Heart of the Country held at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Thursday at the Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace was an evening of music and inspiration during Garden Pathways’ annual “Heart of the Country” event. Hundreds of people attended the event at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, with proceeds benefiting Garden Pathways’ mentoring and education programs....
Driver ‘devastated’ after crash that killed 8-year-old: attorney
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Since October, when her car hit an 8-year-old boy, inflicting fatal injuries, Judith Deval has experienced “complete emotional difficulty,” her attorney said Friday. She’s felt afraid, is in therapy and hasn’t driven a car. Defense lawyer Kyle J. Humphrey said he believes she has...
Healthcare workers from Bakersfield protest potential Medicaid cuts in D.C.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Healthcare workers from Bakersfield are traveling to Washington, D.C., to protest potential Medicaid cuts that could impact 15 million Californians, including nearly 500,000 residents in Congressmember David Valadao’s district. "Thousands of people in Congressman Valadao’s district...
Tehachapi youth pastor accused of touching teen on 2 occasions
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Tehachapi youth pastor is accused of inappropriately touching a teen girl on two occasions last year, once in his pickup and another time at his home. Newly-released court documents say Adrian Daugherty, 41, was a youth pastor to the teen at the Tehachapi Church of the Nazarene. He was...
Motorist dead after suffering medical incident along Highway 58: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A driver is dead after he suffered an unspecified medical incident while traveling along a highway east of Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver of a Toyota Camry died after life-saving efforts were given on the side of Highway 58, east of Tejon Highway on...
Golden Empire Most Wanted: Feb. 6, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The U.S. Marshals task force is attempting to locate a wanted sex offender known to be in the Bakersfield area. Eddie Juarez, 43, is on parole for criminal threats to cause great bodily injury or death and has a criminal history that includes indecent exposure, domestic violence and drug...
Rising egg prices challenge Bakersfield neighborhood businesses
As egg prices continue to rise, we speak with two local businesses about how it's affecting the way they do business and show you how a Kern County staple is being affected.
Bakersfield’s “Night to Shine” prom celebrates those with special needs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A unique prom experience, Night to Shine, took over Crossroads Christian Fellowship on Friday evening, offering a memorable night for individuals with special needs. Attendees, described as "unique rock stars," walked the red carpet to the dance floor, celebrating their special...
EPA facing monumental battery cleanup after LA wildfires
The EPA says wildfire are the biggest lithium ion battery cleanup in the history of the agency.
An egg-spenive semi-truck crash covers California highway with eggs
A semi-truck flipped over, spilling a load of fresh eggs all over the Los Angeles freeway. It was an egg-pensive crash. The post An egg-spenive semi-truck crash covers California highway with eggs appeared first on MotorBiscuit .