US Border Patrol arrests migrants during latest enforcement operation
Immigrant communities in Kern County, California, are on edge as the U.S. Border Patrol has been seen conducting enforcement operations throughout the region this week.
City affirms SB 54 amid Border Patrol operations
During the City Council meeting Wednesday, Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry emphasized that his department is not participating in the Border Patrol operation.
‘They cannot in any way collaborate’: Leaders emphasize Kern County enforcement is not involved in Border Patrol operations
Community leaders are emphasizing that local law enforcement -- the Kern County Sheriff's Office and Bakersfield Police Department -- aren't doing anything.
Smugglers were targeted in Kern County, Border Patrol says
While we're still awaiting a full, official statement from Border Patrol as of airtime, 17's Jenny Huh spoke with one agent on-the-ground who said it's not a widespread roundup.
Border Patrol operation in Kern County spreads worry among residents
From Arvin to Bakersfield to Wasco and other places in Kern County, agents from the U.S. Border Patrol carried out an operation that began Tuesday morning.
Kern County community rallies in protest of Border Patrol raids
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Chevron by Meadows Field Airport continues to be a center of attention in Bakersfield. What is usually a regular stop for field workers on their way to Porterville, ended up being one of the first places raided by Border Patrol in Kern County. Two days after the raid, protesters gathered to plead for support.
Border Patrol agents spotted in Kern County
Border Patrol was spotted in Bakersfield. Organizations like Loud for Tomorrow have posted on social media, highlighting that raids are currently underway in Kern County.
Border Patrol conducts targeted arrests in Kern County to combat smuggling
A spokesperson for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection released a statement following the operations in Kern County.It explained the purpose is to target enf
‘Targeted enforcement arrests’: Border Patrol breaks silence, reveals details on Kern County operation
While we're still awaiting a full, official statement from Border Patrol as of airtime, 17's Jenny Huh spoke with one agent on-the-ground who said it's not a widespread roundup.
Kern County Witnesses Border Patrol Stops and Detentions
Amidst the transition to the Trump administration, Kern County became the focus of heightened Border Patrol activity, with agents stopping and detaining individuals, raising concerns among the local community.
Border Patrol operations continue in Kern County
Border Patrol operations continue in Kern County
US CBP issues statement on ongoing ‘Operation Return to Sender’ in Bakersfield area
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a statement Friday morning providing more details over its ongoing operation in the Bakersfield area this week the agency calls “Operation Return to ...
Customs and Border Patrol presence in Bakersfield raises community concerns
Ongoing sightings of Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents in Bakersfield and surrounding areas have left community members with more questions than answers.
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Border patrol agents make arrests in California’s Central Valley as Trump’s ‘mass deportations’ loom
There are plans by immigration officials to expand the operation across the Central Valley – as far north as Sacramento.
Immigration enforcement operations taking place in Bakersfield area, local officials say
Federal immigration agents will be conducting operations and raids in Bakersfield this week, according to local officials.