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Today's top stories:
* Sen. Shannon Grove to announce legislation to reform California's mental health diversion law in wake of Zack Scrivner case
* Ventura County woman identified in cold case
* Update on water comtamination at Lerdo Detention Facility
* Jacob Robles accused of exchanging nude photos, having sex with 17-year-old
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 24, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Man dead after being struck by two separate vehicles in east Bakersfield
* Jury selection continues today in 2023 crash
* Grossman Burn Center to close
* Alta Sierra ski resort opens
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 23, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* New plans for downtown Bakersfield
* Family fighting for change after daughter is injured in crash
* Justice served for family of KHSD police chief killed in crash
* Lerdo Justice Facility update on water contamination
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 20, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Former Prince Andrew arrested over Epstein ties
* Woman saves husband's life performing CPR
* Petition challenging Zack Scrivner's mental health diversion rejected
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 19, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Rain continues in Kern County
* Republican Steve Hilton leads in race for governor
* Civil trial to begin in 2023 Bakersfield Police crash
* Woman speaks out on viral Bakersfield 911 dispatcher
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb.18, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at 84
* Fresno bishop speaks to detainees at California City ICE facility
* State of Downtown Breakfast set for Thursday
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 17, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Search for Nancy Guthrie continues into its 13th day
* CSUB releases threatening phone call
* Man throws brick at Moo Creamery and Dignity Health Arena
* Kern County's STD rate
* Kaiser Permanente strike ends
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 13, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Maya Hernandez takes plea deal in hot car death of her son
* Newborn found dead near dumpster identified as a girl
* Tehachapi teacher accused of inappropriate touching has history of similar acts
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb.12, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Subject detained then released in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
* 10 people dead in British Columbia shooting
* New details in allegations against Tehachapi teacher
* Maya Hernandez due in court today
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 11, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Newborn found dead near dumpster on Panama Lane
* Safe Surrender Month
* F Street vacant building fires
* Final community listening session set for tonight in search of new police chief
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 10, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Bakersfield Fire investigating fire in downtown Bakersfield
* Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl LX
* A deeper look into human trafficking
* Officer-involved shooting suspect pleads not guilty to charges Friday
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 9, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* New details in human trafficking operation
* Riddhi Patel granted mental health diversion in threats case
* Glitches caused alerts to not be sent to CSUB students
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 6, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Savannah Guthrie pleads for mother's return in new video
* Bakersfield Police rescue children in Human Trafficking operation
* Lamont man wanted after assualting underage girl
* Riddhi Patel to see mental health diversion
* Next listening session regarding new Bakersfield police chief set for Feb. 10
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 5, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Bakersfield College reopens after threat to school
* Gov. Newsom visits Wasco to discuss High-Speed Rail project
* Nancy Guthrie still missing
* City of Bakersfield narrowing chief of police pick down
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 4, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* 59-car pile up in Delano near Avenue 24
* Motorcyclist dead after crash in southwest Bakersfield
* Investigation underway after Mesa Marin street takeover
* Anabell Correa due in court today
* Bakersfield man found guilty of murdering son
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Feb. 2, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new Fed Chair
* Protests in murder of Alex Pretti set for this weekend in Bakersfield
* Update on Zack Scrivner's mental health diversion
* Bakersfield man convicted of murdering elderly roommate
* Closing arguments wrap up in murder trial
* 2 arrested in Bakersfield in retail theft operation
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 30, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* State of the County address
* Preliminary hearing for man accused of killing son
* Closing arguments in trial of Eduardo Gutierrez
* New video of officer-involved shooting shows man pointing gun at officers
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 29, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* All lanes open on Highway 58 open
* Houchin Community Blood Bank asking for blood donations after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 58
* BCSD meeting regarding immigration enforcement
* BCSD votes for compensation raise
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 28, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Bakersfield worker steps up to rescue someone from choking
* Trump administration to change tactics in Minneapolis
* More reaction to deadly shooting in Minnesota by federal agents
* Protests continue in Bakersfield over Minnesota shooting
* Fog prompts multiple delays at school districts in Kern County
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Today's top stories:
* 3 ejected after eportedly stolen vehicle crashes along Hwy 178
* Federal agents shoot, kill another person in Minnesota
* Protests held in Bakersfield amid federal immigration raids
* Kaiser Permanente workers to go on strike Monday
* IRS will begin accepting tax filings Monday
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Today's top stories:
* Poll shows less than half of American voters approve of how Trump is doing a year into his second term
* Kern County Sheriff Sergaent arrested after allegedly stealing from KCSO property room
* Tehachapi physical education teacher accused of touching child inapropriately faces more charges
* Man accused of murdering his elderly wife has cognitive impairment
* City of Bakersfield council meeting gets heated
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 22, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Cinnamon roll drive at Compassion Corner
* Senators visit California City ICE facility
* Kern County ICE raids make national headlines
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 21, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* One year of President Trump
* Anabell Correa due in court today
* Man who threatened Kern County elected officials pleads no contest to threat charges
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 20, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* MLK Jr. Day
* Drug bust caught on camera in East Bakersfield
* Man accused in Motel 6 stabbing had previous criminal history
* Madison Williams charged with another felony after being sentenced
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 19, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Expect delays along Hwy 178 through the canyon and Hwy 58 beginning Friday morning
* Neighbors describe what they heard during Rosalia Dr shooting
* Man shiot by officers after fleeing from traffic stop out of ICU
* Second suspect arrested in deadly 2021 shooting
* Kathy Scrivner faces more calls to resign from KHSD board
* Kern County In Depth looks back on life of former Bakersfield city councilmember Irma Carson
* Heavy fog in parts of Kern County for morning commutes
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Today's top stories:
* Spacecraft carrying astronauts making way back to Earth visible in Bakersfield
* Hwy 178 to undergo roadway maintenance beginning Friday morning
* Man killed in shooting at Rosalia Drive in Bakersfield
* Bakersfield PD shares body cam video of drug bust at Union Ave motel
* Man accused of killing former KHSD police chief in 2011 pleads no contest, to be sentenced
* Man pleads no contest in shooting death of gay rights activist
* Several school districts announce delays due to fog
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Today's top stories:
* WIble road to be closed Tuesday
* Sheriff Youngblood talks Scrivner body cam footage
* Protestors call for retrial in Maya Hernandez case
* Bakersfield man set top face judge today after deadly stabbing Sunday at Motel 6
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 13, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Man suspected of firing gun killed by KCSO deputies in Lake Isabella
* KCSO investigating deadly Oildale motel stabbing
* Maya Hernandez due back in court Monday
* Community asked for feedback on Child Protectvie Services during Monday sessions
* Person struck and killed on South H Street: Bakersfield PD
* Lost hiker rescued from Mt. Pinos
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Today's top stories:
* Congressman Valadao joins other politicians in calling for transparency in Scrivner case
* Families outraged after items placed at gravesites removed by Greenlawn Cemetery
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 9, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Governor Gavin Newsom to address state in State of the State speech
* PIT count registration ends Friday
* Bakersfield sewer rates to increase
* GET's new route, Toucan Trolley
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 8, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Flu hits hard over the holiday: What you can do
* Adentist Health Bakersfield offering free child vaccinations
* Kathy Scrivner responds to allegation she prevented victims from talking to law enforcement
* State denies 17 News request for documents in Scrivner case
* Closure of Rio Bravo Country Club turns into social media free-for-all
* Weather: Early morning fog may impact your drive
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Today's top stories:
* Kathy Scrivner, a board member on KHSD, faces accusations of dissuading abuse victims from speaking with law enforcement
* Deputies arrest 2 suspected of burglarizing train in Keene
* Supervisors set to approve grant funding for DUI prevention
* Phillip Peters appointed chairman of Board of Supervisors
* Supervisors set to discuss re-proposed rural trash tax
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Today's top stories:
* Man threatening family shot and killed by Bakersfield Police Friday
* Vigil held for man killed in suspected robbery
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 5, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* Inmate charged in fellow inmate's death
* Tehachapi teacher charged on child pornography charges
* Remembering those we've lost in Kern County in 2025
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Jan. 2, 2026
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Today's top stories:
* KCSO denies public records request in Zack Scrivner case
* Suspect in Tallulah Falls Court homicide admitted to killing wife due to infidelity
* CHP holiday enforcement period begins tonight
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 31, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Neighbors react after officer-involved shooting
* CHP investigating deadly crash on South Edison and Hermosa roads
* BPD looking for man wanted for indecent exposure
* Rest areas at I-5 Tejon pass closed due to storm damage
* CHP holiday enforcement period to run through Thursday
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 30, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* CHP holiday enforcement period results
* Gas leak shuts down Interstate 5
* Murder-suicide in East Bakersfield rattles neighborhood
* BPD searching for man wanted for lewd conduct and indecent exposure
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 29, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in several counties due to winter storm, flooding
* Investigation underway after two people were shot Christmas Day
* Biological mother of Gensis Mata files wrongful death lawuit against Kern County
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 26, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Sandbag locations in Kern County
* Christmastown and HolidayLights to be be closed due to weather conditions
* More than 122 million people expected to travel this year for the holidays
* CHP to run holiday enforcement period starting tonight
* City and county holiday closures
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 24, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Weather conditions ahead of holiday travel
* What comes after being granted mental health diversion?
* Foster mother accused of killing foster son due in court today
* Man found incompetent to stand trial after murdering man in Sept.
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 23, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner to recieve no time in jail
* What is mental health diversion?
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 22, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Mistrial declared in Maya Hernandez trial
* Zack Scrivner due in court today after multiple postponements
* BPD to be featured in "Police 24/7"
* DUI checkpoint to be held tonight within Bakersfield city limits
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 19, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* President Trump addresses the nation
* Jury still in deliberations for the Maya Hernandez trial
* Anabell Correa due in court Thursday
* Lawsuit filed against KHSD after Foothill High teacher found in inappropriate relationship with student
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 18, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Maya Hernandez trial goes to a jury
* Tehachapi educator arrested for sexual battery against a minor, child porn possession
* Kern County appoint new legal counsel, planning department leader
* BCSD adopts new measures on drugs, alcohol education
* BCSD board hears proposed new cellphone policy
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Today's top stories:
* Maya Hernandez testifies in her own defense in child death trial, closing arguments scheduled for Tuesday
* Scrivner hearing for mental health diversion postponed to Friday
* City of Bakersfield seeks millions to turn motel into housing for homeless people
* Bakersfield City School District to hear proposed smartphone policy on campus
* Weather: Early morning fog expected to dissipate, but low clouds remain.
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Today's top stories:
* Rob Reiner and wife dead at 78
* 15 dead after mass shooting in Australia
* Bakersfield Rabbi's brother killed in Australia mass shooting
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 15, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Sunrise crew live at CALM HolidayLights
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 12, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Maya Hernandez trial to continue today
* Memorial to be held for woman killed on Tallulah Falls Court
* Woman found in canal in May identified
* BPD to create data center to provide officers with real time information
* Surge in damage of fiber optic lines and robbery of batteries
* Tensions rise in Kern County Board of Education resolution on transgender athletes
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 11, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Maya Hernandez trial day 3
* Ten Commandments in schools
* KHSD board members get notice of recall after transgender athlete resolution
* City of Bakersfield in search of new police chief
* Kern County recieves grant to improve traffic safety
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 10, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Trial to resume today in the death of a toddler
* SCOTUS rejects request to review Tastries case
* Kern County Probation Department awarded $260K grant in efforts to crack down on drunk and impaired driving
* Kern County Behavioral and Recovery Services to recieve $3M under Prop 36
* Vista High School may modernize the campus by demolishing existing buildings
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 9, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Opening statements to begin in Maya Hernandez trial today
* Man pleads not guilty in 2023 Bakersfield Christmas Parade crash case
* Death certificate scam
* K-9 helps police catch suspect in possesion of suspected methamphetamine
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 8, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Sentencing postponed for Madison Williams in DUI case
* Body-worn camera footage reveals Madison Willams tried to bribe officers into letting her out of custody
* Woman who took down U.S. flag at Hart Park granted mental health diversion
* Kern County District Attorney's Office given $880K to combat impaired driving
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 5, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* New details revealed in Tallulah Falls Court homicide
* Resources available to domestic violence victims
* Thunderbird F16 aircraft crashes Wednesday east of Ridgecrest
* 1,500 pieces of evidence accumulated in 2024 Marketplace shooting
* City of Bakersfield to hold Community listening sessions for public on new chief of police
* New Clinica Sierra Vista facility opens in southwest Bakersfield
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 4. 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Bakersfield police searching for missing mother and son
* Man accused of shooting and killing his wife makes first court appearance Tuesday
* Man shot and killed by CHP officers found to have been violating restraining order, ensuing pursuit
* Court documents reveal woman killed in Oildale trailer park was strangled with a rope
* CHP releases Thanksgiving enforcement period stats
* Bakersfield sewer rates meeting set for tonight
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 3, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Children's Miracle Network Giving Day
* From burn survivor to ambassador: Brewer Ordway's 4 year update
* How to donate on Giving Day
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 2, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Post-Thanksgiving travel
* Gas station shooting in Oildale
* Maya Hernandez due in court today
* Anabell Correa due in court today
* Suspect in Marketplace shooting due in court today
* Man arrested on suspicion of murder set to face a judge
* Delano set to elect new Mayor and Mayor pro-tem
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Dec. 1, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Bakersfield Thanksgiving food giveaways
* Turkey Trot takes place Thursday at the Park at River Walk
* Black Friday participants in Bakersfield
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 28, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Thanksgiving travel tips
* Restaurants open on Thanksgiving
* Turkey frying safety tips
* City of Bakersfield offering holiday grease collection drop off
* Blessing Corner annual Thanksgiving dinner set for tomorrow
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 26, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Thanksgiving travel to be the busiest today through Dec. 2
* CHP to hold Thanksgiving maximum enforcement period
* BPD DUI checkpoint results
* New oil drilling permits to come soon in Kern County
* Grand jury report reveals cut to Kern County Public Health programs and services
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 25, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Man found dead in east Bakersfield Saturday night
* Woman back in custody after escaping sheriff custody at Kern Medical
* Maya Hernandez due back in court Monday morning
* New Hard Rock Casino jackpots
* The Voice voting tonight
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 24, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* School delays in Kern County
* Hwy 178 is closed through both ends of the canyon due to a large boulder blocking both lanes
* Wible Road closed today
* Woman back in custody after attempting to escape Kern Medical Friday morning
* Teen charged with murder at The Marketplace
* Del Oro High School employee charged with sex crimes
* Man arrested on sex crimes against children
* Megyn Kelly stops in Bakersfield Thursday on her tour
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 21, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Wible Rd. closures to be active until Friday
* New water park to come to northwest Bakersfield
* Man arrested in Camino Media hit-and-run
* Attorney fails to show up to court after crashing into personnel under the influence
* New data shows increase of DUI related incidents this year
* First influenza death rocks the U.S.
