Jason Kotowski, KGET News

Jason Kotowski

KGET News

Bakersfield, CA, United States

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Past articles by Jason:

Man dies after shooting on Stockdale Highway

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man died after a shooting Thursday evening in west Bakersfield. Police were called to a location on Stockdale Highway west of North Stine Road around 6:30 p.m. to a report of a shooting that had just occurred, according to a Bakersfield Police Department release. They found a man with a […] → Read More

Boy, 16, identified as Wasco shooting victim

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot last month in Wasco, according to coroner’s officials. Adrian Esparza was shot in the head at about 4:48 p.m. on Jan. 19 in the area of Cedar Avenue and 6th Place, officials said. He died two days later at Kern Medical. → Read More

Man, 18, convicted of sex crimes for impregnating girl, 14

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who was 18 when he impregnated a 14-year-old girl was found guilty Wednesday of two felony sex crimes. Joseph Levi Poindexter, 21, faces up to 10 years in prison at his March 9 sentencing, prosecutors said. “Age of consent laws are designed to protect children from sexual advances that […] → Read More

Man charged with shooting at nephew pleads not guilty

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bail was set at $25,000 on Wednesday for a man accused of shooting at his nephew. Superior Court Commissioner Roger H. Ponce Jr. noted Benny Laws had stayed out of trouble for nine years until Monday morning, when a dispute in the 4600 block of Black Rock Mountain Court reportedly prompted […] → Read More

Man pleads not guilty to shooting at Bakersfield police

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of shooting at police pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 11 felony charges. Steven Jimenez, 32, was ordered held without bail and is due back in court Feb. 22. Police say Jimenez on Sunday fired at officers on Baker Street but got away. Early Monday, officers tried to arrest […] → Read More

Arraignment postponed for 2 charged in Baker Street homicide

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two men accused of killing a man on Baker Street had their arraignment postponed Tuesday. Geovanny Garcia, 19, and Rafael Lopez, 37, made their first court appearance since being charged with murder and other offenses in the shooting death of a man early Saturday. Both were ordered held without bail and […] → Read More

BEST EATS: Cilantro potato pancakes at John O’Groats in L.A.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — I went to John O’Groats intending to order pancakes and some bacon, maybe an extra side. I did get pancakes, but not the kind you top with syrup. Once I read “cilantro potato pancakes” on the menu, I did a 180 and decided on a savory breakfast instead. Ultra-smooth and mixed […] → Read More

Man gets 3 years, 10 months for illegally possessing gun

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man was sentenced to federal prison Monday for illegally possessing a handgun. Katterin McCray, 25, was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a gun, according to court documents and a release from the U.S. Department of […] → Read More

Air Supply, Black Jacket Symphony coming to the Fox

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — All out of love? Rejuvenate with Air Supply at the Fox Theater this summer. Expect the soft rock duo, going strong since the ’70s, to bring their beautiful harmonies with hits “Every Woman in the World,” “Even the Nights are Better” and “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” when they […] → Read More

Vacant building damaged by fire Saturday afternoon

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A vacant building caught fire Saturday afternoon just southwest of Memorial Hospital. The fire broke out shortly after 3 p.m. in a building near 33rd and San Dimas streets. Bakersfield Fire Battalion Chief Brian Bowman said the structure has previously burned and code enforcement has been out several times in the past two weeks. No injuries were reported. → Read More

Centennial High named Kern County Mock Trials champion

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Sixteen teams entered the courtroom and argued their case. One emerged victorious. Centennial High School won the Kern County Mock Trials, held Saturday at Superior Court and featuring schools taking on the roles of the defense and prosecution in the fictitious case of an actor charged with assaulting and robbing a […] → Read More

Teen girl hit by vehicle Wednesday morning

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 15-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle Wednesday morning in east Bakersfield, police said. The teen suffered minor to moderate injuries and was taken to a hospital, police said. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. at Brown Street and East California Avenue. → Read More

Boy, 13, stabbed during assault: police

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 13-year-old boy was stabbed Monday evening during an assault by multiple people, police said. The teen was taken to a hospital with “moderate injury stab wounds” and was in stable condition, police said. No suspect information had been released. The stabbing occurred at about 5:25 p.m. on 34th Street between […] → Read More

CHP to hold class for teen drivers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A free class for teen drivers will be held by the California Highway Patrol next week. The two-hour class, called Start Smart, will begin at 6 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the CHP Bakersfield Office at 9855 Compagnoni St. There will be discussions on safe driving habits, tips on avoiding a […] → Read More

BEST EATS: Cobbler with ice cream in Oregon

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If you’re eating ice cream in Oregon, there’s a good chance it’s made by Tillamook. The dairy giant sells its cheese and ice cream nationwide, but, much like eating cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, I bet there’s something special about eating Tillamook ice cream in the state in which it was created. That’s […] → Read More

Alta Sierra Ski Resort closed due to high winds

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Alta Sierra Ski Resort was closed Monday due to strong winds. A post on the resort’s social media pages said winds between 36 to 40 mph were expected throughout the day. “Safety of our guests and employees is always our top priority,” a Facebook post read. Tickets purchased for Monday can […] → Read More

Man sentenced in deadly shooting at Rosamond apartment

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man received a 21-year prison term after pleading no contest to killing a man in Rosamond. Demond Anderson, 30, was sentenced Monday after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the death of Nicholas Archuleta, 20, according to court records. Murder and assault charges were dismissed. His girlfriend, Marcella Madrid, […] → Read More

Woman dies after south Bakersfield crash

BAKERFSIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman died Friday after her vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle in south Bakersfield, police said. The woman’s vehicle hit an unoccupied parked vehicle at 10:16 a.m. on South H Street south of White Lane, police said. She suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, where she was […] → Read More

Man killed in Pesante Road shooting identified

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who died Friday hours after being shot in east Bakersfield has been identified. Joshua Samarippas, 36, was pronounced dead at 11:54 p.m. at Kern Medical, more than three hours after he was shot on Pesante Road near Mesa Drive, according to coroner’s officials. No suspect information has been released. […] → Read More

Dutch Bros brings back fan favorite white chocolate lavender

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — White chocolate lavender has returned to Dutch Bros by popular demand. “Our customers have shown their love for lavender and requested we specifically bring back white chocolate lavender,” Charles Swindler, senior vice president of brand at Dutch Bros, said in a release. “The calls for it were overwhelming. We’re always so […] → Read More