Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who said he used a small fishing knife to defend himself after being attacked while attempting to retrieve stolen belongings was acquitted Monday of a felony assault charge, according to Kern County Public Defender’s Office. A jury found 32-year-old Moises Rebolledo not guilty of assa

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new project is underway that will expand and modernize the facilities at the Henry C. Garnett Water Purification Plant in Bakersfield. The project — which has been funded by federal money secured by Congressman Vince Fong — will help equip the laboratories to further monitor drinking wate

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Coffee Rave is set for downtown Bakersfield to kick off First Friday. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Amara, located at 700 19th Street, according to organizers. Coffee will be available for purchase from 502 Coffee Company at the event. The Arts Council of […]

What was thought to be a championship ring ceremony for the Taft Union High School varsity soccer team turned into a surprise trip to the FIFA World Cup.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority's (CHSRA) Board of Directors approved a team to install electrified high-speed rail track and systems. The Track and Systems Construction contract covers 119 miles of guideway in the Central Valley and extends north and south into the future Merced and Bakersfield extension. A c

Arvin faces a $1.4M budget deficit. City leaders are weighing a sales tax increase as residents worry about rising costs.

BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — A Kern County Superior Court judge has ruled a Delano man accused of attacking McFarland police officers is not competent to stand trial. Christopher Love, 34, faces charges including two counts of attempted murder, however proceedings will remain suspended while efforts are made to restore him

Former Kern County DA Ed Jagels, 77, arrested Monday on 2 DUI charges in Bakersfield. Bail set at $10,000.

A recent high school graduate is facing serious charges linked to a motorcycle crash that injured his friend and himself. This all happened on the cusp of what is known as the 100 deadliest days of summer.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — We are joined by Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Corey Gonzales for another Mindful Monday. Monday morning 17 News broke down relationships and how to come to the table with healthy communication while in conflict. The key takeaway are learning to approach these conversations with a bala