Spectators injured during PG&E implosion
BAKERSFIELD, CA-- A morning that started out with cheers suddenly turned to pain and horror as debris from the imploding Old Pacific Gas and Electric Plant hit people watching across the street."The...
View ArticleDA: No charges against former city councilman Salvaggio
Criminal charges will not be filed against former Bakersfield city councilman Mark Salvaggio stemming from a domestic abuse report in June, District Attorney Lisa Green announced Monday.BPD officers...
View ArticleReaction to PG&E implosion
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Residents of Bakersfield are speaking their mind about Saturday's implosion of the old Pacific Gas and Electric power plant that left people injured.Some say it was the fault of...
View ArticleMLB suspends Rodriguez for 211 games
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was one of 13 Major League Baseball players who were suspended on Monday for receiving performance-enhancing drugs from a Miami wellness clinic, the league...
View ArticleDramatic implosion 911 call released
On Saturday, debris from the PG&E power plant implosion ripped through the fence, injuring Jerry Wood. 17 News has obtained a copy of the 911 call made by his wife, Laura Wood.Operator: Fire...
View ArticlePG&E implosion victim's family expresses gratitude
BAKERSFIELD - Jerry Wood's family tells 17 News contrary to initial reports, he has both of his legs. Wood was wounded by flying shrapnel from the implosion of the old Pacific Gas and Electric power...
View ArticleStampede out of Kern County? Drought hurts cattle
MCFARLAND - There's a stampede out of Kern County. It's not people heading to the beach. It's cattle moving out of state. Ranchers say it's because the lack of rain is killing the grass in their...
View ArticleWho could face liability for implosion injuries?
BAKERSFIELD - Who could face liability for the implosion Saturday morning of the old Pacific Gas and Electric power plant, that injured several spectators?Local civil attorney Daniel Rodriguez...
View ArticleImplosion Consultant: PG&E safety zone wasn't big enough
BAKERSFIELD - The PG&E plant implosion went off as scheduled Saturday, but not as planned. Debris from the blast hit spectators, injured onlookers and damaged cars.State investigators said they are...
View ArticleOfficials: Kern County second largest ag producing county nationwide
Bakersfield, CA: The Kern County Department of Agriculture & Measurement Standards released the 2012 Crop Report showing a gross value of agricultural commodities at over $6.2 Billion. That...
View ArticleBoard denies parole for Kern County murderer
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The California Board of Parole Hearings Tuesday afternoon denied Louis McCollum parole. McCollum was convicted for the 1972 murder of 18-year old Stanley "Kevin" Green and the...
View ArticleWireless emergency alerts rattle cell phone users
BAKERSFIELD - The search for two San Diego area children and the man who may have taken them, prompted the state's first Amber Alert via text message to cell phones Monday night. The wireless emergency...
View ArticleBeloved store clerk recovering after shooting
BAKERSFIELD - The popular owner of a local convenience store remained hospitalized Tuesday. Authorities are still searching for the man who shot him during a robbery at La Perla Market in northeast...
View ArticleWoman accused of trying to shoot BPD officer speaks from jail
BAKERSFIELD - A woman accused of trying to shoot a Bakersfield police officer said she was beaten and bruised by police during her arrest. Police said three people were injured when a bullet ricocheted...
View ArticleRepeat DUI offender sentenced for killing elderly couple
BAKERSFIELD - A man convicted of driving under the influence of drugs and hitting and killing an elderly couple was sentenced to 78-years-to-life in prison Tuesday morning.Oscar Jimenez, 45, was...
View ArticleClaim filed against county over death of David Silva
BAKERSFIELD - A local attorney has filed a claim against the county, the first step to a lawsuit on behalf of the witnesses to the death of David Silva.Silva died in May after a struggle with deputies...
View ArticlePresident of PG&E speaks to 17 News
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield man who suffered serious leg injuries following the Pacific Gas and Electric plant implosion is improving as of Tuesday night. While in Bakersfield for a summer jobs...
View ArticleNorthbound Hwy. 99 closed due to overturned big rig
All lanes of northbound Highway 99 remained closed north of Delano around 8 a.m. Wednesday due to an overturned big rig with hazardous materials plates. It was not immediately known what load the...
View ArticleLong-term road closure in Northwest Bakersfield
A year-long road closure goes into effect Wednesday morning in Northwest Bakersfield for the next phase of the Westside Parkway Project according to the Thomas Roads Improvement Program.Renfro Road...
View ArticleHelp kids in need make the grade
BAKERSFIELD - Time is running out to donate to our annual backpack drive. KGET is teaming with the Bakersfield Homeless Center, taking your donations of backpacks and school supplies. It helps students...
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