Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Bakersfield.
Man arrested for stabbing Bakersfield Police officer with screwdriver
A man is behind bars after stabbing a Bakersfield Police Officer in the face with a screwdriver Saturday.
Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.
Man raped woman at gunpoint after she rebuffed his advances, reports say
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man is accused of raping a woman at gunpoint multiple times after she rebuffed his advances at a local park, according to court documents.
Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.
Scam artist tried preying on family whose son was missing, reports indicate
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It’s any parent’s worst nightmare — their child is missing and a scam artist stumbles upon the missing flier with their contact information.
Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.
Paroled sex offender who led motor home pursuit found guilty, faces 78 years in prison
A paroled sex offender who led authorities on an hours-long pursuit in a motor home from Los Angeles to Bakersfield, with his 3-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter in tow, was convicted Monday.
Read the full story on NBC LA.
Low-barrier homeless shelter hits snag after community voices opposition to proposed location
Plans for a low-barrier homeless shelter in Bakersfield have slowed after community members voiced their opposition to a proposal that Weill Park host the site.
Read the full story on The Bakersfield Californian.
This story was created automatically using data about news stories on social media from CrowdTangle, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.
