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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. 

Today's top stories: Accused killers of Genesis Mata to go to trial Man who was found dead in his car in Mojave identified Man found in Wasco field identified Employee at Del Oro High School found having inappropriate relationship with student Best friends Brenda and Linda go through cancer treatment together Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 30, 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:Preliminary hearing began Tuesday in trial over death of Genesis MataFormer CSU Bakersfield basketball coach accused of pimping scheduled to appear in courtPlans for SW Bakersfield temple for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints still in planning stagesFor more local news, visit KGET.comStream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories:La Mirage hotel in Bakersfield in flames for the second time this month Porterville man facing charges related to extremist group, exploitation of Kern County victim1 of 4 teens dies after crash in northeast Bakersfield Pathway to a medical career at Bakersfield CollegeDomestic violence workshops to take place in Kern CountyLos Angeles Dodgers beat Toronto Blue Jays in an 18 inning gamePinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 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:New details in alleged North Edwards child abuse case Preliminary hearing confimed for this week in Genesis Mata case Plea deals reached in EBT card skimming fraud caseJury deliberations continue in Madison Williams' DUI case Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 27, 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: Game 1 of the World Series today What new poll on Prop 50 shows A new proposal could raise water and sewer rates in Bakersfield Closing arguments in Madison Williams DUI TrialAmerica's biggest fears Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 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: Kern County residents frustrated by Board of Supervisors motion against Prop 50 City of McFarland asking voters to weigh in on possibility of higher sales tax New details on Delano murder-suicide 4 teens recovering from injuries related to crash in northeast Bakersfield Sunday, GoFundMe created Highland High School to open new aquatic center, ribbon cutting today Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 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: North Edwards couple answer to charges regarding child abuse, tortureDomestic violence vigil held at Compassion Corner Tuesday eveningAnnual Child Death Review report released by Kern County Board of Supervisors Kern County Victims of Violent Crime memorial near completionFederal authorities arrest mulitple people throughout the country regarding money laundering and fraud schemes, two being from Bakersfield BPD asking community's help in the search of at-risk missing manPinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 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: Domestic violence survivor shares her story in honor of domestic violemnce awareness month Vigil in honor of domestic violence victims happening today at Compassion Corner North Edwards coupole to be arraigned today on charges of child abuse, tortureMurder-suicide leaves two dead in Delano Sunday Murder of Bianca Jackson still unsolvedPinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 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: Kern County to establish Department of ElectionsOctober is School Bus Saftey Awareness month Kern County couple arrested on allegations of child abuse, torture to appear in court today Annual child death review releasedVigil in honor of domestic violence survivors set for Tuesday Kern County Victim of Violent Crime Memorial is nearly complete Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 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:Child death rates decreasing in Kern County but still at higher rates than rest of state: reportAnother secret motion filed in Scrivner case, hearing postponed to DecemberFormer Arvin teacher sentenced for sex with minorFamily, friends hold vigil for man killed in south BakersfieldFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories:Zack Scrivner due in court today for status conferenceFamily pleading for murder charge in death of Rolando AnayaCandlelight vigil to be held for domestic violence victims Tuesday at Compassion CornerKern County Board of Education discussing posting Ten Commandments in public schools Great California Shake Out happening today Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 16, 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: October is Domestic Violence Awareness monthCandlelight vigil to be held for those who have gone through domestic violencePreliminary hearing in Genesis Mata case postponedMadison Williams trial underway Edison Highway murder suspect pleads not guilty in August homicide Man arrested for allegedly killing his fatherKaiser Permanente workers on strike across California California Shake Out Drill happening tomorrow Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 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:First rainstorm in Kern County: How to stay safe in the rainCalifornia City city council to vote on the declaration of a local emergency due to weather Member of California City council resigning after allegations of violating the law and bullying other city leaders California City to pick new mayor at Tuesday night meetingTrial date postponed for woman who is accused of driving drunk, killing married couple in March Men to go on trial for the murder of a Fresno State student in 2020 Man under arrest in connection to homicide that happened near Edison Highway14 members of Hells Angels arrested after pursuit with policePinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct.14, 2025For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.