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Bakersfield man pleads guilty to fentanyl charge in federal court in West Virginia

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man faces at least 10 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday in federal court in West Virginia to possession with the intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture containing fentanyl. Trenzell Veasey, 29, is scheduled to be sentenced March 9, according to a release from […]

Bakersfield, CA · 15h

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Bakersfield Pitches Itself as Next Industrial Hub at Kern Capital Summit

Wonderful Logistics Center — Major Logistics Project Under Construction. Kern County’s bid to attract industrial investment depends on more than available land: summit speakers also pointed to labor, transportation and electrical power as factors in site decisions. Those questions were part of the discussion this week at the second annual Unbound Kern Capital Summit, where more than 200 investors, site selectors, local politicians and economic development officials gathered as organizers pitched the region for industrial growth.

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One Dead After Tehachapi Garage Fire; Cause Remains Under Investigation

Berne St. & Arosa Rd. — Approximate Reported Garage Fire Location. One person died after a garage fire near Berne Street and Arosa Road in Tehachapi on Tuesday. The Kern County Fire Department told KGET 17 News that dispatchers received the report shortly before 12:45 p.m.; firefighters found the garage fully engulfed and an unresponsive person in front of it.

Tehachapi, CA · 8h

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Lagina brothers keep defying ‘Curse of Oak Island’

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The team behind the past 13 seasons of the History Channel series “The Curse of Oak Island” may have not found a bounty of treasure during all their excavations but they certainly have discovered a load of hope, determination, fascination and optimism. There have been numerous small finds over the past […]

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Bakersfield prepares for 2026 Veteran's Day parade

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Veteran's Day Parade will be taking over Downtown tomorrow. The festivities begin with a free breakfast for veterans at 6:30 a.m. followed by the parade at 10 a.m. Ricardo Ybarra, representing Bakersfield American Legion Post 26, joined Eyewitness News Mornings to discuss the...

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Hike And Camp For Free At This Hidden 93,000-Acre California Wildlife Preserve

California has been hiding something from you, and honestly, it’s a little rude. Tucked just south of Bakersfield, Wind Wolves Preserve is one of the largest privately owned nature preserves in the United States, and most Californians have absolutely no idea it exists. Let that sink in for a...

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Delays expected during hillside stabilization along southbound traffic on I-5 near Grapevine Road: CHP

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Drivers can expect some delays along Interstate 5 near Grapevine Road in Kern County on Tuesday as work is getting done to stabilize hillsides against potential weather impacts. Officials with the California Highway Patrol Fort Tejon told 17 News, travelers can face a 10- to 15-minute delay for southbound traffic up […]

Kern County, CA · 1d

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Bakersfield police chief says keeping officers is now harder than hiring

Bakersfield's police chief says keeping officers is now harder than filling the ranks ever was, as Kern County agencies compete for recruits.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

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2026 CIF Central Section football playoffs: Top divisions feature Bakersfield schools in semifinal round

The semifinal and quarterfinal rounds for the 2026 CIF Central Section football championships are set.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

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Dutch Bros to celebrate National Passenger Princess Day

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dutch Bros is set to honor passenger princesses on the third annual National Passenger Princess Day. National Passenger Princess Day is Nov. 18 but Dutch Bros is celebrating early with a festive drink and online merch drop on Nov. 13. The new rebel energy drink with crown sprinkles is available on […]

Bakersfield, CA · 11h

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Bakersfield homicides plunge since 2021, but police warn youth gun violence persists

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield’s homicide total has dropped sharply from recent years, but police leaders say gun violence involving young people remains a concern — and that preventing it requires intervention long before someone reaches adulthood. Bakersfield Police Chief Brent Stratton said the city recorded 60...

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Storms could bring rain, mountain snow to Kern River Valley

Rain is expected in the Kern River Valley Friday, Nov. 13, and another storm could arrive early next week, according to the National Weather Service. The systems are expected to bring cooler temperatures, rain in the valley and snow at higher elevations. The weather service’s Kern River Valley forecast calls...

Kern County, CA · 12h

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New analysis finds that seasonal time change brings increase in car crashes in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new analysis found that the number of pedestrian-involved car crashes increase during the first four weeks after a fall time change, according to a decade of Bakersfield data. The analysis, which was curated by the personal injury law firm Chain Cohn Clark, stated that in the four weeks following a […]

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Giving Machine returns to Bakersfield for second year

A unique holiday tradition is returning to Bakersfield. The Giving Machine lets people purchase essential items for those in need while supporting five local nonprofits.

Bakersfield, CA · 18h

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2026 Thanksgiving Turkey Distributions & Community Meals

Looking for a Thanksgiving meal, a turkey for your family, or a way to connect with your community?. This season, organizations across Kern County are offering free holiday meals, food distributions, and turkey giveaways to help make Thanksgiving brighter for local residents. Take a look at the events below and find support, fellowship, and holiday spirit close to home.

Kern County, CA · 8h

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State Police Shooting in Moonachie NJ Under Investigation

TRENTON (November 9, 2026)— The Attorney General’s Office provided additional details today about an encounter with law enforcement officers that occurred Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Moonachie, Bergen County, New Jersey. During the encounter, an adult male civilian was fatally wounded. The civilian who died during the encounter has been identified as Luis Roberto Castro-Quinonez, 30, of Bakersfield, California. Authorities are not releasing the identity of the involved officer at this time.

Moonachie, NJ · 1d

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