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- KERO 23ABC·Sep 3, 2026
New CalFresh work requirements now in effect in Kern County, with more changes coming Oct. 1
New CalFresh work requirements are now in effect in Kern County. More changes to the program are coming Oct. 1.
- KERO 23ABC·Sep 3, 2026
Arvin High School breaks ground on community school and parent center building
Arvin High School is expanding its community support with a new parent center and community school building, set to open January 2027. The facility will house food and clothing resources, health services, and parent engagement programs.
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·Sep 3, 2026
Bakersfield PD investigating train that struck a person in south Bakersfield
The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating an incident involving a train that struck a person late Wednesday night in south Bakersfield, resulting
- KGET 17·Sep 3, 2026
Judge to rule whether SEIU Local 521 can join lawsuit against Bakersfield's sewer rate increases
The local Service Employees International Union is awaiting a judge's ruling on whether it can join in on a current lawsuit filed against the city of Bakersfield for its five-year sewer rate hike plan.
- KERO 23ABC·Sep 3, 2026
Former caregivers raise alarms about staffing, resident safety at Bakersfield Sevita Health home
Former Sevita Health caregivers in Bakersfield speak out about staffing and safety concerns at a group home for adults with developmental disabilities.
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·Sep 3, 2026
Kern County jury finds man sane in alleged stabbing death of his wife: Records
A Kern County jury has determined that a man accused of killing his wife in a May 2025 stabbing was sane at the time of the incident, according to court records
- KGET 17·Sep 3, 2026
Mail thefts in Bakersfield linked to black market master keys
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Various homeowners all over town are reporting that their mail is being stolen from neighborhood mailboxes, as police say master mailbox keys are circulating on the black market. In the neighborhoods off Old Ri
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·Sep 3, 2026
Trial date set in hit-and-run Union Avenue crash that led to 17-year-old's death
A man accused of hitting and killing a 17-year-old girl on Union Avenue last month with a vehicle was arraigned on Wednesday and faces a pending trial date in
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Bakersfield police warn public over 2 men allegedly asking for personal information after car collisions
BAKERSFIELD. Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department is warning the community not to share personal information with two individuals. Police said the two individuals -- Gianfranco Lopez Butron, 29, and Jean Pierre Jara Lopez, 33
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Jury finds Rafael Estrada was sane when he cut his wife's throat in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A Kern County jury has found Rafael Estrada was sane when he slit his wife's throat at her parents' home in east Bakersfield, then led responding deputies on a vehicle chase that ended miles away with him resis
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·Sep 2, 2026
BPD sends warning after reports of two men seeking personal info at crash sites
Bakersfield police are warning residents to not share personal information with two men. They are reportedly collecting personal information from people at cras
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Man riding electric bicycle dies in Taft collision with bucket truck
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man riding an electric bicycle died Wednesday morning after getting involved in a crash with a bucket truck, according to the Taft Police Department. At around 10:47 a.m. Sept. 2, Taft police officers respond
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Kern County jury finds man guilty of car insurance fraud, McFarland arson
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A Kern County jury has found the man who set a car on fire in McFarland guilty of arson and automobile insurance fraud. The District Attorney's Office said Daniel Montes was convicted after he drove a Jeep Glad
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·Sep 2, 2026
KCFD urges year-round readiness as National Preparedness Month begins
The Kern County Fire Department is reminding residents to prepare for wildfire and other hazards throughout the year, as September is National Preparedness
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Kern County coroner confirms man found in residential fire died of smoke inhalation, thermal burns
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County coroner's office has completed a postmortem exam and confirmed that the man who was found in a house fire in June died of smoke inhalation and thermal burns. Emergency personnel were dispatched
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Kern County awarded nearly $7M in funding for aerospace projects, defense innovation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern County has been awarded millions of dollars through a state economic development initiative to help advance aerospace and strengthen critical infrastructure and defense innovation in the region. The county
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Bakersfield police seek suspect in vehicle burglary at DoubleTree hotel parking lot
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a suspect who allegedly broke into a vehicle parked at the DoubleTree hotel in August. On Friday, Aug. 14, at least one suspec
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Bakersfield police searching for woman wanted for allegedly punching car
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a woman wanted for allegedly punching a vehicle. According to police, the incident happened Aug. 21 at around 7:20 p.m.
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·Sep 2, 2026
Kern County man convicted of arson, auto insurance fraud; faces 25 years to life
A Kern County man faces over 25 years to life after being convicted of arson and auto insurance fraud for stripping and burning a Jeep near McFarland in Decembe
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Operation Happy Feet gifts Kern County kids new shoes
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- It's a simple need turned into a meaningful experience. Hundreds of Kern County students got the chance to pick out a new pair of shoes Tuesday, free of charge. The Greenfield Family Resource Center partnered w
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·Sep 2, 2026
Bakersfield police seek help identifying suspect in DoubleTree Hotel parking lot break-in
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a man accused of breaking into a car parked at the DoubleTree Hotel parking
- KBAK / Bakersfield Now·Sep 2, 2026
BPD seek public’s help to identify woman accused of punching parked car on Calloway Drive
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying a woman accused of punching a parked car near Calloway Drive.Police said on
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Driver gets 2 years in hit-and-run crash that killed woman on Ming Avenue
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A two-year prison term was handed down Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash in 2024 that killed a woman walking on Ming Avenue. Eliezer Camacena-Martinez, 28, pleaded no contest in June to hit-and-run
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Bakersfield mom shocked after child returns with injuries from school, demands answers
A Bakersfield parent is seeking answers after her 4-year-old special-needs son came home from school with unexplained injuries.
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Closing arguments held in trial on 2019 deadly shooting in east Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Closing arguments were presented Wednesday in the trial of a man charged with murder in a deadly shooting seven years ago in east Bakersfield. 17 News live blogged attorneys' statements in the trial of Michael
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
New Cerro Coso campus in Tehachapi breaks ground
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- In just a few years, students won't have to trek down Interstate 58 to access Bakersfield-grade college degrees or work opportunities -- they can get it right in Tehachapi. Phase one of the new Cerro Coso Commu
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Coffee with CHP event in Bakersfield set for Sept. 8
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The California Highway Patrol is inviting the community to have coffee with officers in Bakersfield Sept. 8. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Starbucks located at 4560 Coffee Rd. CHP said these ev
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Criminal defense attorney explains the Lindsay Clancy trial
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Jurors are in deadlock over how to convict Lindsay Clancy --- the mother who is accused of killing her three children. We are taking a deeper look at the trial with Criminal Defense Attorney Alekxia Torres Stal
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
Suicide Prevention Month: How to help loved ones who are struggling
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- September is National Suicide Prevention Month. September is a time to shine a light on mental health and support people in crisis. Administrator Allissa Lopez from Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
- KGET 17·Sep 2, 2026
'Now is our time to do our part': Community forum discusses path forward after Independence HS shooting
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- It's been over a week since the shooting at Independence High School took the life of 17-year-old Levi Brown. Days later, a shaken community is trying to come together to discuss the best ways to move forward a
