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Delano PD: Shooting suspect surrenders, faces attempted murder charge
3+ day, 6+ 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…...
Man called himself 'reactivated army intelligence', sent threat to Shapiro's office: PSP
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (266+ words) A 38-year-old man who identified himself as "reactivated army intelligence" has been charged after Pennsylvania State Police said he left a threatening voicemail on the main office line at Gov. Josh Shapiro's office. (Getty) PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — A 38-year-old man who…...
Meta defends child safety record amid social media addiction allegations
3+ week, 3+ day ago (21+ words) KBAK Meta defends child safety record amid social media addiction allegations...
Bakersfield residents debate expansion of Flock license plate reader camera network
3+ week, 3+ day ago (361+ words) by Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A growing debate over Bakersfield’s expanding network of Flock license plate reader cameras drew a packed room Wednesday night, as residents and organizers questioned how much surveillance is too much. The…...
Lawmakers demand answers after ICE agent points gun at Virginia woman
3+ week, 4+ day ago (23+ words) KBAK Lawmakers demand answers after ICE agent points gun at Virginia woman...
Public meeting set as Bakersfield debates expanding Flock license plate camera network
3+ week, 6+ day ago (421+ words) by Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The debate over the use of Flock cameras in Bakersfield is continuing as the city’s network of license plate-reading cameras grows and some residents raise concerns about privacy, public safety and…...
DOJ probe finds longtime pattern of staff sexual misconduct at 2 California women’s prison
4+ week, 2+ day ago (465+ words) by Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A federal investigation has found what the U.S. Department of Justice described as a longstanding pattern of sexual misconduct by staff at two California women’s prisons, raising concerns about incarcerated women’s…...
Former US Marine freed after more than 4 years in Russian detention
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (165+ words) KBAK Marine detained in Russia for more than four years was released on humanitarian grounds after advocates warned that his health had deteriorated to a life-threatening condition Robert Gilman, 32, was released on Tuesday and was traveling to a U.S military…...
Decomposing bodies infested with maggots found at Chicago funeral home: authorities
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (261+ words) CHICAGO (TNND) — More than 50 bodies "in various states of decomposition" were found "improperly stored" at a funeral home in Chicago, prompting an investigation, according to authorities. Decomposing bodies infested with maggots found at Chicago funeral home: authorities (Video: CNN Newsource…...
VOTE: Do you think social media is dangerous for children?
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (83+ words) KBAK VOTE: Do you think social media is dangerous for children? by The National News Desk A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and make sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram. This is in addition to $375 million…...