Tiger cub believed offered for sale in Kern County: warrant

Published   Feb 10, 2025 08:41PM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Pay $25,000, own your very own tiger cub. That was the offer made through an Instagram account by someone authorities believe lives in Kern County, according to a warrant filed by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. In September, the account posted a clip of a lion cub eating with [...] ... Read more

Calm conditions in Kern County before midweek soaker

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Calm conditions in-store for Monday before a midweek soaker arrives Wednesday. We started out with a little cloud cover this morning, Bakersfield will see temperatures in the mid 50s. Temps in mountain communities range ... Read more

2 cases, 4 suspects allegedly linked to skimming cards in Ke

That was Jan. 3 and benefits payments were supposed to have arrived on the weekend for the first of the month, but hundreds found their accounts had zero balances. ... Read more

Bakersfield Open to start Feb. 10, Michael Block set to part

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Golfers from across California are gearing up for the 2025 Bakersfield Open beginning on Monday. The annual Bakersfield Open is set for Feb. 10-14, at the Bakersfield Country Club, according to organizers. Golfers are co ... Read more

Two people survive plane crash near Minter Field in Shafter

Published   Feb 10, 2025 04:05PM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- It was 11:17 a.m. on Super Bowl Sunday when the Kern County Fire Department got a call a small plane had a mechanical failure and it was going down near the Minter Field Airport in Shafter. "They found a plane on its roof in the middle of an agricultural field," Kern [...] ... Read more

CHP offers Start Smart class for prospective teen drivers, p

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The California Highway Patrol of Buttonwillow is set to host a Start Smart class for current and prospective teenage drivers, as well as their parents. The class is scheduled for Feb. 18 at 6 p.m., at the Buttonwillow of ... Read more

Man pleads no contest to child porn, gun possession

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A man who pleaded no contest to possession of child pornography and a concealed gun was sentenced to a year of probation and must register as a sex offender for at least 10 years, according to the District Attorney's Off ... Read more

Man pleads no contest to Arvin shooting

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A 23-year-old man on Friday pleaded no contest to an assault charge in connection with a shooting that took place at a convenience store in Arvin, according to court records. Bryan Andrade pleaded no contest to assault w ... Read more