Bakersfield City Council votes to work with Taft for extra jail space
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City Council directed city staff on Wednesday to seek an agreement to work with the Taft Community Correctional Facility as a solution for extra jail beds. City Manager Christian Clegg presented an update on the Jail Bed Task Force during the City Council meeting. The task...
Middle Class and Single: Cost of Living in 50 Major Cities
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Man accused of deadly knife, hammer attack ordered to state hospital
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 40-year-old man found incompetent to stand trial in a deadly hammer and knife attack was ordered committed to a state hospital Wednesday. Michael Ryan Williams will be sent to a facility where efforts will be made to restore him to competency. He was found not competent last month....
Several suspects arrested in multiple CA counties after investigations by KCSO deputies
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — KCSO Tejon Substation deputies investigated multiple theft, burglary, and vandalism cases between November 2025 and January 2026, leading to the recovery of stolen property, identification documents, and narcotics. Seven arrests were made in several counties, including Fresno and...
Woman charged with DUI, driving without license in crash at Hageman and Allen roads
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Misdemeanor charges were filed Wednesday against a 19-year-old woman accused of driving drunk when she crashed at the intersection of Hageman and Allen roads. Ivory Marie Bross is charged with DUI causing injury, driving without a license and while in possession of an open alcoholic...
4th Annual Phillip Campas BBQ Fundraiser sells out at Salty’s
Community support for the Phillip Campas Legacy Project continues, honoring fallen officers through scholarships and youth programs
39th annual Bakersfield Spring Home and Garden Show returns February
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 39th annual Bakersfield Home and Garden is returning to the Kern County Fairgrounds Feb. 20 through Feb. 22. There will be several things to explore at the show including a Small Home Expo and a Barn Door Vintage Market and Maker Faire that will showcase period furniture, painting,...
Dolores “Lori” Augustine Pufahl Hand
Dolores went on to walk with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @ 10:35 am in Camarillo, CA. Born to Joseph Martin Augustiniak & Mary Genevieve, in Chicago, Illinois on April 28, 1936. Dolores had three siblings, Joseph, John & Genevieve. Dolores went on to have a full family of her own. Laurie had three children:...
Annual cinnamon roll drive benefiting ADAKC set for Wednesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The first Compassion Corner event of 2026 is happening Jan. 21, the annual cinnamon roll drive benefiting the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County. Tamara Baker, executive director of ADAKC joined 17 News at Sunrise to discuss the annual drive. Stop by Compassion Corner...
KCSO Tejon substation deputies collaboration with allied agencies leads to multiple arrests
On December 21, deputies from the Tejon Substation investigated a theft involving two passengers of a driving service who reported their luggage stolen, valued at approximately $7,100. During the investigation, deputies identified the suspect as Bernardino Valdivia (36), of Fresno. With assistance from the Special...
