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Hells Angels: Prosecutor establishes one gang expert; one pending
As the preliminary hearing for four Bakersfield Hells Angels accused of robbery continued Friday, two of the prosecutor's witnesses were called as gang experts — but only one was approved by the judge to give expert opinions. One of the lead investigators — Kern County Sheriff's deputy Austin Burgess...
Bakersfield, Kern County fire departments battle Pendulum Fire in east Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield and Kern County firefighters extinguished a grass fire in east Bakersfield near Alfred Harrell Highway Friday afternoon. Fire officials were at the scene of Alfred Harrell Highway and Highway 178 for a fire that was reported around 3:33 p.m. The Pendulum Fire has burned 300 acres and is 100% contained. […]
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance to offer free services to combat eviction issues
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — In June, the Bakersfield City Council approved the piloting of an Eviction Protection Program. The program will run through the Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, who will provide free mediation and legal representation for low-income tenants who are facing eviction. The goal of the program will...
BPD closes investigation into ex-Wasco mayor
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police closed an investigation into former Wasco mayor Alex Garcia after repeatedly attempting to contact those involved in a video that circulated widely on social media. “We’ve made multiple attempts to contact all of the involved parties, none are willing to cooperate,” Sgt. Eric Celedon said in an email Friday. […]
Bakersfield to host 45th California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Convention
The Annual Statewide Convention will be August 21, 2024 – August 23, 2024 at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center. The convention will host more than 125 local and regional Hispanic chambers.
Nearly 550 grams of meth seized in Bakersfield traffic stop
BAKERSFIELD, Calif (FOX26) — A man was arrested in Kern County on Wednesday after a traffic stop turned into a drug bust, Kern County Sheriff’s Office says. KCSO says a traffic stop was made on August 14, 2024, in the 900 block of Flower Street in Bakersfield. During...
Water floods alley in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A water main break has caused flooding in an alley in downtown Bakersfield Friday afternoon. Video from the area of M Street, between 19th and 20th streets, shows water flowing out from an alley and onto the streets. Businesses did not appear to be affected but water was pooling up just […]
Falcon 9 Rocket scheduled to launch Friday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Falcon 9 Rocket is scheduled to launch out of the Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday morning. The rocket is scheduled to launch from the south base between 11:20 a.m. to 12:13 p.m., according to officials. The rocket will carry the Transporter 11 into orbit.
Valley Strong Credit Union offers disaster relief loans for survivors of "Borel Fire"
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Valley Strong Credit Union, in dedication to helping Members, announced the initiation of its Disaster Relief Loan Program for those impacted by the Borel wildfire. The program is a specialized product designed to aid those impacted by various natural disasters, like the Borel wildfire, and...
Man guilty of murder in 2022 east Bakersfield shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County jury has convicted a man of murder for a deadly shooting that happened in 2022 in east Bakersfield. Jurors on Thursday found Richard Cortez, 33, guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Joshua Samarippas, 36. He faces a life term in prison. Cortez told investigators he had run-ins […]
BPD searches for man who allegedly stole 200 gallons of fuel
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stole 200 gallons of fuel from a Samco Gas Station. Police say the incident was reported at the Samco Gas Station in the 3600 block of Rosedale Highway at about 2:10 a.m. on July 3. […]
BPD: Missing at-risk elderly man found
The Bakersfield Police Department reported Friday that 74-year-old William Raferty, who has been reported missing Wednesday morning, has been found. He had been considered at-risk because of medical conditions and not having been missing before.
KCSO searches for suspect for stealing money and purses from home
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect accused of stealing money and luxury items from a home in the 17000 block of Havenridge Drive in Bakersfield on March 8. According to KCSO, the suspect took $60,000, two Louis Vuitton luxury purses and jewelry. The news release...
Cooling trend to continue into the weekend around Kern
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Temperatures are expected to change little todaywith near-normal highs forecast once again. Sunday is forecast to be the least hot day with probabilities for high temperatures less than 95 degrees across the SJ Valley ranging from 85 to 95 percent. Ensembles favor the upper low shifting a little north early next […]
Advocacy groups demand fair housing and community involvement
For the second time, both the City of Bakersfield and Kern County’s Housing Elements have been deemed out of compliance by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). With both elements needing to be in compliance, the Leadership Counsel for Justice & Accountability (LCJA) is urging officials...
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