Test missile launches from Vandenberg
LOMPOC, CA -- An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched during an operational test at 3:33 a.m. here Thursday from Launch Facility-9 on north Vandenberg. Col. Brent...
View ArticleThat's a wrap on the "Outside The Box" Film Festival
BAKERSFIELD, CA--The inaugural "Outside The Box" Film Festival at the Fox Theater in Bakersfield held its closing ceremony and award show Sunday evening. The prize for excellence from the film...
View ArticleFood bank need increases during the holidays
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Thousands of Kern County residents go hungry every year, but this week the public can help feed local families in need as KGET teams up with the Community Action Partnership of...
View ArticleInaugural film festival comes to an end
BAKERSFIELD, CA- The inaugural 'Outside the Box' Bakersfield Film Festival came to a close at the Fox Theater Sunday night with an awards ceremony.The prize for excellence from the film festival is...
View ArticleSheriff's department investigating deputy-involved shooting
DERBY ACRES, CA -- The Kern County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Derby Acres after a 6-hour standoff. Deputies got a call just after midnight Sunday about a...
View ArticleBakersfield Veterans Day parade
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Come honor our local veterans Monday at the annual Veterans Day parade through Downtown Bakersfield.The parade starts at 10 a.m. on the corner of 21st and L Streets.The route heads...
View ArticlePolice: Eight-year-old boy found floating in pool
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police are investigating the circumstances of how an 8-year-old boy was found floating in a pool Monday morning. Officers were called around 11 a.m. to a residence in...
View ArticleLocal Filipino community concerned about loved ones
DELANO, CA - The large Filipino community in Delano is praying their loved ones are safe following a devastating typhoon in the Philippines. Business continues for owner Teresito Patricio at the...
View ArticleThousands turn out for Veterans Day parade
BAKERSFIELD, CA - America honored its heroes this Veterans Day 2013. Locally, there was a huge turnout in downtown Bakersfield for the 94th annual Veterans Day parade. "Supporting all the veterans,"...
View ArticleRidgecrest hostage shares abduction story
RIDGECREST, CA - 24 year-old Matthew Guidangen simply tagged along with a friend to give Sergio Munoz a ride. That split-second decision led to him being taken hostage on a wild, high-speed pursuit...
View ArticleDeath of man in Sheriff's Department custody, ruled accidental
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The coroner says a man who died a month ago in the custody of Sheriff's deputies died from a stroke.Ronnie Ledesma was arrested August 19th at the Walgreens on Mount Vernon Avenue,...
View ArticlePin-up calendar raises money for veterans charities
BAKERSFIELD, CA - One of the most iconic images of World War II is the classic American pin-up girl.A local mother and daughter teamed up to recreate a pin-up calendar to raise money for disabled...
View ArticleProsecutors cracking down on mortgage fraud
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Mortgage fraud is a growing crime that hurts homeowners and the economy. For years, prosecutors have been targeting local mortgage brokers, but more prosecutors are reaching toward...
View ArticleArmed robbery arrest in Southwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA- A southern California man was arrested Monday night for an armed robbery at a Southwest Bakersfield business. Bakersfield Police responded to the robbery around 5 p.m. at Soul Purpose,...
View Article17 News Special Report: Spying on your kids
BAKERSFIELD, CA- Is it spying or monitoring? Most kids would say tracking devices invade their privacy. However, parents say that's not the case, and it's a matter of safety. Part one of a special...
View ArticleBakersfield man wins $20,000 in poker tournament
SANTA YNEZ, CA -- A Bakersfield man has won more than $20,000 in a poker tournament at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez. Casino officials say Tom Taylor, 69, outlasted more than 500 other competitors...
View ArticleJudge sentences 3 men for series of robberies
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Three men convicted of robbing a number of fast food restaurants and convenience stores in Bakersfield, were sentenced Tuesday morning. Cameron Arterberry was sentneced to...
View ArticleControversial billboard to be posted in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A controversial billboard ad will soon be posted here in Bakersfield. The ad is currently posted in Los Angeles. It features an enlisted American soldier and muslim woman...
View ArticleNumeral nuptials send couples down the aisle
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Thousands of couples rushed to the altar across the country and in Bakersfield Tuesday, which happened to be 11-12-13. Victoria and Tony Diaz of Bakersfield sealed the deal, renewing...
View Article17 News Special Report Part 2: Spying on your kids
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Technology is changing the way you keep an eye on your child. Some parents say tracking devices give them peace of mind knowing where their kids are at all times.But, is this invading...
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