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Some of today's top storiesYet another wildfire is burning in Kern County - this one burning just outside of Taft this morning. It started just after 5 o'clock yesterday evening on Hill Road in an area southwest of Taft.    Initially, Kern County Fire reported 50 acres had burned.    But, the latest update from Cal Fire is 850 acres with only 5-percent containment.    Multiple fire crews have been fighting the flames on the ground and from the air.    No word on whether any homes are threatened or when full containment is expected.As wildfires rip through Kern County, a rash of *structure* fires is adding to the burden being borne by firefighters in Bakersfield.    Yesterday, we brought you a story on an old antique shop that went up in flames.    17's Cecilia Trevino has more this morning on the aftermath.And yesterday's fire was just the latest in a string of fires that continue to gut buildings Downtown.     In the past few years alone, suspicious fires have ripped through the Mission Hotel on M Street, th

Some of today's top storiesA former antique store in downtown Bakersfield goes up in flames. This used to be Great American Antiques on 19th Street.It sits right across the street from the Bakersfield Museum of Art.The old antique store closed in November.This 3-alarm fire broke out around 11:30 last night and quickly consumed the 37-thousand square foot building.Fire crews have remained on scene throughout the night trying to clean up.It's unclear what caused the fire to break out or if there were any injuries.Also breaking overnight out of Oildale...A man is in the hospital this morning after being hit by a truck.  This is video of the area of Diane Drive and Douglas Street.According to the CHP's traffic incident page, that man was hit around ten o'clock yesterday evening..Witnesses say he was taken to the hospital with severe head injuries.C-H-P says the call came in as a possible domestic violence incident.  A woman was seen in the back of a sheriff's patrol car, but no word on whether she's been arrested

Some of today's top storiesA brush fire near Lake Isabella has prompted evacuations this morning. Here's a look at the fire from a nearby camera...    This fire is being called the "Shadow Fire" and is located on Shadow Mountain Drive near Denise Drive.    Officials say it is spreading at a moderate speed.    An evacuation warning is in effect for the Squirrel Mountain Valley area.    We will continue to follow this breaking news and bring you any updates as they become availablefire crews were busy putting out a blaze in northwest Bakersfield. This fire happened at this home on Klemer street around 11 pm.     The home is near the Talladega neighborhood off Renfro road and Rosedale Highway.    As you can see, the fire destroyed the roof and garage.     The cause is unknown at this time.     We will update this story as we know more. a 2-alarm structure fire in Shafter on Saturday.    You can see in this video a structure left destroyed by the blaze...    This happened on Poplar Avenue around 2 p.m.    No word

Some of today's top storiesDonald trump, the former president and presumptive 2024 gop nominee, was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a hush money scheme that silenced a porn star, in effect interfering with the 2016 presidential election.    Nbc's brie jackson is in washington with details on this historic criminal case.Our political anaylsts joined us in studio yesterday to talk more about this historic verdict...    Cathy Abernathy on the right.. and Marisa Wood on the left.    Both weighed in on the verdict with their opinions.Former Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy reacting to the guilty verdict.     His post on social media reads, quote, "President Trump's only crime is running against Joe Biden in 2024.     The American people see right through this weaponization of the legal system"...end quote.And 20th Congressional District elect Vince Fong also weighing in on the verdict...    His post on social media reads, quote "Today's verdict against President Trump is a his

Some of today's top storiesa developing story out of California City.    A homicide investigation is underway this morning following a shooting at a McDonald's. According to police, the shooting happened around 12:30 yesterday afternoon at the McDonald's on California City Boulevard.     The victim was shot and taken to Antelope Valley Hospital where that person died.     No arrests have been made.    The ages of those involved and the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been released.    We'll continue to bring you updates on our website, kget.com.Three men are in jail this morning in connection with a deadly shooting that happened during a robbery.The shooting happened around 11:30 last Monday night on Union Avenue.    Officers say the man was shot multiple times and died.    This week, investigators arrested Dalton Thompson, William Darden and Joey Elia on Eye Street.    They're being held without bail and are due in court tomorrow.A 38-year-old man is also in jail this morning for allegedly

