Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — At least one person is in custody Wednesday night following a vehicle pursuit that lasted about half an hour, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The pursuit began just after 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at Highway 99 and White Lane when BPD units began chasing a theft suspect, according to p

A regular Lake Ming outing turned deadly around 5 p.m. Tuesday evening.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern High School District announced enhanced safety measures at stadiums for athletic events on Wednesday. Increased security and law enforcement personnel on site. All high school students must have a valid school-issued ID. Students not enrolled in high school must be accompanied

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Employers Training Resource is highlighting events aimed at connecting the community with local job opportunities. Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Marco Paredes joined Eyewitness News Morning to share more details. Paredes says ETR will be hosting an information sessio

Good morning! Temperatures stay hot Wednesday afternoon, but we are tracking larger changes later this week. Bakersfield has a forecast high of 101 on Wednesday. A Heat Advisory remains active in the valley until 11 p.m., and an Extreme Heat Warning remains across the desert, also until 11 p.m. Expect...

For many athletes the pathway from JUCO to playing professionally is incredibly difficult. According to Sports Recruiting USA only about 10% of student athletes in soccer make it professionally. For Cynthia Ramirez the goal was always to play professionally in Mexico. After dominating and breaking records at both Allen

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The man accused of driving the wrong way on Highway 99 near 7th Standard Road is employed at North Kern State Prison. Officials with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation told 17 News Jamie Rodriguez, 44, has been an employee of the California Correctional Training and

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 42-year-old man who was last seen in 2015. KCSO said Dimas Ramon Rodriguez was last seen on July 9, 2015, in Bakersfield. Rodriguez is described as Hispanic, 5’9” tall, 140...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The defense attorney representing an accused drunken driver facing murder charges in a crash that killed a married couple had the trial date postponed one week, but assured the court he’ll be ready soon. Paul Brar, the lawyer representing 23-year-old Anabell Correa, said Wednesday he needs

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying five people who broke into and burglarized the Kern County Jury Services Building on multiple days. They stole items including electronics from several offices, police said. Kristin Davis, Superior Court public affairs officer, said there