Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police are seeking aid in locating a woman who was last seen on July 3. Michele Pine was was seen on Friday, June 3, around 1:00 p.m. in the 13000 block of Boyd Lake Drive, in northwest Bakersfield. Law enforcement considers Pine to be “at-risk” due to a mental health […]

BAKERFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — On the Fourth of July, fireworks light up the sky of thousands of cities across the country, but not all of them are ignited legally. 17 News’ Connor Dore went on a ride along with the Bakersfield Fire Department as they chased down illegal fireworks on America’s birthday.

Trailer Hitch RV, a family-owned dealership based in Nipomo, California, expanded its inventory to include 2026 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pack toy hauler models. The addition aimed to support recreational vehicle demand across the Central Valley and Bakersfield regions. The updated inventory included multiple toy haul

This is one car that went out with a bang. A home security camera in Bakersfield caught the downside of illegal fireworks in one quick clip. The video shows one going off right underneath a ... Read more

Here’s an unusual request from a state agency to all California consumers of automotive fuel: shop around. Don’t just bite the bullet and pay what may seem like exorbitant gas prices at the corner station because it’s convenient.

The Taft Federal Correctional Institution will be permanently closed as part of a nationwide effort by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to address aging infrastructure, staffing shortages and billions of dollars in deferred maintenance. Taft FCI located on Cadet Road, has been closed since 2020 and has minimum staffing worki

DELANO, Calif. — The Delano Joint Union High School District has officially renamed Cesar E. Chavez High School to Chavez Collegiate High School, but the decision is continuing to draw criticism from some students and community members who say the new name does not reflect the fresh start they were hoping for.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Tehachapi has plenty of fun, family-friendly events lined up for residents and visitors throughout the Independence Day weekend, starting today. On Friday, July 3, local band 4 of a Kind is set to perform live music at 6 p.m. at Central Park before a screening of the film […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to felony vandalism after a vehicle was damaged near Stine Road and White Lane in June. Officials said the incident happened in the 4100 block of Stine Road on June 10,...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Caltrans said Delano residents should expect roadwork and improvements along a stretch of Garces Highway starting Monday, July 6, as the Garces Highway Rehab Project begins. The project limits are from Fremont Street to 0.1 miles west of Browning Road. During construction, the project