Surveillance video shows moments leading to shooting that left Bakersfield woman dead
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tragedy struck on Thanksgiving eve, in a small cul-de-sac in northwest Bakersfield. A woman was allegedly shot by her husband in front of their children and neighbors said signs of violence between the couple goes further back. Suzette Saffold-Ahmed, a neighbor, said she woke up early one...
Condors collect over 7,000 bears during the 27th Annual Teddy Bear Toss
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Condors collected over 7,000 bears for charity on Saturday during the annual Teddy Bear Toss. Officials said the 7,013 teddy bears will go to over 80 organizations for children in need. Condors Captain Seth Griffith unleashed the fur in front off a sold out crowd in the...
Maya Hernandez assigned courtroom for trial in toddler’s hot car death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Maya Hernandez, whose 1-year-old son died after she left him for hours in a car in June in Bakersfield while she went to a medical spa, has been assigned a courtroom for trial. Judge Charles R. Brehmer in Department 4 will preside over the trial, court officials said Monday. It’s expected...
Before-and-after images from space: Tule fog smothers a huge swath of California
Tule fog has blanketed the Central Valley for more than a week. Before-and-after satellite images show the extent of the phenomenon.
CHSRA issues RFP for $3.5B track and systems buildout
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) last week issued a $3.5 billion request for proposals (RFP) for a $3.5 billion contract to build high-speed rail track and systems for the network's Central Valley segment across Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern counties. The proposed contract covers track,...
Buttonwillow, CA – Multi-Vehicle Crash on SB I-5/Ashe Rd. Leaves Injuries
Buttonwillow, CA (November 30, 2025) – A multi-vehicle crash on southbound I-5 just south of Ashe Road resulted in injuries on Saturday afternoon, November 29. According to the California Highway Patrol, two primary vehicles were initially reported, one of which rolled over into the center divider and came to rest on...
Elf on a Shelf celebrating 20th anniversary
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — That elf you have lounging on your shelf is now 20 years old. While it is the 20th anniversary of The Elf on the Shelf, the history of the holiday observer has a much longer history for twin sisters Chanda A. Bell and Christa Pitts, co-CEOs and founders of The Lumistella Company and the […]
November 2025 ranks 3rd wettest in Bakersfield history, with 9 rainy days recorded
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — We wrapped up November with close to an even split between warmer and cooler days. I know it may not feel like it as the last half of the month has been so chilly but Bakersfield logged 15 days on the cool side and 14 in the warm territory, as compared to our local climatological...
Rick Bentley talks ‘Eternity’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — 17’s Entertainment Expert, Rick Bentley, joined 17 News at Sunrise to discuss the new movie ‘Eternity’. Starring lead actress Elizabeth Olsen, Bentley says ‘Eternity’ is one of the best date movies to come along in years. The film is the story of an afterlife where souls have one week to...
Highway 99 closed after chase, officer-involved shooting
Highway 99 southbound closed after high-speed chase ended in officer-involved shooting. CHP advises alternate routes with no reopening estimate.
