BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is looking for an at-risk juvenile last seen near West High School. Karina A. Martinez, 15, was last seen Friday, May 24 in the 1200 block of New Stine Road, according to BPD. Martinez is considered at-risk due to her having no history of running away. California […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield City School District Education Foundation received a $10,000 check from AERA Energy on Wednesday. The BCSD Education Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization aimed at directly impacting the lives of children through innovative educational programs. “We’re really excited because Aera (Energy) was able to donate a check for our […]
In the race to replace former Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) in Congress, San Joaquin Valley voters on Tuesday chose Republican Assemblymember Vince Fong, a state lawmaker who was endorsed by Donald Trump. The Associated Press called California’s 20th Congressional District race for Fong at 8:17 p.m. Fong bested fellow Republican Mike Boudreaux, the Tulare County […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — It’s been over a month since the cosmic showing of the total solar eclipse. Now, the geomagnetic storm is erupting in full force and it’s beauty can be seen from Bakersfield. It’s the first extreme geomagnetic storm G5 warning since 2003 and it put on a supercharged Friday night display of […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A delegation of U.S. congress members part of the Congressional Western Caucus and House Energy and Commerce Committee was in Kern County Friday. Friday morning, in Bakersfield, they held a field hearing to discuss how to expand broadband — or high-speed internet — access to rural communities, like many in Kern. […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One concerned citizen was in the right place at the right time when four little boys from McAuliffe Elementary approached her with an odd question Friday after school. “They asked me if marijuana was illegal. I told them yes,” Erica De La Rosa said. The boys showed De La Rosa a […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A burglar was caught on security cameras smashing through a downtown Bakersfield business but police were able to quickly make an arrest. The Bakersfield Police Department posted video of the burglary and arrest on social media. Police said the burglary and arrest happened on March 28. At around 11:30 p.m., officers […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Officers will be screening drivers for signs of impairment Friday night in Bakersfield. On April 12, the California Highway Patrol will be conducting a DUI checkpoint within an unincorporated area of Bakersfield, according to a release. The checkpoint, which will include driver’s license checks, will be from 6 p.m. to 2 […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — More stores are closing their doors to business in Kern County. Now, it’s the store known for staying open nine days a week selling everything from produce to plungers dirt cheap: the 99 Cents Only store. “I’m still trying to process this whole thing, you know?” 99 Cents Only Store employee, […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating an at-risk missing child last seen in southwest Bakersfield. Brayden Ziesmer, 12, was last seen Friday, March 29 in the 4300 block of De Ette Avenue, police said. Ziesmer is considered at risk due to being reported missing for the […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating an at-risk missing person last seen in southwest Bakersfield. Police say Otis Calloway, 64, was last seen Friday, March 14 in the 3800 block of Paseo Airosa at 3:30 p.m. Calloway is considered at risk due to a medical condition […]
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a robbery suspect. On Feb. 14, police say a suspect entered the Cottonwood Market around 9:43 p.m. allegedly brandishing a firearm. The suspect proceeded to allegedly steal money from the register and flee the scene. Bakersfield police search for […]