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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — We are joined by Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Corey Gonzales for another Mindful Monday. Monday morning 17 News broke down relationships and how to come to the table with healthy communication while in conflict. The key takeaway are learning to approach these conversations with a bala

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Library kicked off its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Monday. Officials with the library said this year’s theme is “Plant a Seed, Read,” and celebrates growth, curiosity and connection through nature and hands-on learning that is inspired by food, gardening and the natural wo

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department is set to host multiple “Movies in the Park” events at various Bakersfield parks. The movies and locations are as follows, according to the city of Bakersfield: City officials said the free event starts at dusk. Community members are a

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An 18-year-old man was charged Monday with felony driving under the influence in connection to a motorcycle crash last week that injured him and a passenger hours before their high school graduation. Michael James Smith III was charged with two counts of felony DUI causing injury, and infra

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield’s annual Independence Day celebration and free fireworks show will return to The Park at River Walk in 2026, with the U.S. 250 Tour joining the event. The fireworks show is scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, at the park. The day’s events are...

CBCC and Dignity Health are co-hosting the free Ignite Inspiration event for cancer survivors and their families on June 2 in Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 21-year-old Bakersfield man was arrested for suspected DUI and three counts of hit-and-run after allegedly driving into his own residence. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Sunday, May 31, just after 8 p.m., the department received calls for three separate hit-and-run crashes

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Delano police and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) arrested and cited one clerk on Friday, May 29, for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. The incident happened during a Minor Decoy operation. In the operation, minors, under the supervision of law enforcem

There's a stretch of land that connects Southern California to the state's Central Valley, traversing through canyon and mountain scenery along Interstate 5, known as the Tejon Pass. At its peak, it climbs to over 4,000 feet elevation before it dramatically drops into the valley below. The community at the top of this

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Fans of Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez packed an east Bakersfield grocery store on Monday, June 1, after he made a surprise appearance that drew hundreds of people hoping to meet him and take a photo. Alvarez showed up unannounced at the FoodMaxx on Niles...