Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Bakersfield office took part in a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) on Halloween, aimed at curbing impaired driving. It resulted in 14 alleged DUI arrests, 45 citations, and 49 warnings, said officials. The 12-hour operation commenced at 6...

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) — The case of a California man who allegedly attempted to meet a 15-year-old girl for sexual relations in Jefferson County has moved forward to the common pleas court. According to court records, the following charges against 31-year-old Jonathan Joseph Mota Mendoza, of Bakersfield,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a 65-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle early Aug. 3 in east Bakersfield. Officials said Mariana Cervantes Flores, 65, was struck by a vehicle in the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Oregon Street, just before 2 a.m. on Aug. 3....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died after a fire at a south Bakersfield motel on Monday. Officials said Jaime Bautista, 36, was in a structure fire at the Sierra Vista Motel located in the 5900 block of South Union Avenue, on Nov. 3, around 11 a.m. Bautista […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — An 18-year-old passenger who died following a crash on Lerdo Highway has been identified as Abraham Lopez of Shafter, according to the Kern County Coroner's Office. The incident happened when the 18-year-old male driver of a 2006 Ford Windstar van failed to stop at a stop...

The reported route reevaluation in Kern County could impact the project's timeline, costs, and future approvals.

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a 58-year-old man who was using a wheelchair when he was struck by a vehicle on O Street on Thursday. Officials said Darryl Ray Mick, 58, of Bakersfield was found on Thursday around 6:30 a.m. Mick was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said...

According to Brooklynvegan.com, Foo Fighters have been playing a series of surprise and intimate pop up shows around the U.S. since returning to the stage in September with a new drummer and they did another show on November 3, at Bakersfield, CA’s The Nile Theater. The setlist included the live debut of their cover...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — North of the River’s 25th park, Stockdale River Ranch Park, is now open. The project is a partnership between the North of the River Recreation, Park District and Bolthouse Properties. Phase one of the new park at Stockdale Highway and South Heath Road covers 7.2 acres featuring two...