Some of today's top storiesA u-s military fighter jet headed to Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County - crashed in new mexico.The plane was a developmental model of the f-35 fighter jet that was being delivered by lockheed martin.      It had just taken off from albuquerque and was en route to edwards air force base when it went down.Fortunately, the pilot was able to eject safely. An investigation is underway into the cause of the crash.After weeks of sqauring off inside the courtroom, the prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments in the historic hush money trial of former president trump.Now, a jury of seven men and five women will determine whether the former president orchestrated a criminal conspiracy designed to influence the 2016 presidential election.NBC's brie Jackson has the latest from Washington.It has been more than a week now since Kern County senior deputy Ben Harmonson took his own life, outside a patrol car, near a canal north of 7th Standard Road.  Yesterday, Kern County Sher

Some of today's top storiesPolice are asking for your help catching accused members of an organized crime ring that stole tens of thousands dollars in sunglasses... and sold them out of a smoke shop. This all happened at the Sunglass Hut at Valley Plaza Mall earlier this month.    BPD says three people walked into the store and stole about 50 pairs of designer sunglasses.    Then they returned and stole another 50 pairs a few days later... this time pepper spraying staff who tried to stop them.    Investigators later learned the crime ring was selling the sunglasses out of a smoke shop on Beale Avenue.    Officers say they found 21 pairs of sunglasses, drugs and guns.    Officers arrested five people in connection with the thefts. However, they're still looking for three others... Natalie Saucedo, Veronica Alvarez and Richard Gann.If you know anything about this case, please call the BPD tipline at 327-7111New details this morning about the case of a woman who was arrested after a delivery driver reported see

Some of today's top storiesAt least one person is dead this morning following a fiery crash on Interstate 5. It happened last night just after 11 p.m. just south of Main Drain Road.    C-H-P says the car fire quickly spread to nearby brush.    It is unclear what led up to the crash.    The person killed has not been publicly identifiedFire crews are trying to contain the flames of a wildfire in Buttonwillow called the Twisselman Fire. The Twisselman Wildfire has consumed more than 300 acres in an area Northeast of I-5 on Twisselman and Lost Hills Roads.    The fire was reported shortly after 5pm yesterday evening.    At last report, forward progression of the fire has been contained.    There are currently no reports of any structures threatened or any pre evacuations ordered.    The CHP said a torched vehicle was found on scene and possibly the origin of the fire.Today is Memoral Day, and at the start of this weekend...    Family, friends, and vets came together at the Bakersfield National Cemetery to honor

Some of today's top storiesA man is in custody this morning after he was involved in a SWAT standoff in East Bakersfield yesterday. This all began around 4 p.m. at Fast Stop Market on Niles and Virginia Streets.     KCSO says the man fled from a stolen vehicle into the convenience store, where he barricaded himself and refused to come out.     Deputies eventually went inside and took the man into custody.     They say a firearm was recovered at the scene. The Kern County Sheriff's Senior Deputy who died Tuesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound has been identified. 36-year-old Benjamin Harmonson was found outside his unmarked patrol vehicle a little before 3 p-m, near a canal north of 7th Standard Road and west of Verdugo Lane.     The discovery prompted a huge law enforcement response, with more than 30 patrol cars and motorcycles from various agencies gathering at the scene, and eventually forming a single file procession to the coroner's office.    Services for Benjamin Harmonson are pending.    With suici

Some of today's top storiesfire crews raced to the scene of a structure fire in central Bakersfield early this morning. It happened just before 2 a.m. on Holtby Road.    You can see damage to the home in this video...    As firefighters douse the flames.    No injuries have been reported.    The cause of this fire is under investigationWe now know the reason for the overwhelming law enforcement response to an unexplained incident on Seventh Standard Road Tuesday afternoon.    A body found inside a patrol car in northwest Bakersfield is that of a Kern County Sheriff's deputy.              17's Robert Price has the story.A Kern County jury convicted a man of causing a crash while high on drugs, leaving three people dead. Jose De Jesus Velazquez-Gomez t-boned a car carrying three women headed to their farmworker jobs in Lamont.    The crash happened November 3 at the intersection of South Edison and Di Giorgio Roads.    Prosecutors said Velazquez-Gomez was impaired by methamphetamine at the time of the crash.   

