Hall EMT graduates celebrated in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County’s next generation of EMS workers graduated Wednesday from the Hall EMT Academy. Fifteen recruits finished 10...
‘I’m not going to comment’: Former county supervisor Zack Scrivner spotted at Cal State...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Former Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner is back out in public, but he doesn’t want to talk about the...
Rusty Shoop, Bakersfield anchor and weatherman, dies at 76
Rusty Shoop, fellow news anchor and weatherman, died on Tuesday after his battle with cancer. He was 76 years old. 40 years...
‘Clear the Shelters’ event boosts adoption rates in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — 17 News is partnering with the Bakersfield Animal Care Center to clear the shelters. The annual month-long event...
California teens accused of forcing boy to lick shoes in bullying incident
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. ( KGET ) — Two California teenagers were arrested after allegedly bullying a middle school student in a video...
Long overdue street fixtures are coming to the city of McFarland.
Long overdue road fixtures are coming to the city of McFarland and its drivers. With an allocation of $6 million in grant money,...
Hazardous waste removal begins in Havilah on properties burned by Borel Fire
The removal of hazardous materials from properties is considered Phase One of the clean-up process. Properties impacted by the Borel Fire will...
Rusty Shoop, beloved TV weatherman and news anchor, dies at 76
MORRO BAY, Calif. (KGET) – Beloved former Bakersfield news anchor Rusty Shoop has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle...
Bakersfield ranks in top 100 most expensive cities to rent an apartment
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. ( KGET ) — Bakersfield is the 74th most expensive place to rent out of the 100 most populated...
COVID-19 is not over, two new variants have surfaced throughout the country
Two new variants have been increasing across the United States and growing in California. KP.3.1.1 and LB.1 are mutations of KP.2. We talked...