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 20, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Construction at roundabouts on Hwy 58 and Hwy 43 may cause delays
* Thousands in Kern County may be affected by new CalFresh requirements, county says
* Kern County Fire Department arson unit to get body worn cameras
* Christmas holiday season even busier for developer looking to build water park in Bakersfield
* Megyn Kelly set for Bakersfield arena live show on Thursday
* Weather: Gabriela Rosales has details on storm approaching Kern County
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Today's top stories:
* Kern County school district weather delays for today
* DHS at Cal State Bakersfield
* BCSD considering allowing overdose reversal medication for teen students
* Mother of toddler who died in hot car in June to appear in court today
* City of Bakersfield seeking to appeal verdict in discrimination lawsuit filed by former BFD captain
* Bakersfield tax preparer to spend 18 months in prison for his part in $25 million tax scheme
* BPD crime statistics for month of October
* Kern County Public Health awarded $280k for child safety seat education program
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 18, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Kern County Board of Education postpones vote on Ten Commandments being posted in schools
* Hard Rock Casino Tejon welcomes thousands at grand opening
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 14, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Sunrise team live at Hard Rock Casino Tejon
* Everything you need to know about Hard Rock Casino Tejon
* Hard Rock Casino Tejon opens today at noon
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 13, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Veterans Day in Bakersfield
* Veteran blanket and food drive taking place Thursday
* Bill to be seen by House today regarding government shutdown
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 12, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Annual Veterans Day to parade to roll through downtwon Bakersfield today
* Residents honor their loved ones with photos
* Veterans Day parade streaming on KGET+ and KGET.com.
* Government shutdown could end by Wednesday
* CAPK recieves generous donation from doctor couple
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 11, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Father and stepmother of Genesis Mata due in court today
* Mother of 1-year-old who died in hot car due in court today
* Fundraiser held for 8-year-old boy kiled in DUI crash last week
* Mistrial declared for stabbing in January of 2024
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 10, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Hundreds grieve at Crime Victims March and Memorial Dedication in downtown Bakersfield Thursday
* Court documents reveal father of 8-year-old boy killed in DUI crash tried to push son out of harm's way
* Alleged trafficked girl left behind DNA for authorities to find in case she died
* BPD detective Mark Lugo to be released out of custody if motion is granted
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 7, 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Speaker Nancy Pelosi annouces retirement
* Crime Victims March and Memorial Dedication set for tonight
* Man accused of killing boy in DUI crash BAC four times above legal limit
* North Edwards couple accused of abusing three adopted children
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 6, 2025
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* Special Election results
* Prop 50 to pass in California
* First woman governor elected in Virginia in history
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 5, 2025
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* Former vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84
* Election Day
* New details emerge in CSUB assistant coach criminal case
* 83-year-old man charged with first degree murder after allegedly killing his wife
* Man sentenced to 55 years to life after killing former rival street gang member
* Coroner ID's man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run on O street
* Bystanders help two people stuck in vehicle submerged in water in Shafter
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 4, 2025
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* 6th week of government shutdown
* CAPK holding daily food distributions throughout Kern County amid loss of SNAP benefits
* Investigation underway after crash leaves one in critical condition
* Bicyclist hit on 4th Street by unmarked BPD Arson Investigator vehicle
* Bakersfield Police chief Greg Terry retiring in April 2026
* Kern County victims of violent crime memorial unveiling to take place this week
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 3, 2025
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* One dead in southwest Bakersfield after being struck by vehicle
* Man in wheelchair dead after being struck on O Street in Bakersfield
* BPD given grant to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety
* Ex-BPD officer arraigned in federal court on charges including child sexual exploitation
* Kern County victims crime march set to take place Nov. 6
* Operation BOO taking place today
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 31, 2025
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* Accused killers of Genesis Mata to go to trial
* Man who was found dead in his car in Mojave identified
* Man found in Wasco field identified
* Employee at Del Oro High School found having inappropriate relationship with student
* Best friends Brenda and Linda go through cancer treatment together
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 30, 2025
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* Preliminary hearing began Tuesday in trial over death of Genesis Mata
* Former CSU Bakersfield basketball coach accused of pimping scheduled to appear in court
* Plans for SW Bakersfield temple for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints still in planning stages
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* La Mirage hotel in Bakersfield in flames for the second time this month
* Porterville man facing charges related to extremist group, exploitation of Kern County victim
* 1 of 4 teens dies after crash in northeast Bakersfield
* Pathway to a medical career at Bakersfield College
* Domestic violence workshops to take place in Kern County
* Los Angeles Dodgers beat Toronto Blue Jays in an 18 inning game
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 28, 2025
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* New details in alleged North Edwards child abuse case
* Preliminary hearing confimed for this week in Genesis Mata case
* Plea deals reached in EBT card skimming fraud case
* Jury deliberations continue in Madison Williams' DUI case
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 27, 2025
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* Game 1 of the World Series today
* What new poll on Prop 50 shows
* A new proposal could raise water and sewer rates in Bakersfield
* Closing arguments in Madison Williams DUI Trial
* America's biggest fears
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 24, 2025
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* Kern County residents frustrated by Board of Supervisors motion against Prop 50
* City of McFarland asking voters to weigh in on possibility of higher sales tax
* New details on Delano murder-suicide
* 4 teens recovering from injuries related to crash in northeast Bakersfield Sunday, GoFundMe created
* Highland High School to open new aquatic center, ribbon cutting today
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 23, 2025
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* North Edwards couple answer to charges regarding child abuse, torture
* Domestic violence vigil held at Compassion Corner Tuesday evening
* Annual Child Death Review report released by Kern County Board of Supervisors
* Kern County Victims of Violent Crime memorial near completion
* Federal authorities arrest mulitple people throughout the country regarding money laundering and fraud schemes, two being from Bakersfield
* BPD asking community's help in the search of at-risk missing man
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 22, 2025
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* Domestic violence survivor shares her story in honor of domestic violemnce awareness month
* Vigil in honor of domestic violence victims happening today at Compassion Corner
* North Edwards coupole to be arraigned today on charges of child abuse, torture
* Murder-suicide leaves two dead in Delano Sunday
* Murder of Bianca Jackson still unsolved
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 21, 2025
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* Kern County to establish Department of Elections
* October is School Bus Saftey Awareness month
* Kern County couple arrested on allegations of child abuse, torture to appear in court today
* Annual child death review released
* Vigil in honor of domestic violence survivors set for Tuesday
* Kern County Victim of Violent Crime Memorial is nearly complete
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 20, 2025
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* Child death rates decreasing in Kern County but still at higher rates than rest of state: report
* Another secret motion filed in Scrivner case, hearing postponed to December
* Former Arvin teacher sentenced for sex with minor
* Family, friends hold vigil for man killed in south Bakersfield
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* Zack Scrivner due in court today for status conference
* Family pleading for murder charge in death of Rolando Anaya
* Candlelight vigil to be held for domestic violence victims Tuesday at Compassion Corner
* Kern County Board of Education discussing posting Ten Commandments in public schools
* Great California Shake Out happening today
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 16, 2025
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* October is Domestic Violence Awareness month
* Candlelight vigil to be held for those who have gone through domestic violence
* Preliminary hearing in Genesis Mata case postponed
* Madison Williams trial underway
* Edison Highway murder suspect pleads not guilty in August homicide
* Man arrested for allegedly killing his father
* Kaiser Permanente workers on strike across California
* California Shake Out Drill happening tomorrow
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 15, 2025
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* First rainstorm in Kern County: How to stay safe in the rain
* California City city council to vote on the declaration of a local emergency due to weather
* Member of California City council resigning after allegations of violating the law and bullying other city leaders
* California City to pick new mayor at Tuesday night meeting
* Trial date postponed for woman who is accused of driving drunk, killing married couple in March
* Men to go on trial for the murder of a Fresno State student in 2020
* Man under arrest in connection to homicide that happened near Edison Highway
* 14 members of Hells Angels arrested after pursuit with police
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct.14, 2025
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* Man found dead in southwest Bakersfield Sunday morning
* 2 motorcyclists injured after collision on Hwy 178 Sunday
* Anabell Correa to appear in court today on charges related to crash that killed married couple in March
* Rosamond man arrested for selling drugs twice
* Honor Flight Kern County to take off today
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct.13, 2025
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* Convicted rapist sentenced to life without parole after reoffending following release from prison
* Murder suspect in Vine Street murder pleads not guilty Thursday
* New KCSO substation in Taft opens its doors
* Oildorado festival is back this weekend in Taft
* Next Mega Millions drawing tonight
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Oct. 10, 2025
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* Former students suing CSUB over sexual harrasment and hostile work environmemt claims against softball coaches
* 33 pedestrian fatalities this year in Kern County
* Pinpoint Weather Forecast
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* Department of Human Services selects group to conduct external review of welfare services following the death of Genesis Mata
* Man arrested during standoff on Eissler Street to appear in court today
* Resolution passed by Kern High School District Board of Trustees in opposition of trans athletes
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* KHSD approves Title IX resolution, opposing transgender athletes
* City of Bakersfield meets to discuss replacing aging waste water treatment facilities
* BPD looking to replace old motorcycles in city council meeting
* Secret motion made in Zack Scrivner case
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* Investigation underway after shooting on Meadow Vista Ct early Sunday morning
* Man dead after being struck by a vehicle Saturday morning in Oildale
* Motorcycle crash on southbound I-5 Sunday morning blocks traffic
* Bakersfield Fire Department investigates several fires on Union Avenue
* Bakersfield DUI stats
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* La Mirage hotel catches fire Thursday evening
* LA county refinery catches fire Thursday
* Family of 6-year-old girl who died in suspected DUI crash speaks out
* Family of 20-year-old Lawrence Leyva says killer's plea deal is injustice
* October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month
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* Officially Day 2 of federal government shutdown
* Kern County Supervisor Jeff Flores says givernment shutdown should not highly affect Kern County residents
* Exclusive interview with president of CSUB, Vernon Harper
* Cold case murder conviction overturned due to judge's mistake
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* Federal government offically shut down after failed funding votes
* 8th anniversary of Las Vegas shooting at Route 91 music festival in which Kern County residents attended
* Suspected DUI driver appeared in court Tuesday on charges related to crash that killed a 6-year-old girl
* Allen Road off-ramp from westbound Hwy 58 to be closed Wednesday for landscape maintenance
* 1,200 pound bear, Chunk wins 'Fat Bear Week' contest
* 2025 Halloween events in Kern County
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* 1 person dead after crash in South Bakersfield Tuesday morning
* 6-year-old girl dies after suspected DUI crash on East Panama Lane Sunday
* Family of Rolando Anaya says men should be charged with murder after bar assault
* Kevin Mays no longer an employee of Cal State Bakersfield
* BPD searching for hit-and-run suspect in East Bakersfield Crash
* Book Club airing on KGET+ Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
* Woolworth's Lunchonette reveals grand opening date
* Free concerts at The Marketplace to return Thursday
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* City of Bakersfield to fund mobile spay and neuter
* SoCal Edison upgrades equipment in Kern River Valley
* KHSD opens new hydroponics garden
* Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on false statement and obstruction charges
* Rodeo makeover with 17's Lauren Holcomb and Vincent Demonte
* Battalion Chief Agee to continue to recover, GoFundMe created
* Jailhouse interview with man accused of killing woman in State Rd trailer park in Oildale
* Alleged escapee inmate had help from his girlfriend in escape
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* Man dead after collision on Hageman Road early Thursday morning
* CHP holds Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operation in Oildale Wednesday morning .
* Alleged escaped inmate appears in court, faces charges with accomplice
* Taft man accused of killing estranged wife's boyfriend admits to commiting the crime
* Jail bed task force to help eliminate problem of limited prison beds
* Jamison center collects over 40 boxes of children's clothes, hygiene in clothing drive at Compassion Corner Wednesday
* 2 killed in Dallas ICE facility shooting Wednesday
* Bakersfield City Council approves 3 million dollar upgrade for local ice rink
* PCRA rodeo to return at the Kern County Fair tonight
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* Parents say they feel safe at the Kern County Fair amid shooting investigation
* Escapee inmate to appear in court today
* Jail bed space listening session to be held today
* Jamison center clothing drive today at Compassion Corner from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
* Jimmy Kimmel back on air after comments about Charlie Kirk assasination
* Feed the Need day held Tuesday at Kern County Fair
* Fox Theater holding 95th birthday bash Saturday
* Non-stick pans to possibly be banned in California starting 2030
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* Escaped inmate Fransisco Garcia in custody after escaping an appointment Saturday, due in court Wednesday
* Investiagtion underway after reported shots fired outside of Kern County Fair Monday night
* Man dead after crashing into tree on South Real Road Monday evening
* Jail bed task force listening session happening tomorrow
* Kern County Fire Department requesting that the board of supervisors terminate the local emergency for the Borel Fire
* Elected officials for Kern County and California celebrate the passing of a new bill that would bring more opportunity for the oil industry
* 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to return tonight, Walt Disney Company says
* President Trump links Tylenol to the cause of autism in announcement Monday
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* Inmate escapes KCSO custody Saturday night
* 2 people dead after crash on Highway 65 Saturday
* Inmate spits at other inmate at Friday court appearance
* Highway 178 open after completion of roadwork
* Walker Hayes to perform at Kern County Fair today
* Friends & Followers day at Kern County Fair
* Bakersfield Firefighters giving back to Make a Wish foundation, nights at the Kern County Fair
* 17's Lauren Holcomb sports her fair outfit, checks out more fashion at the Kern County Fair
* Charlie Kirk memorial held Sunday in Arizona, President Trump and others in attendance
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* Sunrise crew live at the Kern County Fair
* President Trump expected to have key call with Chinese President
* CDC voting on revision to use combined vaccine MMRV
* New reports show the average American is driving 5% less than 20 years ago
* Hwy 14 open after closures due to flash flooding in Eastern Kern County
* Sea Lions at the Kern County Fair
* Chris Wallace honored with star on the Walk of Fame
* FTC suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging the companies engaged in illegal ticket selling tactics
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* Pedestrian dead after being struck by truck in Oildale early Thursday morning
* Sheriff's deputy involved in a collision in Northwest Bakersfield
* ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's night show after comments on Charlie Kirk death
* Kern County Fair in full swing with new foods and things to do
* BPD discusses safety at the fair with 17 News' Connor Dore
* 2nd annual 'Chopped Challenge' happening at the Kern County Fair Friday night
* Fair Competitions with 17's Robert Price
* Federal Reserve announces Interest rate cuts Wednesday
* Less than 7 weeks away from California's special election in redistricting
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* Kern County Fair begins today
* Kern County residents come together to remember Charlie Kirk
* Charlie Kirk's suspected killer appeared in court Tuesday
* An exclusive interview with Kern County CPS
* Hwy 178 expected to fully reopen Friday
* Hwy 99 to experience daytime closures today
* Free prostate cancer screenings at Bakersfield CBCC through Sept.
