With federal money in doubt, California’s high-speed train seeks a new path forward
The leaders of California's high-speed rail project say they've learned from past mistakes. But the troubled megaproject faces an uncertain future with $4 billion in federal funding tied up in court.
Bakersfield PD investigates shooting in east Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person with moderate injuries in east Bakersfield Monday night. Officers responded to the area of 300 block of Chico Street, near Union and East Truxtun avenues, to a shotspotter activation around 8:30 p.m. A...
How to protect yourself during a dust storm in Kern County
A wind storm is slamming Kern County and pushing dust up into the air, leading to car crashes, power outages and heightened fears of valley fever.
Man, 60, ordered to trial in deadly New Year’s Day stabbing
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kenneth Landcraft and his girlfriend were in a car using drugs and attempting to have sex late New Year’s Day when they were interrupted by a man who tried to open the door and rob them, the girlfriend told police. She said they drove away but spotted the man in an […]
‘It just breaks my heart’: Shafter residents circulate petition after railroad fatalities
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The town of Shafter is filled with businesses, schools and restaurants. What is cutting the city in half? That has been top of mind for Shafter residents after two recent railroad incidents have rocked the community. “It’s very tragic. As a father, if this is an issue…it’s a major...
Why Hollywood can’t get enough of this overlooked Calif. city
"There is something special about our location in California."
Police Arrest Man in Violent Downtown Attack
A woman was sexually assaulted and had her car stolen in downtown Bakersfield, leading to the arrest of a Long Beach man and an ongoing investigation.
Dust and wind storm sweeps through Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A dust and wind storm swept through Bakersfield Tuesday afternoon. Cameras from outside the Eyewitness News studios show dust bringing low visibility on Highway 99 in central Bakersfield. An Eyewitness News crew was on Highway 178 near the City of the Hills. Wind was blowing...
Man Assaults Firefighter In Kern County, Later Arrested In Stevenson Ranch
A man who allegedly assaulted a firefighter in Kern County was arrested in Stevenson Ranch on Tuesday. Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was made aware of a wanted person who assaulted a firefighter in Kern County, said Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, spokesperson for the CHP Newhall Area Office. CHP...
This Sky-High Lake Tahoe Resort Offers Panoramic Gondola Rides And Unbeatable Views From The...
If you’ve ever dreamed of standing atop a snow-dusted peak, gazing out at shimmering blue waters below, Heavenly Mountain Resort makes that fantasy real—and then some. Perched high above South Lake Tahoe, this all-season wonderland combines jaw-dropping alpine views with big thrills, cozy après-ski vibes, and family-friendly fun.
