Moses Small
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Bakersfield, CA, United States
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Locals have mixed reaction to student loan forgiveness
Kern County residents shared mixed reaction to President Biden’s newly announced plans to relieve up to $10,000 of student debt for most borrowers. → Read More
Some relief from heat won’t arrive until next weekend
Kern County will see hot conditions for several days, before relief arrives next weekend. Bakersfield’s temperatures will reach into triple digits for several days, leading to a gradual cooldown on Friday. No rain is expected over the next seven days. → Read More
KCSO identifies fallen K-9 deputy
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The sheriff’s office is in mourning after one of its K-9s died in the line of duty Thursday. The department identified the fallen dog as 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, Hannes and his handler Deputy Robert Fisher. The department refused to discuss the dog’s cause of death, but we do know the Belgian […] → Read More
Excessive heat warning in effect as third heat wave sets in Kern
The third heat wave of the summer arrives Sunday, as temperatures in Bakersfield will reach into triple digits for the next seven days. Wednesday and Friday are expected to be the hottest days of the week. The mountains and Kern River Valley have a very slight chance of Thunderstorms late next week, as monsoonal moisture […] → Read More
Non-profit group gives away shoes to kids for upcoming school year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A local non-profit helped make sure local kids would be ready for the upcoming school year. The non-profit JCW Kicks for Kids hosted a sneaker giveaway on Saturday at Valley Bible Fellowship in southeast Bakersfield. The group benefits local foster youth and at-risk youth who otherwise would not be able to […] → Read More
Rain in Kern County’s weekend forecast
Rain is on the way this weekend, starting in the Kern River Valley Friday night. Bakersfield will begin to see raindrops Saturday afternoon and Sunday. → Read More
Timeline: The selfless act of fallen Deputy Phillip Campas
WASCO, Calif. (KGET) — Monday marks a year since a Kern County sheriff’s deputy died in an intense firefight, trading his life for those of hostages held by a heavily armed gunman. The unselfish courage of Philip Campas left his name and his badge number – 1392 — etched into Kern County’s history. “He was a star in […] → Read More
Excessive heat warning in effect throughout Kern County
Kern County’s heat wave continues, as many areas in the region leap well over triple digits. Bakersfield could reach as high as 108 degrees Sunday, and stay in triple digits until Thursday. Double digit temperatures are expected to arrive by next weekend. Heat advisories are in place around the county until Monday. → Read More
Apartment complex explosion leaves 2 injured
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — First responders say at least two people were taken to the hospital after an apparent gas leak led to an explosion at an apartment complex. It happened at the Park 20th Apartment Complex on 20th Street near V Street. First responders were called there just after 2 p.m. The blast ripped […] → Read More
Summer’s first heatwave is upon us
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The first heat wave of the summer is upon us. Expect triple-digit heat in Bakersfield for the next several days, before a gradual decline in the middle of next week. Meantime Tehachapi will see moderate breezes, and the desert will see temperatures in the mid to high 90s Friday. The next […] → Read More
Expect extremely hot days to begin summer
Expect a major warmup over the next several days. After a cool and comfortable Father’s Day, Bakersfield will return to the low 90s on Monday. Summer begins on Tuesday, and Bakersfield will see temperatures reach into the high 90s before triple-digit heat the rest of the week. Temperatures in Tehachapi will rise into the upper […] → Read More
Pleasant Father’s Day weather on tap before triple-digit heat
A massive warmup is on the way, but temperatures remain cool for the weekend. Father’s Day will bring temperatures in the low 80s for Bakersfield. Windy conditions remain the mountains and desert. Summer begins on Tuesday and triple-digit heat arrives in Bakersfield just a day later, staying until at least the following weekend. → Read More
Father’s Day weekend begins with cool temperatures in Kern
Kern County has unseasonably cool weather, and it’s a relief before a heat wave! Bakersfield will reach into the high 70s on Saturday before hitting the low 80s on Sunday. Parts of the desert have a wind advisory, effective until 11 p.m. Friday. After that, breezes will eventually weaken leading up to a comfortable Father’s […] → Read More
City of Bakersfield water price to jump five percent
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If you get your water from the City of Bakersfield, prepare to pay more. Wednesday the Bakersfield City Council voted to increase the cost of water by 5 percent for customers of the city’s domestic water system … starting July 1. This comes as data shows Kern is one of the […] → Read More
Kern to escape mini heat wave over coming days
After triple-digit heat on Saturday, Kern County can look forward to cooler temperatures over the next several days. Sunday Bakersfield is expected to reach just below triple-digits before a quick cooldown Monday, with highs in the mid 80s. Heat advisories are in place around the valley and the desert until 11 p.m. Saturday. The mountains […] → Read More
How safe is your vote?
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County officials say more than 40,000 people have already sent in their ballots. But some are still wary of the election process, concerned about its integrity. County officials say they’re bracing for a wave of Kern residents scrutinizing the counting of votes and verifying ballot signatures on election night. And […] → Read More
High temperatures arriving over next several days
Hot weather is on the way, after a beautiful end to the weekend. Temperatures will climb a few degrees above seasonal averages beginning on Tuesday, before a drastic warmup next weekend. Bakersfield could see triple-digit heat on Friday and Saturday. Meantime a wind advisory is in place in parts of the mountains, effective until Monday morning. → Read More
Family visit turns tragic after 5-year-old drowns in pool
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The weather is warming up and many of us will no doubt seek pools for comfort, so now is the time to think about water safety. A mother shared her heartbreaking story of what can go wrong when trying to enjoy the water. Oliver Michael Shine of Las Vegas was found […] → Read More
‘Bans Off Our Bodies’ rally for abortion rights held in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Advocates hosted rallies Saturday in Bakersfield and across the country calling for abortion rights. In Bakersfield, demonstrators gathered at Jastro Park on Truxtun Avenue. The rallies were organized after a leaked draft opinion shows the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade , potentially restricting access to abortion for […] → Read More
Warm weather continues into Sunday
Kern County will see hot weather on Sunday, with temperatures in the valley climbing into the 90s. The mountains and desert will see breezy conditions throughout the next several days, meantime the desert will see temperatures reaching the high 90s in some areas. A moderate cooldown is on the way during the work week, returning close to seasonal averages. → Read More