* CSUB assisant basketball coach pleads not guilty to child pornography charges
* Man suspected of killing 85-year-old woman did not appear in court Tuesday
* Hearing postponed for ex-Lieutenant on DUI incidents to early December
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* Highway 178 still closed due to downed powerlines
* Man dead after being struck by 2 separate vehicles on Union Avenue Monday
* New Oil bill passed to Governor Newsom's desk over the weekend could rejuvenate Kern County's oil industry
* CSUB assistant basketball coach had 'obvious child pornography' hidden in his phone: docs
* Man accused of killing 85-year-old woman charged with first degree murder Monday
* Tyler Robinson to be charged today in a Utah court after being accsued of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk
* Vigil to be held in honor of Charlie Kirk in Bakersfield this evening
* 'El Grito' celebration held Monday night
* Kern County Fair begins tomorrow
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* Southbound Wible Road closed between Brundage Lane and Belle Terrace from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* Parts of Truxtun Avenue to be closed for 'El Grito' celebration
* Bill to expand oil drilling in Kern County headed to Governor's desk
* Man suspected of killing an 85-year-old woman to appear in court today
* CSUB assistant basketball coach arrested on pimping and pandering charges found in possession of over 600 images of child pornography
* KCSO cracking down on narcotics sales by local street gangs
* Residents of Oildale trailer park say they are being forcefully evicted
* September is Pedestrian Safety Month
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* Bakersfield man in custody after 85-year-old woman found dead
* Investigation underway following the death of a farmworker in Delano
* Former Kern County Republican Central Committee treasurer sentenced for bank fraud
* Former Kern County detentions deputy hearing postponed for alleged DUI crash
* 'Walk like MAAD' dash set for Saturday
* Annual Kern County Cancer Run set for Sept. 20
* Charlie Kirk shooter in custody Friday morning
* 'Safe Halloween' returning to the Kern County Museum in October
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* 9/11 memorial ceremony in Southwest Bakersfield to honor the 24th anniversary
* Heroic 9/11 flight attendant's sister shares a message of compassion and hope
* Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dead after shooting on Utah campus
* Kern County fair holding 'Feed the Need' day Sept. 23
* Kerm County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honors Telemundo Bakersfield's very own, Norma Gaspar
* 14th annual 'El Grito' celebration set for Monday
* Bakersfield Police searching for two suspects in burglary that took place in July
* California City city council fills 2 seats after heated debate
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* Suspected DUI driver drives into canal in South Bakersfield
* KCSO cracking down on copper wire theft
* Rape suspect due in court today
* Closing arguments to wrap up today in convicted rapist's attempted rape case
* West nile cases on the rise in Kern County
* Kern County Board of Supervisors proclaim September Suicide Prevention Month
* 2025 CAPK feed kern food drive and BBQ happening today at Compassion Corner
* Human remains found in Tesla linked to R&B singer
* New iPhone unveiled Tuesday
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* Alleged attacker of Graciela Bustamonte in court today
* CSUB assistant basketabll coach pleads not guilty to human trafficking charges
* CSUB athletic director, Kyle Conder no longer with the university
* Man who sent threats to Kern County supervisor found competent to stand trial
* Alleged birthday message sent to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by Trump in question
* Confusion over COVID-19 vaccine availability after changes to federal guidelines
* 'Feed Kern' food drive to come to Compassion Corner Wednesday .
* Remembering 9/11
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* 6 dead in Jerusalem shooting attack
* Woman charged in son's hot car death due in court Monday
* Trial for previously convicted rapist for attempted sex assault to continue Monday
* KCSO investigating after man's body found along road in Mojave
* CSUB assistant basketball coach arrested for alleged human trafficking, drug possession
* KCSO asking county supervisors to amend copper theft ordinance
* Supervisors to proclaim September Suicide Prevention Month
* Powerball ticket matching 5 of 6 numbers worth $1.5 million sold in Tehachapi
* Bakersfield College's Memorial Stadium celebrates 70 years as local landmark
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* Suspected driver in DUI crash arrested, to appear in court Friday
* Rapper Blueface's brother claims to be victim in domestic violence case in Bakersfield
* Man accused of stabbing another man pleads not guilty to first degree murder charge
* Paso Robles man found dead in Kern County
* Bakersfield Police review use of force policy in town hall meeting Thursday
* BPAL hometown heroes honors Salty's BBQ owner, Jeff Salters
* Disabled BPD officer gets mortage-free home
* Talks get heated discussing health of Americans in hearing with HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
* Lawmakers working to avoid another potential government shutdown
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* Man from Ventura County suspect in Edison trailer park fire
* Paladino fire now fully contained, cause being investigated
* September is National Preparedness Month
* CHP maximum enforcement period results for the Labor Day holiday
* Man accused of another stabbing man in Southeast Bakersfield to appear in court today
* SAFE act to be passed
* No winner in Wednesday's Powerball, next drawing Saturday
* NFL male cheerleader from Bakersfield
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* Paladino fire sets ablaze in Northeast Bakersfield Tuesday afternoon
* How to stay protected from dust stroms in Kern County
* Residents of Shafter create railway petition in light of teen's death
* CSUB 'superfan' in custody after violating probation one day after being released from jail
* New details in the death of woman killed in Oildale trailer park fire
* Mother of recovered missing 7-year-old arrested, out on bail
* Federal judge rules President Trump's use of US military in California illegal
* President Trump in talks about sending US military to several other cities including Chicago for the purpose of immigration
* US military striking suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean
* Leaders of Russia, North Korea and China meet
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* Investigation underway after shooting unfolds in East Bakersfield Monday night
* KHSD to talk AI use in the classroom
* County unions discuss Labor Day
* Labor Day activists hit Los Angeles streets Monday in protests
* Lawmakers in Congress to return after summer recess
* Judge rules Trump's use of U.S. military in LA illegal
* Spirit Halloween to open new location on Coffee Road
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* Pedestrian struck in Shafter Saturday afternoon
* 24 people arrested after enforcement sweep Friday
* Genesis Mata laid to rest in private funeral Friday
* Vigil held for infant killed in car crash
* Vedict reached in case of man charged with killing former member of rival street gang on Llyod Street
* 'Workers over Billionaires' protests to happen today in Southern California
* 100 deadlist days of summer
* CHP Labor Day enforcement period to end Monday
* Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani injured after car crash
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* Accused drunk driver in fatal crash to appear in court today
* Gov. Newsom to expand CHP force
* President Trump to expand crime crackdown to California
* ICE to ramp up in certain sanctuary cities
* Little Fire 61% contained
* White house announcing the removal of several CDC employees
* 20 years since Hurricane Katrina
* Best times to leave for Labor Day travel
* Remarkable Women special streaming tonight on KGET+.
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* Investigators searching for evidence after Minneapolis catholic school shooting kills 2, injures 17
* Trump administration fires director of CDC after disagreements over COVID-19 vaccine
* Trial begins for convicted rapist for attempted sexual assault after being recently released from prison
* Infant dies after car crash on Sunday
* Kern Secret Witness asking for help in the cold case of Miguel Ibarra Lopez, a Wasco man who was killed in 2019
* New details in Emmanuel Haro case
* Lancaster man accused of killing wife then fleeing the U.S. has been arrested then released
* 28th annual Hispanic Business Expo happening today
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* Arvin City Council special election held Tuesday
* Kern County approves budget for upcoming fiscal year
* Possible plea bargin in talks in Zach Scrivner case
* Eight people arrested in encampment cleanup in East Bakersfield
* KCSO arrests Lake Isabella man after burglary investigation
* Little Fire 29% contained
* Old Kern Canyon Road open now
* New gun legislation would prevent 'DIY' machine guns
* Parents of missing 7-month-old charged with murder
* California homeowners may be eligible for earthquake damage grant
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* Fatal DUI crash investigation interrupted by 2 other alleged DUI drivers
* Bakersfield man arrested after shooting person at Oildale trailer park
* Fernando Jara, husband of Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez, seeks mental health diversion after making threats
* Little Fire at 0% containment
* President Trump aiming to expand crime crackdown
* President Trump wanting to fire member of Federal Reserve Board
* Ohio father and child killed after lake crash Saturday
* Dust storm warning issued in Arizona
* National Dog Day deals at Dutch Bros and Starbucks
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* Woman dead after a suspected DUI crash in south Bakersfield
* Investigation underway after man was found dead on Lacey Street
* Man involved in officer involved shooting on Ming Avenue and Grand Lakes Avenue charges with assualt with a deadly weapon on a peace officer
* Cause of death revealed in the case of toddler left in hot car on Real Road
* Firefighters still trying to contain the 'Little Fire' which has burned 2500 acres
* Arvin special election dealine to approach Tuesday
* Kilmar Abrego Garcia facing deportation again
* National Guard troops now carrying weapons following Trump's crime crackdown in D.C.
