The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help to locate a missing at-risk 14-year-old boy last seen near Ridgeview High on Tuesday evening. Michael Hernandez was last seen at around 6:00 PM on January 21, 2025, in the 5600 block of Poso Ridge Court, near McKee Road and Mountain Ridge Drive. Hernandez is…… Read More
Rain is on the horizon after a day of strong winds that helped fuel small scattered fires across Southern California. In L.A. County, where the Palisades and Eaton fires have carved a devastating path this month, most areas should expect to see under a third of an inch of rain this week. The Palisades Fire…… Read More
Two men have been apprehended after a police pursuit that ended near Arvin. It started at around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday when police who were searching for a man wanted on felony charges spotted a suspect vehicle on Towerline Road. The chase ended when the vehicle struck a dirt mound at Malaga and Panama Roads. The…… Read More
A teenager remains in critical condition after being struck by a car as he rode his bike in east Bakersfield. Police say the 14-year-old was one of several kids riding against traffic and doing wheelies on East Truxtun Ave and Williams Street on Monday. The teenager suffered major injuries. Authorities haven’t released his name.… Read More
Cursing at the judge made no difference in a Kern County courtroom when convicted killer Tyquez Baker, 25, yelled obscenities and told the bench he “can’t wait to get out of this jurisdiction.” Judge John Ogeslby sentenced Baker to 80 years to life on Tuesday before removing him from the courtroom. The drama occurred in…… Read More
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
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 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
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
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
