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Today's top stories:  1 person dead in fiery crash in SE Bakersfield Trump defends move to send National Guard, military to Los Angeles amid ICE protests Protesters in Bakersfield show solidarity for Los Angeles amid ICE raids Questions remain 7 months after Marketplace shooting Meet Lauren Holcomb, the newest member of the 17 News at Sunrise Bakersfield City Council to discuss water rate hike KGE...

Today's Top Stories:  Marines sent to Los Angeles following ICE raids  County and state leaders react to ICE raids  Kern County reaches agreement with SEIU  Bakersfield water rates to increase by 56% over the next 5 years  Investiagtion underway after inmate is stabbed at Kern Valley State Prison Ex- Board of Trustee member found not guilty on charges related to fraud  Bakersfield man accused of i...

Today's Top Stories:  ICE protests take over Downtown Los Angeles  Trump travel ban to go into effect today National egg salmonella outbreak has ties to California  Second eaglet has left  Government talks deficit that could impact Medicaid and Medicare  Search for 6 passengers underway after plane crash in San Diego For more local stories, visit KGET.com. 

Today's Top Stories: Fort Fire evacuations lifted Kernville man in custody after officer-involved-shooting Man accused of stabbing estranged wife still a no-show in court KCSO lieutenant charged with 9 felonies  SNIP bus helps spay and neuter furry friends ahead of Fourth of July  Patrick's Pantry gathers over 20,000 food items in food drive First Fridays art walk begins tonight  For more local st...

Today's top stories: Fort Fire prompts evacuation warning for areas near Interstate 5 south of Grapevine Family member of person accused of starting deadly State Rd fire speaks with 17 News Teen who saved family dog from house fire in central Bakersfield meets with dog's owner Candidates for California governor speak a year ahead of primary Trump administration threatens to cut federal funding for...

Today's top stories: Victims in Indiana triple homicide were from Bakersfield 4-year-old living in Bakersfield with rare condition allowed to stay in US Steel, aluminum tariffs go into effect CA lawmakers react to Trump's threat of fines after transgender athlete competes in state championships Rains expected to soak southeastern US Man accused of killing his roommate at East Bakersfield apartment...

Today's top stories: Two people needed to be rescued from Kern River at Hart Park Arrest made in mobile home fire that killed woman in Oildale Suspect arrested for homicide after body found in East Bakersfield apartment Amid ICE raid in San Diego, person with BCHS FFA jacket seen in video President Trump to hold tariff talks with Chinese leadership Trump threatens California with "large scale fine...

Today's top stories: Kern County Sheriff's Office releases video of 2 incidents where deputies shot at suspects. Pedestrian killed by vehicle in south Bakersfield Man's body located is Isabella Lake after drowning Senate takes on President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill" Suspect in custody after Colorado attack against Israel supporters Walk For Kids 5K raises money for Ronald McDonald House CA Demo...

Today's top stories: Brush fire burns in Frazier Park area  Group of parents hold prayer vigil for 11-year-old seriously hurt after being struck by vehicle Robert Price: Domestic violence ends life of Bakersfield woman after graduation party Patrick's Pantry to collect items next week for people in need COVID-19 variant making its way through US, California Federal courts rule on Trump tariffs Fro...

Today's top stories: Brush fire slows down early morning traffic on southbound I-5 Homicide investigation underway after deadly stabbing at Monterey St home Boy on bike severely injured after being struck by vehicle in East Bakersfield 4-year-old Bakersfield girl could die if she gets deported and misses life-saving treatments California could face annual multi-billion dollar deficits for years, r...

Today's top stories: 2 people found shot to death in East Bakersfield Neighbors rattled after young couple found dead in Oildale apartment FBI offers reward for information leading to arrest of 1999 Shafter murder suspect Wind-driven fire near Meadows Field now under control CA lawmakers call out Gov. Newsom over budget that would cut women's health services City of Malibu to hire security company...

Today's top stories: Accused DUI driver said he was looking at GPS system before fatal crash near Delano Bakersfield high speed chase suspect allegedly tried to rob convenience store in Frazier Park before arrest Some safety systems were not working at time of San Diego plane crash: NTSB Ukraine-Russia war continues as Trump bashes leaders of both countries World War II veteran receives replacemen...

Today's top stories: Person wounded in Ming Ave shooting, shooter on the loose Firefighters continue progress on Jaw Fire, Democrat Fire containment Bluff Fire comes close to homes in NE Bakersfield Kern Secret Witness offers reward for woman who has been missing for over a year Thousand Flags event at the Park at River Walk honors fallen soldiers Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies take place thr...

