Pollo Campero to host grand opening in Bakersfield on July 2
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A grand opening event at Bakersfield’s Pollo Campero location is giving 100 people a chance at free meals for a year. The restaurant announced July 2 as opening day after initially planning an opening for a date in June. The ceremony is set to begin at 9 a.m., according to organizers. […]
Caller reporting human remains leads to death investigation on Ohio Drive: Bakersfield PD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An investigation is underway after police discovered human remains in southeast Bakersfield. On June 29, Bakersfield police said they received a call reporting that human remains had been found near Ohio Drive, just south of East Brundage Lane. Officers were seen investigating at the...
Economic Fallout of Farm Theft Reaches Far Beyond the Field
Agricultural theft has been on the rise in California, and beyond the surface of immediate loss, it carries heavy economic implications for the industry. According to Aaron Hegde, economics professor and Executive Director of the Grimm Family Center of Agriculture Business at Cal State University, Bakersfield, rural...
‘Preventable death’: Experts beg public to not leave children, pets in fatally-hot cars
These tragic accidents happen too often, prompting Kern County to carve out July as Purple Ribbon Month.
The Story Behind the Kern Water Bank
The origin and purpose of the Kern Water Bank is often mischaracterized in the context of California’s water infrastructure and supply. For example, Alexandra Nagy, California director for the advocacy organization Food and Water Watch, is quoted in Forbes Magazine as saying: “Assets like this (the Kern Water Bank)...
‘Universal’ focuses on films; Magic Mountain goes batty
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If your Fourth of July or vacation plans include a trip to one of the Southern California theme parks, there is a lot happening from new rides to a city overrun by Batman villains. This summer, Universal Studios Hollywood will become movie buff central when iconic movies leap from the...
Los Angeles port, The Wonderful Co. to increase exports via Central Valley
The Port of Los Angeles has signed a memorandum of agreement with the city of Shafter and The Wonderful Co. to promote efficient two-way trade connections with California's Central Valley. The collaboration will focus on bringing more U.S. exports through the port's terminals, port officials said in a press release.
Hard Rock Tejon hosts private hiring event for 150 managerial positions
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tejon still has no set date it’ll open for business, they’re beginning to take steps towards assembling the team that’ll lead the way for their new branch in the Tejon area. Last time the search for that team of leaders took them to […]
Man dies after crashing into power pole northeast of Shafter: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man died on Sunday after crashing his car into a power pole on Kimberlina Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officials said CHP Bakersfield Area units responded to a report of a crash on Kimberlina Road, west of Wallace Road, at 2:54 a.m. June 29. According to...
Competency hearing scheduled for Ray St standoff suspect
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man accused of shooting at sheriff’s SWAT team members during an hourslong standoff last month in Oildale will be examined by a psychologist to see if he’s mentally competent to stand trial. Keith Juilfs Jr., 37, is being held without bail on charges that include multiple counts of...
