No, San Diego Sheriff did not dump inmates on the streets of Bakersfield; employees...
Did the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department drop off a busload of people – maybe parolees, maybe homeless folks – and ditch them in a west Bakersfield shopping center?
1 booked into Kern County Jail for animal, hunting-related violations: California Department of Fish...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A California Department of Fish & Wildlife investigation has led to the arrest and booking of one person into the Kern County Jail on multiple animal and hunting-related code violations. The department said the code violations include the unlawful take of deer, unlawful possession of deer,
Central Valley set to open for oil and gas leasing this December
The Bureau of Land Management is scheduled to offer tens of thousands of acres for oil and gas leasing across four California counties this December despite opposition from the State Attorney General's office.
California drivers cut back as Kern County diesel hits record $7.81, gas tops $5.85
"I fill up every week so I would say [I spend] about $300."
Feds to auction oil and gas leases in Central Calif.
Energy companies will be able to secure new oil and gas leases in Central California for the first time in six years. The Bureau of Land Management announced that it will hold an oil and gas lease sale on Dec. 1. The big picture: The auction will offer 43 oil...
Man convicted in deadly Bakersfield stabbing of mother of his children
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man was convicted of first-degree murder, child abuse, and resisting arrest after fatally stabbing the mother of his two young children nearly 100 times in front of them at their Bakersfield home earlier this year. The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said Victor Farias...
Carrot spill closes streets near Sumner and Baker in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Streets near Sumner Street and Baker Street are closed after a carrot spill on the roadway Friday afternoon. The spill happened after 3 p.m. There was what appeared to be carrots on the roadway. Roads were closed in the area.
Bakersfield celebrates newest police academy graduates
The Bakersfield Police Department celebrated 19 new academy graduates Thursday, including the top-ranked cadet, as they prepare to begin their law enforcement careers.
‘Buckle up’: Kathryn Halling is ready to shake up Bakersfield City Council, starting with...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In a crowded race to represent Bakersfield City Council’s third ward, candidate Kathryn Halling is feeling bullheaded that she’ll win. But maybe that’s just the ginger in her, she said. Halling, a longtime bookkeeper, has many priorities she would bring to the role, but the biggest pill
BPD: Search for man who allegedly broke into Howard’s Mini Mart through the roof
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of breaking into Howard’s Mini Mart through the roof. Police said on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026, at about 4:20 a.m., the man allegedly broke into the Howard’s Mini...
