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Bodycam video shows authorities in California narrowly escape Borel Fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Authorities in California released body camera video that shows the moments three deputies and an officer narrowly escaped flames after they were briefly trapped. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office(KCFD) on Friday said three deputies assigned to the Kern River Valley Substation, along with an officer...
California hit by 5.2 magnitude earthquake centered near Bakersfield
KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KMPH) — A preliminary report said a 5.6 earthquake struck near Mettler, California just south of Bakersfield in Kern County. U.S. Geological Survey(USGS) reported the quake happened at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday and has since changed to a 5.2. Dr. Lucy Jones a seismologist at CalTech wrote...
CHP's partnership with BPD expands to involve KCSO
The Kern County Sheriff's Office will join a months-old crime-fighting partnership between the Bakersfield Police Department and California Highway Patrol, state officials announced Tuesday. Specifically, one KCSO deputy has been assigned to the Kern County Auto Theft Task Force, the CHP reported. Additionally, it said a CHP officer will join...
Dozens of aftershocks felt after magnitude 5.2 quake shakes California
The U.S. Geological Society reported more than four dozen aftershocks larger than magnitude 2.5 in the hours following a magnitude 5.2 earthquake centered near Lamont, California. As of early Wednesday morning, the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks have not caused any damage reports. Strong shaking was felt in parts of Kern...
Man Faces Over 32 Years for Armed Home Invasion in Ridgecrest
RIDGECREST, California — A man is facing more than 32 years in prison after a Kern County jury convicted him on charges including first-degree robbery for an armed home invasion. On September 15, 2023, at approximately 1:20 a.m., James Doster forced entry into a 63-year-old woman's home in Ridgecrest,...
At least 3 lanes blocked due to large boulder on SB I-5 at Grapevine Road: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A large boulder blocked at least three lanes on southbound Interstate 5 at Grapevine Road on Tuesday night due to the 5.2 magnitude earthquake, said CHP. The road was reported blocked at 9:11 p.m. Traffic is delayed in the area as seen on Caltrans cameras.
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