Jim Scott has been broadcasting the news in Kern County since 1983. Born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, Jim's career in broadcasting started in high school, as a graveyard shift deejay for a top-40 AM radio station in his hometown.

Robin Mangarin came back to Kern County and KGET in 1996 and has never looked back. She climbed the ranks of television broadcasting with her start at KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, worked seven years as the 5pm and 6pm anchor at KERO-TV before landing the 4pm anchor spot in San Diego (KFMB TV - CBS), a career dream for this San Diego native.

Todd Strain has been KGET's Sports Director since June of 2001. A California native, Todd began his sports broadcasting career at KEYT in Santa Barbara, shortly after graduating from U.C.S.B. From there he moved on to KTVL in Medford, Oregon.

Tami Mlcoch joined 17 News in April, 2000. After six years of waking up early to deliver the news, she moved to nights to anchor 17 News at 6pm and 11pm.

Chief Meteorologist Alissa Carlson has crossed the country covering all types of weather. She's forecasted weather for Kern County's Valley, Mountains, and Deserts since 2007.

Kevin Charette joined the 17 weather team in September 2005. Originally from Washington state, he began his broadcasting career as a reporter and weekend weathercaster at the NBC station in Medford, Oregon.

Kiyoshi Tomono joined the 17 News team in March of 2004. He currently anchors 17 News at Sunrise and reports for other newscasts.

Katie Harlan joined the 17 News team in March of 2006 as a general assignment reporter and was quickly promoted to anchor 17 News at Sunrise and 17 News at Noon.

After saying goodbye to his hometown of Bellevue , Washington in July 2007, Tim joined KGET as a general assignment reporter.

Lou started at KGET in February 2008, and hopes to contribute in any way possible, whether it is in news or sports.

Anna is happy to return to the Golden Empire. She loves meeting and telling the stories of local, everyday people, young and old, who inspire us to make the world a better place.

Prior to 17 News, Jennifer was the White House reporter and producer for ABC News based in the Washington, D.C. bureau.

After being away for 5 years, Madelyn Jarrett returned to Bakersfield in August 2009 to join the KGET team as a general assignment reporter. A Bakersfield girl born and raised, and a proud Driller, she's thrilled to be home.