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Brush fire burns south of Highway 166 near Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A brush fire began burning Wednesday night in Bakersfield, just south of Highway 166.
Campus protests over Israel-Hamas War come to Bakersfield's Cal State campus
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- For weeks now, college campus protests over the Israel-Hamas War have led to arrests, cancellation of commencements and in some cases, violence.
Family seeks justice in killing of Margarita 'Maggie' Lopez
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Three sisters have united to seek justice for their 38-year-old sister, Margarita "Maggie" Lopez, whose life was cut short in east Bakersfield.
Scrivner takes medical leave of absence from Kern County Board of Supervisors: attorney
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The attorney for Supervisor Zack Scrivner said Scrivner has taken a medical leave of absence from the Board of Supervisors following allegations of child sexual abuse.
Bakersfield police respond to report of woman who was turned away from turning in found marijuana
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield Police Department has responded to a 17 News report of a woman who was turned away from the police department lobby when she was trying to turn in marijuana that was found in her neighborhood.
CBCC to offer free skin cancer screenings May 11
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- May is National Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center is raising awareness by hosting a free cancer screening this weekend.
Village Fest presale tickets available
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Presale tickets for the 28th annual Village Fest -- touted as the "party of the year" -- are available now.
KCSO partners with Hyundai to provide free steering wheel locks for vehicles
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Sheriff's Office is partnering with Bakersfield Hyundai to provide theft prevention services to community members this weekend.
'MyKern' app launches, offers non-emergency services for Kern residents
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern residents have a new way of reporting non-emergency issues through the "MyKern" app.
New clothing store's ribbon cutting set Thursday in Haberfelde Building
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A new clothing store will host its ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday inside the Haberfelde Building.
'I didn't do anything wrong': Man arrested after paying homeless woman to care for his granddaughter
(FOX40.COM) -- A grandfather was arrested on Sunday after allegedly giving a homeless woman $20 to watch his granddaughter while he visited a nearby bar, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
Bear seen going through trash in Kernville neighborhood
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A Kernville resident said she finally got what she was looking for after 16 years -- a bear in her backyard.
Kern's 'Teacher of the Year' finalists narrowed down to 3: Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Educators and support staff were recognized during the inaugural Kern County Education Champions Dinner.
Ay Mi Pa! opens at Valley Plaza Mall
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A new Mexican restaurant is now open for Valley Plaza Mall shoppers.
CSU Bakersfield introduces Ari Wideman as women's basketball coach
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Cal State University Bakersfield introduced Ari Wideman as its next head women's basketball coach Tuesday at the Icardo Center.
'How much is a man's life worth?:' Man convicted of killing wife's lover gets life term
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Blanche Haynes McCoy was having an especially difficult day.
‘Outer Range’ timeless challenge for all the actors
Prime Video’s “Outer Range” has all the trappings of a typical modern-day Western with rolling fields, loads of livestock and families who have become tough and very supportive because of the demanding way of life they have lived. That would be an easy story for any actor to play.
'Game of Thrones' actor Ian Gelder dies five months after cancer diagnosis
(WJW) - British actor Ian Gelder, known for portraying Kevan Lannister in the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones," has passed away.
U.S. pauses weapons shipment to Israel
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The White House recently paused shipments of bombs to Israel out of fear they’d be used in an invasion of Rafah, which the U.S. opposes.
Recovery turned redemption: How a Bakersfield man changed his life after living on the street
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Jeff Hurlburt is a son, a twin, and veteran who served his country in the NAVY.
Temperatures begin to heat up around Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A warming trend will begin Wednesday, as a ridge will lead to an increase in afternoon highs from today through Sunday.
Aviation pioneer Dick Rutan dies at age 85
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Dick Rutan, an aviation pioneer with deep roots in Kern County, died Friday at the age of 85.
California woman accused of assaulting 2-year-old on Delta flight
(KTXL) — A California woman was arrested for allegedly assaulting a child on an international flight Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
REAL ID deadline is fast approaching: Are you prepared?
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP/NEXSTAR) — In roughly a year, you'll need a special identification card, known as a REAL ID, in order to fly domestically, visit certain federal facilities, or enter a nuclear power plant.
White Forest Nursery is closing after 60 years in business, looking for a new owner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- It was 1964 when John and Janice White opened White Forest Nursery in east Bakersfield.
Public calls for Supervisor Zack Scrivner to resign following allegations of child sexual assault
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Board of Supervisors met for the first time Tuesday morning since child sexual assault allegations against District 2 Supervisor Zack Scrivner surfaced.
Mossman's to open new location in SW Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The popular fish and chips spot Mossman's is set to open a new location in southwest Bakersfield next month.
Kern Safe Animal Coalition to host free dog and cat vaccine clinic in Oildale
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Kern Safe Animal Coalition is set to host a free vaccine clinic for dogs and cats in Oildale Saturday.
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Bossman’s Trash Hauling
LICENSED & INSURED Bossman’s Trash Hauling is owned by Marc Haiungs, a 31 year Kern County Resident and 29 year...
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Window Coverings by Devin & Shannon
Welcome to Window Coverings by Devin & Shannon! We are a local, family-owned business with over 35 years of experience...
Cen-Cal Machine Co., Inc.
Opening in 1995, Cen-Cal Machine Company has provided quality machining services to the Greater Bakersfield and surrounding Kern County areas...
LEAN 4 VETS
Established In 2018, L.E.A.N.4VETS is a non-profit foundation committed to teaching military veterans how to live a healthy lifestyle through...
