Bill to reform mental health diversion process in California passes senate

A bill aimed at reforming mental health diversion court decisions in California has passed the Senate and is headed to the state Assembly.

Kern Grand Jury criticizes monitors of KCSO reform agreement which cost taxpayers millions

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The Kern County Grand Jury has released a report criticizing the independent third-party monitoring team hired to oversee several reforms at the Kern County Sheriff’s ...

Hurtado, seeking re-election, declined invitation to KGET California Senate debate

As the Nexstar-sponsored senate debates inch closer, the current incumbent to senate District 16, Senator Melissa Hurtado, will not be in attendance. The May 13 debate — which will be hosted at 17 ...

Man arrested after allegedly stabbing family member, standoff: Bakersfield PD

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was arrested in northeast Bakersfield after allegedly stabbing a family member and ...
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How to watch the Inside California Politics California governor’s debate on KGET and KGET+

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET/Inside California Politics) — Six candidates in the race to be the next governor of California are set to take the debate stage Wednesday at 7 p.m. The debate will be ...