Iowa resident Laurie Nielson watched in awe Thursday as 300 sea turtles were released into the Gulf from South Padre Island.

California’s snowpack is off to a poor start this year following a relatively dry January.

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of celebration for America's birthday.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told House Republicans he wants to utilize a special fast-track process that will require cooperation from Democrats to swiftly pass the funding package that the Senate is poised to send over and end what lawmakers hope will be a brief government shutdown.

Nearly a dozen Mexican military leaders visited Sacramento this week for transnational meetings with the California National Guard.

Two migrants attempted to enter the U.S. by dressing up as construction workers to try to blend with crews in El Paso, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.

The Kern County Coroner's Office identified a 21-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle south of Arvin on Monday.

When the basement lounge at the historic Woolworths building finally opens Saturday night, most patrons will be thinking about the performers, the conversation and the vibe.

For the first time in years, rental prices in Kern County seem to be flatlining.

Dubbed the "National Shutdown Day," protesters are calling for a boycott of businesses to protest right-wing policies and immigration enforcement in America. Hundreds of people -- most of them high school students -- gathered at the Kern County Liberty Bell for their voices to be heard.

Two Target stores are set to open in Kern County in the coming months, one being in Delano, and plenty of residents are excited to get their first taste of Target.

The Kevin Rush Entertainment Bridal and Quinceañera show is set for Sunday.

The Bob Elias Kern County Sports Hall of Fame will host its annual induction dinner in February.

On Friday, actor Macaulay Culkin honored his two-time on-screen mother Catherine O'Hara upon learning of her death.

The list of eligible candidates for the next Bakersfield police chief has been narrowed down to two, according to a city agenda.

A former Google software engineer has been found guilty of leaking artificial intelligence trade secrets to China — a first-ever conviction on AI-related economic espionage charges, U.S. officials said.

A new report from the Heritage Foundation suggests policies it says will strengthen the American family, including marriage camps for unmarried people and two-child families.

A fight between two men at a Bakersfield motel started when one accused the other of stealing money, according to court documents.

Kern Medical is set to offer free cervical cancer screenings for women on Saturday.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) condemned the news that former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested Thursday evening.

The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman who allegedly discarded a cellphone that was stolen during a purse-snatching robbery.

A Bob Marley birthday celebration is scheduled to take place at Temblor Brewing Company next weekend.

RICK'S REVIEWS: If you had not seen any advertisements or the movie poster for “Send Help,” the description of the new release would suggest this could be a lighthearted romance.

A suspect who fled police in Colorado last week had offered to buy dinner for the officers who chased and eventually apprehended him, video from the Wheat Ridge Police Department shows.

The U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Tuesday removed Danish flags meant to honor the country’s troops who fought in Afghanistan, sparking backlash from Danish citizens as well as military veterans from both countries.

Alpine skiing will be featured at the Winter Olympics in February 2026 in Cortina, with athletes Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn set to take the spotlight.

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will join a variety of federal entities investigating the killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti, tapping the involvement of a segment of DOJ that reviews excessive force by police.

Planning to fly next week without your REAL ID? Be prepared to pay a hefty fee.

There’s not much time left to sign up for a Covered California health insurance plan before this weekend’s deadline.

Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur has filed paperwork with an intent to run for the California 16th District Senate seat in the upcoming June primary, according to county records.

Federal health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to two superfood supplements that has sickened 65 people across 28 states, including California.

Ben Agosto, an Olympic ice dancing silver medalist, shared key insights about the sport as Team USA prepares for the Winter Olympics, emphasizing its unique blend of athleticism and artistry.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a 13-year-old girl who is believed to be in company of an unidentified man.

When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flooded Minneapolis, Shane Mantz dug his Choctaw Nation citizenship card out of a box on his dresser and slid it into his wallet.

A man impersonating an Amazon delivery driver was caught on camera stealing a package from a Bakersfield home porch and police are asking for help to identify him.

Eduardo Gutierrez came up with a number of explanations for how his infant son suffered horrific injuries, including skull fractures and bleeding on the brain.

Renowned actress Catherine O’Hara has died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports. DETAILS: https://www.kget.com/entertainment-news/legendary-actress-catherine-ohara-dies-at-71-reports-say/ 

The Justice Department on Friday released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the millionaire financier’s sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful.

A federal judge dismissed some of Luigi Mangione’s charges on Friday for allegedly gunning down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, preventing prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.

President Donald Trump on Friday nominated former Federal Reserve board member Kevin Warsh to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

President Donald Trump signaled Thursday that his administration would not pull back immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota, contradicting comments made earlier in the day by border czar Tom Homan about a "drawdown" of federal officials in the state.

Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal authorities in Los Angeles late Thursday night, according to his attorney.

President Donald Trump early Friday nominated former Federal Reserve board member Kevin Warsh to be the central bank's next chair.

A Pennsylvania farmer turned down millions to prevent his land from becoming a data center.

Several metal cookware items are being recalled after testing found they may be "contaminated with significant levels of lead."

Luis Martinez was on his way to work on a frigid Minneapolis morning when federal agents suddenly boxed him in, forcing the SUV he was driving to a dead stop in the middle of the street.

Some Kern County schools have announced fog delays for Friday.

The New England Wildlife Center said the large tegu was "slowly trying to crawl out of the snow."

After months of Trump administration officials forecasting "very large refunds" in the 2026 filing season, early taxpayers may be wondering when that money will hit their accounts.