Bakersfield

New memorial honors Kern County victims of violence

Kern County unveiled a memorial Thursday honoring 4,400 victims of violent crime...

Bakersfield woman remains missing after 18 months; no n...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- It has been 18 months since Bakersfield woman, Ana...

Young and homeless? If you missed Thursday's resource f...

Kern County’s annual point in time homeless count found 225 unhoused youth, but ...

'Along with those good years came challenges': Fire cap...

The suit also detailed several instances where Sloan was overlooked for promotio...

Flight reductions could impact travel as government shu...

The federal government announced flight reductions starting Friday due to a shor...

Kern County Families Struggle as Government Shutdown De...

As the government shutdown stretches on, thousands of Kern County families who r...

Repeat drunk driver gets 30 years to life for deadly Hw...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man with multiple DUI convictions and who admitt...

KCSO seeks Citizen Service Unit volunteers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Sheriff's Office is looking to add...

Most Wanted: Nov. 6, 2025

The U.S. Marshals are asking for help to locate a previously convicted sex offen...

The Bunny Love Project is caring for residents during t...

The Bunny Love project is a organization based out of Kern County that makes and...

Mega pet adoption event Saturday features dogs, cats an...

The Central Valley's largest pet adoption event returns Saturday with hundreds o...

Father tried pulling son away as alleged DUI driver bar...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The father of an 8-year-old boy who was hit and ki...

Man faces year in jail for deadly hit-and-run crash in ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man accused of hitting two pedestrians, fatally ...

Fundraiser for 8-year-old boy killed by alleged DUI dri...

A fundraiser is scheduled Sunday for the family of the 8-year-old boy who died o...

Construction underway for newest Taco Bros location in ...

It doesn't look like much now, but construction is underway for a popular local ...

City of McFarland to host vigil for victims of violence

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The city of McFarland is set to host a candlelight...

Plan to restore over 600 acres of Kern River habitat in...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield City Council heard and discussed u...

Sydney Sweeney turns in winning effort with ‘Christy’

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- It is very easy to dismiss any feature film projec...

Fentanyl, $25K seized from Washington St home suspected...

Two men were arrested on suspicion of being part of a "large-scale" drug traffic...

Journey set to perform in Bakersfield for band's 'Final...

The legendary rock band Journey is set to perform in Bakersfield in April 2026 a...

Alleged human trafficking victim tore out hair, nails f...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kidnapped in the Oakland area, two teens were brou...

Coroner ID's bicyclist struck by Bakersfield Fire Dept....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Coroner's Office identified the bi...

38th annual Holiday Cottage opens

BAKESRSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The 38th annual Holiday Cottage opened Wednesday ...

Ridgecrest adopts 'social host' ordinance making proper...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Ridgecrest City Council adopted an ordinance o...

State silver alert issued for missing 73-year-old man

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A state silver alert has been issued for a missing...

Coroner ID's 24-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Coroner's Office identified a 24-y...

BPD detective's release blocked after prosecutors file ...

Federal prosecutors filed motion to block Bakersfield detective Marc Lugo's rele...

Bakersfield police union demands fair pay during city c...

The Bakersfield Police Officers Association packed city council chambers Wednesd...

Accused DUI driver charged in killing of 8-year-old had...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The man accused of killing an 8-year-old boy, whil...

Bakersfield Police Officers Association demands city to...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Members of the Bakersfield Police Officers Associa...

Bakersfield fire captain wins $700K in lawsuit against ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A Bakersfield fire captain won $700,000 in a lawsu...

Bakersfield City Council to consider change to municipa...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield City Council is slated to have a f...

Corvette driver arrested after clocked going 147 mph on...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Speed kills, and the California Highway Patrol in ...

Gunshot wounds, as a percentage of Kern Medical's traum...

Sometimes it seems like violent crime is getting worse and worse, but the fact i...

McKinney-Vento program supports homeless youth in Baker...

The McKinney-Vento program in Bakersfield provides resources and support to help...

Foster care program celebrates 38 years of granting hol...

Foster care program Holiday Cottage celebrates 38 years of granting wishes to ch...

California Democrats celebrate Prop 50 win as GOP launc...

California Democrats are celebrating the passage of Prop 50, a ballot measure al...

State Market lowers prices to support community during ...

Pork and chicken prices are much more affordable at State Market in Delano after...

Bakersfield City Council to approve nearly $2M to provi...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City Council is expected to approve...

Coroner ID's bicyclist killed in crash in October

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Coroner's Office identified a bicy...

Wag Wednesday: Meet Jake from Kern County Animal Services

Wag Wednesday: Jake, our featured dog of the week, is one of hundreds of adoptab...

City releases SOAR sustainability report for public rev...

The city's SOAR sustainability report is open for public comment after launching...

Man admitted to deadly shooting on Tangerine St: report

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A 29-year-old man called 911 last week and said he...

Adventist Health hosting free child immunization clinic...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Adventist Health Bakersfield is offering free chil...

Murder trial in SW Bakersfield stabbing ends in hung jury

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A mistrial was declared Tuesday after a jury hung ...

Muroc school district community discusses concerns foll...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Following the arrest and charging of a Muroc Joint...

Coroner ID's woman in deadly east Bakersfield wreck

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Coroner's Office identified a 65-y...

California City PD searching for missing 14-year-old boy

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The California City Police Department is asking fo...

Coroner ID's man killed after fire in south Bakersfield...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Coroner's Office identified a man ...

Michael Benyaer finds comic magic in ‘Bat-Fam’ role

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- It would be a major understatement to say Michael ...