Bakersfield CA

On this month's STEM in Kern, Dr. Matthew Herman, associate professor of geological sciences at CSU Bakersfield, joins Elaina Rusk to discuss the recent major earthquakes around the world and what can be learned from them.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department was dispatched to an apartment off Mohawk Street on Saturday, responding to a domestic violence incident. When law enforcement arrived at the apartment on the 900 block of Mohawk Street on Aug. 15 around 8:32 a.m., they determined that the suspect, 34-year-

Registration for the Water Education Foundation’s first-ever Kern River tour to be held in November will open starting Aug. 19. Interest in the multi-day tour, set for Nov. 4-6, is expected to be exceptionally high so the foundation is using a lottery system to release tickets in small batches over time and there is a

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Since 2000, the City of Bakersfield has contributed more than $100 million to nearly 50 affordable housing projects across the city. According to data obtained by 17 News, across 49 affordable housing projects in Bakersfield, the city has contributed over $100 million to see them across the

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County supervisors are exploring a proposal that would place Kern and dozens of other counties in a new state, separate from coastal California. Kern County District 3 Supervisor Jeff Flores said the effort is about making sure the region's industries and way of life...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Pharmacy burglaries can leave behind more than broken windows and damaged walls, raising concerns about what thieves may be trying to steal and whether a broader pattern is emerging in Bakersfield. One local pharmacy manager said his business has been broken into twice and believes ther

After the shocking mental health diversion decision for former Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner, local lawmakers quickly took action to close loopholes.

UPDATE: A 74-year-old man who was last seen in east Bakersfield Friday morning has been located, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man who is considered at-risk due to a medical condition. Law enfo

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Board of Supervisors is set to hold a community forum on Tuesday to provide transparency on the county’s cooperation with federal immigration officials in the past year. The forum is called for by the California Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds Act, also know

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man and woman who were arrested in Mexico in connection to a deadly shooting in Bakersfield seven years ago have accepted plea agreements. Murder charges were dismissed Friday against Abraham Lopez and Missy Medina after they pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, according to cour