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Chevron drilling operations resumed in Kern County

McKITTRICK, Calif. — Chevron marked its drilling restart Friday, Nov. 6, with a tour of an active drilling site in McKittrick and a gathering of local officials. Since August, Chevron has drilled about 40 new wells, according to reporting by Peter Segall of The Bakersfield Californian. The company is operating one drilling rig in Kern County.

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17 Scoreboard: 2026 CIF Central Section Playoffs 1st round scores

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The first round of CIF Central Section Playoffs has passed. Here is a look at the scores. Division I-AA — Quarterfinals (4) Bakersfield, 35 vs. (5) Clovis, 7 – Final (3) St. Joseph, 39 vs. (6) Clovis West, 49 – Final (1) Central East, (2) Buchanan get byes in the semifinals […]

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He nabbed the Night Stalker in 1985, and now the LA detective is coming to Bakersfield in support of cold, cold case

"Here sleeps an unknown mother and her infant son mysteriously murdered April 18, 1923, and sympathetically buried by residents of Kern County."

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Stockdale Highway off-ramp to close permanently Nov. 20

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The southbound Highway 99 off-ramp to Stockdale Highway will permanently close Friday, Nov. 20, after plans to shut it down were delayed more than four years ago. According to the city of Bakersfield, the closure is part of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas...

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Coroner identifies 78-year-old man struck, killed by vehicle in SW Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died after getting struck by a vehicle in southwest Bakersfield over the weekend. At around 6:32 p.m. Nov. 1, Ronny Carl Delouth was walking westbound within a marked crosswalk at the intersection of California Avenue and Business Center Drive, according to officials. […]

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22 people arrested in vacant property operation throughout Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department arrested 22 people and targeted eight vacant structures as part of a joint operation to address public safety and quality-of-life concerns. Police said the response brought together code enforcement, law enforcement, animal control and medical services on Nov. 4. According to BPD, the arrests were made on […]

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Kern County, CA Halloween Shooting: 2 Arrested November 6

Kern County, CA – Two young men have been arrested in connection with a Halloween party shooting that occurred Nov. 1 in Kern County, with one suspect facing murder, attempted murder and multiple firearm-related charges.

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America’s Last Surviving Woolworth’s Lunch Counter Reopened in California After Three Years

America’s last surviving Woolworth’s lunch counter is serving burgers and milkshakes again after spending roughly three years behind closed doors. The historic California landmark reopened in October 2025, bringing back a piece of everyday American life that nearly disappeared. The restoration preserved original swivel stools, vintage kitchen equipment,...

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Preview and predictions: Opening round games of 2026 CIF Central Section football playoffs in Kern County, Bakersfield

Trevor Horn previews the first round of games of the 2026 CIF Central Section football playoffs.

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Seeing smoke on the Central Coast? Here's what's causing it

A large plume of smoke visible from parts of the Central Coast on Saturday morning came from a scheduled prescribed burn east of Santa Maria, according to Santa Barbara County Fire. Capt. Michael Gray, a department spokesperson, confirmed Saturday that the smoke was coming from a prescribed burn in Tepusquet Canyon. He said no other fire incidents were pending. The smoke was visible from Highway 101 near Nipomo and on the ALERTCalifornia Tepusquet Peak camera Saturday morning. The fire department announced plans to burn up to 289 acres of brush and oak understory from Friday through Sunday, depending on weather conditions. The prescribed burn is intended to reduce wildfire risks and improve native vegetation. The department advised people sensitive to smoke to limit strenuous outdoor activities. Residents can also check the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District’ s prescribed-burn map for information on planned and past burns.

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2 people struck by hit-and-run driver on Edison Hwy, 1 dead: CHP

Two people were struck reportedly by a hit-and-run driver Friday night in east Bakersfield and one of them has died, officials said.

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Bakersfield election updates: City Hall shifts as Kern County counts votes

Vote counting continues in Kern County, with changes at Bakersfield City Hall and key state and congressional races coming into focus.

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Bakersfield caregiver sentenced in viral Ring camera elder abuse case

A Bakersfield caregiver was sentenced for elder abuse and battery in a case that began with a viral Ring camera video on social media.

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Santa Maria police chase armed 13-year-old boy

Santa Maria police officers on Wednesday evening chased a 13-year-old suspect who fled by foot while armed with a handgun. Officers eventually caught the teen and recovered the firearm. Shortly after 8 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle believed to have been involved in a gang-related incident...

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Friday Football Focus Week 11 Highlights: The Playoffs

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Segment 1: Santa Barbara 45, Fullerton 7; Baldwin Park 35, Ventura 34; Nipomo 45, Righetti 2; Lompoc 35, Ridgeview 16 (Cade Mault had 3 td catches and kicked a field goal. Entenza Design). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNe1yQplC9Q Segment 2: Clovis West 49, St. Joseph 39; Selma 34, Cabrillo 16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emg_Eoueg_4 Segment 3: Arroyo The post Friday Football Focus Week 11 Highlights: The Playoffs appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

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Bakersfield PD has 52 vacancies, an alarming total, and new chief grasps the reasons

It’s normal and even expected for a police agency to lose officers every year, but in the past several months the Bakersfield Police Department has lost roughly twice what its leadership would expect.

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Man, 37, accused of trying to kiss underage girl asked if she had a boyfriend, said he’d been watching her for days: report

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The stranger approached her on the street Oct. 28 and asked if she had a boyfriend. He said he’d been watching her for days. Did she need a ride? She’d later tell authorities she felt “worried and nervous.” She’s in middle school, a fact she made him aware of; he was […]

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Danish settlers founded this Santa Barbara County town in 1911, and starting Nov. 27 it lights up for a five-week Christmas festival

Solvang has windmills, a half-size Little Mermaid and a shop that sells Christmas decor year-round. Here's how to plan a visit around Julefest, running November 27 through January 3. The post Danish settlers founded this Santa Barbara County town in 1911, and starting Nov. 27 it lights up for a five-week Christmas festival appeared first on California is for Adventure .

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Delano seniors face displacement after Palm Motel condemned

After decades of calling the Palm Motel home, more than a dozen seniors now face an uncertain future as unsafe living conditions force them out, leaving many struggling to afford a place to go.

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KSW offers $20K reward for information in 16-year-old boy homicide

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern Secret Witness is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect involved in the homicide of a 16-year-old boy on Halloween. The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as William Francisco Aviles of Bakersfield. On Oct. 31 at […]