Karen Hua
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San Antonio, TX, United States
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BPD investigating traffic accident on White Lane
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a traffic accident on White Lane and Park View Drive. According to BPD, a single vehicle crashed into a pole near the intersection. A male adult sustained life-threatening injuries. Police said the cause of the crash is unknown. → Read More
Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run in East Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run collision in East Bakersfield Friday morning. According to Bakersfield Police Department, the collision happened near the intersection of Baker Street and E Street around 5:54 a.m. The pedestrian sustained minor to moderate injuries, according to BPD. Police say the vehicle involved is a possible […] → Read More
Bakersfield man arrested in Northern California following pursuit
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man from Bakersfield was arrested in Northern California after allegedly assaulting a woman, then leading authorities on a chase. It happened just before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Eureka. Law enforcement there says they found Michael Caleb Reed, 35, in a vehicle, but he refused to get out and drove off. […] → Read More
Organizers hold sports demonstration in front of Kern High School District office
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A small crowd of organizers held a demonstration in front of the Kern High School District office Monday evening. The goal of the demonstration was to push officials to form a plan on allowing high school athletics to continue. The demonstration took place during a KHSD board meeting in which members […] → Read More
Houchin Community Blood Bank hosts convalescent plasma blood drive
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Houchin Community Blood Bank is once again asking for COVID-19 survivors to help in the fight against the new coronavirus. Through Sept. 4, Houchin is hosting a convalescent plasma drive. The plasma from COVID-19 suriviors has antibodies that can help infected patients fight off the virus. To show appreciation to donors, […] → Read More
FDA linked red onions from Bakersfield to a multi-state salmonella outbreak
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (CNN NEWSOURCE) — The Food and Drug Administration has linked red onions from a Bakersfield-based distributor to a multi-state outbreak of salmonella. Almost 400 people in 31 states have gotten sick. The likely source of the infected onions comes from Thomson International, INC in Bakersfield. The company says it is recalling all varieties […] → Read More
Power outage impacted 1,255 customers Tuesday evening in southwest Bakersfield
UPDATE (8:52 p.m.) — Power had been restored to all but 182 customers, with all customers expected to have power restored by 11 p.m. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — PG&E is reporting 1,255 customers are without power Tuesday evening in southwest Bakersfield. The 4:54 p.m. outage is impacting areas of Haggin Oaks and Seven Oaks south […] → Read More
New species of mosquito arrives in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern Mosquito and Vector Control on Monday said mosquitoes trapped east of Arvin have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Additionally, a species of mosquito that is new to Kern has arrived. Called the Aedes aegypti, it’s a tiny, aggressive bug that feeds multiple times, said Terry Knight of Vector […] → Read More
California City runaway has bipolar disorder, mother says
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A local mother is asking for helping finding her missing runaway son. Benjamin Sandoval, 16, has bipolar disorder and experiences depression. and needs his medication, his mother told 17 News. He’s from California City but has a history of running away to Bakersfield. Sandoval has a small patch of white hair […] → Read More
Third night of protests over death of George Floyd set to begin in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Protesters are gathering in Downtown Bakersfield to begin a third night of demonstrations over the death of George Floyd. Protesters have gathered outside the Mechanics Bank Arena to begin Sunday’s protests. On Saturday, protesters gathered briefly outside the arena and police said one of the protesters vandalized the donor plaque at […] → Read More
McFarland Unified School District staff member tests positive for coronavirus
MCFARLAND, Calif. (KGET) — McFarland Unified School District on Monday said a staff member has tested positive for the coronavirus. Staff members who have been in direct contact with that person have been directed to stay home until they have been tested and cleared by medical professionals, according to a message posted on the district’s […] → Read More
Video demonstrates potential dangers of not wearing a mask
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG/CNN) — Many still have questions on whether to wear a mask and when, and this video from the New England Journal of Medicine may help with that decision. COVID-19 is highly contagious and doctors say it can travel through droplets when you cough, sneeze or just talk to someone who’s next to […] → Read More
Deja Vu strip club burglarized
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was caught on surveillance video burglarizing a strip club, according to police. The burglary occurred at about 6:05 a.m. on Dec. 3 at Deja Vu in the 1500 block of Golden State Avenue, police said. The burglar is described as black, 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, slim build, late […] → Read More
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: dresser falls on three-year-old
A shocking nanny cam video shows a dresser falling on top of a three-year-old girl, the daughter of our chief meteorologist, Alissa Carlson. “The nanny had just put Aris down for a nap, and then after about 10 minutes, there was a large crash,” Carlson said of the eye-opening experience. “What Aris actually did was […] → Read More
Rep. TJ Cox intends to vote in favor of impeaching President Trump
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Congressman TJ Cox (D Fresno) said he intends to vote in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump. Cox released a statement Friday afternoon about articles of impeachment against President Trump approved by the House Judiciary Committee. “The Central Valley sent me to Washington to tackle our toughest issues, like skyrocketing drug […] → Read More
Bakersfield City Council to vote on proposed homeless shelter site on East Brundage Lane
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City Council is hearing from the public Wednesday night about buying property for a new low-barrier homeless shelter. While many applaud the plan, there has been pushback from a local pastor whose church is about a mile from a proposed site. The council chambers are to capacity as residents […] → Read More
Staff sergeant dies in parachute jump at Edwards Air Force Base
MOJAVE, Calif. (KGET) — A staff sergeant died during a parachute jump at Edwards Air Force Base, officials reported. Adam Erickson died Tuesday in a routine military proficiency jump, according to base officials. “We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” said Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert, commander, 412th Test Wing. “Adam touched many lives […] → Read More
Local activist David Abbasi says he’s running for Bakersfield City Council
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Local activist and attorney David Abbasi says he is looking to run for a seat on the Bakersfield City Council. Abbasi announced his intentions to run for a city council seat next year during Wednesday’s city council meeting. He did not announce which council seat he would campaign for but he […] → Read More
125 years of service: Five citizen volunteers honored for their dedication to Kern County
TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KGET) — Five Kern County community members were honored Tuesday for their 125 years of service. The five volunteers were recognized for donating 86,359 hours of service to Kern County. The five Citizens Service Unit volunteers all started giving back in the Tehachapi area. The volunteers were celebrated with an informal lunch at […] → Read More
County supervisors review efforts to lower suicide rates in Kern
The Kern County Board of Supervisors recognized the month of September as both National Suicide Awareness Month and National Recovery Month as the county seeks ways reduce the suicide rate. Director of Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Bill Walker went over recent efforts to lower Kern County’s suicide rate. More than 6,000 people were […] → Read More