Local students plan outreach event for neighbors in East Bakersfield
Two local students spent their summer planning an event to give back to their neighbors in East Bakersfield. The free thrift shop pop-up...
Bakersfield police to conduct DUI checkpoint July 26
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department will be scanning for drivers under the influence Friday evening, the department announced. On...
1 arrested, meth and fentanyl seized in southeast Bakersfield: KCSO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was arrested for allegedly possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon on Saturday, according to the...
Feds tap Bakersfield company to store energy in depleted oil wells
A Bakersfield company's plan to repurpose depleted local oil wells for energy storage has tentatively won a $6 million grant from the federal government...
Groundbreaking event for affordable senior housing in Bakersfield
It's no secret that the cost of living continues to go up in the state of California, but what does that mean for...
New park master plan proposes over $300 million in new parks, repairs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET)– A Master Plan from Bakersfield’s Recreation and Parks Department proposes a $318 million dollar budget for repairing and building city...
Golden Empire Most Wanted: July 25, 2024
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — U.S. Marshals are attempting to locate a parolee associated with the East Side Crips. Martrell Burch, 37, is...
Residents in Plaza Towers deal with bugs, roaches while awaiting Affordable Housing project
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With an Affordable Housing Project in the works, a new day is on the horizon for residents at Plaza...
Firefighters fight structure fire after semi truck crashes into Wofford Heights house
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Fire Department firefighters are at the scene of a structure fire after a semi-truck crashed into a...
Evacuation order in place for Borel Fire burning near Democrat Rd
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An evacuation order is in place due to the Borel Fire burning near Democrat Road. The evacuation is...
