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Today's top stories: Opening statements to begin in Maya Hernandez trial today Man pleads not guilty in 2023 Bakersfield Christmas Parade crash case Death certificate scam  K-9 helps police catch suspect in possesion of suspected methamphetamine  Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 8, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more informati...

Today's top stories:  Sentencing postponed for Madison Williams in DUI case Body-worn camera footage reveals Madison Willams tried to bribe officers into letting her out of custody Woman 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, vi...

Today's top stories: New details revealed in Tallulah Falls Court homicide Resources 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...

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...

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, 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:  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, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream local...

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, 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:  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, 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: Thanksgiving travel to be the busiest today through Dec. 2 CHP to hold Thanksgiving maximum enforcement period  BPD DUI checkpoint results  New oil drilling permits to come soon in Kern County Grand jury report reveals cut to Kern County Public Health programs and services  Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 25, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream local news for fre...

Today's top stories:  Man found dead in east Bakersfield Saturday night Woman 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, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more informa...

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 lanes Wible 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 Ke...

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, 2025 For more local n...

Today's top stories: Construction at roundabouts on Hwy 58 and Hwy 43 may cause delays Thousands in Kern County may be affected by new CalFresh requirements, county says Kern County Fire Department arson unit to get body worn cameras Christmas holiday season even busier for developer looking to build water park in Bakersfield Megyn Kelly set for Bakersfield arena live show on Thursday Weather: Gab...

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...

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, 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:  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, 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: 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, 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:  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 o...

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, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for mor...

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 F...

Today's top stories: Speaker Nancy Pelosi annouces retirement  Crime Victims March and Memorial Dedication set for tonight Man accused of killing boy in DUI crash BAC four times above legal limit North Edwards couple accused of abusing three adopted children  Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 6, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for mo...

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, 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: Former vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84 Election Day  New details emerge in CSUB assistant coach criminal case  83-year-old man charged with first degree murder after allegedly killing his wife Man sentenced to 55 years to life after killing former rival street gang member Coroner ID's man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run on O street  Bystanders help two people stuck i...

Today's top stories:  6th week of government shutdown  CAPK holding daily food distributions throughout Kern County amid loss of SNAP benefits Investigation underway after crash leaves one in critical condition Bicyclist hit on 4th Street by unmarked BPD Arson Investigator vehicle  Bakersfield Police chief Greg Terry retiring in April 2026 Kern County victims of violent crime memorial unveiling to...

Today's top stories: One dead in southwest Bakersfield after being struck by vehicle Man in wheelchair dead after being struck on O Street in Bakersfield  BPD given grant to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety Ex-BPD officer arraigned in federal court on charges including child sexual exploitation Kern County victims crime march set to take place Nov. 6 Operation BOO taking place today  Pinpoint...