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12/05/2025

Federal and local investigators stopped a major m**h trafficking operation just before Thanksgiving, seizing nearly 1,600 pounds of m**hamphetamine at two locations in Georgia.

12/05/2025

International students are taking a close look at their holiday travel plans amid increased concerns over President Trump’s immigration crackdown, which has threatened the status of thousands since he took office.

International students are taking a close look at their holiday travel plans amid increased concerns over President Trump’s immigration crackdown, which has threatened the status of thousands since…

12/05/2025

The items can “become lodged in the digestive system,” according to the recall.

12/05/2025

Gengar, one of the original 151 Pokémon and a fan-favorite, became part of GameStop history on Monday.

12/05/2025

The Bakersfield Christmas Parade kicks off at 6PM tonight and the weather is looking great for some holiday fun. Check out tonight's forecast brought to you by Kaiser Permanente. See you there!

12/05/2025

Almost ready to roll! Tune into KGET at 6pm to watch the Bakersfield Christmas Parade!

12/05/2025

When police questioned her on suspicion of drunken driving in June 2022, Madison Williams gave a number of reasons why she shouldn’t be arrested: her race, wealth and connections.

“Let’s end this right now,” Williams tells Officer Singh of the Bakersfield Police Department, according to a transcript.

12/05/2025

The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no ticket was able to match the numbers drawn Wednesday night, setting up another chance at a near-record prize. A winner would not, however, walk away with the entire advertised pot in hand.

12/05/2025

The Kern County District Attorney's Office has received $885,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety to combat impaired driving.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County District Attorney’s Office has received $885,000 in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety to combat impaired driving. T…

12/04/2025

Those who wanted to see the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Merrily We Roll Along” had to travel to New York to see the stage show. That has changed as the stage production with the original Broadway cast has been filmed and is now playing at select local theaters.

Video above: Rick Bentley reviews “Eternity” BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Theater fans who have been wanting to see a certain play either have to wait until a local theater company or a touri…

12/04/2025

California lobbyist Greg Campbell pleaded guilty on Thursday to one count of conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, and one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to commit offenses against the United States.

(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — California lobbyist Greg Campbell pleaded guilty on Thursday to one count of conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, and one count of conspiracy to defraud the Unit…

12/04/2025

Earlier this week, the program received a multi-billion-dollar donation to bolster efforts to provide seed money for those just starting on their savings accounts. The funds are meant to give those who otherwise would not receive an automatic contribution when their accounts open.