Alex Fisher
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Bakersfield, CA, United States
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Former Bakersfield police officer says department’s culture included corruption at the highest ranks
A Bakersfield police officer whose case is featured in the Hulu series 'Killing County' says corruption within the Bakersfield Police Department was at the highest ranks. → Read More
How much voter fraud has there actually been in Kern County?
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Only about one third of ballots that go out come back. That’s when county officials start looking for fraud, ensuring votes are properly cast. They do this by validating a voter’s signature. And while there may be concern voting by mail could lead to fraud, officials say cheating is very difficult. […] → Read More
Kern County vote by mail: What we know about the popularity and security of mail-in ballots
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Printed, sealed and in the mail. For most people these days, the mailbox is the ballot box. “Well before 2020, a majority of people were voting by mail,” said Mary Bedard. Voting by mail is not new. People have been casting absentee ballots for decades., but you had to notify the […] → Read More
17 News Special: The Kevin McCarthy Recordings
(KGET) — It has been a whirlwind week for McCarthy – and could be the worst of his political career as leaked audio reveals he was prepared to tell former President Trump to resign following the riot at the US Capitol. That audio has become the talk of Washington, and it isn’t the only phone call […] → Read More
How safe is your vote in Kern County?
BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — It has been a year and a half since former president Donald Trump claimed the 2020 election was stolen from him, setting off protests around the nation and uniting his supporters behind a new rallying cry: stop the steal. It all culminated in an attack on the U.S. Capitol, where some […] → Read More
Kingston Healthcare Center to officially close after losing deal with Medicare, Medicaid
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kingston Healthcare Center will officially shutdown, according to a letter sent to residents. Thursday morning, 17 News obtained the letter sent to those residents saying the facility will close down, although the letter did not specify an exact date for shutting down. The nursing facility, notorious for its handling of the […] → Read More
Coronavirus returns to Kingston Healthcare Center, a local nursing home notorious for its handling of the pandemic
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Two residents at Kingston Healthcare Center have tested positive for COVID-19. Kingston Healthcare Center notified the Kern County Public Health Department Wednesday two residents tested positive for the deadly virus, according to local health officials. Details are still limited at this time as KGET tries to confirm what the positive results mean […] → Read More
Kern County Public Health director Matt Constantine announces retirement
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Director of Public Health Services Matt Constantine confirmed with 17 News he will be retiring. Constantine has been at the forefront of the county’s response to the coronavirus pandemic since it began nearly a year ago. He did not give a reason for why he would be retiring. The […] → Read More
Fire burns vacant apartment complex in East Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A fire broke out Tuesday morning in a vacant apartment complex in East Bakersfield. The fire on East California Avenue near Haley Street was under investigation; a cause had not been released. No injuries were reported, firefighters said. → Read More
Local nursing home fined nearly $100,000 for coronavirus related workplace violations
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kingston Healthcare Center has been slapped with a major fine for COVID-19 related workplace violations. The nursing facility was issued eight citations totaling $92,500 by CAL/OSHA. Four citations were considered “serious.” Some of the serious citations say Kingston did not establish and implement procedures to protect workers from COVID-19. It says […] → Read More
Coronavirus cases surge in Kern County two weeks before Thanksgiving
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Coronavirus cases are surging in Kern County as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. Kern Public Health announced 251 new cases, putting our total caseload to more than 36,000. One additional death was announced bringing our total to 430 lives lost. Over the past two weeks, Kern County has seen a spike in […] → Read More
August was the deadliest month of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the decline in Kern County, deaths continue to cause concern for experts. The latest numbers show August was the deadliest month. The latest data on deaths related to COVID-19, show the state models were dead on. At the beginning of August, the state models […] → Read More
Bakersfield and Kern fire departments could merge as chiefs prepare to talk about new agreement
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Some big ideas, including merging the two fire departments, could mean major changes to our local fire departments as the city and county fire chiefs prepare to meet and review an outdated contract. It can be difficult to assign a department to an emergency, since the boundaries between the city and […] → Read More
Major concerns for Kern and Central Valley counties as coronavirus transmission remains high
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Major concerns from the federal government as positivity rates remain high in Kern and Central Valley counties. “We really want every Californian to know that there’s ongoing active transmission in communities in the Central Valley and that we all need to adhere to these guidelines to prevent additional community spread,” said […] → Read More
Kingston “hell on earth” resident says; health officials fear more COVID-19 deaths
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There is an active threat in some of our local nursing homes. The problem is magnified for Bakersfield’s Kingston Healthcare Center where COVID-19 is spreading out of control. It is the epicenter of the outbreak in Kern County and things are only getting worse. “For me, it’s been hell on earth,” […] → Read More
Coronavirus in Kern: Trends show hundreds could test positive in the coming days
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It’s been a month since Kern saw its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Since then, cases continue to spike. Kern County Public Health officials are providing more information on cases of coronavirus in our community. 587 people have tested positive, including nine non-residents, according to Friday’s update from health officials. 212 […] → Read More
Coronavirus in Kern: Thousands still wait for test results, hundreds recover
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — New data from Kern Public Health better illustrates how COVID-19 is affecting Kern County. Testing has been available in our area for more than a month. Since then, more than 8,000 people have received a test. More than 3,200 tests are still pending. Local health officials announced Thursday they will give […] → Read More
8 dead, 26 missing in boat fire off Santa Cruz Island
VENTURA, Calif. (KGET) — More than two dozen people remain missing after a boat caught fire and sunk early Monday morning near the Channel Islands. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the boat called Conception caught fire and partially sunk while sailing near Santa Cruz Island. First responders said Monday afternoon that five people were […] → Read More
Massive hotel-casino project one step closer to breaking ground in Kern County
Plans for a giant casino -- as big as three football fields -- and the largest hotel in Kern County, just south of Bakersfield, are a step closer to completion. → Read More
Massive hotel-casino project one step closer to groundbreaking in Kern County
Plans for a giant casino -- as big as three football fields -- and the largest hotel in Kern County, just south of Bakersfield, are a step closer to completion. → Read More