Man arrested in Oildale after loaded handgun found: Kern County Probation Dept.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A man was arrested in Oildale last month after probation officers said they found a loaded handgun and ammunition in a search, said the Kern County Probation Department. On April 23, 2026, Adult Mandatory Supervision officers contacted Michael Aguilar in the 100 block of Torrey Pines...
Kern County Animal Services launches “Just 1 Dog” initiative
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — The Kern County Animal Services is asking residents to help clear the shelter through their "Just 1 Dog" initiative. The event will take place on May 9th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their location at 3951 Fruitvale Avenue. According to KCAS, there...
Guns and drugs found during probation search, one arrested
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man was arrested after a probation search led officers to allegedly find guns and suspected drugs. The Kern County Probation Department said on Thursday, April 28, 2026, officers assigned to the Kern County Probation Department’s Adult AB-109 Division, Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) and Mandatory Supervision (MS) Units conducted a home call in the 500 block of El...
Man guilty of murder in deadly shooting at Oildale tobacco shop
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 23-year-old man faces a life term in prison after being found guilty of murder and robbery in the shooting death of a security guard at an Oildale tobacco shop nearly four years ago. Cesar Joseph Vasquez on Thursday was found guilty on all counts — first-degree murder, robbery and attempted […]
Bakersfield’s neighborhood streets are vulnerable to speeding drivers: Grand Jury report
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Grand Jury found several flaws in the city of Bakersfield’s traffic calming measures and made multiple recommendations to help reduce speeding in residential areas. On Thursday, the Grand Jury released a report titled “Traffic Calming for the City of Bakersfield – We Should All Slow Down.” The Bakersfield […]
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital to close Grossman Burn Center unit June 30, Dignity says
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) One of North America’s top burn treatment facilities is set to close in Bakersfield this summer, prompting nurses and community members to plan a rally in hopes of keeping it open. Dignity Health released a statement at the start of April saying Bakersfield Memorial Hospital will...
Two Bakersfield PAL boxers bring back national boxing titles
Two young boxers from the Bakersfield Police Activities League are continuing to make a name for themselves on the national stage, bringing home titles and setting their sights on even bigger goals.
‘Havilah Fire’ burns 31.8 acres, contained at 20%; crews to remain overnight: KCFD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE (9: 15 PM):. Kern County Fire said 31.8 acres were burned in the so-called "Havilah Fire" on Caliente Bodfish Road, south of Lake Isabella, and containment was at 20% around 6 p.m. Forward progress on the fire was stopped less than two hours after the...
Genesis Mata’s father found competent; attorneys considering next move
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The father of Genesis Mata, the 8-year-old whose battered, heavily-scarred body was found in a hotel bathtub, has been examined by a psychologist and found competent to stand trial, a Superior Court judge said Thursday. Criminal proceedings against Ray Mata Jr. remain suspended, however, after his attorneys were granted a two-month […]
Tulare County Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery at Delano Travel Center
DELANO, CA — Detectives from the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an armed robbery that occurred during the early morning hours of April 24, 2026, at a Delano travel center. The incident was reported shortly before 1:00 a.m. at Big B’s Travel Center, located on Highway 99....
