Karim Reyad trial postponed after attorney exits case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A trial date for Karim Reyad, charged with murder in a crash that killed a Bakersfield grandmother, was pushed back to May after one of his defense attorneys withdrew from the case. Reyad, 21, had been scheduled to go to trial later this month. But his remaining attorney, H.A. Sala, said...
DUI arrest made after rollover car crash in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 20-year-old suspected of driving under the influence was arrested Friday morning after crashing a car, according to the CHP. Gustavo Rosas Chavez was arrested at Feb. 13 after officials located a Nissan Rogue that crashed and rolled over near Belle Terrace and Dr. Martin Luther King...
Food Pantries Across Kern Help Alleviate Food Insecurity
In rural Kern County, limited resources and funding have made addressing food insecurity a challenge. Local community organizations, churches, small businesses, and donors have worked together to provide food assistance through distributions and food pantries in smaller communities. Many of these food pantries and...
11th annual Night to Shine brings prom-style celebration for people with disabilities
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A red carpet, catered dinner, makeup stations, and even paparazzi were part of a prom-style celebration in Bakersfield on Thursday night, honoring people with disabilities. Crossroads Christian Fellowship church hosted the 11th annual Night to Shine event, joining other churches...
Sierra Nevada Winter Storm Watch: 60 MPH Winds, Whiteouts by Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fresno, California – Travel through the Sierra Nevada could grind to a halt by early Monday as a powerful winter storm drops several feet of snow and unleashes damaging wind through Wednesday evening....
GET to run holiday schedule for Presidents Day; several routes suspended Feb. 16
Golden Empire Transit District (GET) riders in Bakersfield will see changes to bus and paratransit service on Presidents' Day. GET said Routes 47, 81, 82, 83 and 84 will NOT operate on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. GET said its fixed-route buses and GET-A-LIFT paratransit services will operate on a holiday...
CHP investigating multi-vehicle crash in Taft area
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — California Highway Patrol's website reports that at least four vehicles crashed on Friday evening near Taft Highway (119) and Airport Road. Traffic is being diverted to Airport Road from Taft Highway. It happened at around 6 p.m. At least three people were sent to the hospital....
‘We don’t want to see it’: Bakersfield police impact team leader talks about arresting...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Moo Creamery was vandalized Thursday, just a month after its move to Downtown Bakersfield. Moments after a brick was thrown through the restaurants window, Dignity Health Arena had its window smashed by the same person. The Bakersfield Police Department’s Impact team was formed to deter...
‘Night to Shine’ celebrates Bakersfield’s special needs community
A Night to Shine is a yearly event hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation, where they throw a prom-like celebration for the special needs community. This event gives them a safe space to be themselves.
Valentine’s Day date ideas around Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Megan Simpson with the City of Bakersfield joined 17 News at Sunrise to discuss Valentine’s Day date ideas for couples around Bakersfield. Some of the dates include comedy shows, cooking classes, hiking and line dancing. To see the full list of dates and ideas, watch the full segment in...
