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Today's top stories: Sen. Shannon Grove to announce legislation to reform California's mental health diversion law in wake of Zack Scrivner case Ventura County woman identified in cold caseUpdate on water comtamination at Lerdo Detention Facility Jacob Robles accused of exchanging nude photos, having sex with 17-year-old Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 24, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Man dead after being struck by two separate vehicles in east Bakersfield Jury selection continues today in 2023 crash Grossman Burn Center to close Alta Sierra ski resort opens Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 23, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: New plans for downtown Bakersfield Family fighting for change after daughter is injured in crash Justice served for family of KHSD police chief killed in crash Lerdo Justice Facility update on water contamination Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 20, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Former Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein ties Woman saves husband's life performing CPR Petition challenging Zack Scrivner's mental health diversion rejected Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 19, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Rain continues in Kern County Republican Steve Hilton leads in race for governor Civil trial to begin in 2023 Bakersfield Police crash Woman speaks out on viral Bakersfield 911 dispatcherPinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb.18, 2026For more local news, vsiit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at 84Fresno bishop speaks to detainees at California City ICE facility State of Downtown Breakfast set for Thursday Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 17, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Search for Nancy Guthrie continues into its 13th day CSUB releases threatening phone call Man throws brick at Moo Creamery and Dignity Health Arena Kern County's STD rate Kaiser Permanente strike ends Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 13, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Maya Hernandez takes plea deal in hot car death of her son Newborn found dead near dumpster identified as a girl Tehachapi teacher accused of inappropriate touching has history of similar acts Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb.12, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories: Subject detained then released in Nancy Guthrie disappearance10 people dead in British Columbia shooting New details in allegations against Tehachapi teacher Maya Hernandez due in court today Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 11, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Newborn found dead near dumpster on Panama Lane Safe Surrender Month F Street vacant building fires Final community listening session set for tonight in search of new police chief Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 10, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Bakersfield Fire investigating fire in downtown Bakersfield Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX A deeper look into human trafficking Officer-involved shooting suspect pleads not guilty to charges Friday Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 9, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: New details in human trafficking operation Riddhi Patel granted mental health diversion in threats case Glitches caused alerts to not be sent to CSUB students Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 6, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Savannah Guthrie pleads for mother's return in new video Bakersfield Police rescue children in Human Trafficking operation Lamont man wanted after assualting underage girl Riddhi Patel to see mental health diversion Next listening session regarding new Bakersfield police chief set for Feb. 10Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 5, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Bakersfield College reopens after threat to school Gov. Newsom visits Wasco to discuss High-Speed Rail projectNancy Guthrie still missing City of Bakersfield narrowing chief of police pick down Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 4, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: 59-car pile up in Delano near Avenue 24 Motorcyclist dead after crash in southwest Bakersfield Investigation underway after Mesa Marin street takeover Anabell Correa due in court today Bakersfield man found guilty of murdering son Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 2, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new Fed Chair Protests in murder of Alex Pretti set for this weekend in Bakersfield Update on Zack Scrivner's mental health diversion Bakersfield man convicted of murdering elderly roommate Closing arguments wrap up in murder trial 2 arrested in Bakersfield in retail theft operation Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 30, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories:State of the County address Preliminary hearing for man accused of killing son Closing arguments in trial of Eduardo Gutierrez New video of officer-involved shooting shows man pointing gun at officers Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 29, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: All lanes open on Highway 58 open Houchin Community Blood Bank asking for blood donations after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 58 BCSD meeting regarding immigration enforcement BCSD votes for compensation raise Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 28, 2026For more information, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories:Bakersfield worker steps up to rescue someone from chokingTrump administration to change tactics in MinneapolisMore reaction to deadly shooting in Minnesota by federal agentsProtests continue in Bakersfield over Minnesota shootingFog prompts multiple delays at school districts in Kern CountyFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories:3 ejected after eportedly stolen vehicle crashes along Hwy 178Federal agents shoot, kill another person in MinnesotaProtests held in Bakersfield amid federal immigration raidsKaiser Permanente workers to go on strike MondayIRS will begin accepting tax filings MondayFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories: Poll shows less than half of American voters approve of how Trump is doing a year into his second term Kern County Sheriff Sergaent arrested after allegedly stealing from KCSO property room Tehachapi physical education teacher accused of touching child inapropriately faces more charges Man accused of murdering his elderly wife has cognitive impairment City of Bakersfield council meeting gets heated Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 22, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Cinnamon roll drive at Compassion Corner Senators visit California City ICE facility Kern County ICE raids make national headlines Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 21, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: One year of President Trump Anabell Correa due in court today Man who threatened Kern County elected officials pleads no contest to threat charges Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 20, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: MLK Jr. Day Drug bust caught on camera in East Bakersfield Man accused in Motel 6 stabbing had previous criminal history Madison Williams charged with another felony after being sentenced Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 19, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories:Expect delays along Hwy 178 through the canyon and Hwy 58 beginning Friday morningNeighbors describe what they heard during Rosalia Dr shootingMan shiot by officers after fleeing from traffic stop out of ICUSecond suspect arrested in deadly 2021 shootingKathy Scrivner faces more calls to resign from KHSD boardKern County In Depth looks back on life of former Bakersfield city councilmember Irma CarsonHeavy fog in parts of Kern County for morning commutesFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories: Spacecraft carrying astronauts making way back to Earth visible in BakersfieldHwy 178 to undergo roadway maintenance beginning Friday morningMan killed in shooting at Rosalia Drive in BakersfieldBakersfield PD shares