Community gathers to honor veterans at Memorial Day remembrance ceremony
The Bakersfield community came together at a local senior center to honor fallen veterans with a Memorial Day ceremony filled with remembrance, stories, and support from local organizations.
Coroner ID’s motorcyclist who died in collision at Hwy 43 intersection
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the motorcyclist who died in Shafter after being struck by another vehicle on Monday. Bryant Kenneth Chavez, 22, of Shafter, was driving a motorcycle on Highway 43, south of Burbank Street in Shafter at 3:45 a.m. May 19, officials said. 17 News...
Kern County Sheriff discusses Manor Street crash, North Chester standoff, KCSO evidence room
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Sheriff Donny Youngblood with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office discussed several pressing matters occurring in town such as the Manor Street crash, North Chester standoff, KCSO evidence room, and the arrest of BPD Officer Lugo. According to KCSO, on Tuesday night a driver drove onto Lerdo...
Golden Empire Most Wanted: May 22, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — U.S. Marshals are asking the community to keep a lookout for a parolee at large. Christopher Jones, 36, is wanted for violating his sex offender registration. He has a criminal history that includes sexual battery, burglary, multiple indecent exposures and trespassing. He is homeless in...
Man arrested for allegedly throwing rock at truck in McDonald’s drive-thru,injuring driver
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 19-year-old man was arrested a day after allegedly throwing a rock at a truck’s window while waiting in a McDonald’s drive-thru line, unprovoked, and injuring the driver. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, they received a report regarding...
Man arrested for felony resisting arrest, drug trafficking
A Taft man was arrested on May 17 on drug trafficking and felony resisting officers. "Over an ounce'" of suspected methamphetamine was reportedly seized. The Kern County Sheriff's Office said a deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a man riding a quad in South Taft for a vehicle code violation.
Kern Kindness: A man who leads his community with the intention to serve others
Jovon Dangerfield is someone who puts his community first. Keeping the youth engaged & focused on their dreams & aspirations. Since moving to the 661 he has made it his goal to uplift the community.
“It’s About the Kids”: Arvin Little League Rebuilds After Leadership Change
Parents say they’re hopeful about the future of Arvin Little League as new leadership steps in to guide the organization forward.
West High E-Sports nabs Overwatch 2 EGF Nat’l Championship
Earlier this month, five seniors from West High School travelled to San Antonio to compete in the EGF Overwatch 2 National Championship, bringing it home undefeated.
BPD requests public’s help in finding missing 16-year-old last seen on Belvedere Ave
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department asked for the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old boy who was last seen Wednesday night. Clayton Pena, 16, was last seen at around 10:20 p.m. May 21 in the 2400 block of Belvedere Avenue. Pena is considered at-risk due to having no prior history...
