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Delano PD: Shooting suspect surrenders, faces attempted murder charge
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (243+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 30-year-old man surrendered and was booked on attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a 45-year-old man at a home in Delano Sunday afternoon. The Delano Police Department said on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at around 12:40 p.m., officers…...
Captain Ted King appointed as Assistant Chief for Bakersfield Police Department
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (197+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield Police Chief Brent Stratton has announced the appointment of Captain Ted King to the position of Assistant Chief....
Bakersfield police arrest 7, cite 7 in downtown quality-of-life sweep
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (196+ words) Bakersfield police arrested seven people and cited seven others last Wednesday during a quality-of-life operation in downtown Bakersfield following complaints. Bakersfield police arrested seven people and cited seven others last Wednesday during a quality-of-life operation in downtown Bakersfield following complaints…...
CHP Bakersfield hosts "Coffee with a Cop" to connect with community over coffee
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (310+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Bakersfield locals had a chance to meet California Highway Patrol officers in a more relaxed setting Tuesday as CHP Bakersfield hosted a Coffee with a Cop event. The gathering gave community members an opportunity to sit…...
BPD searching for woman accused of throwing object at car and shattering windshield
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (130+ words) KBAK BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a woman accused of throwing an object at a parked car on Panama Lane, near Wible Road. Police said on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026, at…...
KCSO releases body-cam from Rosamond deputy-involved shooting with man armed with sword
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (364+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office released the 911 audio and body-camera video that led to a deputy-involved shooting in Rosamond, leaving one person, who was armed with a sword, hurt. RELATED: KCSO: Man armed with sword arrested…...
No credible threat found in 'Cat in the Hat' social media trend at Taft Union High SD
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (127+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Taft Union High School District said there is no credible threat tied to a “Cat in the Hat” social media trend, but security will be increased as classes continue as scheduled. The Taft Union High School…...
Bakersfield says gun-related homicides are down despite recent high school shooting
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (211+ words) Bakersfield officials say gun-related homicides are down this year, even as residents remain shaken after a shooting at Independence High School weeks ago that killed 17-year-old Levi Brown. “We also understand that incidents like this can impact how safe people…...
KCSO seeks public’s help to identify vehicle tied to May double homicide in Bakersfield
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (157+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding any information on those who were inside a dark gray or black four-door sedan that was involved in a double homicide back in…...
KCSO: Maricopa and Taft search leads to 3 arrests, nearly 4,000 marijuana plants seized
1+ week, 2+ day ago (270+ words) BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Three people were arrested after deputies served two search warrants in Maricopa and Taft, where officials said they seized over 3,900 marijuana plants, processed marijuana, and guns. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on September 4, 2026, deputies from…...