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May 7, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two people were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash in northwest Bakersfield early Monday morning, …

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Mar 13, 2025 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — At least one person was left with major injuries after a crash on Highway 178 at Bernard Street Thursday morning. The crash was reported …

Nov 19, 2024 · BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The coroner’s office has identified the woman who was killed in a three vehicle crash in Tehachapi. The crash happened around 8 a.m. on …

Jan 9, 2025 · 17 News confirmed an ongoing operation in Kern by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol — CBP. Border Patrol said it is a CBP-only operation. Immigration and Customs …