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Drones are transforming search and rescue in Kern County, giving crews aerial views to find victims faster and stay safer.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Southern California woman is in custody after she allegedly failed to stop along Interstate 5 near the Grapevine and led officers on a pursuit Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol in Fort Tejon said dispatchers received a call for a driver swerving across lanes of traffic in nor

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Cyclosporiasis is making people think twice about leafy greens, but what is it and should we be worried about it here in Kern County? Dr. William Franklin, an emergency medicine physician with Adventist Health, joined 17 News at Sunrise to explain what happens if you catch it. Watch the ful

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The area of Alfred Harrell Highway and Fairfax Road is temporarily closed due to a large vegetation fire that ignited at around 2:45 p.m., according to CHP's website. Avoid the area. The cause of the "Goodmanville Fire" is under investigation. This story is developing and...

Kern County Animal Services warns that heat can be dangerous for dogs fast. Here's what signs to watch for.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who fatally shot a woman in Oildale during a confrontation over a motorcycle was found guilty last week of first-degree murder, attempted murder and other charges. Luis Villachana faces up to 50 years to life in prison, plus 24 years and four months at next month’s sentencing hearing,

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing 17-year-old boy. Police said on July 21, 2026, at 6:45 p.m., Lucas Joseph Pope was last seen in the 10000 block of Mohican Drive in northwest Bakersfield. Lucas is described...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — One person died and another is hospitalized after a shooting Sunday evening in east Bakersfield. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on July 19, 2026, at around 7:30 p.m., deputies were called out to the 800 block of Crane Street for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Southwest DMV office will close for about three months for renovations beginning on Friday, according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The office located at 7000 Schirra Court will close starting at 5 p.m. Friday, July 24. It is expected to reopen at 8 a.m. Mo

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Drivers traveling through Highway 58 at Highway 99 should plan for overnight detours as Caltrans crews install new overhead sign infrastructure, said the City of Bakersfield. Eastbound Highway 58 at Highway 99 is set for full nighttime closures starting tonight through Tuesday, July 21