Today's top stories: Jaw Fire, largest wildfire in CA, burns in Kern County  Man arrested for assault at downtown Bakersfield McDonald's Coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in Hwy 43 crash Officials urge caution during the '100 deadliest days' of the summer Six people killed in San Diego plane crash Former deputy mayor of Los Angeles pleads guilty to making bomb threat CHP begins Memorial Day h...

Today's top stories: Two Israeli Embassy staffers killed in shooting in Washington DC Man arrested in Bakersfield allegedly in possession of cache of weapons Inmate at Kern Valley State Prison dies after attack by two other inmates: CDCR Gang member stabbed 2 people then led officers on pursuit: court documents Jaw Fire at 60% containment, Firefighters continue work on containment of Democrat Fire...

Today's top stories: Pursuit ends in crash that injured multiple people in Oildale McFarland school district responds to alleged threat against school campus Coroner identifies pedestrian killed by driver in east Bakersfield Republicans continue progress on budget bill Protesters hold mock funeral procession urging Rep. Valadao to vote against health cuts President Trump announces Golden Dome defe...

Today's top stories: Democrat Fire burns 895 acres in Kern River near Upper Richbar Picnic Area Standoff suspect arrested after allegedly starting fire at SW Bakersfield home Trial begins for ex-KCSO deputy accused of sexual misconduct President Trump goes to Capitol Hill to pitch his budget bill President Trump says peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to begin 'immediately' Sean 'Diddy' Combs...

Today's top stories: Democrat Fire burns in Kern River Canyon, forces closure of Hwy 178 Former President Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 killed in Mexican naval ship accident in New York City Tornadoes tear through Midwest Survey shows parents increasingly concerned over their kids' mental health during summer break Suspect killed in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing Los Angeles barber...

Today's top stories: Commencement ceremonies to take place at CSU Bakersfield College graduate overcomes surprising diagnosis Coroner identifies Taft woman killed in crash Southern California authorities arrest Bakersfield robbery suspect after pursuit Peace Officers Memorial honors fallen law enforcement Battle of the Badges to take place tonight Financial expert discusses tips for paying off stu...

Today's top stories: More details revealed in EBT fraud case investigation New crosswalk in place where 8-year-old boy was struck and killed Houchin Community Blood Bank blood drive going on today outside KGET studios in downtown Bakersfield Give Big Kern raises $1.7 million for area nonprofits Law enforcement memorial ceremonies take place in Bakersfield Thursday morning CSU Bakersfield commencem...

Today's top stories: Man killed in grisly Westside Parkway crash identified, had criminal history Man accused of stabbing Tory Lanez in Tehachapi prison is convicted murderer: CDCR SEIU county workers announce they intend to strike County faces major budget shortfall CALM unveils new habitat for its coyotes Bakersfield teacher gets classroom surprise Menendez brothers resentenced to 50 years to li...

Today's top stories: Gov. Newsom urges California cities to clear homeless encampments Bakersfield, Kern County working on clearing encampments 2 teens identified by coroner in deadly Arvin shooting Tory Lanez attacked in Tehachapi prison Los Angeles police officers hurt in high speed chase crash Menendez brothers resentencing hearing to begin Tuesday morning Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial begins Stocks...

Today's top stories US, China announce 90-day reduction for tariffs 2 dead in Arvin shooting, 2 others wounded Pedestrian killed in crash on East California Ave CHP unveils specially marked patrol vehicles to combat unsafe driving Pope Leo XIV makes first Sunday address, calls for ceasefire in Gaza Blessing Corner hosts annual Mother's Day celebration 4 people rescued from Kern River on hot Saturd...

Today's top stories: U.S.-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected pope Bakersfield residents react to election of first American Pope, Leo IV CA DOJ responds to Asm. Bains' questions over Zack Scrivner investigation President Trump announces trade deal with UK House passes bill to fully rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America Community outraged over video of dog being dumped Rick Bentley interviews...

Today's top stories: Cardinals begin 2nd day of papal conclave Asm. Dr. Jasmeet Bains questions why no sex abuse charges filed against Scrivner Kern County Animal Services asks for help to identify person who dumped dog in a dumpster Families forced out of their homes following Oildale standoff Transmission tower that may have started Eaton Fire removed for investigation President Trump says he'll...