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...
Ontario Reign: Three Takeaways From 3-2 Win Over Bakersfield
ONT: Taylor Ward (8), ASST: Akil Thomas (9), Martin Chromiak (5) ONT: Kenny Connors (4), ASST: Andre Lee (7) ONT: Jared Wright (4), ASST: Andre Lee (8), Kenny Connors (7) BAK: Viljami Marjala (3), ASST: Mason Millman (2), Isaac Howard (3) BAK: PP Quinn Hutson (8), ASST: Isaac Howard (4),...
Hwy 166 off-ramp closed near Hard Rock Casino Tejon due to flooding Friday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Highway 99 off-ramp to Highway 166 and Interstate 5 is closed Friday morning due to flooding. The off-ramp is just off Highway 99, near Mettler and near the newly opened Hard Rock Casino Tejon. There is no estimated time that the highway will reopen.
Golden Empire Most Wanted: Nov. 20, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The U.S. Marshals task force is asking the community to keep a lookout for a parolee at large. Aaron Danielson, 22, is on parole for assaulting a peace officer, officials said. He has a criminal history that includes spousal abuse, resisting arrest and sex related offences. Danielson is...
Endless Nights: A Neighborhood’s Battle Against Noise Pollution
In a recent development, a resident of a new neighborhood has expressed frustration over a neighbor's habit of playing loud music until the early hours of the morning. The individual, who is also a parent to two young children, has reported that the music is so loud that it causes their walls to vibrate and the...
Bakersfield Comic Con features long list of special guests
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 16th annual Bakersfield Comic Con – scheduled for Nov. 22 and 23 – will feature a large group of special guests including several cast members and the director of the 1982 film, “Grease” plus Eric Estrada, Larry Wilcox and Lou Wagner from the TV series “CHiPs.” Doors will be open 10 […]
Bakersfield Firefighters’ Fishing Derby returns to the Park at River Walk
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 13th Annual Bakersfield Firefighters’ Fishing Derby is set to return to the Park at River Walk on Saturday. The event is set to start at 6 a.m. with a pancake breakfast and the derby will run until noon. Organizers said 25 of the fish are tagged and the person who […]
Coming Full Circle at CSUB
For Professor Dahna Stowe, becoming a sociology lecturer at CSU Bakersfield is more than a career milestone: it’s an embodiment of coming full circle. The proud CSUB alumna earned her bachelor’s degree in 2011 and her masters in 2013 from the very department she now teaches in, sociology.
