Eytan Wallace
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Bakersfield, CA, United States
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Wildfires, renewable energy, labor: Governor Newsom details his administration’s current challenges
Newsom laid out why he thinks the state will be able to handle a ban on the sale of gas-powered cars, how he thinks the 2022 fire season is going, and what he thought of President Joe Biden's support for a bill he openly critiqued. → Read More
California, Nevada lawmakers pledge action on climate change
Amid record wildfires and a years-long drought, some of California's elected officials met with their Nevada counterparts across state lines Tuesday to pledge action on climate change. → Read More
Napa Valley residents return home after Old Fire led to evacuations
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (KTXL) — Napa Valley residents and workers are breathing a sigh of relief after firefighters made great progress on the Old Fire. As of Wednesday afternoon, the fire has burned 570 acres in the area between Silverado Trail and Atlas Peak. Mike Vandiver and his team at MVP Construction are building new […] → Read More
A slippin’ and slitherin’ new ride opens at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
VALLEJO, Calif. (KTXL) — Eytan Wallace takes a ride on Six Flags Discovery Kingdoms’ new ride Sidewinder Safari where the excitement isn’t just on the ride but also in line as there are reptile exhibits along the queue. The line features reptile exhibits that include vipers, rattlesnakes and boa constrictors. → Read More
Northern California sightings of missing college student give family renewed hope
Monday marks exactly one year since a UC Santa Cruz engineering student, Dane Elkins, went missing after leaving his car and belongings on a freeway in Southern California. → Read More
Bear Valley Springs’ ‘Snake Guys’ on mission to protect snakes, help community
BEAR VALLEY SPRINGS, Calif. (KGET) — Some groups rescue dogs. Others rescue birds. And then there’s the Bear Valley Springs “Snake Guys.” Chris Budge and Debbie Swarens, two volunteers with the group, spend much of their time responding to rattlesnake calls across the greater Tehachapi and Bear Valley Springs areas. “It’s never a good thing […] → Read More
2 years later: A return to Ridgecrest and Trona on anniversary of earthquakes
RIDGECREST AND TRONA, Calif. (KGET) — Monday marked two years since powerful earthquakes and aftershocks struck the Ridgecrest and Trona region. The city of Ridgecrest and town of Trona were rocked by a series of powerful earthquakes including a magnitude 6.4 and 7.1 on July 4-5, 2019. Both temblors caused significant damage to homes, buildings, […] → Read More
City of Arvin hosting meet-and-greet event with new police chief on Tuesday
ARVIN, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Arvin is hosting an event for residents to meet new police chief Edwin “Eddie” Brock on Tuesday. The event is happening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the courtyard area between the Arvin Police and City Hall buildings, located at 200 Campus Drive. Brock was sworn in […] → Read More
Bakersfield man set to build memorial honoring lives lost to COVID-19 in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man is hoping to build a memorial to honor people in Kern County who lost their lives to COVID-19. Kevin Russell, owner of the American Fabrication business in Rosedale, is the brains behind the project. “I don’t think you can bring people comfort, but knowing they’re not forgotten, we […] → Read More
CSU Bakersfield vaccinating anyone 16+ without appointment
The mass vaccination site at California State University, Bakersfield has garnered the attention of people across California → Read More
LIVE: Gov. Newsom visits Kern County to highlight COVID-19 vaccination effort
(KGET) — Gov. Gavin Newsom will visit Kern County Monday, according to his office. In a statement released Monday morning, the governor’s press office announced Newsom “will visit Kern County today to highlight the state’s efforts to administer COVID-19 vaccines quickly and equitably across California.” We will update this story as soon as more information […] → Read More
UPDATE: Police officer shot, 1 other wounded in Southwest Bakersfield shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police said an officer is hospitalized after being shot and wounded Friday afternoon. One other person was shot by police, the department said. Multiple Bakersfield police officers remain in the area near McKee Road and Maria Angelica Street in Southwest Bakersfield. They were called to the area just after 4 […] → Read More
32nd Assembly District debate: Rudy Salas and Todd Cotta on KGET
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Rudy Salas, the incumbent for the 32nd Assembly District, and challenger Todd Cotta will participate in a debate tonight on KGET. Salas, a Democrat from Bakersfield, has served in the state Assembly since 2012 and previously served on the Bakersfield City Council. He currently serves on the following Assembly Committees: Veterans […] → Read More
34th Assembly District debate: Vince Fong and Julie Solis on KGET
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The two candidates running to represent the California 34th Assembly District will face off in a debate Wednesday night on KGET and you can submit your question to them. The incumbent, Republican Vince Fong, debates challenger Democrat Julie Solis tonight at 7 p.m. on KGET TV 17 and on KGET.com. 17’s […] → Read More
Public Health holding several free flu vaccine clinics throughout October
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Public Health is holding several free flu clinics throughout the month of October. Public Health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot in order to avoid a ”twindemic” of influenza and COVID-19 during the fall and winter months. Residents can get their flu shots at the Public […] → Read More
New Noriega’s restaurant coming soon
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The namesake of Noriega’s restaurant was recently purchased by Bill Osathanugrah after previous owners announced its closure. Osathanugrah is the owner of KK’s Cafe on Golden State Highway. The new Noriega’s will open as soon as possible, according to Osathanugrah. The new location will be on Stockdale Highway where Cafe Med […] → Read More
Multi-vehicle crash sends car off road, hitting building
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A crash involving multiple vehicles sent one car off the road, hitting a building. It was unclear exactly how many vehicles were involved in the crash, or the extent of the injuries suffered. At least one person was taken away by ambulance. The crash happened on Union Avenue near East 8th […] → Read More
Voter registration data show Republicans have increased gap between Democrats since last year
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Half a year ago, 17 News reported the margin between registered Republicans and Democrats in the Golden Empire has shrunk. But since then, Republicans have widened that gap. Kern County has long been a sea of “red” in a “blue” state. As it stands registration figures show more than 150,000 voters […] → Read More
Fire damages house Wednesday night in northeast Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A fire damaged a house in northeast Bakersfield late Wednesday. The fire happened at a house on Brock Way, south of University Avenue and west of Highland High School. More details will be added as they become available. → Read More
President Trump supporters rally for his re-election in Tehachapi
TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KGET) — Supporters of President Donald Trump in Tehachapi gathered at a rally Friday calling for his re-election. People gathered at the corner of Tucker Road and Highway 202 waving flags and Trump banners. Dr. Craig Luther organized the rally. He asked people to bring their homemade signs, posters and flags supporting the […] → Read More