Mindful Monday: Health and mental benefits of having a pet

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET)– Mental health studies are demonstrating positive results in owning a pet and, clinical psychologist, Dr. Corey Gonzales discusses these boosting outcomes during a Mindful Monday segment on 17 News at Sunrise.  

According to Dr. Gonzales, pets are evolving to being more acutely attuned to an owner’s thoughts, feelings, and language....

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Missing teen out of east Bakersfield found: BPD

UPDATE (4/15): A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing out of east Bakersfield Sunday afternoon has been located, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing teen girl last seen in east Bakersfield.

Bakersfield Police Department officials said...

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Murder suspect flees from police in Long Beach

The suspect in a Long Beach shooting death from Sunday night remains at large after fleeing from police on foot, according to authorities.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of Gaviota Avenue at 8:46 p.m. on Sunday, police said. At the scene, a man was found suffering from a gunshot...

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