City of Shafter to place 1% sales tax measure on November ballot

Voters in the city of Shafter will get to decide on a 1% sales tax increase measure on their November ballot. The Shafter ...

Woman found dead in NE Bakersfield pool was local doctor, plastic surgeon

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The woman found dead in a residential pool this week was a local doctor. The Kern County coroner ...

Kern County Fire, Bakersfield Fire document high levels of firework reports, fires across county on July 4

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As they predicted, the Kern County Fire Department said that this past Independence Day was one ...
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Bakersfield City Council recognizes responding agencies for service during Chase Bank building hostage situation

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Local, state and federal agencies that responded to the bomb threat and hostage incident at the Chase ...

Local youth soccer embraces World Cup, welcomes the boost it brings

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Every four years the World Cup captivates the eyes of die-hard soccer lovers and regular onlookers alike. As a host nation this year, it also gives kids in the United ...
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KGET, local groups collecting gift card, cash donations for Borel Fire survivors

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Travis Kelce reportedly re-ups with Chiefs on a 3-year, $54.7 million deal, but there's a catch ...