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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, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stre...

Today's top stories: Preliminary hearing began Tuesday in trial over death of Genesis Mata Former CSU Bakersfield basketball coach accused of pimping scheduled to appear in court Plans for SW Bakersfield temple for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints still in planning stages 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: 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 victim 1 of 4 teens dies after crash in northeast Bakersfield  Pathway to a medical career at Bakersfield College Domestic violence workshops to take place in Kern County Los Angeles Dodgers beat Toronto Blue Jays in an...

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 case Jury deliberations continue in Madison Williams' DUI case  Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 27, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more info...

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 Trial America's biggest fears  Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 24, 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:  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  Pinpoin...

Today's top stories:  North Edwards couple answer to charges regarding child abuse, torture Domestic violence vigil held at Compassion Corner Tuesday evening Annual Child Death Review report released by Kern County Board of Supervisors  Kern County Victims of Violent Crime memorial near completion Federal authorities arrest mulitple people throughout the country regarding money laundering and frau...

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, torture Murder-suicide leaves two dead in Delano Sunday  Murder of Bianca Jackson still unsolved Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 21,...

Today's top stories:  Kern County to establish Department of Elections October 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 released Vigil in honor of domestic violence survivors set for Tuesday  Kern County Victim of Violent Crime Memorial is nearly complete  Pinpoint Weather Forecast:...

Today's top stories: Child death rates decreasing in Kern County but still at higher rates than rest of state: report Another secret motion filed in Scrivner case, hearing postponed to December Former Arvin teacher sentenced for sex with minor Family, friends hold vigil for man killed in south Bakersfield For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus...

Today's top stories: Zack Scrivner due in court today for status conference Family pleading for murder charge in death of Rolando Anaya Candlelight vigil to be held for domestic violence victims Tuesday at Compassion Corner Kern County Board of Education discussing posting Ten Commandments in public schools  Great California Shake Out happening today  Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 16, 2025 For m...

Today's top stories:  October is Domestic Violence Awareness month Candlelight vigil to be held for those who have gone through domestic violence Preliminary hearing in Genesis Mata case postponed Madison Williams trial underway  Edison Highway murder suspect pleads not guilty in August homicide  Man arrested for allegedly killing his father Kaiser Permanente workers on strike across California  C...

Today's top stories: First rainstorm in Kern County: How to stay safe in the rain California 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 meeting Trial date postponed for woman who is accused of d...

Today's top stories:  Man found dead in southwest Bakersfield Sunday morning  2 motorcyclists injured after collision on Hwy 178 Sunday  Anabell Correa to appear in court today on charges related to crash that killed married couple in March  Rosamond man arrested for selling drugs twice Honor Flight Kern County to take off today  Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct.13, 2025 For more local news, visit K...

Today's top stories: Convicted rapist sentenced to life without parole after reoffending following release from prison Murder suspect in Vine Street murder pleads not guilty Thursday  New KCSO substation in Taft opens its doors Oildorado festival is back this weekend in Taft  Next Mega Millions drawing tonight  Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 10, 2025 For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream l...

Today's top stories:  Former students suing CSUB over sexual harrasment and hostile work environmemt claims against softball coaches  33 pedestrian fatalities this year in Kern County  Pinpoint Weather Forecast 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: Department of Human Services selects group to conduct external review of welfare services following the death of Genesis Mata  Man arrested during standoff on Eissler Street to appear in court today  Resolution passed by Kern High School District Board of Trustees in opposition of trans athletes  For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit...

Today's top stories: KHSD approves Title IX resolution, opposing transgender athletes City of Bakersfield meets to discuss replacing aging waste water treatment facilities  BPD looking to replace old motorcycles in city council meeting  Secret motion made in Zack Scrivner case 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: Investigation underway after shooting on Meadow Vista Ct early Sunday morning Man dead after being struck by a vehicle Saturday morning in Oildale  Motorcycle crash on southbound I-5 Sunday morning blocks traffic  Bakersfield Fire Department investigates several fires on Union Avenue Bakersfield DUI stats  For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream local news for free on KGE...

Today's top stories: La Mirage hotel catches fire Thursday evening  LA county refinery catches fire Thursday  Family of 6-year-old girl who died in suspected DUI crash speaks out Family of 20-year-old Lawrence Leyva says killer's plea deal is injustice  October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month  For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more inf...

Today's top stories: Officially Day 2 of federal government shutdown Kern County Supervisor Jeff Flores says givernment shutdown should not highly affect Kern County residents Exclusive interview with president of CSUB, Vernon Harper  Cold case murder conviction overturned due to judge's mistake  For more local news, visit KGET.com.  Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for mor...

Today's top stories:  Federal government offically shut down after failed funding votes  8th anniversary of Las Vegas shooting at Route 91 music festival in which Kern County residents attended  Suspected DUI driver appeared in court Tuesday on charges related to crash that killed a 6-year-old girl  Allen Road off-ramp from westbound Hwy 58 to be closed Wednesday for landscape maintenance 1,200 po...

Today's top stories: 1 person dead after crash in South Bakersfield Tuesday morning  6-year-old girl dies after suspected DUI crash on East Panama Lane Sunday Family of Rolando Anaya says men should be charged with murder after bar assault  Kevin Mays no longer an employee of Cal State Bakersfield  BPD searching for hit-and-run suspect in East Bakersfield Crash  Book Club airing on KGET+ Wednesday...

Today's top stories:  City of Bakersfield to fund mobile spay and neuter SoCal Edison upgrades equipment in Kern River Valley KHSD opens new hydroponics garden  Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on false statement and obstruction charges  Rodeo makeover with 17's Lauren Holcomb and Vincent Demonte  Battalion Chief Agee to continue to recover, GoFundMe created  Jailhouse interview with man accus...

Today's top stories:  Man dead after collision on Hageman Road early Thursday morning CHP holds Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation in Oildale Wednesday morning . Alleged escaped inmate appears in court, faces charges with accomplice Taft man accused of killing estranged wife's boyfriend admits to commiting the crime Jail bed task force to help eliminate problem of limited prison beds  Jamison...