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Family seeks answers, cites CHP communication issues after Bakersfield hit-and-run death
2+ day, 2+ 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…...
Two suspects at large in McFarland laundromat killing; police warn armed and dangerous
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (148+ words) Criminally Obsessed examines how the Lindsay Clancy trial could change the way we discuss postpartum treatments. President Donald Trump delivers the Presidential Keynote at the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. There, they found McFarland resident Alfonzo Jacobo…...
At least one dead after crash on Highway 46 near Wasco State Prison
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (104+ words) KBAK At least one dead after crash on Highway 46 near Wasco State Prison BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — At least one person is dead after a crash on Highway 46 near Wasco State Prison Wednesday morning. According to the CHP’s website, on…...
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…...
$10,000 reward offered by police in McFarland 8th Street shooting
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (217+ words) $10,000 reward offered by police in deadly McFarland shooting on 8th Street KBAK McFarland police are offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest or arrests of people responsible for the shooting death of an 18-year-old Richgrove man on Saturday,…...
KCSO releases body-cam from Rosamond deputy-involved shooting with man armed with sword
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (364+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office released the 911 audio and body-camera video that led to a deputy-involved shooting in Rosamond, leaving one person, who was armed with a sword, hurt. RELATED: KCSO: Man armed with sword arrested…...
Driver arrested after South Union hit-and-run crash kills woman
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (208+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 36-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a woman in a hit-and-run crash on South Union Avenue Sunday night. The Bakersfield Police Department said on September 6, 2026, at around 7:31 p.m., officers were called to the 2500 block…...
One person dead after shooting on 8th Street in McFarland
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (93+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One person died after a shooting in McFarland late Saturday night. The McFarland Police Department said on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at about 11:10 p.m., the department received a report of a shooting in the 300 block of 8th Street in…...
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…...
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…...