* 43 adoptions made in KGET's annual "Clear the Shelters" event
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* Heat advisory in effect for this weekend, Kern County fire department taking precaution
* Cooling centers open today in Kern County
* Public safety power shutoffs in Kern County
* Kern County supervisor says board is taking safety precautions regarding Panorama park
* Investigation underway after inmate is stabbed in Wasco State Prison
* Authorities investigating death of inmate at Lerdo pre-trial facility
* President Trump joining police and national guard troops during D.C. crime crackdown
* Active shooter threat deemed as hoax in Pennslyvania after 911 call at Villanova University
* Hurricane Erin moving north
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* Russia launches aerial attack overnight
* Man pleads not guilty to the murder of a woman in fire in Oildale trailer park
* Three arrested in detergent burglary in Rosamond
* Investigation underway after illegal gambling bust in Wofford Heights
* Special election to be held today to fill city council seats in California City
* Congressman Valadao publicly opposes redistricting efforts in Texas, California
* Texas republicans approve redistricting maps
* Menendez brothers parole hearing scheduled for Thursday and Friday
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- 1 dead, 3 hospitalized after head-on crash south of Lamont
- Man charged with first-degree murder after shooting and killing teen on Panorama Drive
- Fundraisers organized for Brody Davis, the teen killed in Panorama Drive shooting
- Former Arvin teacher pleas no contest to unlawful sex with student
- Man to appear in court after woman was found dead in Oildale trailer park after fire
- Public demands external review of Child Welfare Services in Board of Supervisors meeting after death of Genesis Mata
- Investigation underway after person was shot and killed on Edison Hwy and Steele Ave Friday
- Deadlines approaching for cities to announce cooperation regarding sanctuary cities
- Bakersfield College holds event for new students
- Suspect in Panorama Drive shooting due in court today
- Public shows support for inmate who assualted stepmother of Genesis Mata
- Ray Mata sentenced to two year probation on gun, drug charges
- Rally to take place today in protest of CPS following the death of Genesis Mata
- President Trump working on arranging meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy
- President Trump working to ban mail-in voting by 2026 midterm election
- Texas officials say measles outbreak is over
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- 1 killed after shooting at Panorama Park Sunday
- Man in custody after standoff with BPD in southwest Bakersfield
- Stepmother of Genesis Mata attacked in jail by fellow inmate
- Rally to be held in protest of CPS Tuesday
- Celebration of life to be held Monday for Arkansas couple in Bakersfield
- Protesters gather for 'Protect our Checks' rally Saturday
- Mother and child found in submerged SUV in Oakdale
- 'Breakfast Club' returning to theaters
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- Trump and Putin Alaska summit to take place Friday
- Hearing in Genesis Mata case postponed until mid October
- Kern county DHS proposing external review of child welfare services
- Petition created proposing internal investiagtion into CPS
- Arvin teacher accused of unlawful sex with minor, victim refusing to testify
- Inmate in custody after escaping male re-entry program
- BPD to hold DUI checkpoint Friday night
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- Murder-suicide investigation underway after domestic dispute in Southeast Bakersfield
- Four hour standoff ends peacefully in East Bakersfield, suspect arrested
- Father and stepmother of Genesis Mata to appear in court today
- Former KCSO deputy found guilty of multiple sex crimes to be sentenced today
- Bakersfield church burglarized, set fire in the same day
- Gov. Newsom to draw new congressional maps ahead of midterm election
- Alaska Trump and Putin summit to take place Friday
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- Kern County Board of Education banning transgender girls from competing in girls sports
- Delay in filling seat of California City city council
- Vigil held for 16-year-old killed in drunk driving head-on collision
- Biological mother of Genesis Mata faced child abuse charges previous to daughter's death
- President Trump expected to meet today with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy ahead of Putin summit
- Review of Smithsonian Museum to be done by the White House
- Beyonce wins Emmy for best costumes in Netflix special
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- Genesis Mata case brings parallels to landmark case of Gabriel Fernandez
- Investigation underway after inmate found unresponsive in Tehachapi prison
- Firefighters continue to fight Gifford Fire, 120,000 acres burned
- Kern County firefighter James Agee continues to recover from rollover accident
- President Trump sending National Guard Troops to Washington D.C. streets, says crime is 'out of control'
- Buck Owens' Crystal Palace closes its doors after nearly 30 years
- Suspected gunman arrested in Austin after firing in a Target parking lot
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Today’s top stories:* 16-year-old dead after wrecking car Sunday on Union Avenue * Bakersfield community sets up memorial outside the motel room Genesis Mata was killed * Parents, other family hold protest for Genesis Mata outside the Department of Human Services building on Friday * Kern County firefighter hurt while fighting the Canyon Fire in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. * Richbar fire burns 120 acres, shutting down Highway 178 on Saturday night
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* Grand Jury report pointed to staffing, budget concerns at Kern County Child Protective Services
* Police ask for help to identify woman who assaulted apartment manager iin central Bakersfield
* Kern Valley State Prison investigating attack against inmate
* Lawsuit filed against gaming and social media apps in connection to alleged Kern County kidnapping
* President Trump touts latest tariffs, threatens Russia with sanctions over Ukraine
* 2025 Kern County Fair discounted tickets available Friday
* Former Senate candidate Katie Porter leads newest Nexstar-Emerson polling for California governor
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* Court documents reveal grim details in death of 8-year-old Genesis Mata
* Reports indicate Mata's father already had active CPS case
* Experts urge public to report suspicion of child abuse
* Gifford Fire continues to burn west of Kern County
* Overnight house fire in Frazier Park spreads to nearby brush
* Army sergeant accused of shooting 5 soldiers at base in Georgia
* New tariffs take effect Thursday as Trump threatens more
* Former shelter dog becomes member of Search and Rescue team
* Kern County firefighter back on the job after cancer diagnosis and treatment
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Today’s top stories:* ‘The system failed my little cousin’: Family of Genesis Mata says CPS was notified for years of abuse * Man charged with murder in Nimrod Court homicide * Memorial Hospital recieves threats; code silver report issued and dismissed * Man sentenced in viral domestic violence incident caught on camera in Bakersfield * South Los Angeles taco truck hit by group of suspects in a late night attack
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Today’s top stories:* What we know about the death of an 8-year-old girl whose body was found inside Bakersfield motel room * Legal expert details the difference between self-defense and murder after homeowner shoots trespasser in Bakersfield * 19-year-old Ridgecrest man arrested for allegedly making threats with an AR-15 style rifle * Kern County Fair warns of scam attempts regarding vendor opportunities * Texas Democrats continue hold out in an effort to block congressional redistricting plan
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Today’s top stories:* Vigil held for 8-year-old girl that was found dead in Bakersfield motel room * Man shot dead in Bakersfield after dispute over loud music * Gifford Fire reaches 49,700 estimated acres burned west of Kern County * A massive fight involving at least 30 people broke out at a block party in east Bakersfield on Saturday * Family remembers parents 60+ year marriage after dying one day apart
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Today’s top stories:* Teacher admits to killing former Bakersfield couple hiking in Arkansas * BPD, HVAC companies warn residents of copper wire thefts to AC units * A suspected burglar who was shot by a Taft homeowner has died in custody * 67-year-old man dies while in custody of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office * Man identified after being fatally struck by a vehicle on Hosking Avenue: police
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Today’s top stories:* Arkansas police arrest a man suspected of killing former Bakersfield couple while hiking * Pilot ejects before crashing U.S. Navy jet near Fresno County * 17 News releases details of the coroner's report of the motorist who started the Borel Fire * Kamala Harris announces she is no longer running for Governor in the state of California * Trump administration continues to scale back National Guard troops in Los Angeles
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Today’s top stories:* 8.8 earthquake in Russia threatens California coast, tsunami advisories issued * Gov. Newsom issues statement regarding the California Office of Emergency Services' response to tsunamis * Family members of slain Bakersfield tattoo artist remember their loved one * President Trump returns to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday as the Aug. 1 deadline looms for new tariffs. * Affordable housing project planned for Oildale found to have no significant impact on the environment * Bakersfield Animal Care Center searches for fosters before the Aug. 22 transport date to Canada
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Today’s top stories:* 4 dead, including NYPD officer, after gunman goes on a killing spree in New York * The Delano Police Department celebrated the addition of six new officers * Shooter kills 3 people near the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno * Couple slain while hiking in Arkansas had Bakersfield ties * Officials identify the Delta Airlines co-pilot who was arrested
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Today’s top stories:* La Mirage Motel goes up in flames again on Saturday in central Bakersfield * 1 dead after DUI crash Sunday morning on Fairfax Road: police * Passengers make an emergency exit on American Airlines plane after the cabin fills with smoke * White House announces restrictions for advancing AI technology * Deportation flights now leaving from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida
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Today’s top stories:* Bakersfield tech expert shares tips to shield children from online predators * Kern County remembers Phillip Campas four years after his tragic death in Wasco * Havilah residents still experiencing hardship one year after the Borel Fire * President Donald Trump visits the Federal Reserve amid ongoing renovations * Tallahassee police arrest part-time Chuck E. Cheese employee in mascot costume
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Today’s top stories:* Delano police and the Kern Secret Witness program seek answers during the "Voices for Justice" event * City of Bakersfield credits state funding and local non-profits for decreased group gun violence * ‘I lit the pillowcase’: Woman admitted setting deadly fire at trailer park: reports * A look back at Havilah: 1 year passes since historic Kern County wildfire * Safe sleeping practices: Shedding light on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how it affects the lives of Kern County babies
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Today’s top stories:* Bakersfield police release body-camera footage of officer-involved shooting at Gosford Walmart * Bail granted to 3 EBT fraud defendants who must prove they’re paying with legally obtained funds * Ridgecrest man arrested after alleged assault with baseball bat at motel * Delano police and the Kern Secret Witness program prep for the "Voices for Justice" event * Eagle Scout brings new amenities to child visitation center in Bakersfield
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Today's top stories:
* Funeral held for 1-year-old who died after being left in a hot car in Bakersfield
* Man detained for questioning after fires set near Hwy 99 in south Bakersfield
* Children speak out after their mother was stabbed to death outside her home
* Bristol Hospice camp for kids allows for grief, counsel one another after loss
* House GOP will not vote to release Epstein files before recess
* White House releases FBI files on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
* City of Maricopa looks to raise pay for city employees
* Southwest Airlines to introduce assigned seating
* Target to end price matching policy
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Today's top stories:
* Authorities arrest pursuit suspect out of NW Bakersfield
* Kern County Sheriff's Office search and rescue recovers man's body from Kern River
* Fay Fire burns over 640 acres near Lake Isabella
* Family hosts fundraiser car wash for victim in south Bakersfield stabbing\
* Candlelight vigil held in Bakersfield for Texas flood victims
* 3 LA County deputies mourned after training facility explosion
* President Trump says he wants Washington Commanders to change back to its former name
* Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch over Epstein letter story
* Megaladon shark teeth on display at Buena Vista Museum
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Today's top stories:
* Bakersfield PD K-9 officer used leash to help get man out of canal
* Woman severely injured in crash on Redbank Road
* Homeowner shoots, wounds alleged burglar in Taft
* Man arrested for alleged possession of child sex abuse material
* Health in US children is on a decline: study
* House passes bill to cut $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcaster funding
* Trump wrote letter to Jeffrey Epstein for a birthday: WSJ
* Trump urges Bondi to enable release of some Epstein documents
* Trump diagnosed with vein condition that caused swelling in legs
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Today's top stories:
* Woman dies after being stabbed in south Bakersfield neighborhood
* Teen arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Bakersfield park
* Man, 79, sentenced to over 100 years in prison for killing woman, 29
* Court documents reveal more details in arrest of Supervisor Leticia Perez's husband, Fernando Jara
* Fay Fire burning in Weldon burns over 860 acres
* Senate passes bill that would cut funding for public broadcasters
* Blood donors at Houchin Community Blood Bank can win Raiders ticket package
* Bakersfield city officials tout new businesses, new development in downtown
* Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains enters 2026 Congressional race to take on Valadao
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Today's top stories:
* Woman now charged with murder in Bakersfield hot car death
* Husband of county Supervisor Leticia Perez pleads not guilty to making threats
* 2,000 National Guard troops released from duty in Los Angeles
* Prayer vigil to be held for Texas flood victims Saturday in Bakersfield
* Speaker Mike Johnson calls for 'transparency' in Epstein files controversy
* Special report: The story of what happened in a fire in eastern Kern County that killed 5 family members
* 'Severance' leads in primtime Emmy nominations
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Today's top stories:
* Prosecutors seek murder charge against mother who left child in hot car in Bakersfield
* What would you do if you see a child locked inside a car on a hot day? What can you do? Robert Price reports.
* Husband of Supervisor Leticia Perez scheduled to appear in court
* 2 arrested on suspicion of DUI during CHP checkpoint in Bakersfield
* Coroner identifies Taft man who died from injuries in fireworks accident
* Texas authorities pause recovery efforts because of more heavy rains
* Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon makes donation to CAPK
* Kern County Board of Supervisors to discuss catalytic converter theft, mental health holds process during Tuesday meeting
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Today's top stories:
* Husband of Supervisor Leticia Perez arrested for allegedly making threats
* Multiple people arrested in homicide of Wasco woman
* Woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter after 1-year-old dies in hot car
* Massive fire spreads from warehouse to mobile homes in Lamont
* Rescue crews resume search for victims of Texas flooding after weekend rain
* CityServe arrives in Texas to aid Texas flood victims
* 2 dead after shooting at Kentucky church
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Today's top stories:
* Zack Scrivner criminal trial hearing postponed
* Ridgecrest man arrested for alleged kidnapping of child he was fostering
* 4 arrested in connection to killing of Wasco woman, 1 suspect found dead
* Bakersfield PD to conduct DUI checkpoint Friday night within city limits
* Arson suspect arrested in connection to brush fire at The Park at River Walk
* 6 Secret Service agents suspended over actions from attempted Trump assassination
* Hiker rescued from Pacific Crest Trail near Rosamond
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Today's top stories:
* Hearing scheduled Thursday morning in Zack Scrivner trial
* Man accused of impregnating teen accepts plea deal
* Former Fairfax School District superintendent is sentenced
* Family says man died trying to protecting family in Pacheco Rd shooting
* Heat wave, temperatures in the 100s expected Thursday going into the weekend
* 31 workers rescued after tunnel collapse in Los Angeles
* Sen. Shannon Grove hosting school supply drive for local students
* Kern County Fair announces two more musical acts for 2025 concert series
* City council may open community garden in SE Bakersfield 'food desert'
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Today's top stories:
* 7 months after deadly fire at Edison Mobile Home Park, few answers from authorities
* Madre Fire continunes to burn west of Bakersfield, burns over 80,000 acres, 55% containment
* Kern County Animal Services takes in dozens of dogs after Fourth of July, offers free adoptions
* 110 dead in Texas flooding, more than 160 still missing: officials
* President Trump says US will send more weapons to Ukraine
* CA lawmakers look to regulate AI chatbots
* FTC warns companies about 'Made in USA' labels
* Elevate Apartments open in Bakersfield, offers paths to more permanent housing
* Gov. Newsom visits South Carolina
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Today's top stories:
* Recovery efforts continue in Texas after devastating floods
* Over 100 dead in Texas flooding, dozens missing
* Secret Witness renews calls for information on disappearance of Ana Barbosa
* Madre Fire continues to burn west of Bakersfield
* Bakersfield Fire Department promotes 7, but finds it's difficult to fill higher roles
