Woman takes plea deal in alleged DUI crash that killed bicyclist in Wasco
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman accused of driving under the influence in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Wasco has pleaded no contest to a charge of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, according to court records. Gabriela Aracely Garza entered the no contest plea Wednesday, and three...
$3.5B to boost road safety and infrastructure in California, including Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated $3.5 billion in funding to enhance road resiliency, promote pedestrian and bicycle travel, and improve highway safety. This funding includes nearly $993 million from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of...
Power outage leaves over 1,600 without electricity in north Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATE as of 6/28/2025 at 7:30 p.m. Per the PG&E Outage Website, power has now been restored for all affected customers. More than 1,600 customers in north Bakersfield are left without power Saturday afternoon, according to PG&E’s outage website. The outage, which affected at least...
Morro Bay police arrest Bakersfield man on gun, drug charges
A Bakersfield man was arrested in Morro Bay on Wednesday night after police say a traffic stop revealed a loaded gun, ammunition, and drugs in his vehicle.
3-year-old court case regarding hit-and-run death of teenager sees a path to trial
All defendants plead not guilty at their arraignment. The trial is set for August 11.
Man arrested after standoff at northeast Bakersfield home
Officers made entry and the man was arrested on suspicion of assault on a family member.
Clinica Sierra Vista to host free HIV testing event on Friday with free food,...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Clinica Sierra Vista announced an HIV testing event set for Friday, saying free testing, food and haircuts will be offered to those who attend. The event is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and continue until noon at Compassion Corner, located at 22nd and L Street, Bakersfield. Attendees will...
Woman sought by police after alleged assault outside Dignity Health Arena
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield police are attempting to identify an alleged assault suspect from an incident on March 30. The woman is believed to be between the ages of 20 and 30 years old, according to police. They describe her to be 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 100 pounds. She has black hair […]
Woman wanted for alleged elder abuse, identity theft: KCSO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office asked the public to assist in locating a wanted woman accused of elder abuse and identity theft. There is a warrant for the arrest of Tory Baxter, according to officials. 17 News has reached out to KCSO for more details about the suspect and the...
Kern County Supervisors approve oil and gas permitting ordinance
The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously this week to approve a revised oil and gas rezoning ordinance that could allow for nearly 2,700 new oil wells to be permitted each year.
