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- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·May 27, 2026
CHP Bakersfield arrests 32 for DUI, issues 500+ citations during enforcement period
CHP Bakersfield said 32 people were arrested for DUI and more than 500 citations were issued during the Holiday Enforcement Period.SEE ALSO: California Highway
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
KCFD to conduct annual burn along Hwy 223, near Hwy 58, Arvin
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Fire Department will be conducting its annual White Wolf Public Safety burn on Wednesday afternoon. The prescribed burn will take place along Highway 223 between Highway 58 and Arvin at 4 p.m. T
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
Tehachapi hosting third of six blood drive events
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The City of Tehachapi and its community partners is hosting the third of six blood drives this year. The city, in tandem with the Tehachapi Vineyard Church and the Houchin Community Blood Bank, is hosting all s
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
Driver arrested after allegedly driving 134 mph during CHP Memorial Day enforcement period
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man was arrested Monday after allegedly driving 134 mph on Highway 99 just hours before the end of the California Highway Patrol's holiday enforcement period. According to the California Highway Patrol, the d
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
Muscle Car Murder preliminary hearing enters 3rd day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A preliminary hearing for three men accused of stealing a Dodge Hellcat whose owner was fatally shot after locating the car through an Apple AirTag entered its third day Wednesday afternoon. The hearing for Dav
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
Video shows Amazon driver taking pet cat, family seeks answers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A routine delivery turned into heartbreak after a family's Ring camera captured an Amazon delivery driver taking their beloved cat right off their doorstep. On May 14, a package was delivered to a west Bakersfi
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
Delano man accused of attacking officers after entering McFarland patrol vehicle
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A Delano man is accused of going out of his way to end up someplace most people try to avoid -- the back of a police car. Love allegedly jumped in front of a moving McFarland Police Department patrol vehicle, g
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
Man dies after crashing into truck on Hwy 58, east of Towerline Road
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man is dead after a collision between a sedan and a commercial vehicle on Highway 58, according to the California Highway Patrol. A preliminary investigation by CHP Bakersfield units revealed that a 25-year-o
- KERO 23ABC·May 27, 2026
Grand jury criticizes state oversight of Kern County Sheriff's Office
A Kern County Grand Jury report criticizes state oversight of the sheriff's office as costly, delayed, and lacking clear standards.
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
Election Day is a week away and many are still undecided
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern County has released more than 461,0000 ballots to eligible voters in preparation for the June 2 primary election. With several prominent races like California governor, Congress and state legislature, many
- KERO 23ABC·May 27, 2026
CSUB's new general manager is recruiting community support and a return to glory
Beau Redstone is returning to Cal State Bakersfield to help new head coach Todd Lee rebuild Roadrunner basketball
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·May 27, 2026
Bakersfield Fire Department HazMat team contains oil spill on Stockdale Highway
An oil spill was contained and prevented from going into the storm drains on Stockdale Highway Tuesday morning.The Bakersfield Fire Department said on Tuesday,
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·May 27, 2026
Prescribed burn planned near Bear Mountain Boulevard and Highway 58 on May 27
If you see or smell smoke near Bear Mountain Boulevard and Highway 58, don’t be alarmed. The Kern County Fire Department plans on conducting a public safety bur
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
Katie Cassidy loves that her character has bad habits
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Priests and nuns have been battling the forces of evil for decades in feature films. The pitting of the Church against the demon of the month is an automatic way to signal to the audience that this is a tale of
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
Kern County valedictorians share their hopes for the future
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- High school seniors across Kern County are tossing their graduation caps this week. Two valedictorians from Bakersfield High and Del Oro High joined 17 News at Sunrise to reflect on the school year and their ex
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
Sepsis: What you need to know
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The sudden death of racing champion Kyle Busch rocked the world of NASCAR. His family confirmed the cause of death was pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. Dr. William Franklin with Adventist Health joined 17
- KERO 23ABC·May 27, 2026
Five arrested for reckless motorcycle riding at Bakersfield park
Bakersfield police arrested five people for reckless motorcycle riding that disrupted Memorial Day gatherings at the Park at Riverwalk.
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
'Hotels are at a disadvantage': Bakersfield City Council to consider new rules for Airbnbs
Short-term rentals aren't allowed to operate in the city of Bakersfield. Go on any major vacation site though, and you'd believe otherwise.
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
'It was something surreal': Two men killed in encampment shooting in east Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) --- The fatal shooting of two men Monday night happened in a dirt lot neighborhood in east Bakersfield. One resident said he's still in shock. "And there when I walked by I saw a body but I didn't know what had ha
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·May 27, 2026
Kern County fentanyl crisis: 24/7 Narcan boxes aim to cut stigma and save lives
As Kern County continues to battle the deadly fentanyl crisis, a Bakersfield woman is working to make overdose-reversal medication easier to find and to
- KERO 23ABC·May 27, 2026
Big wins take place in the fight against fentanyl
After securing $11 million in state funding for Kern County's Fentanyl Task Force, Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains spoke on the successes of the program; including a 91% success rate.
- KGET 17·May 27, 2026
City of Bakersfield seeks over $14M construction contract for H Street improvement project
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The city of Bakersfield is looking to move forward with construction in the corridor improvements project along H Street by July, according to city officials. The project was first approved in fiscal year 2022-
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·May 26, 2026
Bakersfield man charged in Taylor Street stabbing death set for competency hearing
A Bakersfield man accused of stabbing 60-year-old Michael Gauthier to death on Taylor Street last month is scheduled to undergo a competency exam next month
- KERO 23ABC·May 26, 2026
Homelessness in Kern County nearly flat, officials credit expanded services
County leaders say that expanded outreach and housing efforts are helping to stabilize the number of homeless individuals, even as concerns grow over the expiring federal funding.
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·May 26, 2026
Assemblymember Bains touts Kern County fentanyl task force, receives nearly $11M in funds
Kern County’s fentanyl task force has received nearly $11 million in state funding, and Assemblywoman Jasmeet Bains says the effort is already producing results
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·May 26, 2026
Kern High School District releases May 2026 graduation schedule for all campuses
Here is a look at the graduation schedule for the Kern High School District for May 2026.Career Technical Education Center: Wednesday, May 20, 6 p.m. at CTEC In
- KGET 17·May 26, 2026
4 adults, 1 juvenile arrested for alleged reckless motorcycle activity on Memorial Day: Bakersfield PD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Four adults and one juvenile were arrested on Memorial Day on suspicion of driving recklessly on motorcycles at the Park at River Walk, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. BPD received numerous call
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·May 26, 2026
Calls about reckless motorcycle, bicycle riding prompt BPD crackdown at Park at River Walk
Bakersfield police responded to multiple reports of reckless motorcycle and bicycle activity disrupting Memorial Day gatherings at The Park at Riverwalk, leadin
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·May 26, 2026
Bakersfield PD looking for man allegedly involved in sexual battery case on Chester Avenue
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man allegedly involved in a sexual battery investigation on Chester Avenue
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·May 26, 2026
Bakersfield police seek help finding missing 15-year-old girl, last seen on White Lane
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl.Police said Mia Torres was last seen on Wednesday, Ma
