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Today's top stories: Conclave to select new pope begins Tuesday Bakersfield police officer accused of explicit communications with teen girl Experts explain how parents can keep an eye on kids online Lawmakers agree on provisions to anti-child sex trafficking bill REAL ID enforcement begins today US Navy fighter jet falls from aircraft ship India fires missiles into Pakistan Personal hygiene drive...

Today's top stories: Law enforcement engaged in standoff with barricaded person in Oildale Worker dies in construction site accident on Stockdale Highway Man accused in deadly Westside Parkway collision due in court Tuesday afternoon Man accused in EBT thefts pleads no contest Canada's Prime Minister to visit White House Tuesday Gov. Newsom says he wants to work with Trump to boost film production...

Today's top stories: Man arrested in connection to deadly crash on Westside Parkway has lengthy criminal history 2 people rescued following ATV crash in Cantil: Kern County FD Man arrested after standoff in Taft President Trump says deadline to sell TikTok may be extended again President Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison Government begins collecting payments to federal student loans Firefi...

Today's top stories: Zach Scrivner case postponed after Thursday hearing Portion of I-5 temporarily shut down near Coalinga after semi-truck crash 11 arrested during sex trafficking operation: Bakersfield PD Kern County woman still missing after nearly a year Bakersfield man accused of impregnating 16-year-old girl Legislators continue debate on human trafficking bill President Trump speaks to Uni...

Today's top stories: Skimming Scheme: Millions of dollars stolen from EBT recipients Mother sues Kern County over death of 3-year-old Families of crime victims gather outside KGET studios for justice, peace, unity President Trump hails economic success in first 100 days; GDP report says otherwise Annual CSUB Barbecue takes place today New bike patrols begin soon along Kern River bike path Report h...

Today's top stories: Mothers call for increased steet crossing safety in school areas California City councilmember indicted over mercury spill at car wash business Denim Day brings solidarity for victims of sexual assault Housing advocates rally in Sacramento for rent relief bill Experts say product shipments arriving in US could plunge in weeks Amazon says it was not going to list tariffs on pro...

Today's top stories: Family of murder victim speaks out after killer in 2004 case is granted parole First man convicted in Kern County Prop 36 case is sentenced Proposed Bakersfield VA clinic clears another hurder toward construction Canada elects prime minister, gives Liberals control of goverment Massive power outage hits Spain President Trump goes to Michigan as he marks 100 days in office Self...

Today's top stories: Kern Valley State Prison officer attacked by inmate previously convicted of murder: CDCR Bakersfield PD honors K9 Jango killed during pursuit of suspect 1 dead in Florida boat crash 100 undocumented immigrants arrested at illegal nightclub in Colorado: officials 11 killed after driver rams crowd at Filipino street festival in Vancouver Vatican prepares for upcoming conclave US...

Today's top stories: Protesters outside Rep. David Valadao's office urge him to not vote for cuts to healthcare programs After calling off proposal for sewer rate hike, City of Bakersfield needs to repair waste water treatment facility Coroner identifies 5 family members killed in Edwards home fire Bakersfield woman who tortured, murdered teen girl in 2004 granted parole Funeral for Pope Francis t...

Today's top stories: City of Bakersfield to rescind proposed sewer, water rate hikes 911 hangup call prompted investigation leading to seizure of firearms in McFarland States sue Trump administration over tariffs Markets react to possibility that tariffs against China may be eased Body of Pope Francis lies in state, worldwide mourners pay respects ahead of funeral Air quality report lists Bakersfi...

Today's top stories: Tow truck driver dies while working on school bus 17-year-old girl suspected of shooting California City police officer; suspect and officer hospitalized Jailhouse interview with man suspected in kidnapping of 10-year-old Taft girl Vatican prepares for funeral of Pope Francis FDA announces plan to phase out several food dyes Unleash Your Love fundraiser takes place this Friday...

Today's top stories: Mourning continues around the world for Pope Francis Bakersfield Catholics remember Pope Francis Elk Grove man accused of kidnapping Taft girl appears in court Investigators say 2 fires at La Mirage motel are suspicious KGET to host Crime Victims' Vigil on April 30 Kern County runners participate in Boston Marathon For more local news, visit KGET.com.

