Congressman Fong to host annual art competition

Published   Mar 11, 2025 08:52PM
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 must be within the 20th congressional district to participate. Counties such as Kern, Fresno, Tulare and Kings [...] ... Read more

Kern County Supervisors were not informed of ongoing EBT the

The thefts of EBT benefits have been going on for years, but law enforcement had not mentioned it to members of the Kern County Board of Supervisors. ... Read more

Warning signs behind colorectal and kidney cancers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — March is Colorectal and Kidney Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Ravi Patel, from the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, joined 17 News at Sunrise to talk more about the latest cancer clinical trials.  According to Dr ... Read more

Vigil held for man found dead in vacant Oleander apartment c

The story of Carlos Marquez is one of addiction and a family who tried to save him. ... Read more

Westchester neighborhood in downtown Bakersfield prepares for Bakersfield Marathon

Published   Mar 11, 2025 05:03PM
The Bakersfield Marathon is right around the corner. Are you ready for it to come through your neighborhood? These Westchester residents are. ... Read more

Lil Wayne set to perform at Bakersfield's Dignity Health Are

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Rapper Lil Wayne is set to perform at the Dignity Health Arena Theater and Convention Center in May. Officials with Dignity Health Arena, formerly known as the Mechanics Bank Arena, said the concert is scheduled for Satu ... Read more

Pura Vida coffee shop searches for more barista

BAKESFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Pura Vida coffee shop in downtown Bakersfield is set to re-open after a vehicle crashed into its storage building and is searching for new baristas. The coffee shop took to social media on Friday that they will be com ... Read more

Bakersfield man pleads guilty making bomb filled with metal

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 guilt ... Read more