Fernando Padilla Fatally Shot By Deputies In Lake Isabella
Bakersfield— 39-year-old Fernando Padilla of Bodfish was fatally shot by Kern County Sheriff’s deputies on January 11, 2026. Incident Details At around 1:40 a.m., deputies [...]
Jose Juan Tovar Dies in Custody at Lerdo Justice Facility
Bakersfield, CA - On March 19, 2025, 50-year-old Jose Juan Tovar of Shafter died in custody at the Lerdo Justice Facility only a day after [...]