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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to keep an eye out for a missing person who was last seen in June. William Daiz, 45, was last seen June 24 walking towards Randsburg, on Redrock/Randsburg Road. He was wearing a black Adidas hat, navy blue hooded sweatshirt and khaki […]

Alex Fisher has been a reporter and anchor at KGET since 2016.

The Kern County Coroner's Office has identified a woman who died after a shooting early Saturday at an East Bakersfield park.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died after an explosion that occurred while manufacturing black powder fireworks in Taft. Jose Ignacio Uriarte Rios, 37, was found with thermal injuries to his body in the 100 block of Loma Vista Avenue in Taft around 11:08 a.m. on...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was killed in an early morning homicide in south Bakersfield on July 11. Coroner officials said Kalani Mason Jr., 30, of Bakersfield was shot in the 1500 block of Padre Street around 2:15 a.m.. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Maya Hernandez, charged with involuntary manslaughter after her 1-year-old son died after being left in a hot car in Bakersfield, is due in court Tuesday morning for a hearing at which the prosecution is seeking to alter the charges against her. Prosecutors have filed a motion to amend...

With a high of 102° on Monday, the second heatwave of the year in Bakersfield extends to day four. A fifth day is likely, as the forecast high for Tuesday is 101°. Slightly cooler weather is expected mid week, dropping the high in Bakersfield to 97° for Wednesday.

Bakersfield's homeless population faces dangerous summer heat with limited shelter options. Local organizations provide water and services but struggle with capacity issues.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A man shot to death on Padre Street on July 11, 2025, has been identified as 30-year-old Kalani Mason Jr. of Bakersfield, said the Kern County Coroner's Office. The Bakersfield Police Department said officers responded to the 1500 block of Padre Street in east Bakersfield at...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Victor Cruz, a 40-year-old Bakersfield tax return preparer, pleaded guilty to aiding in a massive tax fraud scheme that sought $25 million in refunds on Monday, July 14, announced the U.S. Department of Justice. Cruz assisted Miguel Martinez, a Mexican resident who was illegally...