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The biggest down syndrome awareness event in Kern County is back and set for Saturday, Oct. 25.
Walk for a Million Dreams set for Oct. 25
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The biggest down syndrome awareness event in Kern County is back and set for Saturday, Oct. 25. The event is being put on by the Kern Down Syndrome Network from 8…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 18m
Nine months ago, a Bakersfield grandfather was beaten to death downtown. Two men have been charged in his death, but the victim's family is pleading for the District Attorney to file more serious charges against the suspects.
Family pleading for murder charge in death of Bakersfield grandfather, says prosecutors are going for ‘easy convictions’
Nine months ago, a Bakersfield grandfather was beaten to death downtown. Two men have been charged in his death, but the victim’s family is pleading for the District Attorney to file more ser…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 26m
The California Highway Patrol is already on record saying it will not be "putting drivers out-of-service for not speaking English despite new federal guidance on the rule."
Truckers: California is easy, Texas and Arkansas tough on non-English speaking commercial drivers
Now, the Department of Transportation is threatening those states and others with pulling millions of dollars in federal funding if they don’t enforce the English-language proficiency require…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 40m
Flight delays, long security lines and ground stops could all get worse this week as some essential airport workers receive their final paycheck under the ongoing government shutdown.
Flight delays may get worse soon, experts warn
Flight delays, long security lines and ground stops could all get worse this week as some essential airport workers receive their final paycheck under the ongoing government shutdown.
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 51m
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Make a chickpea and black bean salad with cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and more fresh ingredients.
Wellness Wednesday: Chickpea and Black Bean Salad
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Make a chickpea and black bean salad with cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and more fresh ingredients. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chickpeas (canne…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 1h
This week’s storm brought much needed rain to Southern California. The aftermath also brought out a display of colors, from the bright rainbow that followed after the dark clouds and rain dissipated to the vivid red and orange hues of the sunset over the Pacific Coast
PHOTOS: Spectacular rainbow, sunset and sunrise emerge after SoCal storm
Check out these breathtaking photos of the rainbow and sunset that followed after this week’s rainstorm in Southern California.
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 1h
A new report shows that some popular protein powders and shakes on the market contain unsafe levels of lead and other metals.
Some protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, report suggests
Out of 23 brands tested, researchers found that more than two-thirds contained more lead in a single serving than is considered safe to ingest in a day.
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 2h
The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was shot and killed outside a restaurant in east Bakersfield Tuesday morning.
Coroner ID’s man shot outside Sumner St restaurant
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who was shot and killed outside a restaurant in east Bakersfield Tuesday morning. Jeffery Stevenson, 34, of Bake…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 2h
Cables containing copper wire were stolen from electric vehicle charging stations on the Cal State Bakersfield campus, according to a court filing. Damage is estimated to be more than $11,000.
EV charging station cables containing copper wire stolen from CSUB campus
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Cables containing copper wire were stolen from electric vehicle charging stations on the Cal State Bakersfield campus, according to a court filing. Damage is esti…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 2h
It was all part of a music video, according to the rapper.
Witnesses say rapper was ‘chasing cars,’ dancing on Kentucky highway: police
It was all part of a music video, according to the rapper.
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 3h
North of the River's, better known as NOR, Christmas parade entries are now open.
NOR’s Christmas parade entries are now open
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — North of the River’s, better known as NOR, Christmas parade entries are now open. The parade’s band and animal entries will be open through Nov. 21. T…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 3h
An attorney for the woman granted a restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) said she hopes he is removed from public office, and hinted that he might face future criminal charges.
Attorney for Rep. Cory Mills’s accuser calls for removal from office, hints at criminal charges
An attorney for the woman granted a restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) said she hopes he is removed from public office, and hinted that he might face future criminal charges.  …
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 3h
A startling message came over the radio from an air traffic control tower near Los Angeles less than a week into the federal government shutdown: “The tower is closed due to staffing."
Government shutdown puts renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system
A startling message came over the radio from an air traffic control tower near Los Angeles less than a week into the federal government shutdown: “The tower is closed due to staffing.”
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 4h
Budget airline WestJet's recent announcement about what it's newly-reconfigured seats will — and will not — do is creating a stir among travelers with different in-flight habits.
Like to recline while flying? One airline is taking the perk away from economy passengers
“Through our guest user testing, half indicated they preferred a fixed recline, to avoid feeling impacted by other passengers encroaching upon their space,” an airline spokesperson said…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 4h
The 33rd Annual Bakersfield Fall Home Show is set to return to the Kern County Fairgrounds on Friday.
33rd Annual Fall Home Show returns to the Kern County Fairgrounds
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 33rd Annual Bakersfield Fall Home Show is set to return to the Kern County Fairgrounds on Friday. The show is set to takeover the fairgrounds Oct. 17 to Oct. …
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 4h
Senators on Wednesday spurned the House-passed “clean” stopgap spending bill for a ninth time, putting the government shutdown a step closer to lasting into next week as the impasse deepens.
Senate spurns bill to reopen government for ninth time as impasse deepens
Senators on Wednesday spurned the House-passed “clean” stopgap spending bill for a ninth time, putting the government shutdown a step closer to lasting into next week as the impasse deepens. The Se…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 5h
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Trump’s efforts to lay off thousands of federal employees amid the government shutdown, for now.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump shutdown layoffs
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Trump’s efforts to lay off thousands of federal employees amid the government shutdown, for now.   U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, an app…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 5h
The Department of Justice says it has seized the most money it’s ever recovered in one action in targeting the founder of a Cambodian conglomerate accused in a massive cryptocurrency scam.
DOJ seizes about $15B in bitcoin in ‘pig butchering’ bust
The Department of Justice says its seized the most money it’s ever recovered in one action.
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 5h
Public schools in Kern County may start displaying the Ten Commandments on school property, depending on the Kern County Board of Education’s future decision.
Kern County public schools may soon display Ten Commandments on school property
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Public schools in Kern County may start displaying the Ten Commandments on school property, depending on the Kern County Board of Education’s decision in November…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 5h
The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in the search of a missing 16-year-old boy last seen Oct. 12.
BPD searching for at-risk missing 16-year-old boy
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in the search of a missing 16-year-old boy last seen Oct. 12. Zaharion Kourtney Dick…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 5h
Watch live: Trump press conference with FBI Director Patel
Watch live: Trump press conference with FBI Director Patel
President Trump is set to hold a press conference with FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday afternoon. They will discuss the administration’s efforts to crack down on crime amid a surge in fe…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 6h
The people who help run the Michigan State University Surplus Store come across thousands of donated books each month but nothing like one donated last year.
17th century book found in university donation bin
The people who help run the Michigan State University Surplus Store come across thousands of donated books each month but nothing like one donated last year.
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 6h
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday that California’s effort to redraw House lines will not only succeed, but other Democratic states will pursue similar redistricting efforts ahead of next year’s midterms.
Jeffries says California won’t be the only Democratic state to redraw House lines
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday that California’s effort to redraw House lines will not only succeed, but other Democratic states will pursue similar redistricting…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 6h
A woman accused of killing two Kansas mothers pleaded no contest Tuesday to several charges.
Grandmother pleads no contest in deaths of two Kansas moms
Tifany Adams has been found guilty in the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley. The two women disappeared while traveling to Oklahoma and were later found dead in a chest freezer that was bu…
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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 7h
RICK'S REVIEW: The growing number of outlets for original material has made it possible for independent producers such as Stewart St. John to create a long list of programming.
‘The Swines’ next step in evolution of Wonkybot
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The growing number of outlets for original material has made it possible for independent producers such as Stewart St. John to create a long list of programming. …
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