Bakersfield police seek information on attempted burglary suspect
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community to help identify a suspect possibly involved in an attempted burglary. The attempted burglary occurred at a residence in northwest Bakersfield on the night of Aug. 3, according to police. The incident happened just after midnight....
‘Song Sung Blue’ has the way to groove you
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One of the biggest problems with recent biopics is that the intent is to show what it means to dream big. In the case of both the Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan examinations into their lives, the dream became so big that instead of identifying with the journey, the audience is […]
Residents on alert for flood threat near Borel Fire burn scar
The Kern County Fire Department has issued an alert to residents near the Borel Fire burn scar areas due to a flood threat. The Borel Fire, which burned through the area over a year ago, continues to impact the region, especially during rainstorms. Jeremy Ruiz, an engineer with Kern County...
Magdalena Lopez Finds Community by Standing With Others
Magdalena Lopez would describe herself as a loner, but when families in Kern County face immigration enforcement, she makes sure someone is there. Sometimes that someone is her. Born in Los Angeles and raised across Southern California, Lopez joined the military at 18, in search of health insurance and a...
Community Christmas meal brings families together in Bakersfield
The Mission at Kern County hosted their annual Community Christmas Meal despite rainy weather, serving families in need with volunteers.
Officials React After Zack Scrivner Granted Mental Health Diversion
The decision to grant former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner mental health diversion continues to draw strong criticism from local and state officials, with some calling for federal intervention in a case that could allow Scrivner to avoid jail time. A judge ruled Friday that Scrivner qualifies for mental...
A Winter Storm Warning Has Been Issued For The Holiday
HANFORD, CA – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Sierra Nevada above 7,000 feet starting this afternoon, December 23, 2025. The Winter Storm Warning will remain in effect until 10 PM PST on Friday. The National Weather Service says to expect six or more feet of new snowfall...
Kern County roads closed due to weather conditions
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Several roads and highways are closed Wednesday due to weather conditions, according to Caltrans. Highway 33 is closed between Lokern Road to Lerdo Highway near Buttonwillow, Caltrans said in a Facebook post. Highway 46 is also closed in Wasco from F Street to J Street. Westbound Highway...
How did Kern County get the nickname of the “Golden Empire?”
If you’ve spent any time in Kern County, you’ve probably heard the county’s nickname: the Golden Empire. It’s on the local transit agency, the call letters of TV station KGET, and dozens of local community organizations, non-profits and businesses. But how did Kern County get to be known as The Golden Empire? That...
City shares storm contact numbers for Bakersfield residents
Bakersfield releases emergency contact numbers for storm issues including blocked drains, downed trees, signal outages and after-hour emergencies.
