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KCFD releases photos of persons of interest in warehouse fire
3 hours ago · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Fire Department on Friday released photos of two persons of interest linked to Saturday’s massive blaze at warehouses on Washington Street near East Brundage Lane. Dozens of firefighters battled the fire, which produced thick, black smoke visible for miles. The fire was contained to …
Coroner IDs 1-year-old who died in vehicle in September
3 hours ago · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a 1-year-old boy who was found unresponsive in a vehicle on Sept. 28. Officials say, Dream Shorter, 1-year and 8-months, was found in a vehicle in the 3400 block of Squire Lane on Sept. 28 around 4:22 p.m. The cause of his death was determined […]
Teen riding bike suffers major injuries after being struck by vehicle
1 day ago · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A teen riding a bicycle was hospitalized with major injuries after they were struck by a vehicle in northeast Bakersfield, officials said. The collision was reported just before 3 p.m. at Columbus and Loyola streets. Bakersfield Fire Department officials said the 13 ...
Timelapse video shows dust storm roll into NW and downtown …
3 days ago · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Timelapse videos show the major surprise dust storm that made its way into Kern County Monday afternoon. The massive dust wall is known as a “haboob,” which are very common in southwestern United States, according to the National Weather Service. The haboob started in Tulare County around 3 p.m. and it […]
Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death in Taft: KCSO
3 days ago · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Homicide detectives are investigating after human remains were found in Taft, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies and detectives from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office were seen in Taft on Kerto Road near Petroleum Club Road on Monday afternoon after human ...
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