Morning Lift: Lt. Joe Galland rides with 23ABC during recent saturation patrol
Interview with a BPD official in a news vehicle outfitted with 3 GoPro cameras, ends with an arrest of a suspected DUI driver
Amid success in gun violence reduction, City seeks additional funding
With a significant drop in homicides and a new grant proposal, Bakersfield aims to strengthen prevention programs for at-risk youth and continue its fight against gun violence.
Mexicali Restaurant debuts new offering — margarita 4-packs to go
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – They’re almost as beloved as Esther’s Delight, that huge chili relleno combo platter. We’re talking about those high octane margaritas from Mexicali on 18th Street. If you’ve ever inquired about their availability as a to-go item, you’re not alone. Well, today’s your lucky day. Mexicali –...
Police searching for missing 60-year-old man last seen in south Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help with finding a 60-year-old man. Police said John Villagomez was last seen on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 3 p.m. in the 700 block of Jumbuck Lane, near Monitor Street and Fairview Road. Villagomez...
Celebration of life set for former KCFD chief, WWII veteran
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The celebration of life for a man who was a former Kern County Fire Department chief and World War II veteran, who died in June at 100 years old is set for early September. The celebration of life for Robert Lechtreck is set for Sept. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the […]
Fundraiser supports truck driver injured in Gifford Fire
– A fundraiser has been launched to support Rogelio Fernandez, one of three civilians severely injured in the Gifford Fire on Aug. 1 while working as a truck driver. Fernandez was airlifted to a hospital in Bakersfield and is being treated in a specialized burn unit for third-degree burns covering 22% of his upper...
Local business leaders gather to network at annual conference
Hispanic women entrepreneurs highlight $1.3 trillion economic impact at Kern County's 28th Annual Hispanic Business Conference in Bakersfield.
Coroner ID’s semi-truck driver from Florida who died in rollover crash near I-5
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the driver of a semi-truck who died after the truck overturned off-ramp near Interstate 5. Hongyi Ji, 62, of Orlando, Florida was driving a semi-truck on northbound I-5 on the off-ramp to Laval Road West in Arvin on Monday, according to the...
8 Nostalgic Diners In California Locals Swear Are The Best In The Pacific
Want to find nostalgic diners in California that locals love most?. These 8 diners serve amazing meals and classic American charm!. 1. H & W Drive-In (Merced) This blue and white treasure sits proudly in downtown Merced. The classic diner look never goes out of style here. Chrome details and...
New attorney appointed for woman accused of killing foster son, 3
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman accused of killing her 3-year-old foster son was appointed a new attorney Thursday after the Kern County Public Defender’s Office said it could no longer represent her. Greg Mitts now represents Margaret Eichhorst through the Indigent Defense Program — the county’s other option...
