The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a man who was hit and killed by a vehicle in south Bakersfield. Fernando Espinosa, 84, of Bakersfield, was walking on Potomac Avenue at South King Street near Union Cemetery when he was struck by a pickup on October 16. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police…… Read More
Two Arrested After Bakersfield CHP Discover Alleged Chop Shop
Two people have been apprehended after California Highway Patrol officers found stolen cars in Bakersfield. The CHP’s Kern County Auto Theft Task Force reports finding two stolen vehicles and several dismantled cars after receiving information online about someone trying to sell parts from an alleged stolen car. That information led officers to a house in…… Read More
Bakersfield Gang Member Found Guilty of Killing Child
Guilty of murder. That’s the decision of a jury in the case of a gang member accused of gunning down a young Bakersfield boy. Jonathan Knight was convicted Monday on eleven counts of murder in the shooting death of Kayson Guyton, 5, who was inadvertently shot and killed during a car-to-car shooting between rival gang…… Read More
Kern Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in Crash Involving Police Cruiser
The Kern County coroner has released the name of a woman killed in a crash involving a Bakersfield Police cruiser in east Bakersfield. Krystal Reynaga, 26, of Wasco was a passenger in a car that collided with a cop car at Kern and Niles Streets on October 13th. She died at Kern Medical. Jeremiah Hernandez,…… Read More
County Supervisor Accused of Violating County Code
A Kern County Supervisor has been accused of using county resources for her own political interests. But 5th District supervisor Leticia Perez told fellow supervisors Monday she feels she’s being unfairly targeted by the District Attorney’s office after a community member made allegations that a Perez staff member violated county code by holding political meetings…… Read More
Kern County Fire Dept. Helps Ukraine
The Kern County Fire Department has joined the effort to lend aid to Ukraine in the war against Russia. The department has donated a retired – but functioning –fire engine to help Ukraine’s civilian population. 14-thousand Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have been killed and up to a million people have been wounded since Russia invaded…… Read More
Convicted Bakersfield Rapist Sentenced
A man convicted of murder and rape in the death of an 85 year old Bakersfield woman will spend life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sergio Gonzalez-Herrera, 33, learned his fate Friday after attacking the victim at her home near Valley Plaza Mall in November 2021. She died the next month. Prosecutors say…… Read More
California Woman Faces Animal Abuse Charges
A 41-year-old California woman was arrested and accused of animal cruelty after she cut her dog’s throat and placed it alive in a trash can. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office reports firefighters found the dog Wednesday during a fire call at an apartment complex in Carmichael. The dog was taken to an animal hospital. Deputies…… Read More
Child Dies After Car Accident in Central Bakersfield
Sad news after an 8 year old boy is struck by a car in central Bakersfield. Authorities reported Friday Ricardo Aguilar died after being hit by a car at the intersection of Bank Street and Holtby Road near Roosevelt Elementary School. Police say Aguilar was walking outside the crosswalk when the accident happened.… Read More
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THE 7TH ANNUAL STREETS OF BAKERSFIELD CHARITY CAR SHOW
The 7th annual Streets of Bakersfield “Cruizin Shine” Car Show charity event kicks off this afternoon at the Buck Owen’s Crystal Palace at 3:00pm. Founder Tony Castiglione announced that all the proceeds will benefit the Portrait of a Warrior Gallery, supporting the Guitars4Vets program. For a full list of events and car registration details, visit…… Read More
