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Looking back: The last time Bakersfield saw snow
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As the first major storm rolls into Kern County, some areas may be seeing some snow this week. Bakersfield will probably not be one of them. The last time Bakersfield saw snowfall was on Jan. 25, 1999. The city got around six inches of snow with even more in some areas. […] → Read More
2 wounded in shooting at Valley Plaza mall: BPD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two people were wounded in a shooting at Valley Plaza mall on Monday, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The shooting happened in the Valley Plaza mall parking lot around 7:21 p.m., according to BPD. Both victims were taken to a local hospital. Mall security was not involved in the shooting, […] → Read More
Kern Public Health reports 311 new COVID-19 cases
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Health Services Department reported 311 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. This brings the county’s totals to 240,904 total cases of COVID-19 among residents and 2,182 deaths. The department reports 230,765 people have recovered or are presumed recovered. The county has had 618,605 negative COVID-19 tests while 853 […] → Read More
Poll workers needed for June primary election
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Elections Office is seeking poll workers for the upcoming June primary election. Workers would staff polling places across Kern County on the June 7 primary election day. There are several positions to choose from. Workers will be asked to help set up polling places, welcome voters, guide voters […] → Read More
Kern Public Health reports 643 new COVID-19 cases
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Health Services Department reported 643 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. This brings the county’s totals to 235,765 total cases of COVID-19 among residents and 2,107 deaths. The department reports 195,485 people have recovered or are presumed recovered. The county has had 611,493 negative COVID-19 tests while 1,061 tests […] → Read More
Kern Public Health reports 853 new COVID-19 cases
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Health Services Department reported 853 new COVID-19 cases Thursday. This brings the county’s totals to 235,122 total cases of COVID-19 among residents and 2,107 deaths. The department reports 194,776 people have recovered or are presumed recovered. The county has had 610,871 negative COVID-19 tests while 1,101 tests […] → Read More
Hwy 58, Grapevine open, others closed
This story is developing. Check back for more updates as more information is released. UPDATE: As of 11:50 a.m., CHP began escorting eastbound traffic on Highway 58 over the Tehachapi Pass. CHP is also escorting northbound and southbound traffic on the Grapevine. The California Highway Patrol is now escorting westbound traffic on Highway 58 over […] → Read More
Kern Public Health reports 6 Covid deaths, 1,241 cases
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Health Services Department reported six new COVID-19 deaths and 1,241 cases Friday. This brings the county’s totals to 231,871 total cases of COVID-19 among residents and 2,101 deaths. The department reports 186,146 people have recovered or are presumed recovered. The county has had 608,068 negative COVID-19 tests […] → Read More
Missing 73-year-old Torrance hiker is found safe in Lockwood Valley
A 73-year-old hiker from Torrance who was reported missing from Mount Pinos has been found in the area of Lockwood Valley on Thursday, KTLA sister station KGET reported. The hiker, Gab Song, was found safe and in good condition, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office announced. The man’s family said he went hiking in the Mount […] → Read More
UPDATE: Missing at-risk man found safe
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a missing 31-year-old man who is considered at risk due to suspicious circumstances. → Read More
Burn Awareness Week: Tips to prevent burns at home
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The first week of February is Burn Awareness Week. The week gives organizations the opportunity to share burn awareness and prevention messages in the community. Nearly 300 children and adolescents die from fire or burn injuries each year and more than 100,000 are admitted to a hospital, according to the Kern […] → Read More
Dutch Bros to open South Chester location on Feb. 14
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dutch Bros is set to open its South Chester location on Feb. 14, according to an announcement made on social media. The new coffee shop is slated to open at 15 S. Chester Ave at the corner of South Chester and Brundage Lane. Drinks available include specialty coffees, smoothies, freezes, teas, […] → Read More
Where you can snag a deal on National Pizza Day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day! Here is a list of restaurants around town offering deals to celebrate: Blaze Pizza: Get double loyalty points if you’re a Blaze Rewards member. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: They will offer half off any large deep dish or tavern-cut pizza with the promo code “HALFOFF” […] → Read More
San Joaquin Tractor Co. donates 74-year-old sign to Kern County Museum
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The San Joaquin Tractor Company has donated its 74-year-old trademark sign to the Kern County Museum. The 40-foot long, 1,000-pound sign has been marking the headquarters of the tractor store at the once-prominent corner of California and Union Avenue since 1948. Mike McCoy with the Kern County Museum said the tractor […] → Read More
State Route 223 closed in both directions due to crash, downed power pole
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — State Route 223 is currently closed in both directions due to a vehicle collision and a downed power pole, according to Caltrans. The roads are closed between Malaga Road and Rancho Drive, west of Arvin, according to Caltrans. Drivers are advised to take alternative routes. There is no estimated time of […] → Read More
Darius Rucker to perform at Mid-State Fair
PASO ROBLES, Calif. (KGET) — Tickets are now on sale for Darius Rucker’s show at the Paso Robles Mid-State Fair this summer. Rucker is scheduled to perform on Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. The fair’s website lists concert tickets between $30 and $90. Fair admission is not included with the concert ticket. The Mid-State […] → Read More
CALM extending days of operation, senior discount days return
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Living Museum announced it will be open Tuesday through Sunday starting next month. Beginning Feb. 1, CALM will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission for adults is $10 and $6 for children. The zoo will also be bringing back its Senior Discovery […] → Read More
GET Bus reducing service Sunday due to COVID-19, staffing shortages
Golden Empire Transit will be running on a reduced service schedule beginning next month due to COVID-19 and staffing shortages, the agency announced Wednesday. → Read More
BPD searching for missing 13-year-old girl considered at-risk
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen in central Bakersfield. Kylie Leann Alvarado was last seen Monday in the 2000 block of 3rd Street near Oleander Avenue, according to BPD. She is considered at-risk because she has no […] → Read More
Unity K9 Express Rescue to host dog vaccination clinic
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Local dog rescue group Unity K9 Express Rescue will be offering free parvo and distemper shots this month. Bakersfield, Arvin and Lamont residents can take their dogs on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to the F&M Fabrics parking lot, located at 2954 Niles St. The clinic will […] → Read More