Woman stabbed to death in Monterey St home: KCSO
One person is dead after a stabbing Wednesday night at a home in East Bakersfield, the Kern County Sheriff's Office said.
Kern County Sheriff’s Office Reports Targeted Sweep Results in 20 Arrests
May 29, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff's Office officials report that on May 23, 2025, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Metropolitan Patrol Division conducted a sweep of subjects loitering and/or trespassing in areas that received complaints from businesses and community members. Deputies worked in...
Loved ones search for missing 34-year-old Southern California woman
Loved ones are still searching for a Southern California woman who has been missing for over nine months. Karina Alejandra Dominguez, 34, was last seen in Bakersfield on Aug. 16, 2024, around 2 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Dominguez, who is an L.A. County resident, is described as a...
CHP Bakersfield office to hold ‘Start Smart’ class for teens
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol Bakersfield is holding their “Start Smart” class on June 3. The no-cost class is aimed to educate new drivers on safety while driving, consequences of bad decisions behind the wheel and tips on how to avoid a crash. The class is expected to last two hours and...
Wildfire ignites again, a day after 150 acres burns same area near Meadows Field...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A second fire broke out near Highway 65 and Merle Haggard Drive just a day after a fire burnt near the same area. According to the Kern County Fire Department, the fire was reported just before 2 p.m. and burned approximately three acres. KCFD says forward progress for the fire has […]
4 people hospitalized after truck collides with school bus near Shafter
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A two-vehicle crash near Shafter left multiple people injured Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, Kern County firefighters were dispatched to reports of a yellow RAM pickup crashing into a school bus full of kids at around 1:18 p.m. The crash occurred at Wasco and Tulare avenues, according to...
Taft Police activity for May 24-25
Occurred on Fifth St. Disposition: No Action Taken. Occurred at Taft Plumbing Co on E. Main St. Disposition: False Alarm. Officer initiated activity at Sixth St/Main St. Disposition: Warning (Verbal/Written). 9:11 Code Enforcement. Occurred at Soleil Tanning Studio on Gardner Field Rd. Disposition: Completed. 10:54...
Ex-Deputy’s Trial Day 4: Defense begins calling witnesses in trial of Michael Clark
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Trial resumed Wednesday in the case of a former deputy accused of preying on women, touching them without consent and making vulgar remarks. The trial of Michael Everett Clark continued a week after the prosecution rested following three days of testimony by alleged victims and Kern...
Fleeing suspect released pitbull from kennel during foot pursuit in south Bakersfield: police
The dog was wrapped in a white bed sheet and put in the back of pickup. Delouth was arrested and booked on charges of assaulting an officer.
DA reviewing case of Kern County detentions lieutenant arrested in March after 2 alleged...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — More than two months have passed without charges being filed against a detentions lieutenant with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office who crashed twice the same day while allegedly driving under the influence. Prosecutors said Wednesday the case is under review. Patrick McNeill crashed twice...