Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two inmates at Kern Valley State Prison on Monday pleaded not guilty to murder in the stabbing death of another inmate two years ago. Andrew Espinoza, 31, and Frank Vasquez, 46, are due back in court next week for a preliminary hearing. They’re accused of killing Raul E. Mendoza, 30, who […]

Taft Police arrested a man in late April following a shooting in a house on the 200 block of East Warren Street. Police said the suspect fired shots inside the house where children were present and at the house from outside. There were no injuries. Justin Shain Gibson, 39, was...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (1:40 P.M.): Lucia was found,. The Bear Valley Police Department is looking for a missing man who is autistic. Police said 31-year-old Keenan Lucia was last seen on Monday, May 4th, at around 11 a.m. near Bear Valley Road and Cumberland Road. He is...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of Sergeant David George. In a social media post, KCSO said, “Sergeant George dedicated 19 years to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, serving our community with integrity, commitment, and compassion.”. The post said George...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man was arrested for impersonating an officer after police say he allegedly used flashing red and blue lights in a black GM Yukon to pull over a driver. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, officers arrested 40-year-old Nicholas Leyva for...

"What we have here in this building, we couldn't have anywhere else."

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person is dead Monday after a shooting in south Bakersfield over the weekend. According to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a shooting at around 10:30 p.m. Saturday on E. Pacheco Road near Garber Way. Three people were taken to the hospital and no arrests have been made, […]

Tootsie is a 2-year-old chiweenie who was among 14 dogs rescued from a tough situation in Kern County. – The Adoptable Pet of the Week this week is Tootsie, available for adoption through Novy’s Ark Dog Rescue and Adoption. Tootsie, a 2-year-old chiweenie, was among 14 dogs rescued from...

A fast-moving vegetation fire has burned over 2,000 acres near Edison Highway and Comanche Drive in Kern County.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A fire burning along Highway 99, just south of the Highway 65 off-ramp, is causing traffic problems and drawing a response from fire crews and law enforcement. According to the California Highway Patrol, the fire was first reported just before 2:10 p.m. Authorities say a...