Law Enforcement

Feb. 22, 2026

Bakersfield 911 Operator Draws Viral Attention for Rude Behavior

TikTok videos highlight complaints about a dispatcher's harsh and snarky comments to callers

Feb. 17, 2026

Bakersfield 911 Operator Scrutinized Over Alleged 'Rude' Responses

TikTok videos spark investigation into emergency call handling

Feb. 17, 2026

Bakersfield Police Clear Large Railroad Encampment

Authorities offer resources to displaced residents while addressing safety and community concerns.

Feb. 14, 2026

Multi-Vehicle Crash Reported Near Taft, California

CHP investigating incident that sent at least 3 to the hospital

Feb. 13, 2026

Kern County Sheriff's Office Seeks New Recruits

KCSO looking to expand its force to serve the community

Feb. 11, 2026

Bakersfield Police Seek Help Identifying Garage Door Vandals

Four males accused of damaging a garage door in Bakersfield

Feb. 10, 2026

Students Arrested After Gun Photo Posted on Centennial High Campus

Kern High School District investigates social media post, students face discipline and criminal charges.

Feb. 10, 2026

KCSO Seeks Help Finding Missing 21-Year-Old Woman

Authorities say Annastashia Kopras was last contacted by family on February 7, 2026.

Feb. 9, 2026

Woman rescued from Q Street blaze, treated for minor smoke inhalation

Bakersfield firefighters responded to a two-alarm commercial fire and rescued a woman from the burning structure.

Feb. 5, 2026

Bakersfield Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint

Checkpoint set for Friday night to catch impaired drivers

Feb. 4, 2026

Bakersfield College on Lockdown After Anonymous Threat

Classes canceled for the day as police investigate the incident.

Feb. 3, 2026

Police Activity Shuts Down Ridgecrest Street

Public urged to avoid 1000 block of S. Mahan Street amid ongoing investigation

Feb. 2, 2026

Shafter to Move Police to Former Prison

City plans relocation to boost public safety and community engagement.