Taft City Diamonds return from break to compete at NSA Southern Championship
The Taft City Diamonds 16u travel softball team took 4th of July week off from its summer schedule, but will resume play this weekend, July 11-12 inNSA’s Southern Nationals at Best of the West Park in Palmdale. Currently sitting with a 5-8-1 record after their last tournament, a 2-2...
Bail set at $110K for woman charged in alleged DUI crash that killed bicyclist
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman accused of driving drunk and fleeing the scene after hitting and mortally wounding a bicyclist is expected to soon be released from jail after her bail was set at $110,000. In arguing Tamera Popoy should be granted bail, defense attorney Tony Lidgett cited cases including a Californ
Store owner helps toddler found wandering alone in Oildale
A toddler in only a diaper was found running through traffic in Oildale. A store owner stepped in to keep the boy safe until deputies arrived.
Kern County homeowners shocked by soaring water bills as summer usage spikes
Kern County residents are sounding off over soaring water bills. 23ABC asked the provider why costs are climbing — and they say the reason is simple.
GET’s newish Toucan Trolley system wins six-month extention for its pilot program
It's only been six months since the Toucan Trolley began ferrying passengers from downtown Bakersfield to Old Town Kern and its historic eateries and nightspots, like Wool Growers Restaurant, Pyrenees Café, Los Reyes Restaurant, Arizona Cafe and Luigi's Restaurant and Deli. After exploring Old Town Kern, riders usually
Bakersfield Gets New Rhythmic Throwback Station from American General Media
American General Media has flipped its Bakersfield translator to a new Rhythmic Throwback format. The new station, 101.1 The Bounce, launched on K266CG/KISV-HD2, positioning itself as “Your Throwback Party Station.” What We Know: The flip ends a brief run for Sports radio on the signal. The Sports format had migrated f
Daughtry announced to perform at 2026 Kern County Fair
Rock band Daughtry has been announced as performers for the 2026 Kern County Fair as part of Hard Rock Casino Tejon Concert Series.
36 arrested for DUI during Fourth of July enforcement period: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Thirty-six people were arrested for DUI during the Fourth of July holiday enforcement period, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said in total 471 citations were issued, 99 warnings were given, 51 vehicles were impounded and 26 crashes occurred in total. Eight of the crashes we
Anti-DEI California professor reaches deal with college officials
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (CN) — Officials of Bakersfield College and the Kern Community College District in California cannot investigate, discipline or fire a professor after he sued them over diversity, equity and inclusion policies. The protection for Daymon Johnson stems from a stipulated order signed Tuesday by U.S. Di
Kern County Public Works announces Tehachapi bulky waste collection event July 25
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Public Works is set to host a bulky waste collection event in Tehachapi this month, during which county residents can drop off large residential trash items for free. The event is set for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 25, at the Waste Management Yard at 416 North Dennison […]
