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Today's top stories: Parents say they feel safe at the Kern County Fair amid shooting investigationEscapee inmate to appear in court today Jail bed space listening session to be held today Jamison center clothing drive today at Compassion Corner from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jimmy Kimmel back on air after comments about Charlie Kirk assasination Feed the Need day held Tuesday at Kern County Fair Fox Theater holding 95th birthday bash Saturday Non-stick pans to possibly be banned in California starting 2030For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Escaped inmate Fransisco Garcia in custody after escaping an appointment Saturday, due in court WednesdayInvestiagtion underway after reported shots fired outside of Kern County Fair Monday nightMan dead after crashing into tree on South Real Road Monday evening Jail bed task force listening session happening tomorrowKern County Fire Department requesting that the board of supervisors terminate the local emergency for the Borel FireElected officials for Kern County and California celebrate the passing of a new bill that would bring more opportunity for the oil industry 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to return tonight, Walt Disney Company says President Trump links Tylenol to the cause of autism in announcement Monday 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: Inmate escapes KCSO custody Saturday night 2 people dead after crash on Highway 65 Saturday Inmate spits at other inmate at Friday court appearanceHighway 178 open after completion of roadwork Walker Hayes to perform at Kern County Fair todayFriends & Followers day at Kern County FairBakersfield Firefighters giving back to Make a Wish foundation, nights at the Kern County Fair17's Lauren Holcomb sports her fair outfit, checks out more fashion at the Kern County Fair Charlie Kirk memorial held Sunday in Arizona, President Trump and others in attendance 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:Sunrise crew live at the Kern County FairPresident Trump expected to have key call with Chinese PresidentCDC voting on revision to use combined vaccine MMRVNew reports show the average American is driving 5% less than 20 years agoHwy 14 open after closures due to flash flooding in Eastern Kern CountySea Lions at the Kern County Fair Chris Wallace honored with star on the Walk of Fame FTC suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging the companies engaged in illegal ticket selling tacticsFor more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories:Pedestrian dead after being struck by truck in Oildale early Thursday morning Sheriff's deputy involved in a collision in Northwest BakersfieldABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's night show after comments on Charlie Kirk deathKern County Fair in full swing with new foods and things to do BPD discusses safety at the fair with 17 News' Connor Dore2nd annual 'Chopped Challenge' happening at the Kern County Fair Friday night Fair Competitions with 17's Robert Price Federal Reserve announces Interest rate cuts WednesdayLess than 7 weeks away from California's special election in redistrictingFor 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 Fair begins todayKern County residents come together to remember Charlie Kirk Charlie Kirk's suspected killer appeared in court TuesdayAn exclusive interview with Kern County CPSHwy 178 expected to fully reopen Friday Hwy 99 to experience daytime closures today Free prostate cancer screenings at Bakersfield CBCC through Sept. CSUB assisant basketball coach pleads not guilty to child pornography chargesMan suspected of killing 85-year-old woman did not appear in court Tuesday Hearing postponed for ex-Lieutenant on DUI incidents to early DecemberFor more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Highway 178 still closed due to downed powerlines Man dead after being struck by 2 separate vehicles on Union Avenue MondayNew Oil bill passed to Governor Newsom's desk over the weekend could rejuvenate Kern County's oil industry CSUB assistant basketball coach had 'obvious child pornography' hidden in his phone: docsMan accused of killing 85-year-old woman charged with first degree murder MondayTyler Robinson to be charged today in a Utah court after being accsued of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk Vigil to be held in honor of Charlie Kirk in Bakersfield this evening 'El Grito' celebration held Monday night Kern County Fair begins tomorrowFor more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Southbound Wible Road closed between Brundage Lane and Belle Terrace from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parts of Truxtun Avenue to be closed for 'El Grito' celebration Bill to expand oil drilling in Kern County headed to Governor's deskMan suspected of killing an 85-year-old woman to appear in court today CSUB assistant basketball coach arrested on pimping and pandering charges found in possession of over 600 images of child pornographyKCSO cracking down on narcotics sales by local street gangsResidents of Oildale trailer park say they are being forcefully evicted September is Pedestrian Safety Month 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:Bakersfield man in custody after 85-year-old woman found deadInvestigation underway following the death of a farmworker in Delano Former Kern County Republican Central Committee treasurer sentenced for bank fraud Former Kern County detentions deputy hearing postponed for alleged DUI crash 'Walk like MAAD' dash set for Saturday Annual Kern County Cancer Run set for Sept. 20Charlie Kirk shooter in custody Friday morning 'Safe Halloween' returning to the Kern County Museum in October 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: 9/11 memorial ceremony in Southwest Bakersfield to honor the 24th anniversary Heroic 9/11 flight attendant's sister shares a message of compassion and hope Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead after shooting on Utah campus Kern County fair holding 'Feed the Need' day Sept. 23Kerm County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honors Telemundo Bakersfield's very own, Norma Gaspar14th annual 'El Grito' celebration set for Monday Bakersfield Police searching for two suspects in burglary that took place in July California City city council fills 2 seats after heated debateFor more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Suspected DUI driver drives into canal in South Bakersfield KCSO cracking down on copper wire theft Rape suspect due in court today Closing arguments to wrap up today in convicted rapist's attempted rape caseWest nile cases on the rise in Kern County Kern County Board of Supervisors proclaim September Suicide Prevention Month 2025 CAPK feed kern food drive and BBQ happening today at Compassion Corner Human remains found in Tesla linked to R&B singer New iPhone unveiled Tuesday 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: Alleged attacker of Graciela Bustamonte in court today CSUB assistant basketabll coach pleads not guilty to human trafficking charges CSUB athletic director, Kyle Conder no longer with the universityMan who sent threats to Kern County supervisor found competent to stand trial Alleged birthday message sent to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by Trump in question Confusion over COVID-19 vaccine availability after changes to federal guidelines 'Feed Kern' food drive to come to Compassion Corner Wednesday .Remembering 9/11For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories:6 dead in Jerusalem shooting attackWoman charged in son's hot car death due in court MondayTrial for previously convicted rapist for attempted sex assault to continue MondayKCSO investigating after man's body found along road in MojaveCSUB assistant basketball coach arrested for alleged human trafficking, drug possessionKCSO asking county supervisors to amend copper theft ordinanceSupervisors to proclaim September Suicide Prevention MonthPowerball ticket matching 5 of 6 numbers worth $1.5 million sold in TehachapiBakersfield College's Memorial Stadium celebrates 70 years as local landmarkFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.

