Family Says Storage Unit Break-In Wiped Out Their Belongings
A Bakersfield family says they lost nearly all their belongings after a break-in at a local storage facility, raising questions about security and who is responsible when theft occurs.
1 dead, multiple injured after wrong-way DUI-suspected crash on Hwy 99 in Delano
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person is dead, multiple were injured and a man was arrested after a wrong-way crash on Highway 99 in the Delano area Saturday night. Officers with the highway patrol responded to the area of Highway 99 at Ninth Avenue for a report of a multi-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver […]
Supporters say Manuela Hernandez has until late April to appeal Bakersfield detention case
Manuela Hernandez, a Colombian woman detained since December at the California City Detention Center, is facing an appeal deadline as friends and supporters raise concerns about her treatment in custody and the circumstances surrounding her detention. Hernandez has been living in Bakersfield for the past four years, according to friends...
KCSO investigating ‘suspicious’ death in Maricopa fire
Kern County Sheriff's detectives are investigating the death of a person whose body was found at the scene of a fire in Maricopa Saturday evening. The death is considered suspicious at this time. Kern County firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire in the 800 block of Madera...
Bakersfield man pleads guilty to illegal money transmitter tied to $5 million fraud: DOJ
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A 49-year-old Bakersfield man pleaded guilty on Monday to operating an illegal money-transmitting business that involved more than $5 million in illegally obtained funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ugwu pleaded guilty on April 6, 2026, to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business...
Woman severely injured after struck by vehicle walking outside of marked crosswalk in Oildale:...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman was left with major injuries after she was walking outside of a marked crosswalk in the Oildale area and got struck by a vehicle Saturday night. Officers with the California Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle and pedestrian crash around 8:22 p.m. near North Chester and Harding avenues. Investigation […]
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Sable’s Request for Special Permit to Waive Federal Safety Regulation
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a comment letter opposing the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)’s consideration of Sable Offshore Corp. (Sable)’s request for a special permit to waive a safety regulation and transport oil through Lines CA-324 and CA-325 in Santa Barbara and Kern counties. PHSMA...
California gas prices turn residents to Amtrak in Central Valley
As gas prices hover near $6 a gallon, some Central Valley travelers are looking for cheaper ways to get around, and a train running through the region is gaining attention as an alternative.
Ontario Reign: Notes From 6-3 Win Over Bakersfield
BAK: Sam Poulin (19), ASST: Matvey Petrov (5) ONT: PP Andre Lee (26), ASST: Francesco Pinelli (20), Kenny Connors (23) BAK: James Hamblin (27), ASST: Cam Dineen (14), Josh Brown (11) ONT: SH Jack Hughes (5), ASST: Kenny Connors (24), Angus Booth (16) ONT: Nikita Alexandrov (13), ASST: Aatu Jamsen...
Day 5: Accused In-Shape rapist removed from courtroom following outbursts during trial
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Accused kidnapper and rapist Vincent DeLeon refused to stay quiet Monday — cursing about the district attorney, protesting about the mother of his children being called to the stand — leading to his removal from the courtroom for a short period. Judge Charles R. Brehmer gave DeLeon multiple warnings. DeLeon didn’t […]
