Kern County Public Works will open a temporary Tehachapi Transfer Station starting Feb. 9, 2026, to meet residential and commercial solid waste needs as the Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill approaches capacity, officials said. Because of operational limits at the temporary site, some waste materials and load types will be diverted to the Bena Landfill or the … Read more
A massive multi-vehicle crash involving 59 vehicles shut down portions of Highway 99 near Earlimart for several hours Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said the incident affected both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 99. The initial report came in around 8:16 a.m. on Jan. 31, when authorities were told … Read more
The Bakersfield Police Department said additional citations are likely after two vehicles were impounded Friday for unsafe driving in the Mesa Marin Park area, with the investigation still ongoing. Officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a large vehicle gathering and dangerous driving near Mesa Marin Park, Highway 178, and the City in the Hills … Read more
A motorcyclist died after a hit-and-run crash Saturday night in southwest Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Officers responded to the crash in the 4500 block of Ming Avenue around 10:44 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2026. When officers arrived, they found a male motorcyclist suffering from injuries that were initially believed to be non-life-threatening. … Read more
A freeze warning has been issued for parts of South Florida as a significant arctic blast moves into the region, according to the NEXT Weather Team. Heavy rain ahead of the cold front is expected to move through Broward, Monroe, and Miami-Dade Counties starting around 11 a.m., continuing into the early evening. A statewide wind … Read more
A Bakersfield man faces more than 50 years to life in prison after being convicted of beating and killing his three-week-old son in November 2024. The Kern County District Attorney’s Office reported that on January 29, 2026, a jury found Eduardo Gutierrez guilty of second-degree murder, assault on a child under eight causing death, and … Read more
Many mornings this winter have been foggy across the South Valley of Kern County, with residents noting the unusual consistency of dense fog. The National Weather Service in Hanford maintains detailed records that help put the recent pattern into perspective. Historically, the 1946–1947 winter season holds the record with 49 dense fog days—defined as days … Read more
Billy Terry, 44, of Taft, is facing a lengthy and difficult recovery after a woman allegedly set him on fire last Thursday. Terry suffered severe burns over 70% of his body and has undergone multiple surgeries, including a second skin graft, at Memorial Burn Center. His father, Leo Terry, described the scene, saying, “His skin … Read more
A massive crash involving 59 vehicles occurred on northbound and southbound Highway 99 near Earlimart Saturday morning, causing hours-long closures, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the incident around 8:16 a.m., initially noting 15 vehicles were involved on the northbound side near Avenue 24. CHP Visalia later confirmed that crashes also occurred on … Read more
Bakersfield police towed a pink vehicle after officers said it was traveling 81 mph in a 45 mph zone. The Bakersfield Police Department shared photos showing a radar reading of 81 mph, along with a video of the car being loaded onto a tow truck. Police humorously captioned the post, “Cop Math: 81mph + 45mph … Read more