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Tehachapi police chief available at Mountain Coffee House Thursday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Live in Tehachapi and have a question for law enforcement? Chief Richard Standridge will be providing answers at Mountain Coffee House Thursday morning. He’ll be there from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at 120 S. Mill St. for a “Coffee with the Chief” event. “I would like to welcome the community to […]
Dangerous heat continues, excessive heat warning in effect until Wednesday
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — An Excessive Heat Warning will take effect at 11 a.m. Monday for the San Joaquin Valley and the Kern River Canyon and continues through Wednesday evening while an Excessive Heat Warning continues for the Kern County Deserts through Wednesday evening. Besides the heat, the other concern for mountain communities will be […]
Bakersfield teens participate in Distinguished Young Women competition
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Young women from all over California showcased their talent, culture and brilliance at the annual Distinguished Young Women of California showcase at the Fox Theater. Two of the 23 young women who showcased their skills are from Kern County. Camryn Eubanks of Shafter and Madison Ma of Bakersfield participated. Tanisha Patil […]
Olympic themed ‘Family Fun Night’ set for Friday at McMurtrey Aquatic Center
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With Kern County’s fifth heat wave in full effect, McMurtrey Aquatic Center will be hosting the last “Family Fun Night” event of the summer on July 26 to help you and your little ones stay cool. More than 500 people showed up to last week’s event for a pirate-themed Family Fun […]
Coroner IDs man struck while riding bike on Hwy 33
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was struck and killed while riding a bike on Highway 33. Coroner officials say Clinton James Baer, 53, of Taft, was struck by a vehicle on July 15 in the area of Highway 33 south of Cadet Road. Baer was pronounced dead […]
Kern officials react to Joe Biden stepping down from Presidential race
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While this new page in American history raised many eyebrows in Kern County. Both parties say they’re ready for the election in November. “It’s probably going to be the biggest showdown in history,” Chair, Kern County Democratic Party, Chris Romo said. “Wow, well, it actually happened, here we go,” Chair, Kern […]
Kern County Library talks Toddler Storytime
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — If you need a way to keep out of the sun, head to your local library for some Toddler Storytime. Fahra Daredia from the Kern County Library talked about the fun events they have planned. To learn more click here.
Man arrested in shooting investigation in Lamont
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (KBAK/KBFX) — A 57-year-old man was arrested in Lamont after Kern County Sheriff Deputies investigated reports of shots fired. The Kern County Sheriff's Office said reports of shots fired were made to the 7000 block of Brett Ave in Lamont on July 21, 2024, at around 1:30 a.m.
Southern California wildfire destroys and damages homes during scorching heat wave
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A destructive wildfire that swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a blisteringly hot weekend was 20% contained Monday after little overnight growth. Three homes were destroyed after the fire erupted Sunday afternoon in a hilly area of Riverside, a city about 60 miles (95...
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