Bakersfield CA

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who was shot dead in northwest Bakersfield after a quarrel over loud music has been identified. Coroner’s officials said Jason Ryan Jarrell, 44, was killed early Aug. 3 on Rhone Drive, south of Hageman Road and west of Fruitvale Avenue. Police arrived at 1:42 a.m. to find him dead...

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was struck by a vehicle on Union Avenue and died at a hospital later. Antonio Rodriguez, 70, of Bakersfield was struck by a vehicle around 8:59 a.m. in the area of East 9th Street and Union Avenue, according to coroner officials....

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — From helping newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients to explaining the risk of eating ultra-processed foods, one Bakersfield doctor is doing his part. Dr. Ravi Patel with the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center joined 17 News at Sunrise to talk the latest on cancer research and...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person died after a fiery off-road vehicle crash near Highway 178 Sunday night. Officers were dispatched to fields south of the 11000 block of Highway 178 at about 8 p.m., according to the Bakersfield Police Department. At the scene, officers found firefighters extinguishing a fire...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The trial of the man charged in the death of longtime Arvin educator Larry Hallum has been postponed while attorneys await a ruling on whether certain evidence — including blood alcohol content findings — will be suppressed. Marque Qualls’ trial on murder and other charges was pushed back...

The firefighter has been hospitalized with major injuries.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An adult died after an ATV crash Sunday night in northeast Bakersfield. The Bakersfield Police Department said on Sunday, August 10, after 8 p.m., officers were called to the fields just south of the 11000 block of Highway 178. When officers arrived, fire crews were...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Golden Empire Transit is offering all students free rides for the 2025-26 school year. Officials with GET said students of all grade levels are eligible. Students in 7th grade and higher are required to present their valid school ID and bus pass when boarding GET buses or Paratransit...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dignity Health Southwest is hosting a hiring event on August 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include on-site interviews, job offers and opportunities for nursing, clinical and ancillary roles. It will take place at Mercy Hospital Southwest at 400 Old River Rd. Dignity Health is...