Jim Tripeny Retires After 40 Years at KGET

After nearly four decades behind the camera at KGET, Jim Tripeny is retiring — a true legend whose creative touch shaped Kern County’s local media landscape from Reagan-era PSAs to the Bakersfield Christmas parade. As head of Eye Street Productions, he wore his signature five plaid shirts and became an unsung hero to colleagues who called him the station’s backbone. Celebrated with a special 40-year pin and a heartfelt farewell party, Tripeny’s legacy spans KGET, Telemundo, the CW, and KGET+, leaving behind a career that’s as iconic as it is impactful. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/016ecce821c8f7e0