Melinda Wyatt
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UPDATE: Secret Witness offering reward for home invasion case
The woman told deputies she had been watching television at her home in the 400 block of Yukon Avenue around 11:20 p.m. when a man came inside the house, pointed a shotgun at her and demanded money. → Read More
No charges against radio talk show host Jaz McKay
The Kern County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation and determined no charges are pending → Read More
Trouts bar in Oildale is for sale
Alex Balfour with Cushman and Wakefield says his company listed the bar on Thursday. → Read More
BPD: Suspect wanted in Yokuts Park stabbing
On June 22, at 10:47 a.m., officers were dispatched to Yokuts Park, located at 4200 Empire Drive for a stabbing that had just occurred. → Read More
Humankindess Day of Action
This year's day of action, people were asked to support Kern's newest readers and help new parents take on the role of being their child's first teacher. → Read More
Kern Raceway cancels Saturday event
Kern County Raceway will now look forward to its next race event scheduled for Saturday, July 1st , featuring its annual fireworks show. → Read More
Kern County budget discussion and proposed recommendations
The County Budget Act requires the County to approve a budget before June 30 to establish spending authority until final budget adoption. → Read More
Kern County budget discussion and proposed recommendations
The County Budget Act requires the County to approve a budget before June 30 to establish spending authority until final budget adoption. → Read More
BPD: Searching for suspect that stole several cases of beer
On June 4, at 5:05 a.m., the suspect entered the Circle K business located at 5600 Auburn Street, selected several cases of beer, and fled the store without paying for the items. → Read More
BPD: Searching for suspect that stole several cases of beer
On June 4, at 5:05 a.m., the suspect entered the Circle K business located at 5600 Auburn Street, selected several cases of beer, and fled the store without paying for the items. → Read More
Five arrested in probation search
Deputies arrested five adults as a result of the probation search, all of whom were booked into the Central Receiving Facility. → Read More
Smoke from the Walnut Wood Chip fire near Porterville is affecting air quality
The health caution will remain in place and smoke impacts are likely, until the fire is extinguished. → Read More
BPD investigating possible kidnapping
On June 9, at 9:54 pm, a male subject approached a female who appeared to be fleeing from him in the parking lot of Fastrip, 4901 S Union Ave. → Read More
Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to testify Thursday
In prepared testimony released Wednesday, Comey addressed President Trump's request to "lift the cloud" of the Russia investigation because the president said it affects his ability to lead the country. → Read More
KCSO extradites murder suspect from 2015 case
30-year-old Elvis Gonzalez was at the El Escorpion Bar located at 3933 S. Chester Ave. in south Bakersfield. While at the bar, Gonzalez was approached by a subject later identified as 25 year old Gabriel Verdugo . → Read More
Man drowns in local Motel 6 swimming pool
47-year-old James Donald Robinson was transported to Mercy Hospital where he was pronounced dead. → Read More
BPD: Searching for suspect wanted in a CitiBank robbery
On June 7, at 2:14 p.m., the suspect entered the Citibank located at 5554 California Avenue and approached the teller. → Read More
Bakersfield public pools open today
Bakersfield city pools and North of the River pools are opening today → Read More
KHSD bus catches fire with no students on board
It happened on Highway 99 southbound, just south of Elmo Highway. → Read More
BPD: Suspect wanted for burglarizing cars
On May 14, at 11:15 p.m., a suspect forced entry to an unoccupied vehicle that was parked in the Holiday Inn Express parking lot located at 3001 Buck Owens Boulevard → Read More