* Motorists will see lane closures, detours along Hwy 99 for construction
* President Trump announces new tariffs for multiple countries including Japan, South Korea
* Dr. Jasmeet Bains expected to enter 2026 race against Rep. David Valadao
* California sending search and rescue teams to Texas
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Today's top stories:
* Dozens killed in Texas flooding, death toll expected to rise
* Homicide victim Ahmaya Alexander remembered on what would have been her 17th birthday
* Madre Fire at 30% containment; 80,480 acres burned
* Residents work to put out Fourth of July fire in SW Bakersfield
* Bakersfield animal shelters see runaway dogs, animals after Fourth of July
* Elon Musk announces creation of America Party
* TikTok building US version of its app: report
* 2 extra hours of sleep can ease anxiety in teens: report
* Amazon Prime Days sales begin Tuesday
* Dodgers get swept by Houston Astros in weekend series
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Today's top stories:
* Assault suspect shot, wounded by officers in SW Bakersfield
* KCSO releases body-worn camera footage of shooting that wounded suspect
* Fire breaks out in McFarland following fireworks show
* Questions remain after fire, explosion at Taft home
* Fire departments work overtime on Fourth of July due to illegal fireworks
* Fourth of July celebrations to begin in Bakersfield
* Using emoji shows you're more caring, emotionally responsive: study
* After being booted from downtown shack, Taco Bros is back and growing
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Today's top stories:
* Massive fire burns east of Santa Maria, portion of Hwy 166 closed
* Fire, possible explosion damages homes in Taft
* Kern Transit bus overturns in Lancaster, mutliple people injured
* Court documents reveal more details in death of 1-year-old in hot car
* CHP will be on maximum enforcement period for Fourth of July weekend
* Medical experts warn of dangers of misuse of fireworks leading to burns, injuries
* First KCFD chief Bob Lechtreck dies at 100
* Newsom announces $750M tax credit for film TV production
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Today's top stories:
* Man arrested for murder of his grandfather in Tehachapi
* Mom accused leaving children in hot car makes court appearance
* Fire damages home in central Bakersfield; family escapes, dogs rescued
* Fireworks sales benefit local groups for a variety of causes
* House expected to vote on Senate version of Trump's budget
* AAA expects record Fourth of July travel
* Catholic Diocese of Fresno files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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Today's top stories:
* Experts warn against leaving children unattended in vehicles after 1-year-old dies
* Investigation underway after body found on Ohio Dr
* Another landmark building in Bakersfield goes up in flames
* Senate continues work on President Trump's budget bill
* Jurors continue deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
* Brian Kohberger takes plea deal in Idaho college student murders case
* Gov. Newsom signs aimed at building more housing
* California gas tax increases by 2 cents per gallon today
* California Highway Patrol's new patrol vehicle paint scheme blend in with traffic
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Today's top stories:
* Fire breaks out at bottling plant in central Bakersfield
* Child dies after being left in hot vehicle, mother arrested: Bakersfield PD
* Man suspected of abducting teen through video game to stand trial
* Fire departments offer ways to report illegal fireworks
* Proposed Bakersfield VA clinic back in courtroom
* Kern County Public Health urges caution in Lake Isabella over toxic algae blooms
* American Airlines to add flights in California
* Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon is hiring
* 11th Annual usic Media Jam raises $100K for cancer patients
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Today's top stories:
* County supervisors approve ordinance to allow for expansion of oil drilling on county land
* Bakersfield City Council approves $852M budget
* Vigil held for teen shooting victim
* Kern County detentions officer pleads not guilty to DUI
* Man taken into custody after standoff at Baylor St home
* Health experts encourage HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day
* Senate continues work on passing President Trump's budget bill
* Rick's Reviews: 'Phineas and Ferb' returns for a new season
* Covey Cottages opens offering homeless veterans
* Celebrating Maddie Janssen's final day at KGET
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Today's top stories:
* Lawmakers want briefing on full scope, impact of Iran nuclear site bombing
* Closing arguments to begin in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
* American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Las Vegas
* Democrats, Gov. Newsom finalizing details in state budget deal
* How to prepare your home for the wildfire season
* Woolworth's to reopen luncheonette with some modern touches
* 'Tales for Tails' program builds kids reading skills with some help from furry friends
* Kern County Fair announces additional concerts
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Today's top stories:
* Fire breaks out in Kern River Valley
* President Trump arrives in Netherlands for NATO summit
* Pursuit suspect needed to be rescued from crashed vehicle
* 2 taken into custody after high-speed pursuit through Kern County
* Kern County Supervisors pass $4 billion budget
* Multiple people arrested for alleged trafficking of fake Oxycodone pills
* Burglars raid stalled train in downtown Bakersfield
* Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce gives local entrepreneurs training session on AI
* Summer reading challenge can be big boost for kids education
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Today's top stories:
* Israel-Iran continue attacks despite ceasefire announcement
* Concerns over gas price amid Israel-Iran conflict
* CA Republicans aim to repeal 'sanctuary city' laws
* CA lawmakers look to prevent law enforcement from covering faces while on the job
* California is among best in the country for lung health: study
* A look at Mesa Verde ICE detention center in Bakersfield
* Kern County DA seeks funds for more domestic violence prosecution, victim outreach
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Today's Top Stories:
* Trump directs military attack on Iran
* Silver alert issued for California City woman
* 1 dead after hit and run in East Bakersfield
* Indiana Pacers assistant cooach making history as first woman coach competing for title
* Fan drive helps Kern County's elderly population
* Sourdough bringing women together
Today's top stories:
* Federal appeals court rules Trump can keep control of National Guard in California
* Kern County firefighters control trailer fire on Downing Avenue in NW Bakersfield
* Petition to ban unsupervised minors at Valley Plaza Mall gains steam
* President Trump will decide 'within 2 weeks' to strike Iran
* 3 members of Bakersfield family are in Israel as attacks continue
* Auditions set for 'Nutcracker' performances later this year
* Kern River Valley residents face repeated public safety power shutoffs
* Bakersfield Commons construction is well underway, but it's not what was once envisioned
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Today's top stories:
* Israel, Iran continue trading attacks as US weighs intervention
* SpaceX rocket explodes during test in Texas
* Man sentenced in death of 10-year-old Arvin girl
* First responders mural vandalized at corner of 21st Street and Chester Avenue
* Supervisor raises concerns to state regulators over Kern River Valley power shutoffs
* County considering alternatives to fund new animal shelter
* Kern County Fair announces 2 more music acts for 2025
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Today's top stories:
* Lawmakers debate whether the US should become involved in Israel-Iran conflict
* Sen. Alex Padilla speaks out on his removal from DHS press conference
* Keep Kern County Cool fan drive for seniors taking place today
* Three more Rite Aid stores in Bakersfield set to close
* County approves Uber service availablity at Meadows Field Airport
* Costco to open standalone gas station in Southern California
* Some Kern River Valley residents question recent fire safety power shutoffs
* Teen accused of shooting California City officer found competent to stand trial
* Seven Southern California men arrested for massive Lebec rest stop jewelry heist
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Today's top stories:
* Trump leaves G7 summit early amid Irael-Iran conflict
* Gov. Newsom says he'll fight back after Trump annouces escalation of ICE deportations
* KCSO releases video of Water Street shooting where deputy and suspect were wounded
* Arvin man arrested, accused of sexual abuse of child
* Thieves take car charger cables from Brundage Lane business
* KCSO warns of text scams demanding payment
* Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for this summer
* Amazon announces Prime Days
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Today's top stories:
* Man suspected in shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is captured
* Trump calls for ICE to expand deportation raids in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York
* Thousands turn out for "No Kings" protest in Bakersfield
* 2 people struck by pursuit suspect in Oildale: Kern County Sheriff's Office
* Suspected DUI driver in deadly Union Ave crash is booked into jail
* Fifth suspect in deadly dispensary shooting due in court Tuesday
* Kern County Public Health: West Nile virus found in mosquito sample for first time this year
* 2025 Beautiful Bakersfield Awards honor community changemakers
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Today's top stories:
* Israel launches military strikes against Iran nuclear sites
* One passenger survived Air India crash
* Santa Ana man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping Bakersfield teen girl he met through video game
* Federal appeals court ruling allows National Guard to remain in California
* Anti-ICE protests continue in Southern California
* California Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from DHS Secretary Noem press conference
* Kernville park reopens after repairs from river flooding
* Two items added to "Dirty Dozen" list from watchdog group
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Today's top stories:
* Air India jet crashes moments after takeoff
* City of Bakersfield approves water usage rate hike for some residents
* Bakersfield City Council approves additional funds for police officer body-worn cameras
* California Living Museum mourns deaths of 2 animals
* Driver in deadly suspected DUI crash in SE Bakersfield is 19
* Standard School District superintendent resigns
* Federal court to hear case over Trump's order to send National Guard to Los Angeles
* Harvey Weinstein convicted of sexual assault, acquitted of another charge
* Young Marines gather US flags ready to be properly retired
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Today's top stories:
* 1 person dead in fiery crash in SE Bakersfield
* Trump defends move to send National Guard, military to Los Angeles amid ICE protests
* Protesters in Bakersfield show solidarity for Los Angeles amid ICE raids
* Questions remain 7 months after Marketplace shooting
* Meet Lauren Holcomb, the newest member of the 17 News at Sunrise
* Bakersfield City Council to discuss water rate hike
* KGET collecting US flags ready for retirement through Friday
* CA Republicans call out Newsom over Prop 36 funding
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* Marines sent to Los Angeles following ICE raids
* County and state leaders react to ICE raids
* Kern County reaches agreement with SEIU
* Bakersfield water rates to increase by 56% over the next 5 years
* Investiagtion underway after inmate is stabbed at Kern Valley State Prison
* Ex- Board of Trustee member found not guilty on charges related to fraud
* Bakersfield man accused of impregnating teen girl takes plea deal
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Today's Top Stories:
* ICE protests take over Downtown Los Angeles
* Trump travel ban to go into effect today
* National egg salmonella outbreak has ties to California
* Second eaglet has left
* Government talks deficit that could impact Medicaid and Medicare
* Search for 6 passengers underway after plane crash in San Diego
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Today's Top Stories:
* Fort Fire evacuations lifted
* Kernville man in custody after officer-involved-shooting
* Man accused of stabbing estranged wife still a no-show in court
* KCSO lieutenant charged with 9 felonies
* SNIP bus helps spay and neuter furry friends ahead of Fourth of July
* Patrick's Pantry gathers over 20,000 food items in food drive
* First Fridays art walk begins tonight
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Today's top stories:
* Fort Fire prompts evacuation warning for areas near Interstate 5 south of Grapevine
* Family member of person accused of starting deadly State Rd fire speaks with 17 News
* Teen who saved family dog from house fire in central Bakersfield meets with dog's owner
* Candidates for California governor speak a year ahead of primary
* Trump administration threatens to cut federal funding for California High Speed Rail project
* President Trump signs travel ban for 12 countries
* Kern County Public Health alerts residents mosquito season is on
* Patrick's Pantry collecting food items outside KGET today
* 'Wicked: For Good' trailer released
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Today's top stories:
* Victims in Indiana triple homicide were from Bakersfield
* 4-year-old living in Bakersfield with rare condition allowed to stay in US
* Steel, aluminum tariffs go into effect
* CA lawmakers react to Trump's threat of fines after transgender athlete competes in state championships
* Rains expected to soak southeastern US
* Man accused of killing his roommate at East Bakersfield apartment
* Man sentenced to 2 years in prison for EBT benefit theft
* KGET collecting US flags ready to be retired
* Rite Aid store closing in Bakersfield, part of corporate bankruptcy
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Today's top stories:
* Two people needed to be rescued from Kern River at Hart Park
* Arrest made in mobile home fire that killed woman in Oildale
* Suspect arrested for homicide after body found in East Bakersfield apartment
* Amid ICE raid in San Diego, person with BCHS FFA jacket seen in video
* President Trump to hold tariff talks with Chinese leadership
* Trump threatens California with "large scale fines" after transgender athlete competes in CIF championships
* Fairfax Junior Baseball Club begins its season
* Study: Coffee can help women keep healthy
* 3 Rite Aid stories in Bakersfield to close
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Today's top stories:
* Kern County Sheriff's Office releases video of 2 incidents where deputies shot at suspects.
* Pedestrian killed by vehicle in south Bakersfield
* Man's body located is Isabella Lake after drowning
* Senate takes on President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill"
* Suspect in custody after Colorado attack against Israel supporters
* Walk For Kids 5K raises money for Ronald McDonald House
* CA Democrats wrap up convention in Anaheim
* 2 Rite Aid stores in Bakersfield to close
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Today's top stories:
* Brush fire burns in Frazier Park area
* Group of parents hold prayer vigil for 11-year-old seriously hurt after being struck by vehicle
* Robert Price: Domestic violence ends life of Bakersfield woman after graduation party
* Patrick's Pantry to collect items next week for people in need
* COVID-19 variant making its way through US, California
* Federal courts rule on Trump tariffs
* Frontier High School student with serious medical condition graduates
* High school student to travel to Africa to improve health
* Immigration officials say 4-year-old with severe medical condition and her family are not due to be deported
* Former BCSD Superintendent Mark Luque lands new job
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Today's top stories:
* Brush fire slows down early morning traffic on southbound I-5
* Homicide investigation underway after deadly stabbing at Monterey St home
* Boy on bike severely injured after being struck by vehicle in East Bakersfield
* 4-year-old Bakersfield girl could die if she gets deported and misses life-saving treatments
* California could face annual multi-billion dollar deficits for years, report says
* Lawmakers weigh possibility of oil companies leaving California
* Multi-sport athlete makes history for Kern Valley High School
* Federal court strikes down most of President Trump's tariffs
* Ex-deputy to take stand in sexual misconduct trial
* Bakersfield College, Bakersfield CIty School District leaders unexpectedly leave roles
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Today's top stories:
* 2 people found shot to death in East Bakersfield
* Neighbors rattled after young couple found dead in Oildale apartment
* FBI offers reward for information leading to arrest of 1999 Shafter murder suspect
* Wind-driven fire near Meadows Field now under control
* CA lawmakers call out Gov. Newsom over budget that would cut women's health services
* City of Malibu to hire security company to patrol burn areas
* Bakersfield Museum of Art to debut latest exhibitions
* Kern High School District graduation ceremonies to begin
* Bakersfield girl with life-threatening condition faces deportation
* Moving company data shows people are moving out of Bakersfield, but it's just one data point
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Today's top stories:
* Accused DUI driver said he was looking at GPS system before fatal crash near Delano
* Bakersfield high speed chase suspect allegedly tried to rob convenience store in Frazier Park before arrest
* Some safety systems were not working at time of San Diego plane crash: NTSB
* Ukraine-Russia war continues as Trump bashes leaders of both countries
* World War II veteran receives replacement high school ring
* Convicted former Arkansas police chief escapes prison
* California legislators weigh multiple bills to boost housing construction
* Fairfax Junior Baseball Club is community effort
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Today's top stories:
* Person wounded in Ming Ave shooting, shooter on the loose
* Firefighters continue progress on Jaw Fire, Democrat Fire containment
* Bluff Fire comes close to homes in NE Bakersfield
* Kern Secret Witness offers reward for woman who has been missing for over a year
* Thousand Flags event at the Park at River Walk honors fallen soldiers
* Memorial Day remembrance ceremonies take place throughout Kern County
* Bakersfield Fire Department credits dog for saving family from fire
* Bakersfield city spray parks open
* Fentanyl overdoses drop in Kern County
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Today's top stories:
* Jaw Fire, largest wildfire in CA, burns in Kern County
* Man arrested for assault at downtown Bakersfield McDonald's
* Coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in Hwy 43 crash
* Officials urge caution during the '100 deadliest days' of the summer
* Six people killed in San Diego plane crash
