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Atmospheric river moves the needle on Kern’s drought
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Water is back in Kern County and sure, that means the grass is green again. As National Weather Service Meteorologist Andy Bollenbacher says, there are also bigger, more lasting impacts. “Just due to the amount of rain that’s come down in these warm systems, we’ve been able to see improvements in […] → Read More
Hazy conditions bring down air quality in Bakersfield
The valley is in for a hazy couple of days as poor air quality affects our area. Air quality will be in the Unhealthy range again Monday and Tuesday morning, with forecasts just above the threshold of 150. The county should see a gradual warmup throughout the week, making for a beautiful Christmas weekend with […] → Read More
Hanukkah celebrations begin in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Sunday night marked the first night of Hanukkah — the eight-day Jewish celebration. Those who observe the holiday will light the first candle of a menorah Sunday night. The celebration memorializes the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem, decimated in war in 200 B.C. To kick off the celebration in […] → Read More
Poor air quality along with fog expected Sunday in Kern County
A slight warm-up is on the way, but Sunday may not be the day to enjoy it. Air quality will rise into the unhealthy range (forecasted at 151 AQI), so limit time spent outdoors if possible. A dense fog advisory is in effect until Sunday at 1 p.m., though we should see sunny skies for […] → Read More
Investigation underway after body discovered on Hwy 99 offramp in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An investigation is underway after a body was discovered on a Highway 99 offramp early Saturday morning. According to the California Highway Patrol, the first call about the body on the Hosking Avenue offramp came just before 5 a.m. CHP and Caltrans shut down the ramp for several hours for the […] → Read More
Rain, possibly snow in the mountains to begin the workweek
Kern County is in for a cool week ahead as a pair of storms bookend this week. Expect rain early Monday morning, with snow possible for our mountain communities. Temperatures will dip below 50 in the valley and into the 30s in our mountain communities. Expect overnight lows to sink into the 20s in the […] → Read More
Liberty faces Pittsburg in CIF Division 1-A state football championship
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (KGET) — Liberty High School is playing Pittsburg High School in the CIF Division 1-A state football championship game at Saddleback College. Liberty is looking to avenge a loss in last year’s state championship — a stinging 21-16 loss to Serra HS. Pittsburg 6 – Liberty 27, Halftime CIF Division 1-A Championship […] → Read More
Liberty wins CIF Division 1-A state football championship with 48-20 win over Pittsburg
UPDATE: Liberty High School has won the CIF Division 1-A state championship defeating Pittsburg High School 48-20. It is the school’s first CIF state football championship. MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (KGET) — Liberty High School is playing Pittsburg High School in the CIF Division 1-A state football championship game at Saddleback College. Liberty is looking to […] → Read More
Bakersfield shops welcome shoppers for Small Business Saturday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After the big retailers got their big sales day Friday, small businesses were in the spotlight on Saturday. Local business associations encouraged shoppers to “shop local, shop now” as part of Small Business Saturday. In Bakersfield, In Your Wildest Dreams held a farmers market with pop-up shops by local vendors. Merry […] → Read More
Temperatures expected to drop after warm Thanksgiving weekend
After a warm Thanksgiving weekend, temperatures are going to cool back down as a weak disturbance moves into our area. Expect a 5-10 degree drop to start the week, with valley temps dipping into the 50s and low 40s in our mountain communities. Kern County may see rain as early as Thursday, though showers are […] → Read More
Fans pack Bakersfield restaurants, bars for Mexico-Argentina World Cup match
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Local soccer fans went through the ups and downs of emotion watching their World Cup teams Saturday. Fans of Mexico and Argentina packed bars and restaurants late Saturday morning for the match between the two countries. Argentina has already felt the shock of upset losing to Saudi Arabia earlier this week, […] → Read More
Slight warm-up expected for Thanksgiving Day
A slight warm-up is in store for the county, which should make for a beautiful Thanksgiving Day. Expect mid-60s in the valley and the Kern River Valley on Sunday, with our mountain communities in the mid-50s. Skies are sunny around the county, with very little breeze. Temperatures should warm by 5 to 7 degrees by […] → Read More
FFX: Semifinals of the 2022 CIF Central Section football playoff in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Five Kern County teams remain in the CIF Central Section football playoffs but Liberty’s Division I semifinal against Buchanan is getting the most attention. The semifinal is a rematch of a game in September that ended in controversial fashion due to weather. Lightning forced the ending of the game that still […] → Read More
Expect sunny skies, cool temperatures this week in Kern County
Temperatures will stay cool around the county for the majority of the week. Expect low 60s in the valley Monday under sunny skies; Tehachapi and other mountain locations will see low 50s. Sunny skies will stick around for the week ahead, with scattered clouds rolling in by the weekend. → Read More
FFX CIF Playoffs Quarterfinals: Xpanded Edition
Catch highlights from the quarterfinals of the 2022 CIF Central Section football playoffs in Kern County. 17’s Taylor Schaub and Chris Burton break down the action of the week’s top games. → Read More
FFX Renegade Report: BC ends disappointing season with loss to Allan Hancock
The BC Renegades entered Saturday’s game needing a win to keep their postseason hopes alive, but they couldn’t finish a comeback losing to Allan Hancock 13-7. → Read More
Storm approaching Kern County to bring needed rain to valley, mountain areas
A rainmaker storm should arrive in Kern County early Monday morning. Areas around the county will see a 50% chance of showers Monday, under partly cloudy skies. Expect temperatures in the low 60s in the valley and the low 50s in our mountain communities. The bulk of the rainfall is likely to hit Kern County […] → Read More
FFX: Quarterfinals of the 2022 CIF Central Section football playoff in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Several Kern County teams proved they were ready to take on the best of the Valley in the first round of the CIF Central Section playoffs. Eleven Kern County teams will take the field during the quarterfinal rounds. Garces Memorial, Wasco, Chavez, Delano and Centennial suffered heartbreaking losses in their first […] → Read More
Chance of rain Sunday night, snow possible in mountain areas Monday night
A storm system is headed for the county, and it should bring plenty of rain with it. Sunday expect temperatures near 70 in the valley and the Kern River Valley, with the mountains near 60. Showers will likely start Sunday night, and continue through Monday and into Tuesday night. Global forecast models are predicting just […] → Read More
Thousands of unused medications turned in for ‘Drug Takeback’ event
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Thousands of pills were safely disposed of Saturday during Kaiser Permanente’s Drug Takeback event. The event offered locals a chance to dispose of old or unused medications safely. Too often, says pharmacy director Alexis Roy, those medications get thrown away, contaminating trash or wastewater, or worse. “We just don’t want these […] → Read More