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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 4h

Greene’s deepening split with GOP leaves Republicans exasperated

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) insists she hasn’t changed, but the conservative firebrand’s deepening splits with her party on everything from Jeffrey Epstein to health care subsid…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 5h

American households owe a record $18.4 trillion, and federal data shows complaints about aggressive debt collection have surged over the past year.

Debt collection complaints are surging: Here’s why

Consumer complaints about aggressive debt collection have surged, federal data shows.

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 6h

Incarcerated individuals have long been putting their lives in danger to help battle some of California's largest wildland fires, and soon they'll be getting a raise.

Newsom signs bill authorizing historic pay raises for inmate firefighters

Incarcerated individuals have long been putting their lives in danger to help battle some of California’s largest wildland fires, and soon they’ll be getting a raise. On Monday, Califor…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 6h

A rainstorm pelted Kern County Monday night and into Tuesday morning.

‘It’s nice when we get rain’: First storm of Fall season hits Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A rainstorm pelted Kern County Monday night and into Tuesday morning. There was flooding around Kern County, along with car accidents. Overall, it’s been a …

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 6h

President Trump on Tuesday awarded the nation’s top civilian honor posthumously to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, describing him as a “martyr for truth and for freedom.”

Trump honors ‘martyr for truth’ Charlie Kirk with Medal of Freedom

President Trump on Tuesday awarded the nation’s top civilian honor posthumously to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, describing him as a “martyr for truth and for freedom.”

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 7h

A Florida couple came home from a night out with friends and, upon opening up their car doors, were dragged out of their car by armed robbers.

Thieves used Apple AirTag to track, rob Florida couple: officials

A night out with friends turned nightmarish for one Florida couple.

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 7h

A new Goldman Sachs analysis says American consumers will shoulder 55% of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs this year.

US consumers shouldering 55% of Trump tariff costs: Goldman Sachs

A new Goldman Sachs analysis says American consumers will shoulder 55% of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs this year.

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 8h

The Senate rejected a bill to reopen the government for the eighth time Tuesday, ensuring the shutdown will enter its third week with lawmakers nowhere close to finding a resolution.

Shutdown to enter third week after Senate rejects bill to reopen government

The Senate rejected a bill to reopen the government for the eighth time Tuesday, ensuring the shutdown will enter its third week with lawmakers nowhere close to finding a resolution. Senators voted…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 8h

Tuesday marks the 14th day since the federal government shutdown for the 21st time in the last five decades, and there appears to be no end in sight.

How close are we to the longest government shutdown in US history?

It’s been roughly two weeks since the government shut down, but that isn’t a record.

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 8h

A job fest is set to be held in Taft Oct. 23.

Taft Job fest to be held Oct. 23

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A job fest is set to be held in Taft Oct. 23. The job fest will take place at Taft College from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Taft College is located at 29 Cougar Ct. There w…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 9h

Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy thinks the high court’s opinions have become “too personal and confrontational.”

Former Justice Kennedy says SCOTUS has become ‘too personal and confrontational’

Former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy thinks the high court’s opinions have become “too personal and confrontational.”

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 9h

Former California congresswoman Katie Porter is attempting to press "reset" on her campaign for governor following a disastrous week that started with a video of a tense exchange with a journalist.

EXCLUSIVE: Katie Porter expresses regret for tense exchange with reporter, berating staffer

Former California congresswoman Katie Porter is attempting to press “reset” on her campaign for governor following a disastrous week that started with a video of a tense exchange with a…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 10h

RICK'S REVIEW: Actors enjoy the opportunity to be directed by those who are also actors. That’s because they know the person guiding their performance has been in their place and directly understands the process.

Documentary speaks volumes about Marlee Matlin

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) –Actors enjoy the opportunity to be directed by those who are also actors. That’s because they know the person guiding their performance has been in their place and…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 10h

Prosecutors have filed murder and burglary charges against a 37-year-old man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting on Edison Highway.

Man charged with murder, burglary in Edison Hwy homicide

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Prosecutors have filed murder and burglary charges against a 37-year-old man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting on Edison Highway. Samuel Ryan Magdalen…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 10h

The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the man who died after getting struck by a vehicle in Oildale on Thursday.

Coroner identifies pedestrian struck by vehicle on Norris Rd

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the man who died after getting struck by a vehicle in Oildale on Thursday. Jesus Torrez Loya Jr., 31, of Bakersfield w…

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If you've been jonesing for a cheeseburger from Bakersfield's historic Woolworth's Luncheonette, we have good news and bad news.

Woolworth’s building nears grand opening celebration with luncheonette sneak peek

If you’ve been jonesing for a cheeseburger from Bakersfield’s historic Woolworth’s Luncheonette, we have good news and bad news.

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 10h

Cal State Bakersfield and Bakersfield College teamed up to premiere the film “Immigration: America’s Bittersweet Dream” on Monday.

Cal State Bakersfield, Bakersfield College premiere documentary about American immigrant experience

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Cal State Bakersfield and Bakersfield College teamed up to premiere the film “Immigration: America’s Bittersweet Dream” on Monday. The film focuses on the history…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 11h

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) on Tuesday threatened legal action if Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) delays swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (Ariz.).

Arizona attorney general threatens legal action if Johnson doesn’t seat recently elected Democrat

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) on Tuesday threatened legal action if Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) delays swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (Ariz.). “It’s way past ti…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 11h

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 11h

A human remains detection dog in training, who was previously a shelter dog, celebrated his 1st birthday.

Human Remains Detection dog in training celebrates his 1st birthday

Video in the player above shows KGET’s previous coverage on Loki. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A human remains detection dog in training, who was previously a shelter dog, celebrated hi…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 12h

Players from all over the world are battling it out on the court at the Bakersfield Racquet Club this weekend.

Women’s Tennis Open begins at Bakersfield Racquet Club

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Players from all over the world are battling it out on the court at the Bakersfield Racquet Club this weekend. Monday’s qualifying round winners will compet…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 12h

Deputies did not say if the exchange was part of an ongoing arrangement, nor how much cash or chicken was involved.

Texas corrections officer arrested over alleged chicken wing deal with inmate

Deputies did not say if the exchange was part of an ongoing arrangement, nor how much cash or chicken was involved.

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 12h

Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial for the wrongful death lawsuit accusing the Los Angeles Angels of being responsible for the 2019 drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers.

Opening statements begin in trial over LA Angels’ alleged role in pitcher Skaggs’ overdose death

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial for the wrongful death lawsuit accusing the Los Angeles Angels of being responsible for the 2019 drug overdose death of one of…

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The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the pedestrian who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Roberts Lane on Wednesday.

Coroner ID’s man killed in hit-and-run crash in Oildale

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified the pedestrian who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Roberts Lane on Wednesday. Joshua Scott Pierson, 36, of Bakers…

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KGET 17 News @kgetnews.bsky.social · 13h

The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died after an assault in south Bakersfield

Coroner ID’s man who died after assault in south Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a man who died after an assault in south Bakersfield. The man was identified as Peter Espinoza, 56, of Bakersfie…

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