CHP issues silver alert for Bakersfield woman last seen driving to Santa Monica
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol has issued a silver alert for an 82-year-old woman who was last seen Monday driving to Santa Monica. Susan Uhalt was last seen Monday driving between 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at the intersection of Coffee and Brimhall Roads. Both the Bakersfield Police Department and CHP said […]
Kern County jury to decide fate of alleged rapist after closing arguments
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A criminal case that has gripped the community after terrifying details first emerged about a woman who was kidnapped from a local gym has reached its end. The trial has been years in the making, but after nearly two weeks in front of jurors, Vincent DeLeon will soon learn his fate. […]
Warehouse fire under investigation after string of fires in southeast Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Unless you were inside all day Saturday, you likely saw black clouds of smoke rise from southeast Bakersfield. In fact, you could see the smoke billowing from a warehouse from Interstate 5 over the Grapevine. A fire from a huge warehouse lot on South Washington Street was visible for miles across […]
Taft man identified after McKittrick crash: Coroner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Taft man who died in a crash in McKittrick Sunday has been identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office. Benigno Pablo Jimenez, 39, was identified as the man in the crash. Jimenez was driving a Toyota Tacoma northbound on Highway 33, south of Addie Avenue when he lost control of […]
30-year-old Bakersfield man shot and killed on Knotts Street identified
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the man shot and killed on Knotts Street as 30-year-old Arthur Deray Ward of Bakersfield. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on April 13, 2026, at around 10:15 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 600 block of Knotts Street for a report of a shooting.
Soria’s speed limiter bill advances through Public Safety Committee
A bill that would force speed limiting technology onto people convicted of severe speeding-related offenses is one-step closer to becoming law. The Stop Super Speeders Act, authored by Asm. Esmeralda Soria (D–Merced), passed through the Assembly Public Safety Committee last week. The big picture:The Stop Super Speeders Act, which...
19-year-old identified after fatal rollover on Sierra Highway in Rosamond
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a woman who died after her vehicle overturned in Rosamond as 19-year-old Lidia Gonzalez. The coroner’s report said on April 13, 2026, at around 2:26 a.m., Gonzalez was the driver of a vehicle that overturned on northbound Sierra Highway, near Marie Avenue in Rosamond.
Major street renovation, walkability project underway in downtown Bakersfield
The renovation of 18th and 19th streets will be done in three phases.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Bakersfield — Furniture, Baby Items & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Bakersfield neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and baby clothes to a working TV and even a trampoline for the kids.
🚧 Multiple Construction & Mechanic Jobs in Kern County, CA
Kern County’s skilled trades scene is buzzing right now, with solid openings for folks who know their way around tools, engines, and paint booths. If you’re ready to put your hands-on skills to work, these local jobs are worth a look.
