Violence

Feb. 19, 2026

Driver killed in Buttonwillow Raceway Park crash identified

The Kern County Coroner's Office has released the identity of the 28-year-old driver who died in a solo-vehicle rollover accident.

Feb. 17, 2026

California Mom Convicted After Son Dies in Hot Car During Cosmetic Procedure

Maya Hernandez took a plea deal dropping the murder charge to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 1-year-old Amillio Guierrez.

Feb. 16, 2026

California Mom Convicted After Son Dies in Hot Car During Cosmetic Procedure

Maya Hernandez pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter after leaving 1-year-old son in sweltering vehicle while she received lip and butt injections.

Feb. 12, 2026

Bakersfield Councilman Apologizes for Controversial Remarks

Zack Bashirtash faces calls to resign after public backlash over his comments.

Feb. 11, 2026

Visalia Mother Pleads No Contest in Hot Car Death of Son

Maya Hernandez takes plea deal after children left unattended in vehicle at medical spa, resulting in one fatality

Feb. 11, 2026

Newborn Baby Found Dead Near Dumpster in California

Authorities investigating after baby discovered in Bakersfield

Feb. 8, 2026

Woman Stabbed After Bar Argument in Downtown Bakersfield, Suspect Arrested

Victim hospitalized with minor to moderate injuries after dispute escalated onto the street.

Feb. 6, 2026

Body recovered from Bakersfield canal

Authorities investigating after discovery near Cottonwood Road and E. Panama Lane

Feb. 5, 2026

3 Men Arrested in Bakersfield Armed Robbery Incident

Suspects accused of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and gang activity

Feb. 3, 2026

Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run on Buck Owens Blvd

Floyd Luster pleaded no contest to the charge last October after the March 2024 incident that killed Antonio Enrique Arjona.

Feb. 3, 2026

Wild Brawl Erupts at Bakersfield Hard Rock Casino

Violent fight leads to stabbing, multiple arrests

Feb. 2, 2026

Coroner IDs Shafter Man Found Unresponsive in Wasco Dirt Lot

Autopsy pending to determine cause and manner of death