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BPD officer resignations soar in 2026 - Bakersfield.com
BPD officer resignations soar in 2026 Bakersfield.com
GNews — Bakersfield schools · Oct 23
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Bakersfield PD searches for suspect in east Bakersfield burglary
KGET 17 News · Oct 23
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Oildale woman still missing after 900 days as daughter rallies community in search for answers
KERO 23ABC · Oct 23
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Man charged with murder in deadly shooting at Mojave Fastrip appears in court
KGET 17 News · Oct 23
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Over 200 marijuana plants seized, 1 arrested in Taft: Kern County Sheriff's Office
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Over 200 marijuana plants were eradicated and one person was arrested after a search warrant was executed in Taft, officials said. Officials with the Kern County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the 200 block of Naylor Street on Oct. 22 and executed a search warrant. During the search, 204 marijuana [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 23
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Woman trapped in house fire in SE Bakersfield died of smoke inhalation: coroner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Coroner’s Office released the cause and manner of death for a woman found unresponsive in a house fire in southeast Bakersfield in September. The cause of death for Delcy Elizabeth C. Martinez, 75, of Bakersfield was “complications of smoke inhalation,” according to the coroner’s office. The death was [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 23
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Woman charged in crash that killed Bakersfield couple to get developmental disability evaluation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The trial to determine whether Anabell Correa is competent to stand trial on two counts of murder in a crash that killed a married couple was postponed after her attorney argued Friday she has a developmental disability. Defense attorney Paul Brar -- who appeared via phone call -- brought up the [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 23
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Bakersfield police searching for suspect in Noriega House burglary
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly burglarized the Noriega House. Police said the burglary took place July 23 just after 1 a.m. The suspect is accused of removing property from the business located at 1325 Baker St. The suspect is being described as a man with [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 23
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Bakersfield police searching for suspect in Noriega House burglary - KGET.com
Bakersfield police searching for suspect in Noriega House burglary KGET.com
GNews — Bakersfield business · Oct 23
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Man dead after crashing into semi on Bear Mountain Blvd: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man is dead after a crash on Bear Mountain Boulevard and Old River Road Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said officers were dispatched to Bear Mountain Boulevard and Old River Road just after 3 a.m. for a crash involving a semi-truck. According to CHP, a man, now [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 23
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Newsom announces $300K in rewards for several unsolved California murders
Governor Gavin Newsom announced $300,000 in total rewards for information leading to arrests and convictions in six unsolved murder cases across various California counties.
KGET 17 News · Oct 23
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Bakersfield police seek public’s help identifying Noriega House burglary suspect - KBAK
Bakersfield police seek public’s help identifying Noriega House burglary suspect KBAK
GNews — Bakersfield business · Oct 23
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Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing say they need years to prepare
Defense attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk are suggesting a 2029 trial date because they say it could take them that long to prepare their case.
KERO 23ABC · Oct 23
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Zack Scrivner's closed-door diversion hearing brings protesters to the Kern County courthouse
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner, who is alleged to have molested his pre-teen daughter and abused his children in 2024, attended his regular mental health diversion hearing Thursday morning. The hearing was held behind locked doors and the public was not allowed inside. Protesters blew whistles and shouted at Scrivner [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 23
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Could your personal data be at risk? Local IT experts warn of a hidden website security flaw
Local IT experts warn outdated PHP software could let hackers access your personal data. Here's how to protect yourself online.
KERO 23ABC · Oct 23
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Could your personal data be at risk? Local IT experts warn of a hidden website security flaw - 23ABC News Bakersfield
Could your personal data be at risk? Local IT experts warn of a hidden website security flaw 23ABC News Bakersfield
GNews — Bakersfield opinion · Oct 23
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3 sentenced to life without parole for murdering man in Bakersfield, burying body in Arizona
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Three men convicted of murdering a man in Bakersfield then burying his body in Arizona were sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office. Garret Cole, Juan Toscano and Javier Ontiveros were sentenced in the murder of Taylor Poulin of [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 23
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BPD asks for help ID'ing suspects in vehicle vandalism case - Bakersfield.com
BPD asks for help ID'ing suspects in vehicle vandalism case Bakersfield.com
GNews — Bakersfield business · Oct 23
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Bakersfield council sets aside $4 million to explore housing low-level offenders amid jail bed shortage
The Bakersfield City Council voted to explore housing low-level offenders after hearing a report on a lack of jail bed space that the city says is limiting its ability to hold people accountable.
KERO 23ABC · Oct 22
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Kern County records zero fentanyl-related child deaths for 2 years: report
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- There were no fentanyl-related deaths among children under the age of 18 in Kern County for two years in a row, according to the latest Child Death Review report. The annual report details the deaths of children in Kern younger than 18 in 2025. Last year, the Child Death Review Team [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 22
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Kern County records zero fentanyl-related child deaths for 2 years: report - KGET.com
Kern County records zero fentanyl-related child deaths for 2 years: report KGET.com
GNews — Kern oil · Oct 22
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Man struck by vehicle after crossing street in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man was left with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car while crossing a street in downtown Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Police said officers were dispatched to the intersection of 24th and Oak streets just before 11:45 p.m. Wednesday. Officers arrived to find a man laying [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 22
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Cofield Pleads No Contest in Kern County Jury Building Burglary - Hoodline
Cofield Pleads No Contest in Kern County Jury Building Burglary Hoodline
GNews — Kern renewables · Oct 22
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Mojave Fastrip Shooting Victim Identified as Kern County Man, 35 - Hoodline
Mojave Fastrip Shooting Victim Identified as Kern County Man, 35 Hoodline
GNews — Kern renewables · Oct 22
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Youngblood says City Council wants to 'keep the misdemeanors and release the felons' when asked about jail bed task force
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- In this month's News Makers sit down, Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood answers questions about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Kern County, officer-involved shooting policies and recent criticism on the jail bed task force. Watch the full interview in the video player above.
KGET 17 News · Oct 22
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'It's scary, it's really scary right now': More ICE arrests create more fear
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- It’s been a rapid increase in just a few weeks. "It's scary. It's really scary right now. What's going on," Alexis Reyna, a Wasco resident who witnessed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest, said. “It was loud. It was really loud. This car that's over here, they broke the window, [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 22
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Bakersfield sets aside $4M for jail bed pilot targeting repeat offenders, but calls for further discussion
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The Bakersfield City Council is continuing its conversations about the jail bed implementation in the city and largely agreeing that the proposal needs to be studied and refined further. In the City Council meeting on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Council unanimously approved to set aside $4 million to [...]
KGET 17 News · Oct 22
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16-year-old arrested in deadly police shooting in southeast Bakersfield
A 16-year-old boy was arrested after surrendering in the incident that turned into a deadly police shooting last week, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
KERO 23ABC · Oct 22