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Family seeks answers, cites CHP communication issues after Bakersfield hit-and-run death
1+ day, 10+ 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…...
Northbound I-5 lanes near Lebec impacted after semi-truck catches fire
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (105+ words) KBAK Northbound I-5 lanes near Lebec impacted after semi-truck catches fire BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays if planning to travel north on Interstate 5 passing Lebec after the right two lanes of are closed due to a semi-truck catching on fire…...
Man called himself 'reactivated army intelligence', sent threat to Shapiro's office: PSP
3+ day, 11+ 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…...
Semi-truck fire shuts down southbound I-5 near Taft Highway, expect delays
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (81+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Expect delays on southbound Interstate 5 after a semi-truck caught on fire Wednesday morning. The CHP’s website said on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at around 10:21 a.m. there was a report of a semi-truck on fire on southbound Interstate…...
BPD searching for woman accused of throwing object at car and shattering windshield
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (130+ words) KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a woman accused of throwing an object at a parked car on Panama Lane, near Wible Road. Police said on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026, at…...
Forecast calls for quieter, warmer Labor Day after record rains across Southern California
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (154+ words) by Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — RECORD SOCAL RAINFALL While the brunt of the activity was centered just to the south of Kern County, the Tehachapi Mountains and the deserts did experience several rounds of showers and…...
Bakersfield PD investigating train that struck a person in south Bakersfield
1+ week, 3+ day ago (71+ words) The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating an incident involving a train that struck a person late Wednesday night in south Bakersfield, resulting Bakersfield PD investigating train that struck a person in south Bakersfield BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police…...
Semi-trailer wreck snarls traffic on northbound I-5 at Grapevine Road: CHP
1+ week, 5+ day ago (96+ words) KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — At least two semi-trailers crashed on northbound Interstate 5 at around 7:08 p.m., delaying traffic on Monday night, according to CHP's website. At least one of the semis caught fire.Heavy traffic was reported just after 8 p....
Friday night football returns in Kern County with tighter rules
2+ week, 1+ day ago (336+ words) by Michelle Roldan, Eyewitness News BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One week after a deadly shooting at Independence High School, high school football returned to Kern County on Friday night as law enforcement and school officials increased security at games and…...
Sheriff Youngblood says he'll retire; KCSO is on 'upswing,' wants McCurtain to be Sheriff
2+ week, 4+ 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…...