Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — For the first time since 2023, when they were sentenced on murder and child abuse charges in the disappearance of their adopted sons, Trezell and Jacqueline West were back in Kern County Superior Court. The couple, both serving lengthy prison terms, were returned Wednesday to the courtroom

Several construction projects are ongoing at Taft Union High School and another major project is now scheduled to get underway in the spring of 2027. The boys gymnasium, track, and the parking lot at 10th and San Emidio and even the auditorium. The biggest project is at the Boys Gym...

The Board adopted a Resolution honoring Mary Gutierrez, Department of Human Services, upon her retirement with 25 years of dedicated service to the County of Kern. The Board adopted a Resolution honoring Cherree Miller, Department of Human Services, upon her retirement with 35 years of dedicated service to the County o

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays if planning to travel south as two southbound I-5 lanes will be closed for about six hours. The California Highway Patrol’s website said on Wednesday, July 15, at around 7:54 a.m., there was a report of a crash involving a semi-truck and a vehicle on southbound Interstate

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – A Kern County Probation Department search has resulted in the arrest of one person.  On Tuesday, July 14, officers with the Probation Department’s Adult Probation Services Division conducted a home call in the 100 block of West Mojave Rose Avenue in Ridgecrest.  Officers found Adrian Ortiz,

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County man found guilty of possessing multiple drugs — including 10 pounds of fentanyl — has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, according to prosecutors. Ruben Gutierrez-Garcia was found guilty in June of five counts of drug possession for sales and maintaining a residence for dru

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man convicted of attempted murder and other charges for shooting a victim while they slept in April 2025 was sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years to life in prison, plus an additional four years, according to the Kern County District Attorney. A Kern County...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A body was recovered Wednesday morning after reports of a person drowning at Hart Park's duck pond the night before. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday, July 14, at around 6 p.m., KCSO received reports of a person in distress at Hart Park in the duck pond.

Triple digit heat is here, and it's going to stay for a while. Bakersfield hit 104° on Tuesday. Wednesday looks even hotter, with a forecast high of 105°. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the San Joaquin Valley through Thursday. The heat will affect much more than...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — After nearly a year without a permanent leader, the Arvin Police Department is getting a new chief. City leaders have selected Cecilio Velasco to lead the department following a months-long, nationwide search. Velasco brings more than 21 years of law enforcement experience, including t