An armed man who was wanted for a violent crime has been arrested after a standoff behind the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center on Truxtun Avenue.… Read More
TWO MEN, THREE ROBBERIES
Police have released photos of two men involved in strong arm robberies at a 7-Eleven, an AM/PM, and a Fastrip in southwest Bakersfield.… Read More
MORE MONEY FOR DEAD TREES
Kern County Fire is stepping up efforts to remove millions of trees that have died from the drought or beetle infestations.… Read More
MURDER CONVICTION OVERTURNED
The state Supreme Court has reversed the murder conviction and death sentence for a man who was sent to prison for raping a toddler.… Read More
MURDER SUSPECT ELUDES SWAT
A man who held Bakersfield SWAT officers at bay for 12 hours has managed to escape, and police say he should be considered armed and dangerous.… Read More
MCFARLAND K-9 RINGO DIES
A police K-9 who retired from the McFarland Police Department in January of last year ago has passed.… Read More
CSUB BASKETBALL HEADS TO SEMI-FINALS
The Cal State Bakersfield women’s basketball team is headed to the Western Athletic Conference Tournament semi-finals after they beat the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 70-59.… Read More
BPD TESTS GUNFIRE-LOCATING SYSTEM
Bakersfield Police have tested a new system that can pinpoint gunfire in areas of the city that are known for gun violence, and help first responders get there faster.… Read More
DEADLY SHOOTING IN EAST BAKERSFIELD
Bakersfield Police are on the scene of what’s being described as a “major injury shooting,” but have not yet released details.… Read More
HOME FIRE DISPLACES THREE
Three people need a new place to stay after an early morning fire caused major damage to their home in Central Bakersfield.… Read More
