SJV WATER: Report shows Kern’s water systems have “alarming trend” of contamination violations
Rural Kern County residents have a higher likelihood of drinking water tainted with unhealthful levels of contaminants than their southern California neighbors, thanks, in part to Kern’s hodgepodge of small, under resourced water systems, according to a report from the Luskin Center for Innovation at the University...
Death of woman in custody ruled by natural causes
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The death of a woman who was found unresponsive while in custody in July has been ruled as natural causes. Jodi Lynn Gaddis, of Tehachapi, was found unresponsive on July 5 at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Lerdo Pre-trial Justice Facility. The Kern County Sheriff’s coroner’s office has...
12 Hidden California Restaurants That Locals Truly Love
California is full of restaurants tucked away from the main streets, where locals flock for unforgettable flavors. These hidden gems serve dishes that surprise, delight, and keep fans coming back for more. From cozy cafes to family-run kitchens, each spot has a personality and menu worth discovering. Exploring these...
Employer Not Liable for Co-Worker’s Harassing Off-Duty, Off-Premises Conduct But Should Have Better Protected...
In Kruitbosch v. Bakersfield Recovery Services, Inc. , the California Court of Appeal—for the first time—addressed the issue of employer liability for harassment by a non-supervisory co-worker during non-working hours and off-premises conduct. A coworker (Lisa Sanders) of plaintiff Steven Kruitbosch allegedly...
Battling cancer with no electricity at Superior Mobile Home Park
Battling cancer with no electricity at Superior Mobile Home Park.
Downed power lines force closure of Hwy 178 at mouth of the canyon
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Downed power lines prompted a sudden closure of a portion of Highway 178 between Bakersfield and the Kern River Valley which could last through the weekend. The initial closure began at around 4:30 p.m. after downed power lines blocked lanes of Highway 178 just east of the mouth of the...
Kern Medical reveals 2 new mobile health clinic buses
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two, brand-new mobile health units are coming to the streets of Kern County. Kern Medical unveiled the new additions Friday morning at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Bakersfield College. The hospital says the mobile units allow them to bring vital medical services into underserved...
Investigation underway after man found dead on South Union Avenue Friday morning
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An investigation is underway after a man was found in the shoulder of South Union Avenue Friday morning. According to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, at 4:20 a.m. deputies responded to a report of a deceased man found with visible signs of trauma outside of Los Compas Auto Glass. The...
Bakersfield police investigate GET bus robbery, seek 2 suspects
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking the community to help identify two robbery suspects from an Aug. 15 incident. Police say the robbery occurred in the 900 block of East California Avenue. The victim of the alleged robbery was riding on the GET bus. The two people pictured above...
Bakersfield leaders launch task force to address jail bed availability
“We’re overwhelmed with inmates. We receive an average of 83 new bookings a day. When someone comes in, someone else gets released. There’s no easy solution,” Sheriff Donny Youngblood said.
