The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance identifying a suspect involved in a robbery.… Read More
South High School Unveils New Mascot
In a ceremony before students, faculty and staff, a new mascot for South High School was revealed.… Read More
Big Rig Crash Closes Southbound 5 Over Grapevine
Southbound Interstate 5 over the Grapevine is open again after a crash that blocked lanes for about five hours. Highway Patrol Officer D-C Williams says the initial crash happened around 3:40 this morning when a big rig driver apparently fell asleep… The driver of the pickup and a passenger were both injured. One was airlifted…… Read More
Reminder: Don’t Leave Dogs In Hot Cars
With temperatures nearing triple digits, a reminder that this is not a good time of year to let your dog ride in the car with you. Director of Kern County Animal Services Nick Cullen says even a quick stop, and leaving your windows cracked, could still cause serious problems… Cullen says they haven’t gotten as…… Read More
Two Arrested for Child Abuse in Wasco
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two parents after their child arrived at a local hospital.… Read More
New Detail Released by BPD in Woman’s Hit and Run Death
UPDATE: Bakersfield Police have arrested 42-year-old Stephanie Heninger in the 5400 block of Summer Cypress Drive for Hit & Run and Vehicular Manslaughter.… Read More
Buena Vista Museum Reopens
After being shut down due to the pandemic and a downtown fire, Buena Vista Museum has reopened their doors.… Read More
Central Valley Officials Seek Drought Emergency
Kern County’s chair of the Board of Supervisors is asking that the county declare a local drought emergency. At this week’s meeting, Phillip Peters asked staff to draft a letter that would be considered at the next meeting on May 11. Peters has also expressed frustration at Governor Newsom has not declared a statewide emergency……… Read More
Police Team Up to Help Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft
Catalytic converter thefts are becoming more widespread, so the Bakersfield Police Department is holding an event to try to do something about it… B-P-D Community Relations Specialist Kelsey Brackett says all appointments are filled for tomorrow but they do plan on doing more events like this in the future. Thieves take catalytic converters to sell…… Read More
One Dead After a Vehicle Hits a House
Around noon today, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office received reports of shots fire near Oswell Street and Virginia Avenue in East Bakersfield. When deputies arrived, they located a vehicle that had gone into a house nearby and a fire had started. Kern Fire Department were able to put out the blaze and residents safely escaped.…… Read More
