Bakersfield Fire Department receives a wildfire safety grant

As California faces year-round wildfire threats, the Bakersfield Fire Department is receiving new funding to help keep its ...

Hilton, Becerra trade blows in sole televised California governor debate Wednesday

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra clashed nonstop for an hour Wednesday in the sole televised debate in ...

Five arrested after multi-agency narcotics investigation; 2,100+ pounds of meth seized

Five people were arrested following a multi-agency narcotics investigation in Hinkley and Bakersfield. KCSO said over 2,100 ...

Police searching for man accused of throwing metal pipe, shattering rear windshield

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a person in a vandalism investigation ...

BPD reports week 1 Kern County Fair stats: 3 arrests, 28 ejections, 20 missing/found kids

The Bakersfield Police Department has announced statistics for the first week of the Kern County Fair regarding arrests, ...

Coroner: Death of 22-year-old found in S. Owens Street house fire ruled homicide

The Kern County Coroner’s Office has determined the manner of death for a man who died days after being found unresponsive ...

Kern Fair features exotic animals

The Kern County fair features a chance to get pitctures taken with plenty of exotic animals including pythons.

Kern Secret Witness offers up to $15,000 for tips in 2017 Bakersfield killing

Kern Secret Witness is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person ...

Air-5 hoists injured rider from remote OHV area northeast of Sand Canyon

An injured motorcyclist was airlifted from remote terrain northeast of Sand Canyon Sunday afternoon after ground crews were not able to reach the rider.The Kern ...