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Caught On Camera: Police Chase Ends In Terrifying Crash
(WDIV/NBC News) Newly released police video shows the moments leading up to a terrible crash in Utica, Michigan. According to authorities, at about 6 p.m. on December 21st, a Dodge Charger was witnessed by police driving faster than 60 miles per hour in a 45 miles per hour zone. When police attempted to pull him […] → Read More
Californians can now check legal pot dealers using QR codes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California marijuana users can now turn to their smartphones to find out if a dispensary is legit. The Bureau of Cannabis Control on Thursday announced a program encouragi… → Read More
Today Cleaners helps Toys for Tots with $1,000
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A longtime cleaning business came through on a big donation to help kids for Christmas. Today Cleaners gave a $1,000 check to Toys For Tots Wednesday morning. The cleaners held their first toy drive this year with a pledge to donate $5 for every toy donated. President Jeff Newman praised Toys […] → Read More
1,000 immigrants become citizens in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KGET) — California welcomed 1,000 new u.s. citizens into the fold at a large ceremony in Fresno this morning. Our Fresno sister station, KSEE was present as the new citizens took their oath of citizenship during Tuesday’s naturalization ceremony. Telemundo’s Norma and Jose Gaspar traveled all the way from Bakersfield to speak at […] → Read More
Dense fog advisory in the Central Valley
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With clearing skies overnight, fog has become dense in the Central Valley. The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 11 a.m. Drive with extreme caution this morning. At this time, Visibility is down to zero in some areas. We have no school delays. → Read More
Dustin’s Diner to return for holiday season on Dec. 13
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dustin’s Diner is readying to get back open for business this season. The diner opens every holiday season offering hot chocolate, apple cider and cookies to raise money for the homeless. It’s named after Dustin Fitzpatrick. He started it from his Haggin Oaks neighborhood in 1993. Since then, it has raised […] → Read More
Wind advisory reported on Interstate 5 near the Grapevine
The California Highway Patrol reported a high wind advisory over the southbound Interstate 5, near the Grapevine at around 10:14 a.m. According to their traffic incident information page, they do not recommend high profile vehicles. If you are traveling through the Grapevine road, you are also recommended to drive as safe as possible. → Read More
Snow on Grapevine, CHP pacing traffic
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As of 3:30 a.m: According to Caltrans District 6’s twitter account, snowfall on the Grapevine has begun. The California Highway Patrol is now pacing traffic over the pass. → Read More
Light snow in Tehachapi
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As of 5:57 a.m. Wednesday morning, the California Highway Patrol is reporting light snow in Tehachapi. Snow is not sticking, CHP said right now is a great time to travel. → Read More
Power out to nearly 6,000 customers in northwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two power outages in northwest Bakersfield are impacting nearly 6,000 customers, according to PG&E. Both outages — one impacting 4,258 customers, the other 1,562 customers — occurred at about 8:15 a.m. Rain was falling throughout the area Wednesday morning, and PG&E spokeswoman Katie Allen said the outages are weather-related. PG&E has […] → Read More
Arrest made following SWAT standoff in Delano
DELANO, Calif. (KGET) — A 62-year-old man accused of firing a gun inside a residence was arrested Monday after an hours-long SWAT standoff. Armando Martinez was booked on suspicion of negligent discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and delaying an official investigation, according to sheriff’s officials. The incident began […] → Read More
Bakersfield Police investigating a dead body found near Burger King on Union Avenue
Bakersfield Police responded to a call of a possible dead body at 12:06 p.m., today. Officers arrived on scene and found the dead body of a female near a canal at 3405 Union Ave, just behind Burger King. BPD told us they are investigating this case and have not provided any further information. This is […] → Read More