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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. 

Today's top stories: Sentencing postponed for Madison Williams in DUI caseBody-worn camera footage reveals Madison Willams tried to bribe officers into letting her out of custodyWoman who took down U.S. flag at Hart Park granted mental health diversion Kern County District Attorney's Office given $880K to combat impaired driving Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 5, 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:New details revealed in Tallulah Falls Court homicideResources available to domestic violence victims Thunderbird F16 aircraft crashes Wednesday east of Ridgecrest 1,500 pieces of evidence accumulated in 2024 Marketplace shooting City of Bakersfield to hold Community listening sessions for public on new chief of police New Clinica Sierra Vista facility opens in southwest Bakersfield Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 4. 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Bakersfield police searching for missing mother and son Man accused of shooting and killing his wife makes first court appearance Tuesday Man shot and killed by CHP officers found to have been violating restraining order, ensuing pursuit Court documents reveal woman killed in Oildale trailer park was strangled with a rope CHP releases Thanksgiving enforcement period stats Bakersfield sewer rates meeting set for tonight Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 3, 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: Children's Miracle Network Giving Day From burn survivor to ambassador: Brewer Ordway's 4 year update How to donate on Giving Day Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 2, 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: Post-Thanksgiving travel Gas station shooting in Oildale Maya Hernandez due in court today Anabell Correa due in court today Suspect in Marketplace shooting due in court today Man arrested on suspicion of murder set to face a judge Delano set to elect new Mayor and Mayor pro-tem Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 1, 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: Bakersfield Thanksgiving food giveaways Turkey Trot takes place Thursday at the Park at River Walk Black Friday participants in Bakersfield Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 28, 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: Thanksgiving travel tips Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Turkey frying safety tips City of Bakersfield offering holiday grease collection drop off Blessing Corner annual Thanksgiving dinner set for tomorrow Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 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:Thanksgiving travel to be the busiest today through Dec. 2CHP to hold Thanksgiving maximum enforcement period BPD DUI checkpoint results New oil drilling permits to come soon in Kern CountyGrand jury report reveals cut to Kern County Public Health programs and services Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 25, 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: Man found dead in east Bakersfield Saturday nightWoman back in custody after escaping sheriff custody at Kern Medical Maya Hernandez due back in court Monday morning New Hard Rock Casino jackpots The Voice voting tonight Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 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: School delays in Kern County Hwy 178 is closed through both ends of the canyon due to a large boulder blocking both lanesWible Road closed today Woman back in custody after attempting to escape Kern Medical Friday morning Teen charged with murder at The Marketplace Del Oro High School employee charged with sex crimes Man arrested on sex crimes against children Megyn Kelly stops in Bakersfield Thursday on her tour Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 21, 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: Wible Rd. closures to be active until Friday New water park to come to northwest Bakersfield Man arrested in Camino Media hit-and-run Attorney fails to show up to court after crashing into personnel under the influence New data shows increase of DUI related incidents this year First influenza death rocks the U.S. Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 20, 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:Construction at roundabouts on Hwy 58 and Hwy 43 may cause delaysThousands in Kern County may be affected by new CalFresh requirements, county saysKern County Fire Department arson unit to get body worn camerasChristmas holiday season even busier for developer looking to build water park in BakersfieldMegyn Kelly set for Bakersfield arena live show on ThursdayWeather: Gabriela Rosales has details on storm approaching 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: Kern County school district weather delays for today DHS at Cal State Bakersfield BCSD considering allowing overdose reversal medication for teen students Mother of toddler who died in hot car in June to appear in court today City of Bakersfield seeking to appeal verdict in discrimination lawsuit filed by former BFD captain Bakersfield tax preparer to spend 18 months in prison for his part in $25 million tax scheme BPD crime statistics for month of October Kern County Public Health awarded $280k for child safety seat education program Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 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: Kern County Board of Education postpones vote on Ten Commandments being posted in schools Hard Rock Casino Tejon welcomes thousands at grand opening Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 14, 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 team live at Hard Rock Casino Tejon Everything you need to know about Hard Rock Casino Tejon Hard Rock Casino Tejon opens today at noon Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 13, 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:Veterans Day in Bakersfield Veteran blanket and food drive taking place Thursday Bill to be seen by House today regarding government shutdown Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 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: Annual Veterans Day to parade to roll through downtwon Bakersfield today Residents honor their loved ones with photos Veterans Day parade streaming on KGET+ and KGET.com. Government shutdown could end by Wednesday CAPK recieves generous donation from doctor couple Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 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: Father and stepmother of Genesis Mata due in court today Mother of 1-year-old who died in hot car due in court today Fundraiser held for 8-year-old boy kiled in DUI crash last week Mistrial declared for stabbing in January of 2024 Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 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: Hundreds grieve at Crime Victims March and Memorial Dedication in downtown Bakersfield Thursday Court documents reveal father of 8-year-old boy killed in DUI crash tried to push son out of harm's way Alleged trafficked girl left behind DNA for authorities to find in case she died BPD detective Mark Lugo to be released out of custody if motion is granted Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 7, 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:Speaker Nancy Pelosi annouces retirement Crime Victims March and Memorial Dedication set for tonightMan accused of killing boy in DUI crash BAC four times above legal limitNorth Edwards couple accused of abusing three adopted children Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 6, 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:Special Election results Prop 50 to pass in California First woman governor elected in Virginia in history Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 5, 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 vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84Election Day New details emerge in CSUB assistant coach criminal case 83-year-old man charged with first degree murder after allegedly killing his wifeMan sentenced to 55 years to life after killing former rival street gang memberCoroner ID's man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run on O street Bystanders help two people stuck in vehicle submerged in water in Shafter Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 4, 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: 6th week of government shutdown CAPK holding daily food distributions throughout Kern County amid loss of SNAP benefitsInvestigation underway after crash leaves one in critical conditionBicyclist hit on 4th Street by unmarked BPD Arson Investigator vehicle Bakersfield Police chief Greg Terry retiring in April 2026Kern County victims of violent crime memorial unveiling to take place this week Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 3, 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:One dead in southwest Bakersfield after being struck by vehicleMan in wheelchair dead after being struck on O Street in Bakersfield BPD given grant to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safetyEx-BPD officer arraigned in federal court on charges including child sexual exploitationKern County victims crime march set to take place Nov. 6Operation BOO taking place today Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 31, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.