David Keith Rogers hearing postponed to August
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Convicted murderer David Keith Rogers isn’t close to starting another retrial to determine whether he’ll be sentenced to death or life without parole. Court records show a hearing Wednesday to schedule a retrial date was postponed to mid-August. Rogers, 79, remains convicted of two counts...
City of Bakersfield plans 3 new public safety radio towers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield is planning to build new upgraded towers to enhance communication among its public safety agencies, according to the Bakersfield Planning Commission agenda for Thursday. The city applied to build three lattice wireless communication towers at three separate...
Ash Wednesday observations take place across Kern County
Ash Wednesday brought hundreds to their local churches to join in a day of reflection and commit to new beginnings ahead of Easter. 23ABC spoke with locals on what the day means to them.
The French Toast At This Diner In California Is So Good, You’ll Drive Miles...
Some people spend their whole lives searching for the perfect French toast, never realizing it’s been waiting for them in Bakersfield at Milt’s Diner. This isn’t your average eggy bread; this is French toast that will ruin you for all other French toast forever. I’m not being...
Youngblood on viral dispatcher video maker: ‘wanted air time’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood said a social video creator “wanted air time” for a video about alleged rude experiences with a Bakersfield 911 dispatcher. “Ninety percent of TikTok is not correct,” Youngblood said Thursday morning on 17 News at Sunrise. “If you want to make a...
After repeated fires, La Mirage Motel in Bakersfield moves closer to demolition
After nearly 18 fires and years of safety concerns, the city has approved asbestos removal at the former La Mirage Motel, clearing the way for demolition of the troubled Union Avenue property.
Highway 178 closed between Kelso Valley Road and Highway 14 due to weather
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Highway 178 is closed from Kelso Valley Road to Highway 14 due to weather. According to Caltrans District 9, there is no estimated time of reopening. This is a developing story.
Amazing America: Tattoo artist calls the craft a sacred American pastime
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — For 250 years, America has been built on stories that connect us. A special connection that has stood as old as time; "tattoos" and the stories they tell. What became popular for sailors in the late 18th and 19th centuries has evolved globally. In this week’s...
Court docs: Woman was intoxicated, said she accidentally set man on fire in Taft
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Court documents reveal that the woman accused of intentionally setting a man on fire in Taft last month was under the influence of alcohol. Magdalena "Maggie" Junes admitted she was "tipsy" prior to the incident and said that it was an accident. However, Taft police say...
DOJ Challenges Scrivner’s Mental Health Diversion
The California Department of Justice has filed a petition for a writ of mandate with the Fifth District Court of Appeal, asking the court to review a Kern County judge’s December 2025 decision to allow former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner to enter a mental health diversion program instead of going through the...
