Carport Fire Engulfs Vehicles, 2 Apartment Units in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Mar. 11 (KNN) — A fast-moving blaze ripped through a carport and engulfed two apartment units while threatening other nearby residents early Tuesday morning. The… Read more "Carport Fire Engulfs Vehicles, 2 Apartment Units in Bakersfield"
LongHorn Steakhouse set to open in May
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Construction is almost complete at the LongHorn Steakhouse on Rosedale Highway. Officials with the restaurant told 17 News that the steakhouse’s estimated date for opening is May 5. If you would like to apply for a job at LongHorn Steakhouse, applications open March 14, and you can apply...
Lil Wayne Announces Bakersfield Show With Juvenile As Special Guest
Lil Wayne has announced a new concert at Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield, California on Saturday, May 10th. What’s more, joining him as a special guest on the evening will be fellow Hot Boys member and New Orleans native Juvenile. Tickets go on sale this Friday (March 14th) at...
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Property Taxes
Purchasing a home is an exciting milestone, but along with homeownership comes financial responsibilities, including property taxes. Whether you’re buying your first home or your forever home, understanding property taxes is crucial for planning your budget and making informed decisions. The National Association of...
California prisons restrict movement, calls and visits as violence surges
High-security prisons across California have tightly restricted movement, calls and visits while officials probe a surge in violence this year. The restrictions started Saturday and affect the top-security sections of nearly a dozen lockups including the California Correctional Institution, California State Prison-...
Loved ones devastated after grandparents detained by ICE
Three Southern California sisters are devastated and working to get by after they said their parents were suddenly taken away from them by immigration authorities. It’s been weeks since their mother, Gladys, and father, Nelson, were detained after the couple went in for a standard appointment with immigration...
Routine knee surgery ends in disaster as man loses part of leg
A 58-year-old man from Riverside County is suing the University of California Board of Regents after undergoing a routine outpatient procedure to repair the meniscus in his left knee ended with him tragically losing much of his leg. In April 2024, Wayne Wolff, an electrician and resident of Perris, checked into UCI...
California braces for massive storm; evacuation warnings, closures in LA
California braced for the arrival of a massive storm on Wednesday, evacuating residents in areas at risk of mudslides and debris flows.
Lil Wayne set to perform at Bakersfield’s Dignity Health Arena
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Rapper Lil Wayne is set to perform at the Dignity Health Arena Theater and Convention Center in May. Officials with Dignity Health Arena, formerly known as the Mechanics Bank Arena, said the concert is scheduled for Saturday May 10 at 8 p.m. According to officials, Lil Wayne is a five...
Bakersfield man denied parole 29 years after brutal attack
BAKERSFIELD, California - Nearly three decades after a violent assault, CC Rider Thomas remains behind bars as the Board of Parole Hearings denied his release. Thomas, who was convicted in 1997, has served nearly 29 years in prison.On March 10, 1996, Thomas attacked and raped a 36-year-old mother of four behind a...
