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Family seeks answers, cites CHP communication issues after Bakersfield hit-and-run death
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (304+ words) by Steve Virgen, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Nearly a week after an east Bakersfield man was killed in a hit-and-run, his family says they are still searching for answers and frustrated with what they describe as a lack…...
Delano PD: Shooting suspect surrenders, faces attempted murder charge
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (243+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 30-year-old man surrendered and was booked on attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a 45-year-old man at a home in Delano Sunday afternoon. The Delano Police Department said on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at around 12:40 p.m., officers…...
Northbound I-5 lanes near Lebec impacted after semi-truck catches fire
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (105+ words) KBAK Northbound I-5 lanes near Lebec impacted after semi-truck catches fire BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays if planning to travel north on Interstate 5 passing Lebec after the right two lanes of are closed due to a semi-truck catching on fire…...
Semi-truck fire shuts down southbound I-5 near Taft Highway, expect delays
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (81+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays on southbound Interstate 5 after a semi-truck caught on fire Wednesday morning. The CHP’s website said on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at around 10:21 a.m. there was a report of a semi-truck on fire on southbound Interstate…...
Kern County man convicted of first-degree murder in killing of wife’s boyfriend
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (323+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Kern County man faces up to 50 years to life in prison after being convicted of murdering his wife’s boyfriend nearly a year ago. The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said on September 4, 2026, a jury found…...
68-year-old Bakersfield driver killed in Panama Road crash identified
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (216+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver who died after a crash on Panama Road as 68-year-old Esteban Flores Flores of Bakersfield. RELATED: One dead, another hurt after crash on Panama Road north of…...
Ridgecrest police arrest man after infant in critical condition from suspected abuse
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (205+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Ridgecrest police arrested a man after a 6-month-old infant was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, including a brain bleed, in a suspected child abuse investigation. The Ridgecrest Police Department said on September 2, 2026, at around 10:34 p.m., officers were called…...
KCSO: Maricopa and Taft search leads to 3 arrests, nearly 4,000 marijuana plants seized
1+ week, 2+ day ago (270+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Three people were arrested after deputies served two search warrants in Maricopa and Taft, where officials said they seized over 3,900 marijuana plants, processed marijuana, and guns. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on September 4, 2026, deputies from…...
Bakersfield PD investigating train that struck a person in south Bakersfield
1+ week, 3+ day ago (71+ words) The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating an incident involving a train that struck a person late Wednesday night in south Bakersfield, resulting Bakersfield PD investigating train that struck a person in south Bakersfield BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police…...
Shafter passes ordinance restricting sleeping and camping in public places
1+ week, 3+ day ago (321+ words) by Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Shafter city leaders have approved a new ordinance aimed at regulating sleeping and camping in public places, saying it will help keep streets, sidewalks and parks accessible, safe and sanitary while…...