A man is in critical condition after being shot in central Bakersfield, California, following a late-night shooting. Deputies are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl who was last seen on Thursday, March 12, 2026. A pedestrian died after a hit-and-run crash in southeast Bakersfields. A high-profile dispute over a parking spot in northwest Bakersfeld escalated after a confrontation escalated. The high-pressure ridge is expected to bring 90-degree heat to the area in the coming days.