Today's top stories:Suspected driver in DUI crash arrested, to appear in court Friday Rapper Blueface's brother claims to be victim in domestic violence case in Bakersfield Man accused of stabbing another man pleads not guilty to first degree murder charge Paso Robles man found dead in Kern County Bakersfield Police review use of force policy in town hall meeting Thursday BPAL hometown heroes honors Salty's BBQ owner, Jeff Salters Disabled BPD officer gets mortage-free home Talks get heated discussing health of Americans in hearing with HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Lawmakers working to avoid another potential government shutdownFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.  

Today's top stories: Man from Ventura County suspect in Edison trailer park fire Paladino fire now fully contained, cause being investigated  September is National Preparedness Month CHP maximum enforcement period results for the Labor Day holiday Man accused of another stabbing man in Southeast Bakersfield to appear in court today SAFE act to be passedNo winner in Wednesday's Powerball, next drawing SaturdayNFL male cheerleader from BakersfieldFor more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information. 

Today's top stories: Paladino fire sets ablaze in Northeast Bakersfield Tuesday afternoonHow to stay protected from dust stroms in Kern County Residents of Shafter create railway petition in light of teen's death CSUB 'superfan' in custody after violating probation one day after being released from jailNew details in the death of woman killed in Oildale trailer park fire Mother of recovered missing 7-year-old arrested, out on bail Federal judge rules President Trump's use of US military in California illegal President Trump in talks about sending US military to several other cities including Chicago for the purpose of immigrationUS military striking suspected drug vessel in the CaribbeanLeaders of Russia, North Korea and China meet 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 unfolds in East Bakersfield Monday night KHSD to talk AI use in the classroom County unions discuss Labor Day Labor Day activists hit Los Angeles streets Monday in protestsLawmakers in Congress to return after summer recess Judge rules Trump's use of U.S. military in LA illegal Spirit Halloween to open new location on Coffee Road 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: Pedestrian struck in Shafter Saturday afternoon 24 people arrested after enforcement sweep Friday Genesis Mata laid to rest in private funeral Friday Vigil held for infant killed in car crash Vedict reached in case of man charged with killing former member of rival street gang on Llyod Street 'Workers over Billionaires' protests to happen today in Southern California 100 deadlist days of summer CHP Labor Day enforcement period to end Monday Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani injured after car crash 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: Accused drunk driver in fatal crash to appear in court today Gov. Newsom to expand CHP force President Trump to expand crime crackdown to California ICE to ramp up in certain sanctuary cities Little Fire 61% contained White house announcing the removal of several CDC employees20 years since Hurricane Katrina Best times to leave for Labor Day travel Remarkable Women special streaming tonight on KGET+. 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: Investigators searching for evidence after Minneapolis catholic school shooting kills 2, injures 17 Trump administration fires director of CDC after disagreements over COVID-19 vaccine Trial begins for convicted rapist for attempted sexual assault after being recently released from prison Infant dies after car crash on Sunday Kern Secret Witness asking for help in the cold case of Miguel Ibarra Lopez, a Wasco man who was killed in 2019 New details in Emmanuel Haro case Lancaster man accused of killing wife then fleeing the U.S. has been arrested then released 28th annual Hispanic Business Expo happening today For more local news, visit KGET.com. Stream local news for free on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus for more information.