Preliminary hearing in 8-year-old’s death postponed to January
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Andres Serna, accused of driving drunk in a crash that killed an 8-year-old boy, won’t have a preliminary hearing until mid-January at the earliest. Serna’s public defender, Autumn Paine, said she needs time to review the “large amount” of evidence compiled in the case and conduct her own...
DUI Crash Occurs Near Vigil Honoring 8-Year-Old Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver
A candlelight vigil held November 16 for 8-year-old Xxavien Hernandez was disrupted by yet another suspected DUI crash, this one happening just steps away from where family and friends had gathered.
Matt Stone to come to the Nile Theater as Elvis In Person
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Matt Stone is set to come to the Nile Theater as Elvis In Person in June 2026. The show is set for June 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m., according to organizers. Tickets to the tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll are on sale […]
Rising DUIs and Deteriorating Driving Etiquette: A Bakersfield Traffic Rant
The city of Bakersfield has recently seen a rise in driving under the influence (DUI) incidents following the opening of the Tejon Hard Rock Casino. However, the city's driving culture has been under scrutiny for more than just DUIs. Many residents have expressed frustration over the lack of signaling by drivers, a...
Bakersfield PD searches for man allegedly involved in multiple retail thefts
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man allegedly involved in multiple retail thefts on Nov. 9. The man allegedly entered Home Depot on Mt. Vernon Avenue on Nov. 9 at about 10:45 a.m., selected multiple items, shoved an employee through...
Kern County residents weigh proposed $19 tax increase to keep street lights on
Residents in an unincorporated area of Kern County just south of Rosedale Highway are facing a decision about whether to pay more in property taxes to keep their street lights illuminated.
Kern County Sheriff discusses staffing, in-custody deaths, and jail bed space
KCSO Sheriff Donny Youngblood stopped by 23ABC to discuss a variety of topics including staffing, recent in-custody deaths, and jail bed space among other topics.
Hearing delayed for man charged in DUI crash killing 6-year-old girl
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A preliminary hearing for Cesar Magana-Mendoza, a 20-year-old man charged in connection with a suspected DUI crash that resulted in the death of a 6-year-old girl, Azmeret Mayall, has been delayed until Feb. 10, 2026. Magana-Mendoza faces multiple charges, including gross vehicular...
Crustacean Invasion: Crawdad migration near Truxtun Avenue could be searching for new homes, food...
It was an amazing sight -- crawdads coming out of the Kern River bed and venturing into parking lots and streets along the Truxtun Extension.
18 months in prison for tax preparer in massive fraud case
Bakersfield tax preparer Victor Cruz sentenced to 18 months for helping file 500+ fraudulent tax returns claiming $25 million in refunds.
