Scrivner remains in compliance with terms of diversion program
Former Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner remains in compliance with the terms of the mental health diversion program he was granted entry to in December.
Bakersfield PD: Three people arrested, tied to nearly $20,000 in retail thefts
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A months-long organized theft investigation led authorities to arrest three people for allegedly stealing nearly $20,000 from local retailers. The Bakersfield Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft Unit arrested 40-year-old Miguel Nava, 23-year-old Vanessa BarreraBucio and...
California Attorney General public appeal documents in Scrivner case include fully redacted documents
Eight pages of the newly filed document are fully redacted.
Police seek man who allegedly broke into SW Bakersfield barber shop with torch
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the public to assist in identifying a man suspected of breaking into a barber shop in southwest Bakersfield. On Jan. 22, the suspect allegedly forced entry into Ricardo’s Barber Shop and Salon at 3216 Stine Rd., according to police. Nothing was...
KHSD trustees respond after a judge shuts down the recall petition
A judge has rejected a recall petition against KHSD trustees Manriquez and Rodrigue, calling it “false and misleading."
BPD: Search for man accused of assaulting victim and stealing two gold chain necklaces
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of assaulting a victim and taking her two gold chain necklaces in the parking lot on Ming Avenue. Police said on January 14, 2026, the suspect approached the victim,...
BPD, CHP joint Union Avenue traffic enforcement operation nets more than 180 citations
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department and California Highway Patrol led a joint traffic enforcement operation on Union Avenue on Wednesday that resulted in over 180 citations. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., the BPD...
Bakersfield City Council could approve additional $2.5M for The Open Door Network’s new shelter
The Open Door Network’s homeless shelter construction in central Bakersfield could receive additional financial help from the city, according to the Bakersfield City Council meeting agenda for Wednesday.
Kern County Honor Guard shortage threatens full military funeral honors for veterans
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Veterans Honor Guard is facing a serious shortage of members, raising concerns about whether it can continue providing full military funeral honors for veterans across Kern County. As membership continues to drop, the future of military ceremonies at veterans’ final...
Bakersfield police seek help finding two missing boys last seen in south Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding two missing boys, who were last seen in south Bakersfield. Police said 12-year-old Daniel Joseph Alvarez and 11-year-old Joel Christian Alvarez were last seen on February 26th, 2026, at around 7 a.m.,...