* Former deputy mayor of Los Angeles pleads guilty to making bomb threat
* CHP begins Memorial Day holiday Maximum Enforcement Period
* More than 3 milliion drivers expected on the road during Memorial Day weekend
* Bakersfield home prices rise ahead of busy home buying season
* Thousand Flags event to take place at the Park at River Walk
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Today's top stories:
* Two Israeli Embassy staffers killed in shooting in Washington DC
* Man arrested in Bakersfield allegedly in possession of cache of weapons
* Inmate at Kern Valley State Prison dies after attack by two other inmates: CDCR
* Gang member stabbed 2 people then led officers on pursuit: court documents
* Jaw Fire at 60% containment, Firefighters continue work on containment of Democrat Fire
* Kern County Public Health encourages water safety for young children
* County and SEIU come to tentative agreement on new contract
* House of Representatives passes Trump budget bill
* Centennial High School student awarded Mayor's Trophy
* Bakersfield substitute teacher honored with Golden Apple award
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Today's top stories:
* Pursuit ends in crash that injured multiple people in Oildale
* McFarland school district responds to alleged threat against school campus
* Coroner identifies pedestrian killed by driver in east Bakersfield
* Republicans continue progress on budget bill
* Protesters hold mock funeral procession urging Rep. Valadao to vote against health cuts
* President Trump announces Golden Dome defense system
* Cassie Ventura testifies in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
* Lightning in a Bottle Festival begins Wednesday at Lake Buena Vista
* Wonderful Company discussing housing development plans in Shafter
* Bakersfield PD warns against 'courier' scams against elderly
* Witness describes scene after Palm Springs fetility clinic bombing
* Southern California state Senator cited for DUI
* Corbin Burnes set for start against Dodgers at Dodger Stadium
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Today's top stories:
* Democrat Fire burns 895 acres in Kern River near Upper Richbar Picnic Area
* Standoff suspect arrested after allegedly starting fire at SW Bakersfield home
* Trial begins for ex-KCSO deputy accused of sexual misconduct
* President Trump goes to Capitol Hill to pitch his budget bill
* President Trump says peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to begin 'immediately'
* Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial continues with testimony including physical abuse
* San Diego Humane Society cares for young bear cub
* Bakersfield Animal Care Center seeks short-term foster caregivers for dogs
* Thousand Flags returns to the Park at River Walk this weekend
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Today's top stories:
* Democrat Fire burns in Kern River Canyon, forces closure of Hwy 178
* Former President Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
* 2 killed in Mexican naval ship accident in New York City
* Tornadoes tear through Midwest
* Survey shows parents increasingly concerned over their kids' mental health during summer break
* Suspect killed in Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing
* Los Angeles barber shop plays 'Baby Shark' to keep homeless people away
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Today's top stories:
* Commencement ceremonies to take place at CSU Bakersfield
* College graduate overcomes surprising diagnosis
* Coroner identifies Taft woman killed in crash
* Southern California authorities arrest Bakersfield robbery suspect after pursuit
* Peace Officers Memorial honors fallen law enforcement
* Battle of the Badges to take place tonight
* Financial expert discusses tips for paying off student loans, budgeting
* Rick Bentley speaks with creator of 'Acoustic Rooster' on PBS Kids
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Today's top stories:
* More details revealed in EBT fraud case investigation
* New crosswalk in place where 8-year-old boy was struck and killed
* Houchin Community Blood Bank blood drive going on today outside KGET studios in downtown Bakersfield
* Give Big Kern raises $1.7 million for area nonprofits
* Law enforcement memorial ceremonies take place in Bakersfield Thursday morning
* CSU Bakersfield commencement ceremonies take place Friday
* Disneyland readies to celebrate its 70th anniversary
* Up to 20,000 people expected for Luke Bryan concert in Shafter
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Today's top stories:
* Man killed in grisly Westside Parkway crash identified, had criminal history
* Man accused of stabbing Tory Lanez in Tehachapi prison is convicted murderer: CDCR
* SEIU county workers announce they intend to strike
* County faces major budget shortfall
* CALM unveils new habitat for its coyotes
* Bakersfield teacher gets classroom surprise
* Menendez brothers resentenced to 50 years to life
* Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial continues Wednesday
* Kern County law enforcement to hold events for Peace Officer Memorial Day
* Movie theater chain offers discounts for movies this summer
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Today's top stories:
* Gov. Newsom urges California cities to clear homeless encampments
* Bakersfield, Kern County working on clearing encampments
* 2 teens identified by coroner in deadly Arvin shooting
* Tory Lanez attacked in Tehachapi prison
* Los Angeles police officers hurt in high speed chase crash
* Menendez brothers resentencing hearing to begin Tuesday morning
* Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial begins
* Stocks soar on announcement of reduction of tariffs against China
* President Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks
* School districts urge against 'Chromebook challenge'
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Today's top stories
* US, China announce 90-day reduction for tariffs
* 2 dead in Arvin shooting, 2 others wounded
* Pedestrian killed in crash on East California Ave
* CHP unveils specially marked patrol vehicles to combat unsafe driving
* Pope Leo XIV makes first Sunday address, calls for ceasefire in Gaza
* Blessing Corner hosts annual Mother's Day celebration
* 4 people rescued from Kern River on hot Saturday
* Bakersfield native Derek Carr retires from NFL
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Today's top stories:
* U.S.-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected pope
* Bakersfield residents react to election of first American Pope, Leo IV
* CA DOJ responds to Asm. Bains' questions over Zack Scrivner investigation
* President Trump announces trade deal with UK
* House passes bill to fully rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
* Community outraged over video of dog being dumped
* Rick Bentley interviews cast of "Fight or Flight"
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Today's top stories:
* Cardinals begin 2nd day of papal conclave
* Asm. Dr. Jasmeet Bains questions why no sex abuse charges filed against Scrivner
* Kern County Animal Services asks for help to identify person who dumped dog in a dumpster
* Families forced out of their homes following Oildale standoff
* Transmission tower that may have started Eaton Fire removed for investigation
* President Trump says he'll 'take a look' into possible tariff exemptions for baby products
* Story of the Bakersfield 3 in national focus in 3-part Investigation Discover program
* Gas prices in California could eventaully reach $8 per gallon due to refinery closures: report
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Today's top stories:
* Conclave to select new pope begins Tuesday
* Bakersfield police officer accused of explicit communications with teen girl
* Experts explain how parents can keep an eye on kids online
* Lawmakers agree on provisions to anti-child sex trafficking bill
* REAL ID enforcement begins today
* US Navy fighter jet falls from aircraft ship
* India fires missiles into Pakistan
* Personal hygiene drive benefiting families at The Open Door Network today
* Shoes for our Homeless shoe drive continues through May 12
* Kern County 'Teachers of the Year' honored
* Six-figure incomes not enough to live in some California cities: report
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Today's top stories:
* Law enforcement engaged in standoff with barricaded person in Oildale
* Worker dies in construction site accident on Stockdale Highway
* Man accused in deadly Westside Parkway collision due in court Tuesday afternoon
* Man accused in EBT thefts pleads no contest
* Canada's Prime Minister to visit White House Tuesday
* Gov. Newsom says he wants to work with Trump to boost film production
* New program would pay migrants to "self-deport"
* Give Big Kern takes place Tuesday
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Today's top stories:
* Man arrested in connection to deadly crash on Westside Parkway has lengthy criminal history
* 2 people rescued following ATV crash in Cantil: Kern County FD
* Man arrested after standoff in Taft
* President Trump says deadline to sell TikTok may be extended again
* President Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison
* Government begins collecting payments to federal student loans
* Firefighter celebrates final round of chemotherapy cancer treatment
* Conclave to elect new Pope begins this week
* Microsoft shuts down its Skype video, chat service today
* REAL ID enforcement begins Wednesday
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Today's top stories:
* Zach Scrivner case postponed after Thursday hearing
* Portion of I-5 temporarily shut down near Coalinga after semi-truck crash
* 11 arrested during sex trafficking operation: Bakersfield PD
* Kern County woman still missing after nearly a year
* Bakersfield man accused of impregnating 16-year-old girl
* Legislators continue debate on human trafficking bill
* President Trump speaks to Univerity of Alabama graduates
* May Day marches take place across the country
* Restored race cars on display in Shafter
* New state-of-the art milk bottling plant opens in Bakersfield
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Today's top stories:
* Skimming Scheme: Millions of dollars stolen from EBT recipients
* Mother sues Kern County over death of 3-year-old
* Families of crime victims gather outside KGET studios for justice, peace, unity
* President Trump hails economic success in first 100 days; GDP report says otherwise
* Annual CSUB Barbecue takes place today
* New bike patrols begin soon along Kern River bike path
* Report highlights roadblocks in completing California's High Speed Rail project
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Today's top stories:
* Mothers call for increased steet crossing safety in school areas
* California City councilmember indicted over mercury spill at car wash business
* Denim Day brings solidarity for victims of sexual assault
* Housing advocates rally in Sacramento for rent relief bill
* Experts say product shipments arriving in US could plunge in weeks
* Amazon says it was not going to list tariffs on product pages
* Derek Carr's turbulent offseason
* End of Vietnam War has longlasting effects felt in Kern County
* Shoes for our Homeless drive continues through May 7
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Today's top stories:
* Family of murder victim speaks out after killer in 2004 case is granted parole
* First man convicted in Kern County Prop 36 case is sentenced
* Proposed Bakersfield VA clinic clears another hurder toward construction
* Canada elects prime minister, gives Liberals control of goverment
* Massive power outage hits Spain
* President Trump goes to Michigan as he marks 100 days in office
* Self-driving cars causing problems for Southern California city at night
* Study shows having a pet has the same effect as getting married
* Kern County sees spike in Valley fever cases
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Today's top stories:
* Kern Valley State Prison officer attacked by inmate previously convicted of murder: CDCR
* Bakersfield PD honors K9 Jango killed during pursuit of suspect
* 1 dead in Florida boat crash
* 100 undocumented immigrants arrested at illegal nightclub in Colorado: officials
* 11 killed after driver rams crowd at Filipino street festival in Vancouver
* Vatican prepares for upcoming conclave
* US working on Russia-Ukraine peace deal
* Approval ratings for President Trump drop
* ‘Fix the Fish’ Block Party in downtown Bakersfield aims to repair Trout’s sign
* Residents do their part to 'Keep Bakersfield Beautiful'
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Today's top stories:
* Protesters outside Rep. David Valadao's office urge him to not vote for cuts to healthcare programs
* After calling off proposal for sewer rate hike, City of Bakersfield needs to repair waste water treatment facility
* Coroner identifies 5 family members killed in Edwards home fire
* Bakersfield woman who tortured, murdered teen girl in 2004 granted parole
* Funeral for Pope Francis to take place Saturday
* Unleash Your Love fundraiser takes going on today
* California now the 4th largest economy in the world
* Family presented with Purple Heart for World War I veteran
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Today's top stories:
* City of Bakersfield to rescind proposed sewer, water rate hikes
* 911 hangup call prompted investigation leading to seizure of firearms in McFarland
* States sue Trump administration over tariffs
* Markets react to possibility that tariffs against China may be eased
* Body of Pope Francis lies in state, worldwide mourners pay respects ahead of funeral
* Air quality report lists Bakersfield as one of the smoggiest cities in California
* Bakersfield Womens Business Conference takes place Thursday
* Shoes for the Homeless drive begins
* Poultry and dairy shows to take place at Kern County Fair
* Highland HS students create PSA against distracted driving
* PG&E shows how drones are used for power equipment checks
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Today's top stories:
* Tow truck driver dies while working on school bus
* 17-year-old girl suspected of shooting California City police officer; suspect and officer hospitalized
* Jailhouse interview with man suspected in kidnapping of 10-year-old Taft girl
* Vatican prepares for funeral of Pope Francis
* FDA announces plan to phase out several food dyes
* Unleash Your Love fundraiser takes place this Friday
* Celebration of life for Don Galey
* Wasco Police Department celebrates first year of return to service
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Today's top stories:
* Mourning continues around the world for Pope Francis
* Bakersfield Catholics remember Pope Francis
* Elk Grove man accused of kidnapping Taft girl appears in court
* Investigators say 2 fires at La Mirage motel are suspicious
* KGET to host Crime Victims' Vigil on April 30
* Kern County runners participate in Boston Marathon
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Today's top stories:
* Pope Francis dies at age 88
* La Mirage Motel on Union Avenue suffers major damage from fire
* KCSO busts meth conversion lab
* Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used Signal to discuss military pans a second time: report
* Bakersfield Marathon pre-registration ends April 27
* Wood from former Trout's bar turned into guitars
* California property owners affected by Southern California wildfires sue insurance companies
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Today's top stories:
* Escaped killer Cesar Hernandez reportedly captured in Mexico
* Deputies shoot, kill man wanted for attempted murder at Bakersfield park
* Man accused of kidnapping Taft girl appears in court
* Emotions ran high during hearing in murder case
* Suspect arrested after Florida State University mass shooting
* Rick Bentley on "Sneaks"
* Poll shows former VP Kamala Harris would lead in California governor's race
* The Well Comedy Club gets downtown Bakersfield location
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Today's top stories:
* Proposal would hike City of Bakersfield water and sewer rates for residents
* Man arrested nearly a year after deadly Bakersfield shooting
* Bakersfield physician sanctioned after treatment led to patient's death
* KCSO reveals more details in alleged kidnapping of young girl
* California sues Trump administration over tariffs
* Mac and Cheese Festival returns this weekend
* Shoplifting suspect that led to massive search, 'deputy-involved shooting,' to appear in court
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Today's top stories:
* Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visit Bakersfield for 'Fighting Oligarchy' event with 2026 midterms in mind
* Outside event, President Trump supporters gather in opposition to 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally
* Kern County deputies open fire during pursuit of beer theft suspect
* 2025 Remarkable Women make trip to Hollywood
* Measles cases continue to rise across the US
* Defendant in murder case of Fresno State student will be tried as adult
* EBT theft and scam suspect due back in court
* Pre-registration for 2026 Bakersfield Marathon is open
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Today's top stories:
* Sacramento County man arrested, accused of kidnapping Kern County girl
* Report details attack of Kern County sheriff's deputy
* 2 more men accused in Kern County EBT theft scheme
* Reward raised to $35,000 for information leading to capture of escaped killer Cesar Hernandez
* 50 years later, evacuation of US Embassy in Vietnam still pains many
* Yawning too much? It could be a warning sign
* NFL pros return to Bakersfield for football camp
* 2026 election season begins with Democratic hopeful announcing campaign for Rep. David Valadao's seat
* Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez set for Bakersfield rally
* Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattles Southern California
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Today's top stories:
* Markets continue to react to tariffs
* The Fox Theater unveils latest honor for John Enriquez
* Tuesday is the tax filing deadline
* Bakersfield police announce results of DUI checkpoint and related patrols
* Blue Origin prepares to send all-female spacecrew on historic flight
* Overdose deaths are declining across the country, data shows
* Brown rice may not be healthier than white rice
* 2 Bakersfield high schools to add FFA programs
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Today's top stories:
* Neighbors describe what happened as a fire claimed 5 lives in Edwards
* A helicopter crashes into Hudson River in New York City
* CHP officers conduct enforcement operation along I-5 south of Bakersfield
* Veterans on Honor Flight 51 return to Bakersfield
* A special Easter egg hunt for kids with special needs
* Rick Bentley: A preview of a new season of 'Dr. Who'
* Manhunt for escaped killer Cesar Hernandez escalates after Tijuana shootout
* A look into Smith's Bakeries as it celebrates 80 years in Bakersfield
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Today's top stories:
* Multiple people die in overnight at home in eastern Kern County
* Killer who escaped prison custody in Delano reportedly involved in shootout with Mexican authorities
* Bakersfield City Council discusses proposal to develop massive industrial development
* Veterans on Honor Flight 51 visits war memorials in Washington D.C.
