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Kern County braces for a second storm system
A white blanket covered most of the county's mountain region just a couple of days ago. The temperatures got so cold many highways were shut due to unsafe road conditions. → Read More
Expect another round of rain beginning Saturday night in Kern County
Mostly cloudy skies Saturday, but rain will arrive late this evening into Sunday morning. Not a lot of rain expected with this storm, but a much wetter system arrives on Monday. → Read More
2022 breaks Kern’s triple digit homicide trend
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County’s Homicide rate rose to an all time high throughout the pandemic but things have changed for 2022. Last year had the lowest number of confirmed homicides since the start of the pandemic, by about 40 fewer deaths to be exact. Throughout the pandemic, Kern County saw a spike in homicides […] → Read More
Anti-vax teacher elected to serve on the same county board that fired her
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An adamant anti-vaxxer has scored a huge win in the court of public opinion and received her vindication. The Kern County Board of Education swore in its new trustees. One of them was a teacher in Tehachapi for 20 years but she was fired just a few months ago but now […] → Read More
Kern County WWII Veterans Memorial unveiled in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Hundreds gathered for the unveiling of the Kern County World War II Veterans Memorial at Jastro Park in Bakersfield. Forty Kern County World War II veterans were celebrated during the ceremony. Hundreds of people came out for the unveiling of the Kern County WWII memorial. Many of them, veterans themselves. “We […] → Read More
Holiday shipping deadlines are quickly approaching
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It’s the busiest time of the year for the United States Postal Service and it has important deadlines beginning as early as this week. The clock is ticking for those of you who want to get your holiday packages out to your loved ones by Christmas. The deadlines are coming in […] → Read More
Heartbreaking minutes after explosion that severely injured oil worker
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An oil worker who is severely injured from an explosion has been in and out of surgeries over the last several days. Leo Andrade has been fighting for his life after an explosion at an abandoned oil well on Friday. His team was working to plug the well when something went wrong. […] → Read More
Burn survivors enjoy day of fun at Valley Children’s Ice Center
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Christmas celebrations have lifted off throughout the Golden Empire. This afternoon dozens of burn survivors gathered to celebrate the holiday season on ice. It’s the annual Grossman Burn Center’s Christmas party on ice. Bringing fun and joy to burn survivors of all ages. The annual Christmas event brought burn survivors and their […] → Read More
Delano’s first ever Veterans Day Parade sees massive turnout
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Veterans Day is less than a week away but that’s not stopping locals from celebrating our Kern troops a little bit early. Delano hosted its inaugural Veterans Day Parade with more than 60 entries. Delano parade organizers said more than 1,000 people came out to support our local troops. “We just […] → Read More
New surveillance video shows minutes before deadly shooting that left 15-year-old dead
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of killing his 15-year-old neighbor is a free man Tuesday night. Austin French was released from jail Tuesday with no charges filed against him for the death of 15-year-old David Lopez the third. The case sent back from the district attorney’s office to the Bakersfield Police Department for […] → Read More
30th annual California Hot Rod Reunion brings hundreds to Famoso Dragstrip
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Hundreds of people came to Bakersfield for the 30th Annual California Hot Rod Reunion. The weekend event brought racing fans from across the West to the Famoso Dragstrip. For the last 30 years, the California Hot Rod Reunion starts its races in March here in Bakersfield and move on to race at […] → Read More
Wasco City Council approves creation of police department
WASCO, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office covers areas across the Golden Empire and that includes Wasco but that may end. The Wasco City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to create its own police department. This comes as the Kern County Sheriff’s Office has been stretched thin, struggling to fill its vacancies. Wasco […] → Read More
Bakersfield ranked in the top 32 busiest cities across the country this weekend
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — This week is set to be one of the busiest weeks Bakersfield is expected to see all year. A new report released detailing a big increase in foot traffic throughout the city this coming weekend. Bakersfield is going to be one busiest cities not just in California but throughout the entire country. […] → Read More
Proposed Bakersfield ordinance calls for dumpster locks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The saying one person’s trash is another’s treasure hits home for business owners in downtown Bakersfield. City councilman Andrae Gonzales proposed an ordinance to keep dumpsters secure in hopes to keep trash off the streets. Dumpsters may not seem like a gold mine to most people but to the homeless, these […] → Read More
Families enjoy fall traditions in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Fall is here and this weekend many beloved local events are back in Kern County. Fall brings a big handful of fun events for the whole family to enjoy. Carving pumpkins is a popular event and this weekend kids and their parents picked their very own personal pumpkins. Many of them […] → Read More
Out-of-town ambulances helping Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — You may have noticed ambulances that look different driving around Kern. That’s because they aren’t from Hall Ambulance. They’re from out-of-town companies. These out-of-town ambulances are contracted by Hall Ambulance to keep up with the ongoing surge in calls for help. COVID-19 had a devastating impact on local front-line workers in […] → Read More
Hundreds gather in Bakersfield for protest against Iranian government
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield protesters gathered at the Park at River Walk Sunday evening to fight for women’s rights in Iran. This coming after a 22-year-old woman was detained for allegedly incorrectly wearing her hijab. She died while in police custody, witnesses claiming she was beaten to death. More than 200 protesters of all […] → Read More
Family, friends celebrate life of Bakersfield businessman Majid Mojibi
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of a prominent and successful businessman, Majid Mojibi. More than 500 people from across the world came to share memories at the Bakersfield Country Club. Majid Mojibi was an Iranian immigrant who came to the US in 1967 with just $18 in his […] → Read More
Narcan policies in local Kern school districts
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) —Narcan in schools across Kern County is a hot topic lately. With nearly a dozen confirmed opioid overdoses within the district parents demanding answers from local school boards. Most recently, parents at a North High School meeting last week demanded the school allow their kids to bring Narcan to campus. Narcan is […] → Read More
Links for Life hosts 30th annual 5K run at the Park at River Walk
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Links for Life hosted their 30th annual 5k run at the Park at River Walk Saturday morning. You might have seen it all across town. People in pink. Even the trees are in on it. That’s for the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 400 people gathered at the […] → Read More