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Bicyclist injured after being struck by vehicle in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A bicyclist was injured after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Bakersfield Monday morning, according to Bakersfield police. Officers said the collision happened near L and 25th Streets around 9:15 a.m. The male bicyclist was taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries, but the exact extent of injuries […]
Nile Theater’s grand re-opening happening Thursday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After months of renovations and upgrades, the Nile Theater’s grand re-opening event is set for May 2. The Nile Theater– which was acquired by the Fox Theater Foundation — ribbon cutting ceremony will not only commemorate the theater’s rich history but also celebrate the revitalization of downtown culture and business, according […]
BPD looking for missing teen
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a runaway missing teen. Danielle Marie Hernandez, 13, was last seen at about 7:40 p.m. Saturday in the 2100 block of Cecil Brunner Drive. Hernandez is described as Black, 5 feet, 2 inches tall, 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and green camouflage leggings.
Closing arguments held in sanity phase of bus shooter’s trial
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The trial of Anthony Devonte Williams is nearing its end as closing arguments were presented Monday on whether he was insane when he opened fire on a Greyhound bus four years ago. Williams, 37, pleaded both not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity in the deadly shooting that occurred […]
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