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12 found allegedly without contracting licenses in Bakersfield sting operation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County District Attorney’s Office and Contractors State License Board partnered for an undercover operation and found 12 people who were allegedly contracting without a license. Officials said the undercover sting happened at a home on Aug. 14 and 15 in the Bakersfield area. The 12 people were issued a […]
Kern County Sheriff’s Office identifies man wanted in connection to Oildale killing
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man wanted in connection to a killing in the Oildale area on Olympic Drive. KCSO officials say Luis Villachana, 44, is wanted in connection to a killing on Aug. 29 that left one woman dead. Officials said the victim was shot at a […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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.
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