Bakersfield police officers commended for life-saving medical aid on man with gunshot wounds

Published   Mar 12, 2025 07:11PM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Five officers with the Bakersfield Police Department received praise for saving the life of a man suffering from life-threatening wounds. On Feb. 16, Senior Officer Chad Dickson, Officer Zachary Ward, Officer Manuel Mancera, Officer Joel Heredia, and Officer Luis Paz Beltran were dispatched to 800 Baker Street for reports of shots [...] ... Read more

53rd annual Collector Showcase has all kinds of trinkets, an

Whether it's blankets, pin rollers, fine china or whatever antique you can think of, it's probably here for you...and you've got plenty of time to come get it. ... Read more

$1 billion in unclaimed tax returns to expire soon: How to c

The IRS warns that an estimated $1 billion in tax refunds from the 2021 tax year may become the property of the U.S. Treasury if over 1.1 million Americans do not file their tax returns by April 15, 2025. ... Read more

Congressman Fong to host annual art competition

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET)-- Congressman Vince Fong is set to host the annual "An Artistic Discovery" art competition for high school students, grades 9-12. Entries must be submitted by April 11 to be considered for the competition. Students also mus ... Read more

Bakersfield man pleads guilty making bomb filled with metal screws: US DOJ

Published   Mar 11, 2025 04:10PM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A Bakersfield man pleaded guilty to charges related to making a bomb that was found near a community pool where he lived, according to the United States District Attorney's Office. Robert Lawrence Hunt, 40, pleaded guilty Monday to being a felon in possession of a destructive device and manufacturing a destructive [...] ... Read more

Annual Golden Empire Gleaners Food Drive set for March 19 at

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- KGET is once again teaming up with the Golden Empire Gleaners for a food drive at Compassion Corner. On March 19, the Golden Empire Gleaners will set up outside KGET 17 Studios on 22nd and L streets, from 5 a.m. to 6 p. ... Read more

LongHorn Steakhouse set to open in May

Video in the player above shows KGET's previous coverage on new restaurants. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Construction is almost complete at the LongHorn Steakhouse on Rosedale Highway. Officials with the restaurant told 17 News that the steakhouse' ... Read more

CHP advises drivers to slow down on Kern County highways as

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Due to recent and upcoming storms, California Highway Patrol offices of Mojave and the Grapevine areas are advising drivers to travel with caution. The office in Grapevine is advising drivers to slow down, follow traffic ... Read more