Bakersfield Fire captain awarded $700K in discrimination lawsuit
A former Bakersfield Fire Department captain has been awarded $700,000 by a Kern County jury after filing a lawsuit against the city alleging racial discrimination and retaliation.
Man guilty of murder in 2018 shooting in Wasco
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Kern County jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of murder in connection with a deadly shooting in 2018 in Wasco, according to court records. Abel Juarez, 43, faces a life term in prison at his sentencing Dec. 16. On April 25, 2018, deputies arrested Juarez at his home in […]
First Look at the new Hard Rock Casino at Tejon, opening Thursday
We're getting a first look at the new Hard Rock Casino at Tejon in Kern County.
17’s Jim Scott honored for years of emceeing at 2025 Veterans Day Parade
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While the Veterans Day Parade was in honor of Kern County heroes, organizers took a moment to honor 17’s own Jim Scott, who has served as the parade’s emcee for decades. “You will always have the appreciation of the Veterans of Kern County for your selfless efforts as our announcer,” said...
Kidnapping suspect arrested on South Union Avenue during traffic stop: KCSO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A 35-year-old man was arrested after sheriff’s deputies located him driving in southeast Bakersfield. Marc Anthony Gonzales was arrested Nov. 11 after Kern County sheriff’s deputies received reports of false imprisonment that allegedly occurred at about 4 p.m. Gonzales was arrested after...
17-year-old girl who died after northeast Bakersfield crash identified: coroner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the 17-year-old girl who died after a crash in northeast Bakersfield in October. Mirian Stephanie Ramirez Masin, 17, of Bakersfield was one of three passengers in a 2020 white Toyota Camry on eastbound Alfred Harrell Highway, east of Fairfax...
Deported Veteran Shares Story of Adjusting to Life after serving
While the community celebrates and honors our U.S. veterans, there's often a group that's overlooked; those who serve our country and are later deported. Sharing the story of one veteran.
Bakersfield wants your input on city’s future through November 15
Bakersfield residents can review and comment on the SOAR public draft through November 15. The plan addresses growth, transportation, and quality of life.
trial postponed for visalia woman in connection to son’s hot car death
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KUZZ) — The murder trial of a Central Valley woman whose toddler died after being left inside a hot car in southwest Bakersfield has been postponed. A judge on Monday set a date for November 18 for Maya Hernandez, 21, who faces charges of murder and involuntary manslaughter after allegedly leaving...
Bakersfield residents dream big for latest Mega Millions drawing
Bakersfield residents dream big for latest Mega Millions drawing.
