California man arrested on fraud charges totaling more than $100k
ROANOKE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Huntington County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a 39-year-old California man in connection to a fraud scheme targeting a Roanoke resident. This investigation was jointly conducted by the Huntington County Sheriff’s Office, Roanoke Police Department, and the Huntington Police Department. According to...
Bakersfield veterans raise flag at assisted living facility
VFW Post 7216 will host a ceremony on May 2nd at the Real Care Assisted Living facility as part of an official day of service
Man injured in ATV crash in south Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man was hurt after crashing on an ATV in south Bakersfield. According to the Bakersfield Police Department, officers were called out to the intersection of El Sereno and La France Drive around at 8:18 p.m. Wednesday night. Police said an investigation found that a...
Portion of Hwy 223 closed after semi-truck rollover crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A portion of Highway 223 is closed after semi-truck rollover crash Thursday morning. The crash was reported at around 8:11 a.m. along Highway 223 just west of General Beale Road. A big rig reportedly rolled over and landed on its side blocking traffic, according to the California Highway Patrol. Highway 223 […]
Kern County firefighter hospitalized following rollover crash on Hwy 99; GoFundMe created
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A GoFundMe has been created to support a Kern County firefighter who suffered major injuries in a solo rollover crash earlier in April. James Mascola, a firefighter paramedic with the Kern County Fire Department, suffered major injuries in the morning of April 21 on northbound Highway 99 near the Sandrini Road […]
Bakersfield PD searches for man, woman related to bank card fraud
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in connection to a bank card fraud investigation. The alleged incident happened on April 20 in the 8000 block of White Lane when the suspects used the victim’s stolen credit cards at a convenience store, according to […]
65-year-old convicted murderer denied parole; board cites risk to public safety: DA
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A 65-year-old convicted murderer was denied parole by the California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) last month after they found he continues to pose a current and unreasonable risk to public safety, said the Kern County District Attorney's Office. Orlando Sandoval, then 18, on May 19,...
‘We’re worth more’: Bakersfield City School District teachers, employees demand wage increase
“I stand here tonight to let you know that 1.5% with a tiny bump to 2% in the last hours is insulting,” one BCSD teacher said.
Experts find Kern County residents could pay hundreds more annually in home insurance premiums due to...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new study shows that California’s inland counties will face significant insurance premium jumps as climate change continues to send the cost of home insurance soaring. Although the report commissioned by the Coalition for the Insurable Future predicts that northern inland counties will see the highest premium hikes by 2035, Kern County is anticipated to see home insurance premium rates rise...
Police search for at-risk missing 71-year-old woman, last seen in south Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Update: Gonzalez has been located. Bakersfield police are asking for the public’s help to find an at-risk, missing 71-year-old woman last seen on Wednesday afternoon. The Bakersfield Police Department said Maria Bertha Gonzalez was last seen on April 29, 2026, around 3:35 p.m. in the...
