First responders with the Kern County Fire Department rescued a person who was performing maintenance on top of an elevator twenty feet above the ground. Firefighters from Los Angeles County also joined the efforts Tuesday evening to free the person who became injured and stuck while performing maintenance on the elevator at a building in…… Read More
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Police search for missing teen
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 — and fire relief — coming to LA county
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
Pair arrested after police pursuit
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
Teen Struck while riding bike in east bakersfield
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
convict cusses at kern county judge
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
lawsuit filed after accident involving bpd cruiser
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
extreme fire weather forecasted for southern california
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 accepting donations for southland fire victims
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
Search for teenage boy continues
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