* Proposed California law would boost pay for educators
* Trump announces 90-day pause for most tariffs
* Smith's Bakeries celebrates anniversary
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Today's top stories:
* Arvin votes to hold special election to fill vacant seat
* Report on the scope of Border Patrol's Kern County operation
* Markets, lawmakers react to tariffs
* Honor Flight 51 arrives in Washington DC
* Bakersfield kids raise money for Make-a-Wish
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Today's top stories:
* More tariffs against China expected to be put in place
* Experts say there's no need to panic buy groceries as tariffs set to begin
* Some Kern County, Bakersfield food, housing assistance programs see cuts
* CA legislators debate another homelessness bill
* Menendez brothers set for another hearing on possible resentencing
* Downtown Bakersfield welcomes new brewery, restaurant
* New documentary examines 'Bakersfield 3' case
* Garces Memorial HS student named state FFA officer
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Today's top stories:
* KCSO investigating shooting at Wible Road in Bakersfield
* Inmate at Tehachapi prison dies, prompts investigation
* "Hands Off" protests take place in Bakersfield
* President Trump defends tariffs as markets fall
* IPhone update brings new emoji
* Peacock party at Hart Park
* Women in farming on the rise
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Today's top stories:
* Man accused of threatening Kern County Supervisor speaks with 17 News
* Arvin PD employee faces criminal charge
* April is Valley Fever Awareness Month, county health officials renew calls for awareness
* Death toll rises from Southern California wildfires
* Packs of coyotes concern Southern California neighborhood
* Houchin Community Blood Bank offers upcoming festival tickets for blood donations
* Markets, lawmakers react to President Trump's tariffs
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Today's top stories:
- A paroled convicted child killer won't be let back into Kern County
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kern County
- The Bakersfield Police Department releases March crime reports stats
- Federal judge makes a ruling on whether water must be returned to the Kern River in Bakersfield
- Hundreds sign petition for better traffic safety in school zones.
- The two Big Bear eaglets now have names
- Rodeo is coming to Bakersfield this weekend
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* Now to an update on a story we brought you yesterday...
A suspect is still on the run this morning... following a bizarre officer-involved shooting in northwest Bakersfield Monday night.
A sheriff's deputy opened fire after allegedly being assaulted by a man who fled from a traffic stop.
17's Connor Dore reports.
* From our 17 follow up file.
Kern County Sheriff's Office is searching for the gunman in an a deadly Oildale shooting. Investigators are looking for Luis Villachana in connection to the shooting that happened last Thursday on Olympic Drive near Highland elementary school. Deputies responding to the scene found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound.
She later died.
Homicide detectives are investigating, and have not arrested any suspects.
Anyone with information is urged to call 861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at 322-4040.
* CHP officers were on maximum enforcement over the Labor Day weekend.
During the 72-hour holiday enforcement effort, which began Friday evening, CHP officers made more than 1,100 arrests for driving under the influence and issued more than 27,000 citations.
More than 16,000 of those were for speeding.
* We are saddened to report a World War Two veteran and hard working member of our community has died. Joe Jackson Smith died last Monday at the age of 102.Joe Jackson Smith died last Monday at the age of 102. Smith grew up as the youngest of five on a family farm in Arkansas.
During his service, he was one of the first RADAR operators... helping introduce the new technology to ships transporting troops across the North Atlantic and English Channel.
Smith met his first wife, Jean Reader when he returned from the war.
And they soon moved to Kern County to raise their two daughters.
Smith and Jean were married 42 years before she died.
He would go on to remarry twice--Birdie Barker, then Rose Jenkins--but he survived them both.
Many will fondly remember him as their wedding officiant, a comfort in times of loss and a wise counseling voice.
He's remembered as a witty cheerful man who would always show up for dessert--even if he missed the meal.
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* We begin with breaking news from overnight.
KCSO deputies swarmed a Motel 6 in Northwest Bakersfield after reports of shots fired last night. This is video of the scene on Olive and Knudsen Drives.
It happened just before 10.
Eyewitness reports say a suspect was pulled over for a regular traffic stop...and allegedly pepper-sprayed a deputy...
That's when a deputy started shooting.
Those witnesses say three shots were fired.
There are currently no reports of any injuries..
17 News has confirmed the suspect is still on the run.
* Another downtown Bakersfield landmark is gone this morning.
The "Toucan Building"...formerly the home of Thompson's Pet Land, was destroyed by a fire yesterday afternoon.
And, the building that started out as a bus stop is just one of many vacant downtown buildings that have burned in the last several years.
17's Rob Hagan has more on the destruction that keeps growing.
* More than 2 months later, we have positive identification on a June 30th pedestrian fatality involving a train in Old Town Kern. And the victim, it turns out, was a beloved local character.17's Robert Price has the story.
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* We begin with news breaking overnight and a signature issue here at 17... that's pedestrian safety.
A person is dead this morning after being hit by a car in south Bakersfield. It happened just after 11 last night.
This is on White Lane and South Union Avenue.
The victim's identity has not been released.
No arrests have been made.
We will update you on this story as more information becomes available.
* Now in your 17 Crime Watch.
A man is behind bars this morning on suspicion of shooting and killing a person last month. Rodrigo Lara was arrested for the alleged murder.
Officers were dispatched to the area of Lloyd and South Bliss Streets and found a person had been shot.
The identity of the victim has not been released.
Lara faces charges including: first degree murder, participating in a street gang, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
He's due in court later this week.
* Authorities have identified the driver of a vehicle who was killed after crashing into a concrete wall in Lebec. According to CHP, 63-year-old Robin Scott Stears, of Frazier Park was the driver of a vehicle that collided with a concrete wall near the Lebec Transfer Station Friday morning on Landfill Road.
He died at the scene.
Authorities are investigating the cause and manner of death.
If you have any information call the California Highway Patrol at 661-396-6600.
* a nationwide strike is underway in israel .. in an effort to pressure prime minister benjamin netanyahu to secure a deal for the remaining hostages being held by hamas.
it comes after the israeli military recovered the bodies of 6 hostages ... they say were brutally killed by hamas in gaza.
among the victims... an israeli-american from California.
rachel menitoff from our sister station ktla has more on the reaction from the southland.
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* Now to your 17 crime watch.
And, new information this morning on a breaking news story we first brought you on 17 news at 5 yesterday. The Kern County Sheriff's Office confirming one person was killed and another wounded in a shooting in Oildale.
The incident happened around 4:20 yesterday afternoon in the 2700 block of Olympic Drive near Highland Elementary School.
KCSO says homicide detectives are still in the early stages of the investigation and could not say what happened prior to the shooting.
However, we're told the surviving victim's wounds are minor.
The incident triggered a huge law enforcement response with patrol vehicles seen lining the street.
Investigators are still looking for the shooter or shooters.
* Bakersfield police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
Officers were called to the 200 block of Chester Avenue near 2nd street, at 9:30 last night for shots fired.
There, they found a male victim with a single gunshot wound, not considered life threatening.
BPD says it does not have a suspect description at this time, adding officers are looking for other possible victims. Anyone with information on this crime is urged to call BPD at 327-7111.
* In your follow-up file this morning...
It was a bullying incident, caught on camera, that has now gone viral on the internet.
And this morning that victim will receive a special escort as he heads to school.
17's Mikhala Armstrong reports.
* New details this morning on the death of a local police sergeant.
The City of Shafter says Moises {moses} Martinez died of an unknown medical emergency. City officials say there is no evidence of foul play or any suspects associated with Martinez's death, which happened early Wednesday morning at his Oildale home.
Several agencies converged on the home to offer support to his family and co-workers.
They then led a procession to the Kern County coroner's office.
Shafter P-D is asking for privacy for Martinez's family as they navigate their way through this heartbreaking loss.
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* This morning... an exclusive update on former Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner.
It has been 128 days since shocking allegations were made that he sexually assaulted a child.
He hasn't been charged -- but has remained quiet and his whereabouts have largely been unknown.
We now know he's in town....he looks healthy....and he's back out in public.
But, as 17's Jenny Huh reports, he doesn't want to talk about the allegations against him or the health reasons that prompted him to resign from office.
* This is still an ongoing investigation...
But we've compiled all this information on our website, KGET dot com.
Just scan the Q-R code on your screen for complete coverage of developments in the case, including the full press conference at the KCSO headquarters.
* A Shafter Police officer who passed away yesterday morning at his Oildale home, is being remembered as a hero.
Sergeant Moises {Moses} Martinez was known as a man who served his department and community with "honor and distinction."
17's Mikhala Armstrong has more.
* We are saddened to report the passing of former Bakersfield news anchor and weatherman The weatherman-turned-newsman died Tuesday at his home in Morro Bay at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. Rusty Shoop. Shoop started his TV career in his hometown of Eureka in the late 1970s and moved to Bakersfield in 1984 to work for KERO.
Over the course of his career here, Shoop worked for all three Bakersfield stations that had daily newscasts, including the first morning show in the area, right here at KGET, from 1991 through the end of that decade.
In 2007, he suffered a brain aneurysm, put his television career on hold and finished his novel in progress, Blood Harvest, about a fictitious murder-solving news anchorman.
He and wife Diane eventually moved to the Central Coast, where he refined his guitar playing.
Rusty Shoop leaves behind his wife Diane, three daughters, one son, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be a private family affair.
Rest in Peace Rusty...you will be missed.
* 17 News is your local election headquarters...
With less than 70 days until Election Day, both the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance campaigns are on the road in full-force.
The Democratic ticket will have their first sit-down interview TONIGHT where they're expected to lay out their plan to voters.
Meantime, Republican Nominee former President Donald Trump will be in battlegrounds Michigan and Wisconsin.
NBC's Alice Barr is in washington this morning with the latest.
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* Two teenage boys are under arrest this morning - and facing charges in connection to the alleged bullying of another boy, while he was walking home from school.
Video of the incident has been circulating online, with supporters of the victim holding a rally today at Golden Valley High School.
17's Mikhala Armstrong has the details.
* In your 17 court watch.
Sheriff's investigators have resubmitted reports to prosecutors for a decision on whether former Delano police chief Mark DeRosia, will be charged with a crime. DeRosia was arrested in March on suspicion of contacting a minor for sex.
Sheriff's officials say DeRosia, who was 68 at the time, contacted a detective in an online sting operation who was posing as a 15-year-old.
Officials say their conversation turned sexual and a meeting was arranged.
Derosia was arrested in March in the area of Olive and Knudsen drives.
In June, prosecutors sent the case back to the sheriff's office for more investigation.
The reports were resubmitted August 13 and are under review by the District Attorney's Office.
* Meantime... California lawmakers are in the final sprint to send their bills to the Governor's desk this week... where they may or may not be signed into law. Kern's lawmakers have had legislative success this year...
Some of their bills signed were signed into law.
Some even getting national media spotlight for their work, like Senator Shannon Grove's collaboration with celebrity Paris Hilton.. Senate Bill 1043. Meantime, Democratic Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains is focused on her UC medical school bill, which awaits a Senate floor vote.
Experts say the majority of bills must be passed through both houses by Sunday.
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* State regulators paid a visit to Bakersfield yesterday, in the aftermath of a June oil spill that contaminated drinking water for dozens of businesses.
Regulators examined various sites operated by local oil producer Griffin Resources LLC, which is responsible for that water contamination and is being sued by the City.
17's Jenny Huh reports.
* The Golden Empire is bracing for a round of layoffs following a major merger. California Resources Corporation announcing it's laying off 69 employees.
The layoff notice was sent to county supervisors last Thursday.
Those jobs are mostly at the senior level, as well as human resources, legal and engineering positions.
An additional 49 employees have already voluntarily ended their employment.
The company says this is all part of the reorganization and streamlining process after Aera Energy LLC was acquired by CRC almost two months ago. A notice sent to the county says employees will recieve pay for 60 days after getting the notice, and after that they can sign up for severance pay.
* 17 News is your local election headquarters...
The Harris and Trump campaigns return to the campaign trail as the fight for undecided voters heats up from coast to coast.
Republican Vice Presidential nominee J-D Vance will be in Michigan, as surrogates for Harris stump across Wisconsin.
That as the campaigns keep sparring over details for next month's presidential debate.
Nbc's Alice Barr has the latest from washington.
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* In your 17 Crime Watch....
A person is dead this morning after a shooting in a central Bakersfield neighborhood Saturday. Officers were dispatched to the area of South Bliss Street and East Brundage Lane Saturday morning around 3:15 a.m.
Police discovered the body of a victim lying in a driveway near a residence.
The victim has not been identified...
It is unknown if any arrests have been made.
An investigation is underway.
* And a man is dead following a shooting in McFarland this weekend.
It happened Saturday night on East Perkins Avenue.
When Officers arrived, they found the man with multiple gunshot wounds.
He later died.
If you have any information on the homicide case, call the McFarland Police Department.
* The Bakersfield Police Department released body camera footage of a police pursuit. During the 60 second foot chase, the officer jumped 5 fences before making the arrest.
A caption on the post reads: Can't outrun a rookie.
