This Tiny California Meat-And-Three In Bakersfield Serves Chicken-Fried Steak Blanketed In Peppery Gravy
Some of the best meals in California hide behind vintage signs you almost drive right past. Tucked along a busy boulevard, this little diner looks like a simple roadside stop, but the plates coming out of the kitchen tell a much bigger story. Word is the chicken-fried steak here is...
Trial postponed again in 2022 deadly hit-and-run as one defendant needs new attorney
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There are five people charged in connection with the 2022 hit-and-run crash that killed 16-year-old Angel Berumen. Multiple trial dates have been set only to be postponed. Another delay occurred Friday morning, when a judge was informed one of the defendants, Osbaldo Ortega, needs a new att
Monthlong closures planned on Hageman Road for construction
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield announced closures on a portion of Hageman Road beginning Monday. The affected area is on Hageman Road between Old Farm Road and Calloway Drive, city officials said in a press release Friday. Eastbound and westbound lane closures are expected to be in effect from 7 a
In California’s biggest cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a top source of crime guns
This story was republished by CalMatters, sign up for their newsletters, and was originally published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for The Trace’s newsletters here. The article was published in partnership with LAist and KVPR. Turner’s Outdoorsman on Mohawk Street in...
Overnight lanes closures set for Highway 58 and Highway 99
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Highway 58 and Highway 99 are scheduled for overnight lane closures starting the week of Sunday, August 30, said the City of Bakersfield. Full overnight closures of eastbound Highway 58 are set to begin on Sunday, August 30, through Thursday, Sept. 3. The closure will...
One Of America’s Best-Rated Counties To Retire Is A California Charmer With A Vibrant...
Kern County is one XL-sized slab of the Golden State. It rolls from the heart of the Central Valley to cover the southern tail end of the Sierra Nevada, encompassing big cities and wild reserves as it goes. It's a place where you can be hopping cafes in the buzzy heart of Bakersfield by morning and hiking amid the towe
Body of Missing Shafter Man David Mireles Discovered Near Main Jail Thursday Afternoon
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The body of David Mireles, a 53-year-old Shafter man missing since last week, was discovered Thursday of this week outside of the Santa Barbara County Jail. On Aug. 27, around 2:50 p.m., a custody staff member reached out to Sheriff's dispatchers after discovering what...
Valley Plaza Mall Rolls Out $2/Hour VIP Parking Spaces, Prompting Fierce Backlash
The endless hunt for a front-row parking spot at the local mall might be a thing of the past—if you are willing to open your wallet. Valley Plaza Mall in Bakersfield, California, has officially introduced a new “preferred parking” program,…
Road closed after deadly crash on Copus Rd
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Copus Road is closed in both directions after a deadly crash Friday morning. According to the CHP traffic incident page, the head-on collision happened just after 5:20 a.m. The coroner was called out to the scene. 17 News has contacted CHP for more information. This is a developing story. C
CAPK veterans program to host recycling event, drive-thru lunch in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The CAPK Veterans and Supportive Services Program is set to host a recycling event and drive-thru lunch in downtown Bakersfield to support veterans experiencing homelessness and housing instability. The recycling drive drop-off is set for 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Compassion Corner, outside of th
