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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…...
Fire crews battle blaze in southwest Bakersfield at Smileland admin offices
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (63+ words) KBAK Fire crews battle blaze in southwest Bakersfield at Smileland admin offices BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Fire crews were seen battling a fire in southwest Bakersfield Thursday morning. Crews were seen at the Smileland Administration Offices on Stockdale Highway near…...
Bakersfield police arrest 7, cite 7 in downtown quality-of-life sweep
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (196+ words) Bakersfield police arrested seven people and cited seven others last Wednesday during a quality-of-life operation in downtown Bakersfield following complaints. Bakersfield police arrested seven people and cited seven others last Wednesday during a quality-of-life operation in downtown Bakersfield following complaints…...
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,…...
Kern DA charges man with first-degree murder of a missing California City man
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (214+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County District Attorney’s Office announced that a man was charged with first-degree murder after an extensive joint investigation with eight agencies. The death involved a man who was reported missing in California City. The…...
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…...
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…...
Man convicted of first-degree murder in shooting of estranged wife's boyfriend: Records
1+ week, 2+ day ago (149+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife's boyfriend in Taft nearly a year ago was convicted of first-degree murder on Friday, according to Kern County court records and documents. Bucato contacted dispatchers and…...
Independence High returns to home field 2 weeks after fatal shooting canceled game
1+ week, 1+ day ago (351+ words) by Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Friday night lights returned to Independence High School, but for many families in the stands, the first home game since a deadly shooting carried a different feeling. The game marked the…...
Bakersfield police to conduct DUI checkpoint and saturation patrol on Sept. 4
1+ week, 3+ day ago (221+ words) Vice President JD Vance gives the White House press briefing, marking the first such briefing since Karoline Leavitt's exit. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint, in conjunction with…...