Scrivner family speaks out at mental health diversion bill event
Zack Scrivner's wife and son speak out as Sen. Grove announces SB-1373, a bill to limit mental health diversion eligibility for certain crimes.
This Low-Key Diner In California Quietly Serves One of the Most Satisfying Breakfasts Around
Don’t let the quiet exterior fool you — this diner packs a breakfast punch that hits every craving. At Milt’s Diner in Bakersfield, the smell of sizzling bacon and fresh coffee greets you before the door even opens. Plates piled high with golden hash browns, fluffy eggs, and buttery pancakes disappear almost as fast...
Frazier Park woman identified after dying in house fire
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman killed in a house fire in Frazier Park has been identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office. Margaret Anne Hinrichs, 66, was found dead in the 2300 block of Glacier Drive on Feb. 7, according to coroner officials. Hinrichs was located in a residential fire, at 5:53 a.m. The […]
Sanchez Named Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week
SAN RAMON, Calif. – Following a standout performance at Cal State Bakersfield's recent dual, redshirt junior Santino Sanchez was named the Pac-12 Wrestler of the Week. This marks the first such honor of Sanchez's career and the first for the `Runners since January of 2025. Sanchez (141 lb. weight...
CBS Friday lineup finds strength in drama, characters
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The long wait is finally over for the fans of the three CBS Friday night dramas of “Fire Country,” Sheriff Country” and “Boston Blue.” New episodes will begin airing on CBS starting at 8 p.m. Feb. 27. Getting back to work means more than just slipping into fire-fighting gear for “Fire […]
2026 CIF wrestling state championships begin Feb. 26 at Dignity Health Arena
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The CIF state wrestling championships are set to kickoff this weekend at the Dignity Health Arena. Hundreds of boys and girls from across the state of California will begin making their climb to the top of the high school wrestling mountain starting this Thursday, February 26. Finals for...
Tension Fills Vineland School Board Meeting Over Superintendent Appointment
A wave of concern and divided opinion swept through the Vineland School District Monday night as board members voted to appoint Roberto Euresti as the district’s new superintendent.
Bakersfield PD searching for man who allegedly stole iPhone, chased employee with hammer
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is looking for a man suspected of stealing an iPhone from a store in central Bakersfield. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the suspect allegedly stole an iPhone 16 from the T-Mobile store at 1109 Chester Ave. He chased an employee out of the store with a hammer,...
Ventura County Jane Doe: Identity uncovered after 45 years
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A case more than 45-years-old has finally received closure. The subject of a 17 News years-long investigation titled “Murdered and Forgotten”, covered victims from Kern County and Ventura County. Now, the identity of the Ventura County Jane Doe, has been uncovered. Murdered by the same...
42 Northern Section wrestlers qualify for state championships in Bakersfield
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — Northern California will have a strong presence at the state wrestling championships in Bakersfield this week, with 42 student-athletes from the Northern Section qualifying for the trip. The wrestlers earned their spots at the Northern Section tournament held over the weekend at Shasta High...
