Bakersfield CA

The annual turkey day run at Riverwalk Park saw a bustling turnout as families gathered to burn calories before indulging in Thanksgiving feasts. The event, now in its ninth year, featured a 5k run and a one-mile walk, both of which were completely sold out. Participants began lining up at 7 a.m. to pick up their...

A driver died in a traffic collision Wednesday at Elmo Highway and Kendrea Street in McFarland. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The U.S. Marshals task force is asking the community to keep a lookout for a parolee at large. James Rogers, 49, is on parole for arranging to meet with a minor, U.S. Marshals said. Rogers is described as being 6 feet, 2 inches tall and 200 pounds. He has ties to […]

Reading Cinemas has just upgraded some of their theaters to provide a new experience for guests. Including seat warmers, recliners, and more. They are excited to invite the community out this holiday.

United Way is featured in our Kern's Kindness for their work with more than 80 local agencies throughout Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A car crashed into a building in downtown Bakersfield on Wednesday night. The car drove into The Audio Shop on the corner of 23rd and K streets. “We don’t know what led up to this collision at this point in the preliminary stages,” said Sgt. Philip Richardi with the Bakersfield Police […]

“Our department has never stopped working to solve this, and we’re asking for the community’s help in generating new leads,” KCSO said in a new video highlighting the details of the case

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The end of Thanksgiving brings the start of another big day, Black Friday. Tons of people across the country woke up early and hit their favorite shops on the hunt for the best deals, including Kern County. Kern County camped out to get those Black Friday deals at the Northwest Promenade....

Pyrenees Cafe in Old Town Kern is set to host its annual Thanksgiving Eve Basque crawl tonight, a beloved tradition that draws locals and visitors alike. Ron Crawford, owner and manager of Pyrenees Cafe, expressed excitement about the event, noting its growth over the years. "Every year just kind of continues to...

The McFarland Police Department is collecting donations for its annual 'Shop with a Cop' program. The program allows local children to shop for holiday items with police officers. Donations should be mailed to the City of McFarland by December 4, 2025.