Deputy shoots sword-wielding man at Rosamond mobile home park
A Kern County deputy shot a man armed with a sword Monday at a Rosamond mobile home park. The suspect faces attempted murder charges.
Holes in California DMV point system allow dangerous drivers to keep their licenses
There are holes in the DMV point system that, in some cases, allow dangerous drivers to stay on roads.
Kern County firefighters deploy to Oregon, Washington to help battle wildfires
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As wildfires continue to burn in parts of the West Coast, Kern County firefighters are lending a hand in the fight to extinguish them. In a news alert on Monday, the Kern County Fire Department said they are now deploying more than 90 personnel to assist with wildfires burning both in […]
GET Bus offers rides to Bakersfield cooling centers as heatwave persists
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County public transport is partnering with several county agencies to make sure residents seeking relief during the heatwave are able to be alleviated. The Golden Empire Transit District is collaborating with the Kern County Parks Division and the Department of Aging and Adult Services
Silver Alert Issued For Missing At-Risk 74-Year-Old Last Seen In Frazier Park
A Silver Alert remains in effect for a 74-year-old at-risk man who was last seen in the Frazier Park area, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Donald Tostenson, who was last seen on Saturday, July 25. Investigators have not released details regarding t
Bakersfield City Council to consider public safety radio tower near SW Bakersfield neighborhood, elementary...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City Council is set to continue discussing a proposed public safety radio tower near a southwest Bakersfield neighborhood during its regular meeting on Wednesday. The city is looking to upgrade its existing public safety radio system with new infrastructure as the current in
High-speed CHP chase ends in crash on Highway 99, suspect car lands on tracks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A high-speed California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a crash on southbound Highway 99 near 7th Standard Road on Tuesday afternoon, according to CHP's website. Authorities said the suspect vehicle reached speeds of more than 110 miles per hour and drove through a highway closure...
Cameras capture several drunk driving arrests in Bakersfield over weekend
Flashing lights, failed sobriety tests, and arrests caught on camera make up a firsthand look at the drunken issue still running rampant on the streets of Kern County.
Community comes together for Carson Bryant memorial fundraiser
The community came together on July 25 to support the memory of a young Taft Union High School student athlete who died suddenly in October 2024. It was the second annual fundraiser in Carson's memory and this one was much larger than the first, held a year ago at the First Baptist Church with only one vender.
Kern County Fair to have flash sale Friday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tickets for the Kern County Fair are set to be on sale for a limited time Friday, according to fair organizers. The flash sale is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. online only. The Kern County Fair is set to take place from Sept. 23 to Oct. […]
