Diesel fuel detected in water at Calif. jail, inmates warned not to drink
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Inmates at Lerdo jail have been warned against drinking the facility’s well water after samples tested positive for diesel fuel. A spokesman for the State Water Resources Control Board said by email Tuesday afternoon that a recent test of one of the facility’s two wells found traces of the fuel....
A wolf came to L.A. looking for love. On Valentine’s Day, she’s moved on
The 3-year-old wolf — known as BEY03F — made history when she entered L.A. County last weekend. But she's spending the romantic holiday in Kern County.
Security Secretary Kristi Noem Visits Bakersfield “Angel Family”
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited Bakersfield on Thursday as part of a nationwide campaign focused on families impacted by crimes committed by undocumented immigrants.
Mojave Desert Weather: Winter Gusts to 45 MPH Early Next Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Ridgecrest, California – Gusty desert winds will ramp up Monday afternoon and persist into Wednesday, bringing the risk of travel difficulties and isolated power outages across parts of Kern County and the...
Bakersfield police seek help identifying suspects in sports card shop burglary
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects accused of a burglary at a sports card shop in southwest Bakersfield. The Bakersfield Police Department said the burglary happened Dec. 27, 2025, when suspects forced entry into Great American Sports...
Hearing Delayed for Alleged Wife-Killer
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — A hearing has been postponed to April for a Bakersfield man accused of killing his wife. Manuel Robles, 37, is charged with first-degree murder and child cruelty in connection to the shooting death of Ana Robles, 37, on Tallulah Falls Court in November 2025. Police...
Proposed Bakersfield sewer rate hike could also impact some county residents
Kern County residents who live outside Bakersfield city limits may still be affected by the city’s proposed sewer rate increase, depending on where they live.
Karim Reyad trial postponed after attorney exits case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A trial date for Karim Reyad, charged with murder in a crash that killed a Bakersfield grandmother, was pushed back to May after one of his defense attorneys withdrew from the case. Reyad, 21, had been scheduled to go to trial later this month. But his remaining attorney, H.A. Sala, said...
DUI arrest made after rollover car crash in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 20-year-old suspected of driving under the influence was arrested Friday morning after crashing a car, according to the CHP. Gustavo Rosas Chavez was arrested at Feb. 13 after officials located a Nissan Rogue that crashed and rolled over near Belle Terrace and Dr. Martin Luther King...
Food Pantries Across Kern Help Alleviate Food Insecurity
In rural Kern County, limited resources and funding have made addressing food insecurity a challenge. Local community organizations, churches, small businesses, and donors have worked together to provide food assistance through distributions and food pantries in smaller communities. Many of these food pantries and...
