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Man charged with stalking, trying to kiss underage girl in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 37-year-old man accused of making unwanted contact with and trying to kiss a girl after approaching her on 34th Street was arraigned Thursday. A deputy public defender entered not guilty pleas on the behalf of Mauricio Trujillo to charges of kidnapping a child under 14 to commit a lewd or […]

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Park Center at Seven Oaks opens in southwest Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new apartment community in southwest Bakersfield is now open for tenants. Park Center at Seven Oaks celebrated its ribbon cutting Wednesday in the area of White Lane and Allen Road. The complex features more than 500 units and the first residents moved in Nov. 1. Park Center sits right along […]

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Bakersfield police DUI checkpoint set for Friday at undisclosed location

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department’s Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday. The operation, which will be held on Nov. 6, will be at an undisclosed location in Bakersfield, BPD said, adding that it will run from 6:30 p.m. through 2 a.m. on Saturday. In a news […]

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Jerry Seinfeld set to perform at Dignity Health Theater

Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld is set to perform at Bakersfield's Dignity Health Theater next April and tickets are on sale soon, show promoters announced.

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North High Stars take field for CIF playoff days after former player William Aviles’ death

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Friday night lights carried a heavier meaning for the North High School Stars as the team took the field for a CIF playoff game just days after the shooting death of former player William Aviles. “It’s just sad. It’s really sad that kids can’t go and...

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Tree maintenance on Meacham Road, Calloway Drive may impact traffic Saturday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield officials said city contractors will be performing tree trimming maintenance on Meacham Road and Calloway Drive this weekend. As a result, the city said the work zones may impact traffic in the area. Officials said the work will be performed between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, […]

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Jade Avedisian Set To Return To USAC Midget Racing Out West

Jade Avedisian is preparing to return to USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget competition, marking an important milestone in her racing career after an injury sidelined her from dirt racing at the conclusion of the 2024 season. Watch Live 2026 USAC Hangtown 100 at Placerville Speedway Avedisian will drive for Chad Boat Industries in this month's upcoming USAC California swing, she will compete at Plaza Park on November 18, at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway (Bakersfield) on November 24 and at Ventura Raceway on November 28 for the historic Turkey Night Grand Prix. All races will be streamed live on FloRacing. 🚨 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑵𝒆𝒘𝒔 🚨 @jadeavedisian is back in USAC @NosEnergyDrink National Midget competition in select Golden State Invasion events this month in California! Jade will be in the seat of the @_CBIndustries #89 for 3 upcoming events: - Nov 18 || @PlazaParkRace - Nov 24… pic.twitter.com/BopD1g0btC — USAC Racing (@USACNation) November 4, 2026 Avedisian's last USAC dirt midget appearance came during the 2024 BC39 at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where she put together a spectacular performance and came agonizingly close to making history. Starting fifth in the 39-lap finale, Avedisian worked her way forward throughout the race,

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Bakersfield prepares to honor local veterans with annual Veterans Day parade

The Bakersfield community is preparing to come together to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces with a Veterans Day celebration featuring a parade, breakfast and community lunch. The annual event provides an opportunity for residents to recognize local veterans, thank them for...

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Gonzales, Couch head to Assembly, leaving two Bakersfield-area seats open

Gonzales and Couch are headed to the state Assembly, leaving Bakersfield's Ward 2 and Kern County District 4 seats vacant. Here's what happens next.

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Bakersfield Buyers Find More Options as Prices Dip and Homes Sit Longer

Bakersfield buyers found more choices and lower prices as listings grew and homes spent more time on the market.

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North Dakota State visits CSU Bakersfield after Ivancic's 23-point performance

North Dakota State Bison (1-2) at CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (1-0) BOTTOM LINE: CSU Bakersfield hosts North Dakota State after Petar Ivancic scored 23 points in CSU Bakersfield's 93-54 win against the Stanton Elks. CSU Bakersfield finished 6-11 at home a season ago while going 8-24 overall. The Roadrunners averaged 11.0...

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Three candidates lead tight Bakersfield City Council Ward 3 race

Three candidates lead the Bakersfield City Council Ward 3 race to replace Ken Weir as votes continue to be counted. See where the count stands.

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Domestic violence can leave lasting emotional scars, survivor and advocates say

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Domestic violence does not always leave visible injuries. For Jeanette Canez, the effects of abuse continued long after the relationships ended. “It affected me tremendously,” she said. “I still have their voices in my head.”. Jeanette said she had two abusive relationships, one...

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Californian Bannister Strikes Gold with Top National Modified and DeVilbiss Western Region Rookie Prizes

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2026) – On the track or in the record book, Tyler Bannister found himself in some pretty good company in 2026. A 12-time feature winner, the Bakersfield speed merchant raced to Karl Kustoms IMCA Modified national and DeVilbiss Racing Western Region rookie of the year honors.

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Redwood Flag Football Falls To Bakersfield Christian In Overtime Classic 38-37 To Become Central Section Championship Runner-Ups

On Thursday, November 5th, the Rangers fell to the Bakersfield Christian Eagles in the first-ever Division 1 Central Section Championship game in a double overtime classic, bringing an end to a historic season for the Rangers. By Fabian Anguiano. Editors Note: An earlier version of this article falsely stated that...

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Skye's the Limit opens Wellness Institute with ribbon-cutting to aid those in need

Skye’s the Limit is marking a major expansion of its services with the grand opening of its new Wellness Institute facility at 700 23rd St. The celebration is scheduled for today at 5:30 p.m. and will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony with staff. The new center is expected to provide...

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Alleged election fraudster leading in Stockton City Council contest marred by legal probes

It looks like some new faces will win seats on the Stockton and Bakersfield city councils. Election night results show Stockton City Councilman Brando Villapudua underwater in his race, while Bakersfield City Councilman Bob Smith is headed for an exit. Stockton shakeup: Villapudua should have had a clear path to...

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