On Rosedale at Last: Mr. Tempo Starts Serving in Northwest Bakersfield After Long Delay
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. After a long wait, Mr. Tempo has quietly begun service in northwest Bakersfield, taking over the former Famous Dave’s at 7777 Rosedale Highway in front of Lowe’s. The high‑energy Mexican‑American concept is now seating guests — a turn that many locals have...
Reading Cinemas rolls out new heated reclining seats at Valley Plaza Mall
Reading Cinemas at Valley Plaza Mall is enhancing the movie-going experience with the introduction of their heated reclining seats. Five auditoriums are already equipped with these new seats, and by the end of January, a total of 10 will feature the luxurious seating. "We've already got five of them open to the...
Coroner ID’s man shot after pursuit on Hwy 99 near Hwy 223
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a 58-year-old Castaic man who was shot after a pursuit with the highway patrol on Highway 99 early Monday morning. Coroner officials said James Ellis Forrestal Peattie, 58, of Castaic was shot by officers just before 5:30 a.m. on Highway 99 and...
Man accused of raping drugged teen had prior charges
New details are emerging about a Bakersfield man accused of violent sex crimes against a minor, as court records reveal a decades-long criminal history.
Bakersfield man, 49, accused of raping drugged girl, 14
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 49-year-old man is accused of luring two teens to a hotel room where he drugged and raped a 14-year-old girl, authorities say in a court filing. Christopher Michael Nelson allegedly gave the girl methamphetamine then engaged in multiple sex acts, according to a probable cause...
Signs of domestic violence and approaches to prevent attacks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Ilene Parra with The Open-Door Network joined 17 News at Sunrise to discuss domestic violence signs and ways to prevent attacks. Para discussed an incident that occurred in northwest Bakersfield the night before Thanksgiving. For those who have witnessed or are witnessing domestic...
Mohawk Street closed temporarily Tuesday due to fallen power lines
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Mohawk Street between Walker Trail and Rosedale Highway is down to one lane going northbound after power lines have fallen in the roadway, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. Bakersfield Police responded to a call just after midnight Tuesday to a semi truck that struck two...
Police chase ends in deadly shootout on Highway 99 in Bakersfield
A police chase in the Bakersfield area ended in a deadly shootout early this morning. The California Highway Patrol reported that the chase began around 5 a.m. on Highway 99 when the driver started shooting at officers.
Father-son murder case details revealed in court documents
Court documents reveal Alfred Juarez Jr. and his father argued over a golden $100 bill before video allegedly captured the fatal attack.
New details released in Tallulah Ct homicide
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Manuel Leal Robles and his wife were having drinks the night of Nov. 26 when they started arguing. Robles grabbed a handgun and pointed it at his wife, police say in a newly-released court filing. The couple’s 15-year-old son tried to intervene. Robles aimed away from his wife and fired...
