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Family seeks answers, cites CHP communication issues after Bakersfield hit-and-run death
2+ day, 1+ 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…...
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…...
Two arrested during Bakersfield police's DUI checkpoint and saturation patrol
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (169+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A DUI checkpoint and a DUI saturation patrol by the Bakersfield Police Department led to two people being arrested for suspected DUI. The Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday,…...
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…...
Bakersfield students push for change after deadly school shooting
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1548+ words) by Maria Celeste Alfaro BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A youth-led Bakersfield organization is launching a four-week campaign against gun violence following the deadly shooting at an Independence High School football game, with students planning to take their concerns from school…...
Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood to retire in January 2027 after 20 years as sheriff
2+ week, 5+ day ago (468+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood announced Tuesday morning that he is retiring in January 2027 after serving over 50 years in law enforcement for Kern County, with 20 years as sheriff. During the Kern County Board of Supervisors, Sheriff…...
15-year-old arrested in deadly shooting at Independence High football game
3+ week, 1+ day ago (195+ words) by Bakersfield Now Staff BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened during a football game at Independence High School Friday night, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Police announced…...
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...
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…...