Today's top stories: Pope Francis dies at age 88 La Mirage Motel on Union Avenue suffers major damage from fire KCSO busts meth conversion lab Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used Signal to discuss military pans a second time: report Bakersfield Marathon pre-registration ends April 27 Wood from former Trout's bar turned into guitars California property owners affected by Southern California wildfir...

Today's top stories: Escaped killer Cesar Hernandez reportedly captured in Mexico Deputies shoot, kill man wanted for attempted murder at Bakersfield park Man accused of kidnapping Taft girl appears in court Emotions ran high during hearing in murder case Suspect arrested after Florida State University mass shooting Rick Bentley on "Sneaks" Poll shows former VP Kamala Harris would lead in Californ...

Today's top stories: Proposal would hike City of Bakersfield water and sewer rates for residents Man arrested nearly a year after deadly Bakersfield shooting Bakersfield physician sanctioned after treatment led to patient's death KCSO reveals more details in alleged kidnapping of young girl California sues Trump administration over tariffs Mac and Cheese Festival returns this weekend Shoplifting s...

Today's top stories: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visit Bakersfield for 'Fighting Oligarchy' event with 2026 midterms in mind Outside event, President Trump supporters gather in opposition to 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally Kern County deputies open fire during pursuit of beer theft suspect 2025 Remarkable Women make trip to Hollywood Measles cases continue to rise across the US D...

Today's top stories: Sacramento County man arrested, accused of kidnapping Kern County girl Report details attack of Kern County sheriff's deputy 2 more men accused in Kern County EBT theft scheme Reward raised to $35,000 for information leading to capture of escaped killer Cesar Hernandez 50 years later, evacuation of US Embassy in Vietnam still pains many Yawning too much? It could be a warning...

Today's top stories: Markets continue to react to tariffs The Fox Theater unveils latest honor for John Enriquez Tuesday is the tax filing deadline Bakersfield police announce results of DUI checkpoint and related patrols Blue Origin prepares to send all-female spacecrew on historic flight Overdose deaths are declining across the country, data shows Brown rice may not be healthier than white rice...

Today's top stories: Neighbors describe what happened as a fire claimed 5 lives in Edwards A helicopter crashes into Hudson River in New York City CHP officers conduct enforcement operation along I-5 south of Bakersfield Veterans on Honor Flight 51 return to Bakersfield A special Easter egg hunt for kids with special needs Rick Bentley: A preview of a new season of 'Dr. Who'  Manhunt for escaped k...

Today's top stories: Multiple people die in overnight at home in eastern Kern County Killer who escaped prison custody in Delano reportedly involved in shootout with Mexican authorities Bakersfield City Council discusses proposal to develop massive industrial development Veterans on Honor Flight 51 visits war memorials in Washington D.C. Proposed California law would boost pay for educators Trump...

Today's top stories: Arvin votes to hold special election to fill vacant seat Report on the scope of Border Patrol's Kern County operation Markets, lawmakers react to tariffs Honor Flight 51 arrives in Washington DC Bakersfield kids raise money for Make-a-Wish For more local news, visit KGET.com.

Today's top stories: More tariffs against China expected to be put in place Experts say there's no need to panic buy groceries as tariffs set to begin Some Kern County, Bakersfield food, housing assistance programs see cuts CA legislators debate another homelessness bill Menendez brothers set for another hearing on possible resentencing Downtown Bakersfield welcomes new brewery, restaurant New doc...

Today's top stories: KCSO investigating shooting at Wible Road in Bakersfield Inmate at Tehachapi prison dies, prompts investigation "Hands Off" protests take place in Bakersfield President Trump defends tariffs as markets fall IPhone update brings new emoji Peacock party at Hart Park Women in farming on the rise For more local news, visit KGET.com.

Today's top stories: Man accused of threatening Kern County Supervisor speaks with 17 News Arvin PD employee faces criminal charge April is Valley Fever Awareness Month, county health officials renew calls for awareness Death toll rises from Southern California wildfires Packs of coyotes concern Southern California neighborhood Houchin Community Blood Bank offers upcoming festival tickets for bloo...

Today's top stories: A paroled convicted child killer won't be let back into Kern County April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kern County The Bakersfield Police Department releases March crime reports stats Federal judge makes a ruling on whether water must be returned to the Kern River in Bakersfield Hundreds sign petition for better traffic safety in school zones.  The two Big Bear eaglets n...