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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...
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. […]
Black Flag to perform first 4 albums at the Nile Theater Jan. 26
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Get ready for a night of punk history. Legendary hardcore punk pioneers Black Flag is set to perform their iconic first four albums at the Nile Theater on Jan. 26. Black Flag is considered to be one of the first hardcore punk bands and leaders of the post-hardcore music scene. The […]
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 […]
Win tickets to ‘Monster Trucks Live Glow Party’ coming to Mechanics Bank Aug. 17,18
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — “Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party” is revving into Bakersfield’s Mechanics Bank Arena this weekend. The Monster Trucks are equipped with neon lights woven into the underbodies. If you want to an up-and-close look at the behemoth trucks, there’s also a VIP experience and a pre-show event for an additional […]
Bakersfield College athletics introduces coaches for the 2024-25 school year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX)- — A new era has begun for Bakersfield College athletics, as a press conference was held on Wednesday, announcing some of the upcoming coaches for sports during the 2024-25 school year. The highlight, longtime Cal State University of Bakersfield (CSUB) women's basketball head coach Greg McCall,...
Ex-Kern prosecutor selected as Ventura County Superior Court commissioner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County native and former prosecutor Courtney Lewis has been selected as the newest commissioner of Ventura County Superior Court, according to a court release. Lewis worked at the Kern County District Attorney’s Office from 2011 to 2020, winning Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s Outstanding Prosecutor Award and the Mary Swallow Prosecutor […]
Man removed from home in Oildale by law enforcement
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — There were several Kern County Sheriff's deputies and CHP officers at a home in the Oildale area Friday evening for a possible standoff. Several law enforcement officers were called outside a home Norris Road and Oildale Drive for an unknown reason. Our crew on scene...
Texas man dies after crashing into tree in Lost Hills
A Texas man crashed into a tree on Highway 33 near Twisselman Road in Lost Hills and died around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Kern County coroner’s office. Marcos Rosas Hernandez, 52, of Dallas died at the scene, according to the coroner.
Couple found dead in Marriott hotel in Southern California
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