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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 […]
Residents in Plaza Towers deal with bugs, roaches while awaiting Affordable Housing project
The infamous Plaza Towers are more than 50-years-old and house low-income, as well as senior residents, but the facility is swirling with allegations of safety and sanitary issues.
Golden Empire Most Wanted: July 25, 2024
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — U.S. Marshals are attempting to locate a parolee associated with the East Side Crips. Martrell Burch, 37, is wanted by U.S. Marshals and is a parolee at large. Burch has a criminal history that includes domestic violence, assault and sex with a minor. He is a member of the East Side […]
Bakersfield Robbery Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Five suspects involved in a Bakersfield robbery were apprehended after their high-speed pursuit crossed into San Bernardino County and prompted Walmart to be evacuated on Wednesday. At approximately 11:38 a.m., on July 24, 2024, deputies from the Victor Valley Station were dispatched to assist the...
Trial continues Thursday in prison counselor’s slaying
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Trial resumed Thursday afternoon for Sebastian Parra and Robert Roberts, charged with murder and attempted robbery in the slaying of a prison counselor who was charging an electric vehicle. Prosecutors say Parra handed Roberts a gun, and Roberts shot Benny Alcala Jr., 43, when the counselor ran after they tried to […]
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."
Bakersfield College mourns the loss of legendary coach Carl Bowser, dead at 87
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX)- — Former Bakersfield College head football coach, Carl Bowser, passed away at age 87. A member of the Bob Elias Hall of fame, Bowser’s accolades are endless:. Played for Bakersfield High School (BHS), BC, and Cal Poly. Survived the Cal Poly football team plane crash...
Bakersfield winemaker wins season 2 of ‘Gordon Ramsey’s Food Stars’ competition
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Friends and family gathered for a watch party at Luigi’s Wednesday night for Bakersfield native Jess Druey, founder of “Whiny Baby,” who won season two of “Food Stars” with Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump. The Bakersfield winemaker poured her heart and soul into the national competition. The finale aired last night […]
3 charged after 3 wounded in Wasco stabbing
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Three men are facing charges after three people were stabbed last week in Wasco, according to court records. Edgar Medina, 21, Alex Medina, 24, and Roberto Carlos Acosta, 22, were arrested early Friday after police found the victims — all of who survived — suffering from cuts and puncture wounds, according […]
Heat wave to end Saturday, cooler temps on the horizon
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield is forecasted to reach 107° on this Thursday. The record for this day stands at 116° dating all the way back to 1931. We’ve already experienced 22 days above the triple-digit mark this month, a July dominated by triple-digit temperatures. Cooler changes are on the horizon. Heat wave number five […]
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 […]
Bushling readies herself for Junior Olympics try
Jayda Bushling showcases her ribbon won at the State Games of America held in San Diego. Photo submitted by Marcie Ellis Bushling. Just like a race car has to get fined tuned before a race, so does Jayda Bushling as she attempts to make the USA’s Junior Olympics squad.
Mom accused of using stun gun on disabled son hires private attorney
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman accused of using a stun gun on her disabled son notified a judge on Thursday she has hired a private attorney. Tisa Armijo said she retained the Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo. Judge Colette M. Humphrey confirmed her new representation, relieved court-appointed counsel and set a preliminary hearing […]
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