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WATCH: Liberty HS senior catches, squats 290-pound shark
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Liberty High School senior caught and squatted a 290-pound shark off the Port Hueneme Pier on Sunday. The teen is identified as Connor Mullen and he plays football for Liberty. Connor was fishing with his grandparents when he caught the shark. Connor and his family are waiting to hear from […]
Whiny Baby is a winner: Bakersfield native Jess Druey wins Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) Bakersfield native Jess Druey wins big. Druey took home the title as winner of Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars. Druey, the founder/owner of Whiny Baby Wines took home the crowd on the FOX show impressing food industry titans Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump. The local businesswoman was...
Bakersfield SPCA hosts Kids and Critters Day Camp
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield SPCA is bringing young animal lovers and needy animals together for its annual Kids and Critters day camp. The day camp will be held at the SPCA shelter on Gibson Street, through the end of next week. Kids get to learn skills while helping to care for shelter animals, including […]
Bakersfield wine expert discusses champagne and other French wines
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As 17 News gears up for the Olympic games over the next two weeks, Maddie Janssen and Alex Fisher take a look at French culture and cuisine. Maddie and Alex spoke with wine expert and owner of Campo Bar+Bottle, Molly Rivera, about a celebratory drink people sip on all over the […]
1/4 Californians' turn to alcohol when making a decision according to new study
Cardrates.com released a survey explaining how 1 out of every 4 Californians turn to alcohol when making an executive decision. These decisions can affect your life for the long run. @ericjdockery
Black Chamber of Commerce gala saxophonist auditions for America's Got Talent
Saxophonist B. Thompson says the producers of America's Got Talent invited him to audition to perform in front of the world. This comes after he stopped in Bakersfield to perform at a local gala.
Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan to perform hits at Mechanics Bank Arena on Oct. 12
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Gurdas Maan, a legendary Punjabi songwriter and singer is scheduled to play at Mechanics Bank Theater in October, according to organizers. Maan has been playing for audiences for over four decades and has played many roles in Punjabi films. His hit singles include, "Apna Punjab Hove" and "Dil Da Mamla Hai."
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