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Before the frenzy of holiday shopping and shipping, mail carriers are taking a break this week.
https://www.kget.com/national-news/will-mail-come-this-weekend-usps-delivery-changes-post-office-closures-planned-for-thanksgiving-holiday/ 
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
You may wake up as a multi-millionaire on Thanksgiving as the Powerball jackpot continues to grow.
https://www.kget.com/national-news/powerball-jackpot-at-681m-ahead-of-thanksgiving-eve-drawing-how-much-would-you-actually-win/ 
November 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
17’s Elaina Rusk and her mom, Mama Rusk, took over the KGET Kitchen and showed us some Thanksgiving tips and tricks.
https://www.kget.com/guest-interviews/thanksgiving-tips-with-mama-and-elaina-rusk/
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Affordability pressures are shutting young people out of the housing market, and the median age of first-time homebuyers is now 40, a record high.

Click the link in the bio for more information.
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry announced his retirement from the department in April of 2026

Read the full article on our website.
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Due to NFL football, 17 News at 5 will only be available tonight on KGET+. Visit KGET.com/plus to learn how to get KGET+ on your smart TV devices.

A special edition of 17 News will air on KGET-TV 17 after the game.
September 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Watch "After Sunrise" with KGET+ on your smart TV devices. Visit https://www.kget.com/plus/ to learn more.
July 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
MADDIE JANSSEN: Watch the segments from Maddie Janssen's final newscast as Sunrise anchor at the link. https://www.kget.com/sunrise/maddie-janssen-final-day-at-kget-17-news-at-sunrise/ 
June 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
KGET is partnering with local crime advocates for a Crime Victims’ Vigil on April 30.https://www.kget.com/2025-crime-victims-vigil/#/rounds/1/gallery/487632425
April 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
KGET is partnering with local crime advocates for a Crime Victims’ Vigil on April 30.
https://www.kget.com/2025-crime-victims-vigil/#/rounds/1/gallery/487632425
April 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Athletics have sold out of season tickets for their inaugural year in West Sacramento. https://buff.ly/3PvxAgx
January 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
If you grew up in Bakersfield in the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s or aughts, you no doubt heard his voice. You might even have listened to his voice with enthusiastic regularity. A lot of people did. https://buff.ly/40quPDo
January 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Leaders emphasize Kern County law enforcement is not involved in Border Patrol operations https://buff.ly/40uAoAE
January 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Organizations in Kern County mobilize to help Los Angeles fire victims https://buff.ly/40bBuA3
January 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Community members believe now is the time to warn others. https://buff.ly/3PxF5Dy
January 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Woman gets life without parole for 'heinous' sex crimes in human trafficking case https://buff.ly/40mUTzf
January 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Rosca de Reyes tradition: What does it mean if you get the baby in a king cake https://buff.ly/3WaIiwz
January 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A growing number of Republicans say they’re confident that the votes in the 2024 presidential election were counted accurately in the wake of President-elect Trump's victory in November, according to a new poll released on Friday. https://buff.ly/422dIci
January 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A fire to a semi-truck and trailer slowed traffic in southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Pyramid Lake on Friday for hours, officials said. https://buff.ly/4akSpVL
January 3, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday aimed at addressing the rising health risks posed by ultra-processed foods and synthetic food dyes. https://buff.ly/3BYj2mr
January 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
4 candidates file to run in special election for vacant Assembly seat https://buff.ly/41Ye2cf
January 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM
One man has been arrested in connection to a deadly stabbing that happened in East Bakersfield late Wednesday night. https://buff.ly/3VZuTaQ
January 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The driver of a car that crashed early New Year’s Day said a passenger grabbed the wheel, causing them to lose control, according to a court filing. https://buff.ly/4iSSRy6
January 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Police suspect alcohol was a factor in a fatal single-vehicle crash early New Year’s Day in southwest Bakersfield. https://buff.ly/4fFwBoO
January 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
From everyone at 17 News, we wish you a Happy New Year.
January 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM