Coroner says Bakersfield man found on 28th St died of fentanyl, meth

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was found dead in June. The ...

Bakersfield man gets 15 years to life for killing wife’s cousin

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who pleaded no contest to killing his wife’s cousin was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years to ...

Bakersfield police seek driver in hit-and-run that injured man on Wilson Road

A driver fled after a hit-and-run crash injured a man in southwest Bakersfield on Wednesday afternoon, according to the ...

California DOJ report shows violent crime decreasing statewide and in Kern

Crime statistics continued a downward trend in California last year according to a new report from the Department of Justice, and local numbers show the same happening in Kern County. Reported ...
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Bakersfield leaders highlight public safety, affordability and future growth at State of the City

Bakersfield city leaders touted declining crime rates, continued economic growth and future development projects during the ...
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Crime Victims’ March 2026 in Kern County set for April 23

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 2026 Crime Victims’ Rights March will take place April 23, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. The event is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., on ...