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Is President Biden doing enough to combat inflation?
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Americans continue to grapple with skyrocketing prices for food, fuel, and household goods. Record high inflation is squeezing consumers and prompting the Fed to raise a key interest rate to try to stem price hikes. The move is intended to cool off soaring prices, but it’s also a mixed bag for […] → Read More
Wellness Wednesday: Lentil salad
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — KGET is teaming up with Adventist Health and Edible Schoolyard Kern County every Wednesday on 17 News at Sunrise to bring you healthy recipes that will get your family eating around the table again. Ingredients 2 Cups lentils 3 Cups water 3 green onions, slices 6 stems of rainbow chard, stems […] → Read More
Wellness Wednesday: Three Sisters Tacos
Brought to you by Adventist Health BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — KGET is teaming up with Adventist Health and Edible Schoolyard Kern County every Wednesday on 17 News at Sunrise to bring you healthy recipes that will get your family eating around the table again. Heat oven to 450° and line a sheet pan with parchment […] → Read More
Sikh Riders of America donate thousands of face shields to first responders
BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — Once again, the Sikh Riders of America stepped up to help people on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The non profit handed out thousands of face shields on Friday to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and the Kern County Fire Department. The group donated 1,100 shields to the sheriff’s office. […] → Read More
Body discovered near Tulare County ponding basin
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KGPE/KSEE) — Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body found near a Tulare County ponding basin Thursday morning, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the area of Avenue 120 and Highway 43 around 10:30 a.m. for a report of a body found near Corcoran, spokeswoman Ashley […] → Read More
Country singer Jon Pardi coming to Bakersfield this fall
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Country singer Jon Pardi is coming to Bakersfield this fall. His Heartache Medication Tour 2019 is making a stop at the Rabobank Theater on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Presale tickets go on sale on Thursday, May 30 at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $28. Promoters have added a second show for Sunday, Nov. 3. Click on this link for more information. → Read More
Dunkin' Donuts coming to downtown Bakersfield
This is the third Dunkin' Donuts in Kern County, and the second location in Bakersfield. → Read More
Fisher-Price recalls sleepers after more than 30 babies died
Fisher-Price is recalling nearly 5 million infant sleepers after more than 30 babies rolled over in them and died since the product was introduced in 2009. → Read More
Accomplice in law enforcement corruption scandal sentenced to 90 months in prison
A Bakersfield businessman who helped police sell stolen drugs was sentenced in federal court Monday to 90 months in prison. → Read More
Arvin's new top cop is McFarland police chief
The City of Arvin announced Scot Kimble will be the new police chief. Kimble is currently Chief of McFarland Police. → Read More
BPD: Woman shot inside her vehicle at Fastrip on Ming Avenue
Bakersfield police say a woman was shot inside her vehicle at the Fastrip on Ming Avenue and S. Real Road. She was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. → Read More
Possible suicide reported at home where baby's body was found
Bakersfield Police confirm its investigating a possible suicide Wednesday morning at the same home where a baby's body was unearthed in the back yard nine days ago. → Read More
Third Eye Blind coming to Bakersfield
Third Eye Blind is peforming at the Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield this Summer. → Read More
BPD: One dead, two hospitalized in East Bakersfield shooting
One man is dead and two others are hospitalized following a shooting in East Bakersfield Thursday evening. → Read More
Kern County Supervisors announce appointment of an interim county fire chief
Kern County Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday afternoon to appoint Deputy Chief David Witt as the Kern County Fire Interim Fire Chief. → Read More
KCSO: potential email scam circulating in Kern County
The sheriff's office would like to remind the public to never transfer money, provide personal information, or open unknown email attachments. → Read More
Arvin police: man dead after being shot inside vehicle
A man is dead after being shot inside a vehicle in Arvin Friday night. → Read More
Police search for missing father, two children
The Bakersfield Police Department is turning to the community for help to find a missing man and his two children. → Read More
Woman killed in crash in northeast Bakersfield
A 48-year-old woman is dead following a crash in northeast Bakersfield. → Read More
Man escapes fire in northeast Bakersfield
A fire broke out Wednesday night at a home in northeast Bakersfield. → Read More