BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department saw an increase in 911 calls and arrests from February 2026 to March 2026. According to the Bakersfield Police Department crime ...

Bakersfield PD sees increase in 911 calls, arrests from February to March 2026

MSN: Search warrant leads to copper wire theft arrests in east Bakersfield: KCSO

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A search warrant executed in an east Bakersfield residence led to the arrests of several individuals for alleged involvement in the theft of copper wire. According to the ...

Search warrant leads to copper wire theft arrests in east Bakersfield: KCSO

The Bakersfield Californian: BPD arrests man accuse of thefts, vandalism across Bakersfield

Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. The city covers about 151 sq mi (390 km 2) [10][11] near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, which is located in the Central Valley region.

The City of Bakersfield continues to see its population grow, exceeding 422,000 as of Jan. 1, 2026 according to the California Finance Department's annual population estimate. At 422,853, Bakersfield remains the ninth-largest city in California by population, gaining on No. 8, Oakland, by 1,335.

Find events and search for fun things to do, music, and more in Bakersfield with the official Visit Bakersfield Calendar of Events.

Once known only for oil and agriculture, Bakersfield—or Bako, as the locals affectionately call it—has become a hub for arts and culture while still retaining the richness of the region’s past.