Kern County law enforcement agencies honor fallen with heartfelt ceremonies
On Thursday, BPD, KCSO, and CHP held individual memorial ceremonies before law enforcement agencies from all over Kern County came together to honor those who have died in the line of duty.
He told 17-year-old he’d make her a queen. Then he prostituted her
He knew she was underage, according to messages contained in the reports. He told her when she turned 18 they'd celebrate her being "legit."
Coroner identifies woman who died in Hwy 119 crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the woman who died in a crash on Highway 119 near Elk Hills on Tuesday. Brandy Nichole Naff, 38, was driving on Highway 119 and Coles Levee Road in Taft when her vehicle collided with a semi-truck at 4:45 p.m. May 13. Naff was pronounced […]
Bakersfield mother fights to get late daughter’s name in graduation ceremony
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — “I think of her 24/7, yes, I miss her dearly, I miss you know, the utter silence of not having silence in my house because she was the joy to our life,” said Daniela Esparza. Sitting in her late daughter’s room, Daniela Esparza is fighting for the memory of 13-year-old Jasid […]
CHP pursuit with possible armed suspect passes through SCV
California Highway Patrol Newhall units initiated a pursuit of a possible armed suspect from Bakersfield on Thursday, according to a spokesperson with the CHP Newhall-area Office. The suspect was ultimately detained in West Los Angeles after officers deployed a spike strip, deflating at least one of the vehicle’s...
Man found dead in vehicle near Wasco identified, trauma signs prompt homicide probe
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A man found dead inside a vehicle near Wasco with "signs of trauma" has been identified as Brandon Christian Cisneros, 22, of Wasco by the Kern County Coroner's Office. The discovery was made Tuesday morning, southwest of Wasco. Deputies found Cisneros unresponsive at around 9 a.m....
Newsom proposes additional funding to California’s long-delayed, costly high-speed rail project
California’s ambitious high-speed rail project is gaining renewed momentum, with state officials courting private sector partners and proposing a major state funding overhaul aimed at completing the Merced-to-Bakersfield segment.
Armed carjacking suspect arrested after pursuit from Bakersfield to SoCal: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — An armed carjacking suspect was arrested after they allegedly stole a vehicle and led Bakersfield police and California Highway Patrol on a pursuit Thursday, said police. On Thursday morning, the Bakersfield Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person on the 2400...
Best Bakersfield, CA Golf Courses
Exploring the world of golf in Bakersfield, CA, offers a delightful experience for both novice and seasoned golfers. With a range of picturesque courses set against the backdrop of California’s stunning landscapes, Bakersfield is a hidden gem for golf enthusiasts. In this article, we will explore the best golf...
California Highway Patrol cites trucker for worn, blown tire; Truckers blame state’s pothole crisis
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A commercial truck driver was cited by the California Highway Patrol in Bakersfield after officers discovered a severely worn and blown-out tire during a roadside inspection, the agency stated.
