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Bakersfield PD searches for man suspected of robbing Happy Mart
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of robbing the Happy Mart on Taft Highway. Police say the man allegedly walked into the Happy Mart located at 3221 Taft Highway on June 3 and brandished a firearm before demanding money. Bakersfield police describe […]
Red Cross opens second evacuation shelter at Lake Isabella Senior Center
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A second Red Cross evacuation shelter has opened at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, located at 6405 Lake Isabella as of Friday. Residents forced to evacuate due to the Borel Fire are welcome. The first evacuation location, the Tehachapi Education Center, is is available for...
Tejon Ranch Seeks $62MM Public Bond to Double Warehouses Near Grapevine
Expanding Commerce Center to 20 Million Square Feet. Tejon Ranch, California’s largest private landowner, is aiming to more than double the size of its retail outlets and warehouses near the base of the Grapevine, just south of Bakersfield. This ambitious expansion will be funded by a $61.6 million municipal bond.
Bakersfield wine expert discusses champagne and other French wines
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As 17 News gears up for the Olympic games over the next two weeks, Maddie Janssen and Alex Fisher take a look at French culture and cuisine. Maddie and Alex spoke with wine expert and owner of Campo Bar+Bottle, Molly Rivera, about a celebratory drink people sip on all over the […]
Both sides rest, closing arguments scheduled Wednesday in trial over CDCR counselor’s death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Both sides rested Friday in the trial of two men charged with murder in the death of a prison counselor, and closing arguments are set to be delivered next week. The jury has heard all evidence in the trial of Robert Pernell Roberts and Sebastian Parra — and on Wednesday will […]
Manslaughter charge filed in deadly Hwy 178 crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Prosecutors have filed a charge of vehicular manslaughter against a 22-year-old man they allege drove on the wrong side of Highway 178, causing a head-on collision that killed an Onyx man. Glenn Dale Watson is also charged with three counts of driving the wrong way on a divided highway causing injury, […]
Cool down begins Saturday, temps in the 90s expected through next week
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The much anticipated cool down of the month is arriving this weekend. Heat wave number five is expected to end Saturday with temperatures scaling back to the low to mid 90s. In fact, we are expected to remain below average the whole weekend. On Friday, air quality will be unhealthy for […]
Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan to perform hits at Mechanics Bank Arena on Oct. 12
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Gurdas Maan, a legendary Punjabi songwriter and singer is scheduled to play at Mechanics Bank Theater in October, according to organizers. Maan has been playing for audiences for over four decades and has played many roles in Punjabi films. His hit singles include, "Apna Punjab Hove" and "Dil Da Mamla Hai."
Bakersfield winemaker wins season 2 of ‘Gordon Ramsey’s Food Stars’ competition
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Friends and family gathered for a watch party at Luigi’s Wednesday night for Bakersfield native Jess Druey, founder of “Whiny Baby,” who won season two of “Food Stars” with Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump. The Bakersfield winemaker poured her heart and soul into the national competition. The finale aired last night […]
In 2023 Kern County saw an increase in Valley Fever
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Health Department announced a 24% increase in cases of Valley Fever from 2022 to 2023. In a conference Thursday morning, health officials said 2023 was the second-highest year of Valley Fever cases reported in Kern County. Valley Fever is an illness caused by a fungus that lives […]
Feds tap Bakersfield company to store energy in depleted oil wells
A Bakersfield company's plan to repurpose depleted local oil wells for energy storage has tentatively won a $6 million grant from the federal government as part of a push to decarbonize industry. The U.S. Department of Energy announced it will negotiate with Premier Resource Management LLC to build a 100-kilowatt...
WATCH: Liberty HS senior catches, squats 290-pound shark
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Liberty High School senior caught and squatted a 290-pound shark off the Port Hueneme Pier on Sunday. The teen is identified as Connor Mullen and he plays football for Liberty. Connor was fishing with his grandparents when he caught the shark. Connor and his family are waiting to hear from […]
Bakersfield College mourns the loss of legendary coach Carl Bowser, dead at 87
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX)- — Former Bakersfield College head football coach, Carl Bowser, passed away at age 87. A member of the Bob Elias Hall of fame, Bowser’s accolades are endless:. Played for Bakersfield High School (BHS), BC, and Cal Poly. Survived the Cal Poly football team plane crash...
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