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Bakersfield police searching for missing 12-year-old boy
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Police officers said Matthew has been located, uninjured and returned to his parents. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police are asking for help to locate a 12-year-old boy who was last seen Monday night in Northeast Bakersfield. Officers are searching for Matthew Palafox. He was last seen around 10:30 p.m. in […] → Read More
Annual ‘Ram For A Day’ experience returns to Garces Memorial High School
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Garces Memorial High School’s “Ram For A Day” event is back. The annual experience gives 8th grade or high school transfer students the opportunity to immerse themselves into a day in the life of a Garces student. There will be student-led activities, campus tours and several other activities for students and […] → Read More
Bakersfield Christmas Parade deadline extended
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The deadline to enter the Bakersfield Christmas parade has been extended to Friday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. Applications can be dropped off at KUZZ studios, located at 3223 Sillect Avenue in the Buck Owens building. The annual parade is taking place on December 2 at 6 p.m. beginning at 22nd […] → Read More
Save the date, ‘Beautiful Bakersfield Awards Gala’ November 13
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There’s less than a month until what the community refers to as the “Oscars of Bakersfield.” The Beautiful Bakersfield Awards Gala celebrates the efforts of individuals, businesses and organizations that build a better Bakersfield. Seats are on sale for the 31st annual gala presented by Valley Strong Credit Union. The awards […] → Read More
Kern County Department of Human Services kicks off annual Holiday Cottage
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Department of Human Services kicked off their 34th Holiday Cottage through the Kern Partnership for Children and Families. The annual event helps ensure that children in Kern County Foster Care receive a gift for the holidays. The Department of Human Services is asking the community to join them […] → Read More
Comedian Darrell Hammond is coming to Bakersfield October 29
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Actor, author and comedian Darrell Hammond is coming to The Well in Bakersfield, Friday, October 29. Hammond, best known from Saturday Night Live, will be joined by comedians Greg Baldwin, and John Hacker. The comedy show will be hosted by comedian Daniel Betts. As the longest running cast member of SNL, […] → Read More
Free Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect Training on October 22
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Network for Children and Department of Human Services is partnering up to offer a free training on recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect. The Kern County Network for Children and the Kern County Department of Human Services is holding their last ‘Recognizing the Signs of Child […] → Read More
Norbertine Monastery in Tehachapi looking for extras needed for new religious movie
TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KGET) — Nuns at the Norbertine Monastery in Tehachapi are putting out the call for 5,000 extras, needed for a new religious movie currently in production. Director Angelo Libutti is working on the new ‘Eucharistic Miracles’ movie, which explores alleged Eucharistic Miracles, and those who say they experienced them. Those interested in being extras […] → Read More
Woman struck and killed by vehicle Thursday in California City
CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (KGET) — A woman walking was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday in California City. California City Police say they responded to reports of a victim in the roadway last night around 7:45 p.m. near the intersections of Shaw Street and Karen Avenue. There, police say they found a 31-year-old woman […] → Read More
The Rock Church offering free food, clothing and haircuts tomorrow
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tomorrow a local church is hosting a free outreach event for the Kern County community. The Rock Church is inviting attendees to a food, clothing, and haircut giveaway where they’ll be serving complimentary hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and bottled water. Free clothing and haircuts will also be provided. Local businesses will be […] → Read More
CASA’s annual Children are Precious Carnival coming next month
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — CASA Kern County is hosting their 6th Annual Children are Precious Carnival benefiting CASA & the Kayli Memorial Fund. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a nonprofit organization that advocates forchildren who’ve experienced abuse or neglect. The carnival will feature sack races, a pie-eating contest, cake walk, raffle prizes, food, and […] → Read More
BPD looking for AM/PM theft suspect
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man wanted for theft. The department said the suspect is responsible for a theft that occurred September 9 at an AM/PM Gas Station located at 2612 Buck Owens Boulevard. The suspect is described as follows: Hispanic man, thin build, […] → Read More
Jim Burke Ford Lincoln honors front-line workers with free meal
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Jim Burke Ford Lincoln is celebrating the hard work and dedication of front-line medical staff in Kern County by treating them to a meal on Thursday, September 16. Jim Burke Ford Lincoln will deliver 150 lunches from Martins Meats to medical staff at Adventist Health Bakersfield. “The staff at emergency rooms […] → Read More
KCSO investigating suspicious death after body found in Lamont
LAMONT, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death in Lamont. The department said the body of a man was found in the 10300 block of Habecker Road near the East Side Canal at around 4:39 a.m. Deputies say the mans body had signs of trauma. Anyone with information regarding […] → Read More
Kern County Animal Services will be closed September 4
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Animal Services in Bakersfield will be closed September 4 due to a “staffing shortage” according to the KCAS Facebook page. They will reopen Tuesday, September 7 at 8 a.m.. If you’re experiencing an animal control emergency you’re asked to call 661-861-3110. For more information visit their website here. → Read More
Local man walking across America to stop child abuse
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — They say “you don’t know someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes” one local man is taking that phrase literally, lacing up his walking shoes to shine a light on domestic violence and child abuse. He’s making a trek around the nation shedding a light on the challenges facing […] → Read More
Kern County residents excited for the return of weekend activities
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Last month Governor Newsom reopened the state of California and that meant a return to a sense of normalcy here in Kern County. With restrictions lifted on everything from movie theaters to concerts, many Kern county residents are excited about the return of weekend outings. This time last year, weekends looked […] → Read More
Return of annual Fourth of July parade saw hundreds hit the streets of Westchester
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Several Fourth of July events took place around town, but few have as much history as one parade in a Bakersfield neighborhood that’s more like a family. It’s a Bakersfield tradition that incorporates dozens of families in the historic Westchester neighborhood.The streets were filled with people in their most festive outfits […] → Read More
Several local 4th of July events on tap this weekend
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Fourth of July holiday is fast approaching, and several cities and other organizations are holding events this weekend. Here’s a look at some of the local events that are on tap as well as a listing of which stores will be open during the holiday. Bakersfield: The city will be […] → Read More
UPDATE: 18-acre Oak Fire south of Tehachapi at 70% containment
UPDATE (July 2, 2021): Bureau of Land Management officials said the 18-acre Oak Fire is now at 70% containment. One firefighting helicopter and a hand crew will remain at the fire until Sunday. UPDATE (July 1, 2021): A lightning strike is believed to be the cause of an 18-acre brush fire south of Tehachapi on […] → Read More