body cam video of drug bust at Union Ave motelMan accused of killing former KHSD police chief in 2011 pleads no contest, to be sentencedMan pleads no contest in shooting death of gay rights activistSeveral school districts announce delays due to fogFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories: WIble road to be closed Tuesday Sheriff Youngblood talks Scrivner body cam footageProtestors call for retrial in Maya Hernandez case Bakersfield man set top face judge today after deadly stabbing Sunday at Motel 6Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 13, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories:Man suspected of firing gun killed by KCSO deputies in Lake IsabellaKCSO investigating deadly Oildale motel stabbingMaya Hernandez due back in court MondayCommunity asked for feedback on Child Protectvie Services during Monday sessionsPerson struck and killed on South H Street: Bakersfield PDLost hiker rescued from Mt. PinosFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories: Congressman Valadao joins other politicians in calling for transparency in Scrivner caseFamilies outraged after items placed at gravesites removed by Greenlawn Cemetery Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 9, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Governor Gavin Newsom to address state in State of the State speech PIT count registration ends Friday Bakersfield sewer rates to increase GET's new route, Toucan TrolleyPinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 8, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories:Flu hits hard over the holiday: What you can doAdentist Health Bakersfield offering free child vaccinations Kathy Scrivner responds to allegation she prevented victims from talking to law enforcementState denies 17 News request for documents in Scrivner caseClosure of Rio Bravo Country Club turns into social media free-for-allWeather: Early morning fog may impact your driveFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories:Kathy Scrivner, a board member on KHSD, faces accusations of dissuading abuse victims from speaking with law enforcementDeputies arrest 2 suspected of burglarizing train in KeeneSupervisors set to approve grant funding for DUI preventionPhillip Peters appointed chairman of Board of SupervisorsSupervisors set to discuss re-proposed rural trash taxFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories: Man threatening family shot and killed by Bakersfield Police Friday Vigil held for man killed in suspected robbery Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 5, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Inmate charged in fellow inmate's death Tehachapi teacher charged on child pornography charges Remembering those we've lost in Kern County in 2025 Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 2, 2026For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: KCSO denies public records request in Zack Scrivner caseSuspect in Tallulah Falls Court homicide admitted to killing wife due to infidelity CHP holiday enforcement period begins tonight Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 31, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories: Neighbors react after officer-involved shooting CHP investigating deadly crash on South Edison and Hermosa roadsBPD looking for man wanted for indecent exposure Rest areas at I-5 Tejon pass closed due to storm damage CHP holiday enforcement period to run through Thursday Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 30, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: CHP holiday enforcement period results Gas leak shuts down Interstate 5 Murder-suicide in East Bakersfield rattles neighborhoodBPD searching for man wanted for lewd conduct and indecent exposure Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 29, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in several counties due to winter storm, floodingInvestigation underway after two people were shot Christmas Day Biological mother of Gensis Mata files wrongful death lawuit against Kern County Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 26, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Sandbag locations in Kern CountyChristmastown and HolidayLights to be be closed due to weather conditions More than 122 million people expected to travel this year for the holidays CHP to run holiday enforcement period starting tonight City and county holiday closures Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 24, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Weather conditions ahead of holiday travel What comes after being granted mental health diversion?Foster mother accused of killing foster son due in court today Man found incompetent to stand trial after murdering man in Sept. Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 23, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner to recieve no time in jail What is mental health diversion?Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 22, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories: Mistrial declared in Maya Hernandez trial Zack Scrivner due in court today after multiple postponements BPD to be featured in "Police 24/7"DUI checkpoint to be held tonight within Bakersfield city limitsPinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 19, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories:President Trump addresses the nation Jury still in deliberations for the Maya Hernandez trial Anabell Correa due in court Thursday Lawsuit filed against KHSD after Foothill High teacher found in inappropriate relationship with student Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 18, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories:Maya Hernandez trial goes to a juryTehachapi educator arrested for sexual battery against a minor, child porn possessionKern County appoint new legal counsel, planning department leaderBCSD adopts new measures on drugs, alcohol educationBCSD board hears proposed new cellphone policyFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories:Maya Hernandez testifies in her own defense in child death trial, closing arguments scheduled for TuesdayScrivner hearing for mental health diversion postponed to FridayCity of Bakersfield seeks millions to turn motel into housing for homeless peopleBakersfield City School District to hear proposed smartphone policy on campusWeather: Early morning fog expected to dissipate, but low clouds remain.For more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories: Rob Reiner and wife dead at 7815 dead after mass shooting in AustraliaBakersfield Rabbi's brother killed in Australia mass shooting Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 15, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories: Sunrise crew live at CALM HolidayLightsPinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 12, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories:Maya Hernandez trial to continue today Memorial to be held for woman killed on Tallulah Falls Court Woman found in canal in May identified BPD to create data center to provide officers with real time information Surge in damage of fiber optic lines and robbery of batteries Tensions rise in Kern County Board of Education resolution on transgender athletes Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 11, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Maya Hernandez trial day 3Ten Commandments in schools KHSD board members get notice of recall after transgender athlete resolution City of Bakersfield in search of new police chief Kern County recieves grant to improve traffic safety Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 10, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Trial to resume today in the death of a toddlerSCOTUS rejects request to review Tastries case Kern County Probation Department awarded $260K grant in efforts to crack down on drunk and impaired driving Kern County Behavioral and Recovery Services to recieve $3M under Prop 36Vista High School may modernize the campus by demolishing existing buildingsPinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 9, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories:Opening statements to begin in Maya Hernandez trial todayMan pleads not guilty in 2023 Bakersfield Christmas Parade crash caseDeath certificate scam K-9 helps police catch suspect in possesion of suspected methamphetamine Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 8, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.