Man arraigned on charges alleging he used bear spray on deputies, K-9
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of resisting arrest in separate incidents — on the second occasion spraying bear mace at multiple...
Never Forget: Bakersfield pays tribute to hero of 9/11
Remembering the heroism and bravery of Betty Ann Ong, a flight attendant who saved lives on September 11, 2001. Bakersfield City Fire...
2nd defendant in Olympic Drive homicide pleads not guilty
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder but instead charged with burglary and conspiracy —...
Prayer to remember: Taft marks 9/11 for victims of terrorist attack
Taft community members gathered Wednesday at the Taft Transit Center to honor the lives lost on September 11th, 2001, and reflect on the unity...
Community to celebrate ‘Dancing Cowboy’ Marques Morrison on Saturday, Sept. 14
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - A celebration of life will be held for Marques Morrison, who many residents know as "The Dancing Cowboy," on Saturday,...
Election Day is less than 2 months away. The first mail ballots have already...
It might feel like the presidential election is still a long way off. It's not. Election Day on Nov. 5 is less than two...
BPD Chief Terry discusses S. Union Avenue fatal collision, 2024 Kern County Fair security...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry joined 17 News at Sunrise to discuss the deadly pedestrian crash between a BPD...
Traffic jam: Grape spill causes sticky situation on Bear Mountain Boulevard
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - Cleanup is underway after pallets of grapes spilled over Bear Mountain Boulevard Wednesday afternoon. According to the CHP's website, the...
Proposition 28 funds new elementary arts integration programs in local schools
Passed in 2022, Prop 28 funded music and arts programs for schools across California, and the Bakersfield City School District says overall, it...
Bakersfield man identified as cyclist who died after being hit on Chester Avenue
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - A 20-year-old man struck by a vehicle on Chester Avenue in early June was identified. On June 9, 2024, at...
