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Get to know the candidates: KGET sent the candidates for the Panama-Buena Vista School Board Area 5 seat a questionnaire. Here’s how they responded. Read more: https://www.kget.com/news/politics/your-local-elections/panama-buena-vista-school-board-area-5-seat-questionnaire/
The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 33-year-old Jose Casares, who was last seen on Monday, Oct. 12. Read more: https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/bakersfield-police-searching-for-missing-33-year-old-at-risk-man/
Bakersfield police searching for missing 33-year-old ‘at-risk’ man
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating an at-risk man. BPD said 33-year-old Jose Casares was last seen on Monday, Oct. 1…
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A growing group of Republican senators is condemning President Trump’s deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import an estimated 2.5 million tons of Russian diesel as a “gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our allies.”
GOP senators condemn Trump’s Russia diesel deal as ‘betrayal of our allies’
A growing group of Republican senators is condemning President Trump’s deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import an estimated 2.5 million tons of Russian diesel as a “gift to our adversa…
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Attorneys have begun closing arguments in the trial of Michael Allen Fontes, who’s accused of attacking a woman nearly 30 years ago and leaving her for dead in a field behind a Golden Empire Transit maintenance yard in Bakersfield.
RJ Mitte’s “Breaking Bad” co-stars are taking to social media to mourn the young actor’s death.
‘Breaking Bad’ stars Bryan Cranston, Dean Norris, Aaron Paul and more mourn death of RJ Mitte
“I’m in deep despair as I write this tonight,” Cranston wrote in a long, heartfelt message posted to Instagram.
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The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a McFarland man after he was found unresponsive who was later identified as 23-year-old Reymundo Alberto Escobar. Read more: https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/coroner-ids-mcfarland-man-who-was-found-unresponsive/
Coroner IDs McFarland man who was found unresponsive
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a McFarland man after he was found unresponsive. KCSO said 23-year-old Reymundo Alberto Escob…
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An Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from the ride and struck other patrons before landing below, police said Tuesday.
Man was thrown from Six Flags roller coaster and hit other patrons, police say
An Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from the ride and struck other patrons before landing below, police said Tuesday.
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The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in relation to a burglary that occurred at a southeast Bakersfield elementary school. DETAILS: https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/kcso-searching-for-man-suspected-of-burglary-at-mt-vernon-elementary-school/
Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed.
Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital in Rome for surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Tuesday ahead of surgery later in the day to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is maligna…
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Democrats are leading Republicans on the generic congressional ballot by 7 points, according to a new poll — underscoring the Democrat-friendly environment three weeks out from Election Day.
Democrats hold 7-point lead on generic congressional ballot: NewsNation-DDHQ poll
Democrats are leading Republicans on the generic congressional ballot by 7 points, according to a new poll — underscoring the Democrat-friendly environment three weeks out from Election Day.
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A night of honor — Bakersfield College is formally inducting members for The Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2026. Read more: https://www.kget.com/sunrise/bakersfield-college-set-to-recognize-its-athletic-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026/
Bakersfield College set to recognize its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A night of honor — Bakersfield College is formally inducting members for The Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2026. Sunrise’s Anthony Vasquez spoke with Kenny…
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October is an important month in the fight against domestic violence and Bakersfield residents can support victims by going to a Condors game. Find out how: https://www.kget.com/sunrise/you-can-help-fight-domestic-violence-with-a-condors-game/
You can help fight domestic violence with a Condors game
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — October is an important month in the fight against domestic violence. Cassandra Gear from The Open Door Network unpacks some big events they have to help victims …
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Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks on Monday after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster in Georgia.
Six Flags closes 9 rides in 6 parks after person dies in roller coaster incident in Georgia
The death would be at least the seventh at the Georgia park, including one in 2006 in which a man had a likely heart attack on the Goliath coaster, according to the Doan Law Firm, which tallies amu…
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Who runs the Catholic Church when the pope is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to govern? STORY: https://www.kget.com/national-news/who-is-in-charge-when-the-pope-is-unconscious-and-unable-to-run-the-catholic-church/
Three blue-eyed mountain lion kittens have been discovered in the hills of Southern California, offering a hopeful glimpse into the future of a cougar population threatened by habitat loss and urban development.