Some of today's top storiesThis morning -- votes are still be counted in the special election to replace Kevin McCarthy in California's 20th Congressional District.     And while this was the *third election held in this process, the results coming in right now will decide who completes the rest of McCarthy's term.    17's Jenny Huh has more this morning on the high-stakes race.We turn now to a developing story we've been following of a massive police presence in northwest Bakersfield. Details are limited at this hour -- but police have confirmed they're investigating the death of a man. At around 2:45 yesterday afternoon, multiple Bakersfield police officers and Kern County sheriff's deputies responded to an area near 7th Standard Road and Shane Street.    You can see the massive police presence -- with dozens of officers on scene.    Bakersfield police say the department was asked to assist KCSO with a death investigation.    And revealing the body of a man was found in a vehicle just north of the roadway. 

Some of today's top storiesA homicide investigation is under way this morning after a person was shot to death in east Bakersfield. Details are limited as officers are still trying to figure out what happened. The shooting happened on Union Avenue near Brundage Lane before midnight.    We know at least one person was shot and killed.    Their identity has not been publicly released.    We don't know if the shooter is still on the loose.17 news is your local election headquarters.     Today is the Special General Election within the 20th district to fill the remainder of former congressman Kevin McCarthy's term.     Remember... this is a *run-off* special election with Republican candidates Mike Boudreaux and Vince Fong.  17's Aleeya Fitzgerald is live with us from the Kern County Elections Office with more17's Jenny Huh spoke with both candidates for the special election.     She has more on Republican Vince Fong. It's shaping up to be a busy summer for local firefighters.     A fast-moving brush fire burned

Some of today's top storiesIran's President confirmed dead this morning after a helicopter crash yesterday. Iran state media says president Ebrahim Raisi was returning from an event when it made a hard landing in a mountainous area.    NBC's Drew Petrimoulx has the latest on this developing story.A man is dead this morning after being hit by a car in Northwest Bakersfield. It happened on Hageman Road near Calloway Drive.    Police say the man was hit by an SUV and died.    His identity hasn't been publicly released.    Officers say the driver who hit the man cooperated with the investigation.    Speed, drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the fatal crash.We now know the name of a woman killed in a crash last Sunday north of Pond 69-year-old Herminia Perez was the passenger of a vehicle that crashed into another on May 12th about 3:30 a.m. on Highway 43, just north of Schuster Road.    She was pronounced dead on scene from blunt force injuries.    The manner of death has been ruled an accident.And t

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Some of today's top storiesWe have more information this morning on a story we brought you as breaking news yesterday on 17 News at Sunrise.    It's about an officer-involved shooting in an area near Brimhall Road and Calloway Drive.    According to the Sheriff's Office, a welfare check turned into an exchange of gunfire with the suspect.    But, KCSO will not tell us whether the person shot is dead or alive.     17's Mikhala Armstrong reports.It is already turning into a busy fire season for local firefighters...    As fires rage on across Kern County... including one northeast of Bakersfield. The so-called "Cow fire" started just after 11:30 yesterday morning along Highway 178 and Kern River Canyon Road.    It was actually two fires - about a mile apart.    Some 80 firefighters from multiple agencies fought the flames from the ground and the air.    Emergency crews were forced to close Highway 178 for most of the day, due to the hazards from the fire, falling rocks, and heavy equipment operating on the road

