A lawsuit has been filed over the death of a man struck by a Bakersfield Police Department vehicle. The suit alleges negligence on the part of police in the crash that killed Brandon Flores, 27, on South Union Avenue last year. It also alleges the city failed to keep the roadway safe. Police say Flores…… Read More
extreme fire weather forecasted for southern california
Southern California is heading into a day of its most extreme fire weather with bone-dry vegetation and strong Santa Ana winds that officials warn could turn a small blaze into a massive inferno. A “particularly dangerous situation” warning is went into effect Monday at noon and will last through 10 o’clock this morning (tue) for…… Read More
houchin accepting donations for southland fire victims
Houchin Blood Bank is helping to collect clothing for children and teenagers affected by the fires in Los Angeles County. Houchin and the California Cardiovascular Institute are working together to support Heart of the City Ambassadors in collecting clothing items for wildfire victims. You can drop off items at all three HCCB locations, as well as at CCI…… Read More
Search for teenage boy continues
The search continues for a Bakersfield teenager gone missing from the area near East High School. Police need your help to find Hector Meza, 14, who was last seen Friday in the 2200 block of Quincy Street. He stands 5’2″ inches tall and weighs 110 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. He was…… Read More
woman missing from oildale area
Bakersfield Police are asking for help to find a woman who went missing from the Oildale area. Angie Prado, 26, was last seen January 15, 2025 in the 2500 block of North Chester Avenue, north of China Grade Loop. She’s 5′-6″ inches tall, weighs 200 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. She was…… Read More
kern returns to drought status
Kern County is back in a drought. The U.S Drought Monitor says Kern has once again slipped into severe drought conditions. In fact, most of Southern California, as well as the southeastern portion of Kern County, is now facing severe drought conditions. Other parts of Kern County are now under “abnormally dry” or “moderate drought”…… Read More
delano lawmaker wants cal-fire staffed year-round
California state Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains, D-Delano, would keep Cal-Fire fully staffed year-round rather than on a seasonal basis. Assembly Bill 252 comes in the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Bains says staffing the agency throughout the entire year makes sense with the constant threat of disasters including not only fires…… Read More
circle k offers fire-related discount
A major gas station chain is offering help as the wildfires continue in Los Angeles County. Circle K is set to offer a 40-cent discount per gallon on fuel as part of its Fuel Day event on Thursday, January 16. It’s an effort to support people affected by the fires. The promotion will run from…… Read More
canadian firefighters train in kern county
Crews from Mexico and Canada have joined firefighters in Los Angeles County in the fight against the Southland wildfires, now in their ninth day. Kern County has sent nearly 200 crew members to L-A County, and 42 firefighters from Alberta, Canada began orientation in northwest Bakersfield on Wednesday. Officials say the briefings covered topics including…… Read More
murder suspect enters plea
A Bakersfield man faces more than twenty years in prison after pleading no contest to a killing in Caliente. Michael Pinon, 42, pleaded no contest on Tuesday to charges of voluntary manslaughter and two counts of attempted murder in exchange for the dismissal of other counts including first-degree murder after being charged with the murder…… Read More