Litter of mountain lion kittens discovered in Southern California hills
Three blue-eyed mountain lion kittens have been discovered in the hills of Southern California, offering a hopeful glimpse into the future of a cougar population threatened by habitat loss and urba…
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The change comes amid the agency’s recently announced Horizon 25 initiative, launched in August by new TSA Administrator David P. Cummins. STORY: https://www.kget.com/hill-politics/the-tsa-has-a-new-rule-for-officers-you-might-notice-next-time-youre-in-line/
Officials in Pennsylvania announced Monday that a 39-year-old woman from Franklin County died after contracting measles, bring the total for the year to six measles-related deaths, according to state health officials.
6th measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania
Officials in Pennsylvania announced Monday that a 39-year-old woman from Franklin County died after contracting measles, bring the total for the year to six measles-related deaths, according to sta…
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“There are colleagues that have concerns,” Johnson said in an interview with CBS News. STORY: https://www.kget.com/hill-politics/johnson-video-of-hasan-execution-could-be-recruiting-tool-for-future-terrorists/
Come Election Day, Sandra Van Scotter said she’ll feel like she won regardless of what the polls say. DETAILS: https://www.kget.com/news/politics/your-local-elections/congressional-district-20-candidate-sandra-van-scotter-talks-being-an-underdog-what-winning-looks-like-for-her/
The summer of 1982 changed Brad Caleb Kane forever. That’s when he saw “Friday the 13th, Part III” and it became what he describes as “the gateway drug to the wider world of film genre.” He would eventually become a TV and film producer/writer with projects ranging from “Fringe” to “Black Sails.”
Trip to ‘Crystal Lake’ ends up being killing experience
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The summer of 1982 changed Brad Caleb Kane forever. That’s when he saw “Friday the 13th, Part III” and it became what he describes as “the gateway drug to the wid…
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One person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police. STORY: https://www.kget.com/national-news/one-person-is-dead-several-injured-in-incident-involving-six-flags-roller-coaster-in-georgia/
Just two years after oil fracking was formally banned in California, and five years after fracking approvals ended, Kern County Superior Court Judge Bernard C. Barmann Jr is backing fracking.
Kern County judge’s ruling could overturn California’s fracking law
Just two years after oil fracking was formally banned in California, and five years after fracking approvals ended, Kern County Superior Court Judge Bernard C. Barmann Jr is backing fracking.
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William Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and singled home the go-ahead run an inning later as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.
Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and singled home the go-ahead run an inning later as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 on Monday in Game 2…
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Election Day is now 22 days away and 17 News has an updated voter guide including the questionnaires of candidates in both political and school board races. Take a look: https://www.kget.com/news/politics/your-local-elections/your-kern-county-2026-midterm-election-voter-guide/
Your Kern County 2026 Midterm Election Voter Guide
Editor’s Note: This page will be updated with new reporting, polling and race developments through the November election. With the 2026 Midterm Election now officially less than one month awa…
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Police are investigating an incident after a person opened fire on KBAK-TV’s building in central Bakersfield on Friday.
Police investigating shots fired toward Bakersfield news station building
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) –Police are investigating an incident after a person opened fire on KBAK-TV’s building in central Bakersfield on Friday. No one was injured in the shooting th…
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The increase in ICE activity in other California cities has changed lives for many in the Central Valley. Read more: https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/its-just-constant-fear-ices-45-day-operation-safe-california-creates-uncertainty-in-central-valley-communities/
‘It’s just constant fear’: ICE’s 45-day ‘Operation Safe California’ creates uncertainty in Central Valley communities
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A sudden surge. According to an Oct. 7 article by the Washington Examiner, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched “Operation Safe California…
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One person has died and two others were injured after a DUI suspected crash south of Arvin Friday night.
1 dead after DUI suspected crash south of Arvin: CHP
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — One person has died and two others were injured after a DUI suspected crash south of Arvin Friday night. The crash was reported in the area of Wheeler Ridge Road …
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Selma Blair was arrested following an airline incident over the weekend, according to authorities. Read more here: https://www.kget.com/national-news/selma-blair-taken-into-custody-hospitalized-after-allegedly-trying-to-open-plane-door/
Saltwater can damage lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles, hybrids, electric bicycles and scooters, potentially triggering fires days or even weeks after the initial exposure.
Flood damaged EVs pose fire risk even after water recedes, fire officials say
Saltwater can damage lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles, hybrids, electric bicycles and scooters, potentially triggering fires days or even weeks after the initial exposure.
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The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects in connection to a theft that occurred in a northwest Bakersfield neighborhood. DETAILS: https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/bakersfield-pd-searching-for-2-suspected-of-theft-in-riverlakes-neighborhood/
