New SNAP, Medicaid rules could cost many kids free school meals
Recent changes tightening eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid could leave hundreds of thousands of families without benefits. As a result, the School Nutrition Association warns, many children could lose automatic access to free school meals. Families can still apply for...
14th annual ‘El Grito’ celebration happening Monday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 14th annual ‘El Grito’ celebration Monday. The celebration comes with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month which begins September 15. The event will run from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Liberty Bell in downtown Bakersfield with a...
Multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on SB Highway 99, causing four-mile backup: Caltrans
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Caltrans Central Valley District 6 said that a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Highway 99 at Ming Avenue has closed at least two lanes on the highway. The crash was reported at around 4:40 p.m. Traffic is backed up at least four miles. There is no estimate...
1 dead, 1 detained after homicide in SW Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person is dead and another is detained after a homicide in southwest Bakersfield Thursday morning. Police responded to a call for service in the 12000 block of Tulane Park Place just before 10 a.m., according to officials. The victim is an 85-year-old woman, according to Bakersfield...
Bakersfield PD seeks 3 suspects accused of burglary at south Bakersfield store
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department asked the community to assist in identifying three men suspected of committing burglary at a store in south Bakersfield in July. The three suspects allegedly forced entry into Tractor Supply Company in the 6700 block of Colony Street and stole merchandise...
Bakersfield residents fear attending public events amid ongoing ICE raids
Bakersfield residents report limiting public outings due to fear of ICE raids, with some planning to skip Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations.
Man arrested in Delano for allegedly trying to kidnap 2 minors
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was arrested in Delano on suspicion of attempting to kidnap two minors on Wednesday, according to the Delano Police Department. Delano police officers responded to a report at around 10:20 a.m. about two minors who were approached by a man near Garces Highway and Ellington Street....
SuperLotto Plus tickets worth $23,271 sold in Bakersfield and Santa Barbara
LOS ANGELES – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $42 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold at convenience stores in Bakersfield and...
Ridgecrest to discuss new ordinance that would make property owners responsible for illegal fireworks
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Ridgecrest City Council is slated to discuss a newly proposed ordinance on Wednesday that would ban “dangerous fireworks” and place responsibility on property owners for illegal fireworks activity, according to the city council’s agenda. The agenda said illegal fireworks increase the...
Gavin Newsom agrees to more drilling to stabilize California gas prices
A grand energy and climate deal struck between Gov. Gavin Newsom and top legislative leaders this week could open the door to more oil drilling in the Central Valley in an attempt to stabilize California’s sensitive oil market. When he took office, Newsom dramatically turned down California’s oil spigot, issuing...
