Paso Robles man dies in head-on crash that killed both drivers
A Paso Robles man was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 46 in Kern County over the weekend. At around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol received a report of a two-vehicle crash on Highway 46 east of Kurt Road, which is around 12 miles east of the town of Wasco, according to a news release...
City of Bakersfield looks to July as possible starting date for Taft jail space...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield now has a potential starting date on when it can start using extra jail beds to hold chronic low-level offenders for longer periods, according to city officials. The Jail Bed Task Force — created in September of 2025 in response to limited jail capacity leading to...
Parole granted for 67-year-old attempted murderer, DA denounces decision
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A 67-year-old convicted attempted murderer was granted parole by the California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) on March 10, announced the Kern County District Attorney's Office. Thomas Faulkner was found to no longer pose a current and unreasonable risk to public safety, mostly due to...
Permit and Regulation Resource Guide for Street Vendors and New Businesses
As conversations grow in Bakersfield about street vendors following the Casa Loma Swap meet vendors’ having to move from their space, Kern Sol News has put together a list of steps people can take to get their permits if they choose. City of Bakersfield Permits. Business licenses, also known...
Man arrested after narcotics probe by Bakersfield police and CHP DEA task force
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 46-year-old man was arrested after police responded to community concerns of suspected narcotics sales in the Oleander area. The Bakersfield Police Department said after receiving calls of concern from community members about suspected narcotics sales in the Oleander area, the...
Coroner ID’s driver who died after crashing into abandoned building in Bodfish
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bodfish man involved in a fatal solo-vehicle crash in February has been identified, according to the Kern County Coroner’s Office. Phillip Bryan Mouser, 63, of Bodfish, was driving a 2000 Chevy Silverado in the 4100 block of Lake Isabella Boulevard Feb. 12, according to officials....
MI Studios celebrates its grand opening on 21st Street in downtown
MI Studios celebrated its grand opening today on 21st Street, offering photography services, unique sets, and upcoming classes in the downtown area.
Wasco driver in deadly head-on collision on Hwy 46 identified: coroner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the second driver who died in a head-on collision on Highway 46 early Saturday morning. Gael Salto Fernandez, 20, of Wasco, was driving a 2011 Toyota Corolla eastbound on Highway 46, east of Kurt Road, according to officials. For unknown...
Man gets 4 years in prison for knife assault, theft from stranded driver
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A man convicted of attacking a driver with a knife and stealing money from him after approaching a disabled vehicle was sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday, according to the Kern County court website. Daniel Parks was convicted last month of assault with a...
Human remains found in McFarland; Kern County Sheriff investigating
Unidentified human remains were found March 11 in McFarland. The Kern County Sheriff's Office is investigating. Call 661-487-4553 with information.
