Motion granted to determine if racial bias exists in Marque Qualls murder case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Superior Court judge granted a defense motion that seeks to determine whether the case against Marque Qualls, who is charged with murder in an alleged drunken driving crash, is tainted by racial bias. Qualls, who is Black, is facing charges including second-degree murder in the death of...
Detention Center Continues to Face Local Opposition in McFarland Community
In California City, officials held a special city council meeting on Nov. 17 to address urgent matters. Saul Ayon, the mayor of McFarland and a supporter of the detention center, was scheduled to brief the city council on McFarland’s detention center, including its economic impact and ongoing operations. However,...
Precipitation deficits mostly cleared after November storms
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With three soaking storms impacting California over the last week, our state’s soil has become saturated. In Bakersfield, the NWS site at Meadows Field Airport officially recorded: Storm #1:Nov. 13: .01″ Nov. 14: .08″ Nov. 15: 1.23″ Storm #2: Nov. 16: .14″ Nov. 17: .44″ Storm #3: Nov. 20:...
Fresh-Baked Momentum: West Coast Sourdough’s Ming Ave Shop Finds Its Groove at The Marketplace
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. After a mid‑October debut, West Coast Sourdough on Ming Avenue is settling into the southwest lunch circuit—right in the heart of The Marketplace. The quick‑service bakery/sandwich shop is leaning on daily-baked loaves and a straightforward promise: hot...
‘What’s their excuse now?’: Residents express safety concerns after second inmate escapes custody in...
A Lerdo inmate ran from deputies early Friday morning after being treated at Kern Medical. She was caught just four blocks away, but it's the second inmate escape at the hospital in less than two months.
Kern County prepares for an extended dry spell as Pacific ridging deflects storm tracks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — For the first time since the first half of this month, Kern County is expecting an extended period of dry weather - lasting more than several hours!. Pacific ridging will develop eastward into southcentral California keeping the storm track away for much of this new...
Highway 178 Reopens After Friday Morning Closure Due To A Massive Boulder Blocking The...
Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon reopened after a massive boulder crashed onto the roadway early the day before, shutting down traffic for hours. According to CHP and Caltrans logs, the closure began around 2:56 a.m. Friday, when crews reported a “large boulder the size of an entire lane” blocking the road...
Tehachapi Valley Horse Rescue seeks community support for equine care mission
The Tehachapi Valley Horse Rescue, a nonprofit organization in Kern County, is calling on the community for support to continue its mission of caring for horses in need. Founded in 2019, the rescue operates out of Bear Valley Springs and focuses on helping animals locally in areas such as Kern River Valley, East...
Protesters Rally at Megyn Kelly Event in Bakersfield
A small group of protesters gathered outside Dignity Health Arena on Thursday evening as media personality Megyn Kelly appeared in Bakersfield for a live event. They say they were there in response to recent comments Kelly made about Jeffrey Epstein’s victims, which they said minimized the abuse of minors.
Pet of the Week: Sissy
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meet this week’s Pet of the Week, Sissy! Sissy is a 3-month-old terrier-chihuahua-pug mix with an adorable little face, according to Brian McLaughlin with the Bakersfield SPCA. Sissy is a very mellow puppy who is happy to spend time in someone’s arms. She also has a sister, McLaughlin...
