Woman who tore down Hart Park flag granted mental health diversion
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman who ripped down the U.S. flag at Hart Park — claiming it was on Mexican land — was granted entry Thursday to a mental health diversion program, according to the District Attorney’s Office. The criminal case against Crystal Aguilar will be dismissed if she completes all terms of...
Jingle all the way: Christmas parades around Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Several Christmas parades are expected to happen. Here is a list of when and where you can enjoy a show:. Thursday, December 4th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. North Chester Avenue between China Grade Loop and E. Norris Road. Saturday, December 13 at 10...
Grimmway donates 11,361 pounds of canned goods to Kern County food banks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Grimmway Produce Group distributed over 11,000 pounds of products to the Community Action Partnership of Kern after their 10th annual canned food drive. The canned food drive is employee driven, from multiple regions and departments. Grimmway Produce Group says moments like this reflect...
McFarland approves $9.5M police department contract
McFarland city council approves $9.5 million contract for new police department, replacing cramped 67-year-old facility with modern 11,000-square-foot building.
Coroner ID’s woman killed on Tallulah Falls Court
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman killed on Tallulah Falls Court Nov. 26. Ana Karen Robles, 37, of Bakersfield has been identified as the woman killed the day before Thanksgiving, according to coroner officials. Officers with the Bakersfield Police Department...
Two killed after vehicle hits tree in California City identified
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Coroner's Office has identified two people killed after a vehicle struck a tree in California City on November 23. The driver was identified as 37-year-old Jennifer Connie Garcia and a passenger was identified as 35-year-old Lekendricke Dominique Dinkins, both of...
California revokes 17,000 CDLs, sparking backlash from immigrant truckers
California is revoking approximately 17,000 commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) due to a federal mandate, impacting thousands of truck drivers in Bakersfield. The U.S. Department of Transportation stated that the CDLs no longer meet federal standards and will expire within 60 days. However, immigrant drivers argue...
City of Bakersfield to host low-cost pet vaccination clinic
The City of Bakersfield, in partnership with Kern SAFE and the ROC CTEC Program, will host a low-cost drive-through pet vaccination clinic this Saturday, Dec 6.
KCSO seeks DNA breakthrough in 15-year-old bakery murder case
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is partnering with a private DNA laboratory to solve the 15-year-old murder of Juanita Francisco, a beloved baker who was killed in her own shop on Union Avenue.
Harry Potter-themed holiday event at California coffee shop prompts legal threat
A holiday promotion at a California coffee shop was meant to invite customers into a world of magic. Instead, it drew the attention of Warner Bros.’ legal team, according to the owners.
