Coroner ID’s man killed in single-vehicle crash in south Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was found dead in a south Bakersfield ...
The Bakersfield Californian

Local officials say high-speed rail proposals would usurp local control

Government officials in Kern County are voicing concern with pending legislative requests by the California High-Speed Rail ...

CHP Bakersfield to host Start Smart class for new teen drivers, parents

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Highway Patrol Bakersfield office is set to host a free two-hour class for new ...
The Bakersfield Californian

Human trafficking sting leads to 17 local arrests

Bakersfield police reported making 17 arrests last week as part of a statewide effort aimed at deterring and detecting human trafficking and prostitution.

Local organization calls on Bakersfield officials to save the trees

Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, has acquired Musk's AI company, xAI, the companies announced. SpaceX will merge with xAI ...
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Kern County faces critical gaps in disaster preparedness

Kern County Grand Jury report reveals critical emergency preparedness gaps, including vacant leadership and insufficient ...
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Bakersfield police investigate false emergency reports at local colleges

The Cal State Bakersfield police department is investigating the threat to their campus, while the Bakersfield police are investigating the report received by Bakersfield College. Terry said the ...