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Study ranks California’s most and least educated cities
Two California metropolitan areas are ranked among the ten “Most Educated Cities” in the nation, while several Golden State cities land at the bottom of the list, according to a new study from WalletHub. The financial services company compared the 150 most populated cities in the U.S., grading them based on a formula that included […]
Cal City murder suspect pleads not guilty
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting at a restaurant in California City pleaded not guilty Tuesday. Cameron Hill, 26, is due back in court July 11. He’s being held without bail in the shooting death of Maurice Bailey, 48. The shooting happened May 29 at the […]
Florida prosecutors knew Epstein raped teenage girls 2 years before cutting deal, transcript shows
Florida prosecutors knew the late millionaire and financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually assaulted teenage girls two years before they cut a plea deal that has long been criticized as too lenient and a missed opportunity to imprison him a decade earlier, according to transcripts released Monday.
KCFD recovers body from Calloway canal
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A body was found in a canal in central Bakersfield Monday. Kern County Fire Department were dispatched to the Calloway Canal, just east of Buck Owens Boulevard around 4:30 p.m. on July 1. When KCFD arrived, they located and recovered the body in the canal between Standard and Mohawk streets. It […]
Man arrested in standoff ordered to trial on spousal abuse, threats charges
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man arrested after a SWAT standoff that occurred after he allegedly threatened to kill his girlfriend has been ordered to stand trial on spousal battery, threats and resisting arrest charges. Mauro Zepeda-Gonzalez, 45, is due back in court next week. A trial date will likely be set then. Police say […]
Free fishing days announced for California public
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released the dates of two, free fishing days for all Californians. On July 6 and August 31, the public is invited out to California’s lakes, rivers and streams to fish with no license required. Free fishing days offer first time anglers and families […]
Are Chipotle portions shrinking? One analyst bought 75 burrito bowls to test claims
With Chipotle in the crosshairs of dissatisfied content creators and customers complaining about the size of their meals, a Wall Street analyst decided to put the "weight debate" to a test.
Shoplifter takes multiple handbags from TJ Maxx on Ming Ave., no arrests made
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A shocking video shot by 17 weather forecaster Candy Caceres shows a man ripping off handbags from the racks at a TJMaxx in Bakersfield. A man walked into the TJMaxx on Ming Avenue and started clearing off handbags right in front of employees. Then, just as easily as he came in, […]
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