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1 天前 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The far right lane on eastbound Highway 58 above Highway 99 and the soutbound Highway 99 offramp at Ming Avenue are scheduled to be closed during the nighttime for construction. Officials with the city of Bakersfield say the closure is scheduled to start on Monday, Feb ...

18 小时之前 · 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 with a gun, records show. Six other counts, including attempted murder, were dismissed.

1 天前 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department said officers will be checking for proper licensing and drivers who may be under the influence Friday night. Bakersfield police will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, Feb. 7 …

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1 天前 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two people were arrested on suspicion of possession of a loaded firearms at the Valley Plaza mall on Thursday. Deputies with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to locate Stephen Christy, 28, with an active felony warrant at the mall. Deputies located Christy along with Roberto Horta, 36, in the […]

2025年1月15日 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Remember when staying healthy during the winter months meant taking certain precautions against getting the flu? Ah, for those simpler days. Staying healthy this year means guarding against what health officials are calling a “quad-demic” – a quartet of ...

3 天之前 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In 2024, 10,039 reports of stolen EBT were made to the Kern County Department of Human Services, totaling $6,832,990. Millions of dollars stolen in benefits is not something new, says Human Services. “I think it sort of ramped up in the pandemic … starting in 2020 ...

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