The Kern County Sheriff's Office, Kern Valley Search and Rescue and the Kern County Fire Department are searching for a man who went missing in the Kern River near the Kern River Canyon on Sat, Aug 5.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help finding a missing child. Jessica Basaldua, 12, was last seen in East Bakersfield at her home on Pesante Road.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that took place in East Bakersfield near the intersection of Larcus Avenue and Bates Avenue.
Deputies with the Kern County Sheriff's Office discovered a stolen semi-truck and trailer containing 2023 model Hyundai cars in Southeast Bakersfield. All 10 vehicles have been returned to the owner.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help finding a missing elderly man who is considered to be "at-risk." George Townsend, 75, was last seen in the Bodfish area.