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Driver dies after vehicle hits parked cars, erupts in flames at hotel parking lot
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (102+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A driver died after their vehicle crashed into parked cars, caught fire, and was fully engulfed early Tuesday morning at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Bakersfield. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at…...
Kern County man convicted of arson, auto insurance fraud; faces 25 years to life
1+ week, 3+ day ago (242+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Kern County man faces over 25 years to life after being convicted of arson and auto insurance fraud for stripping and burning a Jeep near McFarland in December 2025. The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said on…...
Kern County Board of Supervisors approve new Rook vehicle for KCSO SWAT team
1+ week, 3+ day ago (120+ words) KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Sheriff’s officials have approval to add a new armored vehicle, a Rook, to the KCSO's SWAT team fleet, a purchase aimed at improving safety during high-risk incidents. It was approved during a Kern…...
Sheriff Youngblood says he'll retire; KCSO is on 'upswing,' wants McCurtain to be Sheriff
2+ week, 3+ day ago (256+ words) by Steven Virgen, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood announced a surprise retirement, saying he will step down in January of next year after more than 50 years in Kern County law enforcement, including 20 years as…...
Police investigate deadly stabbing of Texas woman; suspect in custody
2+ week, 4+ day ago (21+ words) KBAK Police investigate deadly stabbing of Texas woman; suspect in custody...
Should KHSD change its security procedures after Friday’s shooting?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (34+ words) KBAK Should KHSD change its security procedures after Friday’s shooting? BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Should KHSD change its security procedures after Friday’s shooting? Vote below....
KHSD superintendent releases statement following deadly shooting at Independence High
2+ week, 6+ day ago (21+ words) KBAK KHSD superintendent releases statement following deadly shooting at Independence High...
Bakersfield police investigate shooting reported at Independence High School Friday night
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (51+ words) KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department said they are investigating a shooting at Independence High School Friday night.There are no further details at this time.This story is developing and will be updated once more information…...
KCSO: Search for missing 38-year-old man last seen in Buttonwillow
3+ week, 1+ day ago (86+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 38-year-old man. KCSO said Isiah Washington was last seen on August 6, 2026, in the 20000 block of Tracy Avenue in Buttonwillow. Washington is…...
Woman arrested for shooting gun inside east Bakersfield home: KCSO
3+ week, 3+ day ago (96+ words) KBAK A woman was arrested Tuesday night in east Bakersfield following reports of gunshots fired inside a home, according to a Kern County Sheriff's Office official At around 7:43 p.m., deputies responded to a home in the area of Jefferson and Gage…...