Man Convicted for Leading CHP on 120 mph DUI Chase on I-5, Faces Up...
A Kern County man has been convicted of leading California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed DUI chase that hit speeds of up to 120 miles per hour on Interstate 5 in February, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. Arnulfo Quintana Sandoval was found guilty on Friday...
Bakersfield Police Arrest 6 Suspects in Serial Retail Thefts Totaling Over $15,000
The Bakersfield Police Department announced that its Organized Retail Theft Unit recently arrested six suspects in connection with a string of thefts at local stores. On September 29, 2025, four suspects were apprehended following nine separate theft incidents at stores including Ulta, Nordstrom Rack, Target, and...
California Highway I-5 Crash Near Grapevine Leads to Major Traffic Backups
Fort Tejon, CA – A major injury crash on northbound Interstate 5 near Grapevine Road has shut down multiple lanes Saturday afternoon, leading to significant traffic delays through the mountainous corridor, authorities said. According to the California Highway Patrol Fort Tejon Office, the collision occurred just...
Man killed in Bakersfield hit-and-run crash
Bakersfield police investigate fatal hit-and-run crash that killed man in his 40s on Camino Media Sunday morning. Seeking public information.
Man found dead on road in SW Bakersfield neighborhood
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man’s body was found in the middle of a neighborhood street in southwest Bakersfield Sunday and investigators are working to confirm what caused his death. The Bakersfield Police Department said officers were called to an area of Camino Media east of Gosford Road just after 8 a.m. for...
CSUB host panel on repatriation of Native American remains and artifacts
California State University, Bakersfield, hosted a panel discussion on Thursday addressing the impact of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and its California counterpart, CalNAGPRA, focusing on the legal, ethical, and cultural responsibilities institutions hold when caring for...
Kern County Authorities Make Multiple Arrests and Seize Narcotics at Condemned Property in Rosamond
ROSAMOND, CA — “Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Rosamond Substation arrested four individuals and seized methamphetamine and other evidence following two related investigations into narcotics activity at a condemned property in Rosamond. On September 25, 2025, deputies conducted an investigation at a...
Open Door Network hosting its 7th annual BBQ
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Open Door Network is partnering up with Bakersfield Councilmember Larry Koman for their 7th annual barbeque. The lunch will consist of tri-tip, hot dogs, mac and cheese, salad and ice cream. Organizers say Koman expects over 250 people for the event, including 112 children. The lunch...
Bakersfield College fans celebrate years of tailgating tradition at homecoming
Bakersfield College fans gathered for homecoming, celebrating 20 years of tailgating tradition as Memorial Stadium marks its 70th anniversary.
MUSD’s Browning Road STEAM Academy is bringing home the gold to McFarland
MCFARLAND, CA – Browning Road STEAM Academy is bringing home the gold to McFarland. The elementary school is one of just 766 schools statewide and 13 schools in Kern County to receive a Gold award from the California PBIS Recognition Committee for the 2024-25 school year. The award reflects Browning Road’s commitment...
