Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Board of Education is slated to consider a resolution on Thursday to allow or reject the public display of the Ten Commandments at its community schools. According to the board agenda, the board is seeking to include documents that have special historical significance to...

Hard Rock International, in partnership with the Tejon Indian Tribe, today announced that Hard Rock Casino Tejon will officially open Thursday, Nov. 13. The entertainment destination is located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield on Tejon Indian Tribal land at 1777 Garone Farm Road, Mettler, CA 93313. It will...

Happy Monday, Kern County. Temperatures are warm to begin the week, but a major pattern shift is expected by the end of the week. High pressure controls the west coast's weather Monday, meaning above average temperatures remain. Most of Kern will be in low-to-mid-80s by Monday afternoon, aside from mountain towns...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield offices are set to be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. City officials said trash services will not be impacted. The city offices are scheduled to open Nov. 12 at 8 a.m. as normal. The Veterans Day Parade is set for 10 a.m.

BAIKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Multiple country music artists, including Jon Pardi and Scott McCreery, are set to take the stage at the 2026 Boots in the Park event. The event is set for April 11 at the Bakersfield Sprots Village located at 9001 Ashe Road. The event line up includes Jon Pardi, Scott McCreery, Ian […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The annual American Legion’s Veterans Day parade is happening on Nov. 11 and parade coordinator Ricardo Ybarra joined 17 news at Sunrise for a preview. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. until noon beginning outside the KGET studios followed by Veterans Day Lunch at 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. For...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A mobile spay and neuter operation is serving Bakersfield residents with pets over 25 pounds. The SNIP Mobile Spay and Neuter bus is now scheduling for an upcoming, low-cost clinic in Bakersfield. Organizers have not selected a date, but are gauging the public to see how many are...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Recycling for Charity event is set for Wednesday in downtown Bakersfield. From 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, residents can drop off aluminum cans and plastic and glass bottles at Compassion Corner. Organizers said 100% of the proceeds will go to CAPK’s Veterans Supportive Services. If...

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library offers many resources for families in our community. The Supper and Snacks in the Stacks program offers a free meal to children ages two to 18 at library branches across Kern County. Fahra Daredia, Marketing and Promotions Associate for the Kern...