Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Parole denied for California man who murdered wife after she asked for divorce
BAKERSFIELD, California — Parole has been denied for Jose Mota-Rivera, who is serving a prison sentence for murdering his wife after she requested a divorce. Representing the Kern County District Attorney's Office was Supervising Deputy DA David McKillop. Mota-Rivera and his wife, Rosa Padilla Mota, had been together for over 25 years and shared multiple children. Throughout their relationship, Mota-Rivera physically, verbally, and mentally abused Rosa to control her, according to the Kern County District Attorney's Office.
4 arrested after probation officers allegedly find guns, meth
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Probation Department conducted a home call on Wednesday that resulted in multiple arrests and confiscated firearms. On July 10, the Kern County Probation Department arrested four people in the 2700 block of Dracena Street in Bakersfield. Officers searched a home and allegedly discovered an AR-15 style assault rifle, […]
Rancho Fire burns east of Mettler, evacuation warning issued: Cal Fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A vegetation fire burning on Sebastian Road in Kern County that posed an immediate threat to life has been downgraded, according to Cal Fire. On July 13, Cal Fire and the Kern County Fire Department ordered an evacuation for genasys zone KRN-495, and KRN-118 near Arvin. The Rancho Fire is up […]
Independence Day CHP Maximum Enforcement Period Statics
MOJAVE - The Mojave area CHP office held a maximum enforcement over the 4th of July Independence Day holiday weekend to ensure the safety of all drivers within the Kern County area. According to the Mojave CHP enforcement period, there were 249 citations issued for speeding, 12 citations issued for...
MASP announces 3 Board of Director Seats open in November Election
MOJAVE - The Mojave Air and Spaceport has announced that three board member seats will be open in the November 5th general election; the period for filing candidacy forms for office with the Kern County Elections Department runs from July 15th to August 9th. All candidate forms must be obtained...
One person taken to hospital after late-night crash near the bluffs
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield Police tell Eyewitness News that one person was taken to the hospital after a solo-vehicle accident at Manor Street near Denise Avenue. Bakersfield Police responded around 11:50 p.m. on July 12th. Kern County Sheriff's Deputies helped assist with traffic. The Kern County Fire Department...
4 arrests made for gang activity, weapons, and drugs in Bakersfield probation search
Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Four people were arrested for gun and drug-related charges after a search from the Kern County Probation Department. On July 10, Adult Probation Services Division officers made a home call in the 2700 block of Dracena Street in Bakersfield. Inside the home officers found:. Smith...
Temperatures hold steady Tuesday, but a warmup is on the way
Happy Tuesday, Kern County. Our temperatures remain slightly above average for the next few days, but hotter conditions are expected by the weekend. Kern County still has high fire danger, but futurecast models show no lightning expected on Tuesday. High temperatures on Tuesday are fairly comfortable compared to the excessive...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.