granted, Scrivner may not serve any jail time.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who allegedly assaulted police officers as they took him into custody following a SWAT standoff has been charged with six felony counts and a misdemeanor. Ronnie Germaine Wiley Jr. was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in connection with the standoff. He’s also charged in a separate...

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run Wednesday morning.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Four officers with the Bakersfield Police Department competed at a motorcycle skills event in San Diego in early October. The San Diego County Motor Officers’ Association’s Annual Police Motorcycle Training and Competition was held in Mission Bay, Oct. 3 and 4. Senior Officer Richard...

BAKERSFIELD, CA — “On October 1, 2025, Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Kern County Probation Agents, conducted a probation search at a residence in the 2400 block of Cherry Street. During the search, deputies located and recovered a stolen motorcycle. Following this...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Shafter Police Department is investigating a stabbing near Mannel Park Tuesday night. Officers with the Shafter Police Department were dispatched to Mannel Park for the report of a stabbing around 7:44 p.m., according to officials. A man, who was a victim of an assault, was found a...