A court hearing for a Bakersfield woman accused in a deadly DUI crash has been set for September 23, 2025. Prosecutors say Anabell Correa, 21, ran a red light, killing 30-year-olds Max and Desiree Mooney who were passengers in a rideshare struck by Correa’s vehicle at Coffee Road and Stockdale Highway March 25, 2025. Max…… Read More
A Bakersfield man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for distributing images depicting child sexual abuse. Federal prosecutors say Roman Rodriguez, 26, obtained more than 600 illicit images online in February 2024. They say the images included prepubescent children and at least one toddler.… Read More
You might want to avoid a certain stretch of roadway in southwest Bakersfield. Starting Tuesday, September 2, a pavement project will close parts of Ming Avenue from Buena Vista Boulevard to Gosford Road. Crews will repave the roadway, adjust utilities, add striping, and upgrade sidewalks for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.. The work…… Read More
A 67-year-old man has been sentenced for a shooting that left a young man dead in California City. Court records indicate Gordon Tripp was sentenced last week to six years in prison after pleading no contest August 1 to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Luis Esparza, Jr., 21, at a house on Tamarack Avenue…… Read More
California lawmakers have shot down a vehicle smog law by a Bakersfield state senator and a popular TV personality. Hollywood star power wasn’t enough to convince the Assembly Appropriations Committee Friday to advance Assembly Bill 712, also known as Leno’s Law, which would allow classic car owners to be fully exempt from the state’s rigorous…… Read More
Police are investigating a stabbing in southwest Bakersfield. It happened Saturday morning near White Lane and Stine Road where the victim sustained minor injuries in what authorities are describing as an isolated incident. Officers say an arrest has been made. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department att (661) 327-7111.… Read More
At least one person is dead after a head-on crash on Taft Highway. Highway Patrol officers say two pickups collided Sunday afternoon when one of the trucks crossed into oncoming traffic near Dustin Acres. The impact caused one of the vehicles to roll over and come to rest off the side of the highway. There’s…… Read More
Houchin Community Blood Bank announces the return of its popular “Pint for a Pass” campaign. The promotion offers successful blood donors two free tickets to the Kern County Fair plus admission to one of the concerts at the Budweiser Pavilion. It runs from September 1, 2025, through the end of the fair. Donations can be…… Read More
A driver accused in a deadly crash in northeast Bakersfield is facing murder charges. Police say Jamie Oceguera, 35, veered into oncoming traffic on Union Avenue near Columbus Street August 10 and struck a car carrying Juana Guerrero, 16, who was killed in the crash. Three other people were injured. Oceguera was also hurt and…… Read More
A man convicted in a deadly crash north of Bakersfield wants to withdraw his plea. William Pederson, 56, pleaded no contest to murder and other charges and was convicted in May after prosecutors said he was driving drunk and high when he crossed into traffic on Highway 65 near Famoso Road, killing Juana Calderon, 53,…… Read More
