City of Shafter to place 1% sales tax measure on November ballot

Voters in the city of Shafter will get to decide on a 1% sales tax increase measure on their November ballot. The Shafter ...

Family living in home burned by illegal fireworks expresses grief, anger over loss of several pets in Fourth of July fire

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Tragedy struck in Bakersfield’s historic Alta Vista neighborhood where seven pets were killed in ...

Woman found dead in NE Bakersfield pool was local doctor, plastic surgeon

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The woman found dead in a residential pool this week was a local doctor. The Kern County coroner ...
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Bakersfield City Council recognizes responding agencies for service during Chase Bank building hostage situation

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Local, state and federal agencies that responded to the bomb threat and hostage incident at the Chase ...

Local youth soccer embraces World Cup, welcomes the boost it brings

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Every four years the World Cup captivates the eyes of die-hard soccer lovers and regular ...