County elections clerk urging mail-in voters to bring ballots to drop boxes to be counted on time

The Kern County elections clerk is urging residents to drop off their ballots at an official county drop box location or at a ...

Active bomb threat, hostage at Chase Bank

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There is an active bomb threat and hostage being held at the Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, ...

Bakersfield PD invites families to ‘Summer Nights with BPD’ for music, games, food Wednesday

The Bakersfield Police Department is set to host “Summer Nights with BPD” Wednesday evening at the Greystone Park. The free, ...
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Still have questions about who is on the Kern County ballot? 17 News takes a deep-dive ahead of polls closing

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With polls set to close in just a few hours, 17 News’ Vincent Demonte has broken down key races ...

Bakersfield LIVE: Man with bomb at Chase Bank takes hostage as police swarm scene

Police have rushed to the scene.

California Chase Bank LIVE: Man with 'bomb strapped to chest' takes hostage in Bakersfield

A man is held up inside Chase Bank in Downtown Bakersfield, California with what appears to be a bomb strapped to his chest - ...