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‘Dancing Cowboy’ was killed by train, coroner says; mayor confirms tribute coming for street-corner character who died in June
For 15 years, Morrison performed like a perpetual motion machine, making people smile with his exuberant, sign-spinning dance moves, ostensibly in the name of Little Ceasar’s Pizza. Then he disappeared -- dead, his family announced, under undisclosed circumstances.
Volunteer program helps disabled Bakersfield veterans earn scuba certification
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — At Bakersfield Racquet Club, a group of volunteers are helping America’s heroes learn a new skill. Martha Schimon, Scuba Instructor and Board Member with Aqua-Nut Divers, helps the veterans acquire their scuba certification. “We’re training several disabled military veterans how to become open water and advanced divers,” said Schimon. Schimon says […]
Observe the Moon for free with the Kern County Astronomical Society at The Park at Riverwalk
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While Bakersfield doesn’t have a free access gateway to the cosmos like the Griffith Observatory, the Golden Empire is home to the Kern County Astronomical Society. The Kern Astronomical Society will be participating in the “International Observe the Moon Night” at The Park at Riverwalk on Saturday, Sept. 14. You have […]
Feed the Need at the Kern County Fair
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — September is Hunger Action Awareness Month and CAPK is working to alleviate food insecurity in Kern. There are several opportunities for Kern County locals to show up and provide food for those in need. The food bank serves people all across Kern County, reaching more than 40 thousand clients monthly. There’s […]
‘Supper and Snacks in the Stacks’ at the Kern County Library
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In partnership with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools and the Taft City School District, this week the “Supper and Snacks in the Stacks” begins. Fahra Daredia, with the Kern County Library, joined 17 News at Sunrise to discuss the new upcoming library event and how you can check the calendar […]
Labor Day travelers hit Kern County roads as a record summer travel season comes to an end
Labor Day signals the end of summer travel season, and despite warnings from AAA about an increase in travelers this holiday weekend, many on the road had a different experience dealing with the holiday travel.
Women’s and Girls’ Fund takes on education first
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET)– Launched nearly 20 years ago, the Women and Girl’s Fund have addressed some serious challenges here in Kern County. There are some non-profits with really great mission statements that don’t get enough funding.Funding that could be the catalyst for changing someone’s life. That’s where The Women’s and Girls’ Fund has stepped in […]
Houchin Blood Bank announces Kern County Fair ticket giveaway for blood donors
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Houchin Community Blood Bank (HCBB) is offering a special promotion to encourage blood and platelet donations throughout Sept 1 to Sep 29. All successful blood donors will receive one ticket to the Kern County Fair, and platelet donors will receive two tickets. This offer is available at all HCBB mobile blood […]
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