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BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a three-month-old boy in southwest Bakersfield. Deputies were called to the 3900 block of El Dorado Avenue on September 27th, 2023 at around 6:56 p.m. for a report of an infant not breathing. KCSO said...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — “Jacqueline West and Trezell West, they were not victims...they're murderers," said D.A. Zimmer. District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer shared details for the first time in more than two years when she first announced there was enough evidence to prove Cincere and Classic also known as Orrin and Orson West were murdered by their adoptive parents, Trezell and Jacqueline West.

Relatives and friends waited anxiously for the day Jacqueline and Trezell West would be sentenced.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The couple found guilty in five of the seven counts in connection to the deaths of Orrin and Orson West were sentenced Thursday morning. In total, Trezell West was sentenced to 15 years to life, plus 4 years. Jacqueline West was sentenced:. Count One: 15...

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has fined five Wingstop fast-food restaurants in Kern County, and their owner, Clinton Lewis, for violations of wage regulations. The fines total $3,161,606. Lewis set up separate corporations for each restaurant, giving the impression that each was a different employer. This meant workers were not given a higher minimum wage, overtime pay, and missed meal breaks when they worked at more than one Wingstop owned by Lewis.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation after a three-month-old infant was found unresponsive at a home in southwest Bakersfield. Homicide detectives were dispatched to a home on El Dorado Avenue, just down the street from the Valley Plaza Mall, for a report of an infant not breathing, officials […]

The owner operated each restaurant as its own corporate entity, making them appear as though they were different employers.

The Kern County coroner's office has identified a man who was shot and killed at Yokuts Park on Sept. 18. Daniel Leland Santana Landeros, 43, of Bakersfield was shot at 11:03 p.m. and died at the scene at 4200 Empire Drive.

Tune in to hear the Kern County District Attorney's conference following the sentencing of Trezell and Jacqueline West. This gripping update is a must-watch for those following the case. Viewer discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of the content.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/FOX58) — The man shot and killed at Yokuts Park on Sept. 18 has been identified as Daniel Leland Santana Landeros, 43, of Bakersfield by the Kern County Coroner's Office. Landeros was shot at around 11:03 p.m. at 4200 Empire Drive by Bakersfield Police officers. He died...

Firefighters said a fire on the 300 block of Warren Street Tuesday night caused an estimated $250,000 damage, the Kern County Fire said late Wednesday. Firefighters were able to save properties valued at $500,000 from the flames that heavily damaged the two-story house where the fire started. The KCFD said...

Dive into the heart of a tragic investigation as KCSO delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding an infant's death in SW Bakersfield. This gripping video uncovers the painstaking process of piecing together a heartbreaking puzzle.

Prepare for a surge in invasive backyard mosquitos in Kern County in the coming weeks. Learn about the potential risks, prevention methods, and how to protect your home and loved ones from these pesky intruders in this informative video.

The California City parents convicted of killing one of their two adoptive sons were sentenced Thursday morning to 19 years to life each, concluding a high-profile case that at one point had people searching desperately for the toddlers who were reported missing in late 2020. Trezell and Jacqueline West showed...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Sunshine and pleasant temperatures dominated the Central California Interior on Wednesday. Thursday will see little change as more sunshine is in store. NBM probability of exceeding 85 today is a bit lower but still above 30 percent. A significant pattern change occurs, will expect temperature...

A new proposal from Kern County Public Works will mandate trash pickup in Census Tract 52.05. Residents are organizing a protest to prevent the increase in taxes. Next Public Information Session is December 5. “I believe that the people of the KRV have a right to deliver their own trash...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County District Attorney’s Office held a press conference following the sentencing of Trezell and Jacqueline West. The couple found guilty in five of the seven counts in connection to the deaths of Orrin and Orson West were sentenced Thursday morning. Trezell West...

The Kern County District Attorney's Office will hold a press conference Thursday if the sentencing of Trezell and Jacqueline West moves forward as scheduled and the gag order is lifted.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was shot and killed at Yokuts Park in a late-night shooting this month. The coroner’s office identified the man as Daniel Leland Santana Landeros, 43, of Bakersfield. Landeros was pronounced dead at the scene on Sept. 18, according to the coroner’s office. […]

Kern County is expected to see a high amount of backyard mosquitos, or 'ankle biters,' in the coming three weeks, according to Terry Knight with Kern Mosquito and Vector Control.