Some of today's top storiesA man is in the hospital this morning following an officer-involved shooting in northwest Bakersfield.    It happened in a neighborhood down the street from Liberty High School. Last night it all started as a welfare check for a man reported to be suffering with a mental health crisis and possibly having a gun.    Over the course of several hours last night, deputies say they arrived at the scene and tried several ways to de-escalate the situation.     K-C-S-O says the subject allegedly fired on deputies, hence the officer-involved-shooting.     No Sheriff's Office personnel were injured, and the man was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. This is an ongoing investigation and K-C-S-O is asking to to contact the Sheriff's Office if you have any information.     That phone number is going to be (661) 861-3110.Now to education news this morning...    The Kern County Board of Education voted last night to adopt a policy that helps determine the appropriatenes

Some of today's top storiesFirefighters raced to put out a fire in Oildale earlier this morning.It happened just after 1 a.m. on Washington Avenue.    You can see in this video flames erupting out of a window.    No one was hurt, although we're learning one family has been displaced.    The cause of this fire is under investigationIn your 17 crime watch this morning... Most of us are willing to help people in need – especially children -- and social media often provides a good way to do it     But a different type of sympathy-garnering Facebook scam making the rounds in Kern County isn't looking for your money -- at least not directly -- but rather your likes and shares.     17's Robert Price explains.There were tense moments at Liberty High School yesterday after a threat was found written inside of a bathroom. Officers at the school say they looked into the threat but say it wasn't credible.     We asked KHSD officials what exactly was written inside the bathroom, but have not heard back as of newstime.And

Some of today's top storiesSome saw it themselves and others found out about it on social media.    The Geomagetic Storm was erupting in full force this weekend, and some residents captured its beauty from Bakersfield.    17's Rob Hagan has a closer look.Two people were killed in a crash in the Kern River Canyon It happened just after 4 p.m. yesterday on Highway 178.    CHP says a motorcyclist and car crashed into each other.    The crash is under investigation.And one person is dead after being ejected in a high-speed rollover crash near McFarland Saturday night.    It happened near Sherwood Avenue and northbound Highway 99 before 8:30 p.m.    The cause of the crash is unknown.    An investigation is underway.Fire crews raced out to a 2-alarm brush fire Saturday evening in East Bakersfield. The grass fire was in the area of Panorama Drive and Morning Drive Saturday at 4pm.    The Bakersfield Fire Department and Kern County Fire Department were on scene keeping the flames from spreading to nearby homes.    No

Some of today's top storiesWe begin this morning with a closer look at the "unknowns" of the investigation into Kern County 2nd District Supervisor Zack Scrivner.     Despite being a public official facing very public allegations of child sexual assault... so much about Scrivner's case remains private.     17's Jenny Huh reports, some residents are calling for his resignation, while others think Scrivner is getting special treatment.It has been a busy week for local firefighters. Another small brush fire broke out yesterday.    It happened on North Chester and Beardsley Avenues around noon.     Thick, dark smoke could be seen hanging over the area before it was eventually put out.      This is the latest in a string of small fires in Kern County this week, including one that torched some 12-hundred acres near Maricopa. A firefighter was injured while protecting homes from a different fire in East Bakersfield.     This one started around 2 p.m. on Oregon Street near McCurdy Drive.     Kern County Fire says dry

Some of today's top storiesIt's been more than two weeks since Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner was accused of sexually assaulting a child.      His whereabouts since that night have remained unknown.      But Scrivner's attorney H-A Sala released a statement, saying his Scrivner is on "a medical leave of absence."The statement went on to say Kern's interim Chief Administrative Officer was notified of the leave on Monday.      It does not say how long the leave will last.      It comes after Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting in which Scrivner was noticably absent.      Scrivner has not been arrested and he has not been charged with any crimesNow to your 17 crime watch and a plea this morning from the family of a woman who was shot to death two weeks ago in East Bakersfield.    The man arrested in connection to the death of Margarita "Maggie" Lopez has since been released from custody.    17's Cecilia Trevino has more on the family's search for justice.Three pounds.    That's how much marijuana the Ba