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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man with three prior convictions for driving under the influence was arrested in the Mojave area this month on suspicion of drunken driving after a California Highway Patrol officer saw his vehicle weaving and unnecessarily braking, according to a court filing. Johnnie Wesley Brown III had signs of intoxication including […]

MOJAVE — The Kern County Sheriff's Office are still seeking information concerning the shooting of four people in Mojave one month ago. On April 30 shortly before midnight, KCSO found four victims with gunshot wounds inside a small RV after responding to a call in the 15900 block of H Street in Mojave. Three of the victims, Anna Marie Hester, 34, Darius Travon Canada, 31, and Martina Barraza Jr., 33, all of Mojave were pronounced dead at the scene. The fourth victim, Faith Leighanne Rose Asbury, 20, of California City, later died at Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It has been one month since a deadly shooting in Mojave left four people dead on H Street near Cerro Gordo Road. On April 30, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office received a call about the shooting at about 11:20 p.m. Deputies found four people shot on the H Street property. Three […]

The potential closure of part of the local courthouse complex would be catastrophic for the Ridgecrest area, according to City Manager Ron Strand. Kern County is considering several options for realigning court services in Ridgecrest, Mojave and Tehachapi by closing, consolidating and/or building new facilities. (See related story this edition for more details.)

Authorities announced Tuesday that a woman who went missing in Lancaster over the weekend has been found.

The U.S. Marshals Service announced that it has recovered more than a dozen endangered missing children in the Los Angeles County area in an operation that ran from March 1 to May 15. The multi-agency operation called We Will Find You is the first nationwide missing child operation focused on...

The NASA SoCal race at Willow Springs in May proved to be an adrenaline-fueled spectacle as drivers put their skills and machines to the test on the 2.5-mile circuit. On Saturday, in Honda Challenge 4, Paul Carr-Rollitt led the pack in a white Acura Integra with a fastest lap time of 1:38.416. Following close behind was Loren Fancy with a minor time difference of .014 seconds. Fancy, sponsored by National Papers and L&R Racing, was behind the wheel of a blue and silver Acura Integra, clocking a best lap time of 1:38.984. Greg Karr completed the top three, trailing the leader by 16.182 seconds in his red Honda Civic, his fastest lap was 1:39.213.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Ever wanted to drink wine and eat delicious BBQ for a good cause? Honor Flight Tehachapi is hosting a wine and BBQ fundraiser next month to raise funds for their next flight. Steve Miles and Armando Solis with Honor Flight joined 17 News at Noon...

LOS ANGELES – More than 300 people have been arrested statewide for driving under the influence during the first 24 hours of the California Highway Patrol’s “maximum enforcement period,” according to the agency. The 314 arrests reported late Saturday was up from 241 during the same...

In a thrilling weekend of racing, top NASA SoCal Super Touring drivers clashed on the racetrack, putting their skills and machines to the ultimate test at Willow Springs International Raceway in May. The weather was as hot as the action on track. Super Touring 1. Richard Gray took the win...

LANCASTER – Los Angeles County’s summer Beach Bus between the Antelope Valley and Santa Monica Beach has resumed and will continue through Labor Day, according to the office of Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Buses operate Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Buses depart from Walt Troth Drive/City Park Drive at...

As a Californian citizen and a passionate advocate for recreational activities, I couldn't be more thrilled about the recent decision by the City Council to relocate the California City skatepark. The news of the skatepark finding a new home brings a wave of excitement, not only for skateboarders but also for the entire community.

After a hiatus that felt far too long, the Western Swing Out dance has finally returned to Tehachapi, bringing with it an explosion of joy, rhythm, and community spirit. As a passionate advocate for dance and its ability to transcend boundaries, I am elated to witness the revival of this cherished event. The Western Swing Out dance not only provides a platform for self-expression but also serves as a testament to the power of dance in fostering connections and preserving cultural traditions.

As a concerned resident of California City, I am deeply troubled by the recent decision of the City Council to shift rescue funds to various projects. While it is essential to invest in the development and improvement of our community, diverting funds meant for emergency purposes raises significant concerns about the prioritization of public safety and the management of taxpayer dollars.

A 37-year-old woman requiring medication who went missing in Lancaster has been found, authorities announced Tuesday. Sherisah Amanda “Mandy” Bennett had last been seen at about 11 a.m. Sunday in the 44800 block of Cedar Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. “Thank you to...

Faith Asbury, 20, is the youngest victim of the April mass shooting that killed 4 people in Mojave. Her friends say she had a hard life, but never let her circumstances define her.

The City of Tehachapi will host a Memorial Day parade in honor of fallen soldiers. The parade will go down F Street. Downtown Tehachapi is covered with American flags for the event.

U.S. Army Veteran and local ride captain for the Patriot Guard Riders Jim Jacobs lost his cousin in the Vietnam War, and says events like the Tehachapi ceremony mean a lot to him.

Big changes have been taking place between the Bear Valley CSD and the Bear Valley Springs Association. The CSD General Manager, Bill Malinen had recently put in his resignation. He did agree to hang in there for two more months until the CSD Board was able to recruit a GM. Some on the CSD Board decided to hire the BVS Association GM, Wesley Shryock, as an interim general manager until they recruited a full-time person. That leaves the Association without a GM. Shryock was promised the same salary as Malinen, though he has much less experience as a CSD General Manager. Director Hernandez pointed out at the most recent CSD meeting that Malinen had agreed to stay on till July, and that the money used to hire the interim manager could have been more effectively used to recruit a GM with more experience of that nature. When it came to a vote on Shryock, Directors Frevert and Jensen as well and President Grace voted to hire Shryock as an Interim GM, with Director Hernandez voting no. Director Quinn abstained. At the end of the meeting, Director Quinn surprised everyone by resigning from the Board, stating intent to move away from the community due to no longer being able to keep up his property.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Tehachapi woman on Thursday was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading no contest to nearly severing her husband’s ear with a knife. Molly Jo Rockey pleaded no contest last month to assault with a deadly weapon other than a gun, according to court records. In exchange, prosecutors dismissed […]