The subject was arrested for resisting arrest and possession of burglary tools.
The post has 1,000 likes and more than 100 comments.
* In your 17 court watch...
The driver accused of crashing into Stella's Sandtrap bar in East Bakersfield is set to appear in court today. The driver, 22-year-old Manuel Gonzalez, has pleaded not guilty to charges, including felony evading and D-U-I causing injury.
Officers say the crash happened after they tried to stop Gonzales for tinted windows.
The car smashed through the wall of the bar off Niles Street in June injuring 3 people, sending one to the hospital.
Gonzales was convicted of felony evading on two seperate instances, and was on post release supervision at the time of the crash.
* 17 News is your local election headquarters...
Fresh off convention week, Vice President Harris and running mate Governor Walz hit the campaign trail at full speed.
The two begin a bus tour of the battleground state of Georgia this week, while their opponents - former President Trump and Senator Vance have events in several key states.
NBC's Alice Barr has details on next steps - as the two presidential candidates prep for a debate.
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* 17 News is your local election headquarters...
It was a historic night in chicago.
The democratic national convention there has come to an end with vice president kamala harris accepting the party's nomination for president.
* Meantime... some of Kern's own were among the crowd at the convention.
You may have seen them on your TVs, front and center with California leaders like Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta -- delegates Dolores Huerta and Jesse Aguilar on the convention floor.
Both say the convention has been all about party unity, especially following President Joe Biden's passing of the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. Dolores Huerta says she's been to every convention except one since 1968.
She's a super delegate -- considered a party leader with an automatic seat to all conventions.
* And in local politics, District 5 Supervisor Candidate Kim Salas is challenging her opponent incumbent Leticia Perez on public safety... branding herself as the law and order candidate.
Thursday morning... Salas announced various law enforcement organizations -- like Kern County Firefighters Union 1301, Kern Prosecutors Association and the Kern Law Enforcement Association, among others -- are endorsing her.
Public safety officials criticized Perez, supervisor of a decade, for what they call neglect, conspiracy, potential corruption and quote absenteeism beyond belief. Salas... an east Bakersfield native... is the district director for Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains.
Both Salas and Perez are Latina and Spanish-speaking... and will likely battle over those votes.
But yesterday, Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood endorsed Leticia Perez.
The two will face off November 5th.
* A person is dead this morning after being hit by a car in Mojave. It happened last night just before 9 on Sierra Highway near Belshaw Street.
The driver of a red nissan sedan hit the pedestrian and fled the scene...
C-H-P has not been able to find the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing...
The identity of the person killed has not been publicly released.
* In your 17 crime watch.
Three girls were taken into custody following a police chase in a stolen van that triggered a major crash in east Bakersfield. The white truck you see here was making a U-turn when a suspected stolen van blew through a red light and crashed directly into it.
Then, three people get out of that van and try to run off.
Kern County Sheriff's Office says this happened around 1:40 Monday morning near the Fastrip on Niles Street and Sterling Road.
KCSO says the three girls who were in the van were injured in the crash, but all have been booked.
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* A Southwest Bakersfield Daycare is the center of controversy this morning after allegations surfaced online, saying a child was placed in a high chair for hours as a form of discipline. 17's Mikhala Armstrong spoke to the daycare owner and the family behind the allegations.
* Now to Kern County's homeless crisis.
We have been following developments over the last several months in a vacant field that had become a haven for the homeless in South Bakersfield.
But this may be the end on the line for that massive encampment. Dozens of homeless are gone, at least for now.
A multi-agency city sweep stemming from weeks of planning was finally executed.
Police say the encampment was ultimately a violation of the law due to being on private property.
Many items were trashed as a result of the sweep. Now, the question is, how long will it stay this way?
That is yet to be determined... but Code Enforcement says the more these sweeps happen, the fewer homeless will come back.
The city is determined to keep the field empty.
* And you're taking a live look at the main stage of the Democratic National Convention in its final day. And you're taking a live look at the main stage of the Democratic National Convention in its final day.
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* Day three will begin later this afternoon.
But last night featured two big stars of the party...
Barack and Michelle obama attacked former president Donald Trump... And tried to make the case for the Harris-Walz ticket.
As they did, the candidates themselves were in another arena...
NBC's Alice Barr is in Chicago with the latest.
* Now to an exclusive interview with governor Gavin newsom at the democratic national convention in Chicago...
"Inside California Politics" co-host Nikki Laurenzo went one-on-one with the governor...All part of a conversation that saw a passionate newsom express frustration over the state's homelessness crisis, but that's not all.
17 News Capitol correspondent Eytan Wallace has more.
* Here locally, Kern County's elections department presented its plan for the 2024 election cycle.
But controversy surrounds livestreaming voters using remote ballot boxes.
The elections office claims it violates voter privacy, but some argue it would increase voters trust in the system.
17's Connor Dore reports.
* Looking ahead.. The 8th Annual Bakersfield Marathon will be running through town on March 30th, 2025. KGET is the proud media sponsor of the annual Boston-qualifying marathon.. which includes a half marathon, 10K and 6K race starting at the Kern County Museum and winding through Downtown Bakersfield!
And if you want to register, you'll need to hurry over to "run sign up dot-com".. before prices increase on Sunday. Current registration prices are:
Marathon $128.20
Half Marathon $96.40
10k $54
6k $51.35 -- but Children 9 and under are $25 dollars for that race.
There's also a virtual run/walk option for $54 bucks.
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* Night one of the democratic national convention featured a raucous and rowsing tribute to the party's leader.
Just weeks ago, president Joe Biden was the Democrats' nominee for a second term... Now he has officially passed the torch to his former running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
NBC's Alice Barr has more on a historic night in Chicago.
* We are learning California Governor Gavin Newsom will speak tonight from the convention floor. His speech comes during the D-N-C delegate roll call tally where Governor Newsom will deliver the delegates that formally clinch the Democratic nomination for president for fellow Californian and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Newsom and Harris have known each other for decades...Back to their days in San Francisco when Newsom served as mayor and Harris as district attorney.
Harris -- who has also served as California attorney general and represented California in the U-S Senate -- will accept the nomination on Thursday.
* While this convention is expected to be more of a celebration, many are drawing parallels to the DNC of 1968 -- remembered for the disorderly last-minute candidate nomination... fist fights on the convention floor... and violent protests against the Vietnam War.
17's Jenny Huh introduces us to a local man who attended that convention 56 years ago.
* This morning -- county leaders will hold a community forum regarding interactions between local law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement--or ICE.
That's in accordance with a state law known as the Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds Act--or the TRUTH Act, which requires local law enforcement agencies to report when they've given ICE access to individuals in custody once a year.
It's happening at the Board of Supervisors meeting in downtown Bakersfield at 9 a.m.
* This morning -- officials are still looking for two children abducted by two adults in south L-A last week.
You may have seen the Amber Alert issued yesterday afternoon.
Wyman and Willow Bryant were last seen last Wednesday... Near south vermont avenue and west 83rd street.
Authorities believe they were taken by 38-year-old tiffany bryant... And 53-year-old david james.
Investigators are looking for a champagne-colored 2008 buick enclave... With paper license plates.
Anyone who has seen wyman, willow or the suspects should call 9-1-1.
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* the democratic national convention kicks off today in Chicago.
and after a wild few weeks, the democratic nominee, vice president kamala Harris, has arrived in the windy city.
protests over several top issues are already taking place... And evoking images of another political convention there.
NBC's Alice Barr is live from the united center with more.
* The statewide Trump Train made its way through Bakersfield over the weekend.
The train started in Visalia and rode through Bakersfield with a final destination in Paso Robles. Once they arrive in Paso Robles the plan is to host a rally.
Feinberg said there may be a surprise Trump apperance.
* Protests have erupted worldwide and here at home after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's victory, which many say was a fixed election. There are Worldwide protests including one that happened here in Bakersfield at the Park at River Walk.
Dozens of protestors are speaking out against President Maduro's victory, saying they've had enough of a corrupt government in Venezuela. One of the protestors said these worldwide protests have reached more than 350 cities across the globe.
* This weekend marked 11 months since Daniel Landeros was killed at Yokuts Park.
Family and friends continue to mourn, while the man accused of his murder waits for his next court appearance.
One woman shares her story of how she met the victim who she says, spent his life serving others.
Some of today's top stories
* We begin with efforts to address our homeless crisis.
A temporary housing development in Oildale designed to help fight homelessness is bringing more meaning to the word "Hope." The "Hope on Hart" Tiny Homes Village is open and filling up fast, providing immediate housing to dozens of people previously on the streets.
The tiny homes have a bed, air conditioning, and a place to put all your belongings, but most importantly, it is the start of a life off of the streets. Each unit houses one resident unless it is a couple, and residents are able to bring their pets.
Like homeless shelters, the tiny home village is filling up fast...
and the group behind it, Hope the Mission, is now working on plans for expansion.
17 news has yet to get an answer as to when that could happen.
* Turning now to the Borel Fire...still holding at 91-percent containment more than three weeks after it broke out in mountains east of Bakersfield. Firefighters report they're continuing their work on stabilizing the burn area.
And they're urging resident to re-enter the area with caution to avoid unseen hazards the fire may have caused.
This while crews work to remove large amounts of equipment used during the fire. Meantime the Red Cross has two service centers open to help wildfire survivors recover.
One is at 6401 Lake Isabella Blvd in Lake Isabella through Monday. The other is in Bakersfield at 5305 Gilmore Ave. Friday through Sunday.
* Restoration efforts have started for the many victims of the Borel fire.
Some who lost their homes in Havilah say they didn't have insurance because the rates were sky high even before the Borel Fire.
* Making news around the state.
There are no more prisoners in California, however, there are tens of thousands of incarcerated persons.
As part of Governor Newsom's criminal justice reform, the language has changed to be more sensitive to people behind bars in California.
17's Connor Dore reports.
17's Rob Hagan has more.
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* In your 17 crime watch... new developments in a story we've been following since December 2022.
That's when the burned body of a young mother was discovered on the side of Highway 99 in Bakersfield.
This morning, the man suspected of killing her is behind bars in the southland.
Carlos Saucedo has more on this late-breaking development.
* Turning now to your 17 court watch..
An agreement is made in the case of a Kern County sheriff's deputy who filed restraining orders against another deputy she accused of sexually assaulting her. Carly Snow has dropped her civil harassment case against Enrique Plaza.
The restraining orders against him have been withdrawn.
Snow is suing the county, alleging she was subjected to lewd comments and retaliation by more than a dozen Sheriff's Office employees during her years on the force.
She says she fended off multiple unwanted sexual advances by colleagues, and was twice sexually assaulted by Plaza.
Snow filed restraining orders against Plaza and another deputy, Stephen Wells.
Hearings on the Wells case and the lawsuit are scheduled next month.
The agreement was announced before the court commissioner ruled on a request by 17 News to film the proceedings.
Our Robert Price took a deep dive into this story back in June.
You can watch his special report -- Internal Affair -- on our website.. kget dot com.
* You can expect to see more police officers at Centennial High School this week, after a student was found with a gun in a backpack on the first day of school. Centennial says it received a report of a student with a gun off campus, before the start of the school day yesterday.
Kern High School District Police moved quickly and arrested the student while still off campus.
Police say the gun was not loaded... but that's not stopping some parents from having a tough talk with their kids. In a notice sent home to parents, Centennial said it plans to have extra police presence on campus, out of an abundance of caution
* Turning now to the Borel Fire...still holding at 91-percent containment three weeks after it started in the mountains east of Bakersfield. Firefighters are reporting that fire activity remains minimal and is not posing any threat of jumping containment lines.
Trails and road closures still in effect tonight in the Piute Mountains area....as well as closures of the Creek Campground and parts of Pacific Crest Trail.
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* It's the first day back to school for most students across Kern County... including for the Bakersfield City School District.
As you're waking up to get the kiddos to school, being mindful of street safety could save lives.It's hard to believe but it's already that time of year.
With the kids going back to school, comes safety zones and traffic.
California Highway Patrol wants to warn drivers that 25 mph zones are back. This also means 25 miles per hour for football practices and other activities.
That's definitely something to keep in mind considering that Friday night football will be here again.
* As students return to school this week, Governor Gavin Newsom is urging districts statewide to ban the use of cell phones in classrooms.
17's Mikhala Armstrong looks at our local policies and has reaction to the governor's request from students.
* This morning -- the Borel Fire continues to burn in the mountains east of Bakersfield, although the fire is nearly out. Containment still holding at 91-percent, with the fire boundaries now mapped to just over 59-thousand acres.
The National Forest Service says Burned Area Emergency Response teams are working to determine the need for so-called Emergency Stabilization Treatments to prevent further damage to life, property or natural resources.
The fire first ignited three weeks ago...when a car went over the side of the Kern River Canyon, killing the driver.
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* We begin with education news and a reminder for parents.
As many kids in Kern County head back to school this week - are your kids up-to-date on their vaccines?
17's Connor Dore explains, there are are required vaccines for different grade levels with very few exemptions
* In your 17 court watch.
The man accused of leading police on a chase the night a Bakersfield police cruiser slammed into another vehicle with deadly results, was in court yesterday. Police say Michael Monte Stephens Junior led officers on a high-speed chase in January 2023.
He crashed at the intersection of South Vineland and Muller Roads.
Stephens pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and other charges filed in connection to the crash.
Meantime, former Bakersfield police Officer Ricardo Robles crashed while responding to assist in the chase.
It's alleged Robles drove more than 100 mph –without overhead flashing lights activated.
Police say he ran a stop sign and crashed into another car, killing one person and seriously injuring another.
Robles has pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter, among other charges
* A former employee of a local Dollar Tree has accepted a plea agreement in connection to the killing of an alleged shoplifter.
Dylan Franco pleaded no contest yesterday to involuntary manslaughter... a charge of first-degree murder was dismissed.
Franco stabbed Aaron Delgado the night of February 21st at the Dollar Tree on Columbus Street.
Footage taken inside the store showed Delgado grab several items before running out the back door.
Franco -- an employee at the time -- followed him, where a struggle unfolded in the parking lot.
Delgado died at the scene.
17's Robert Price took a deep dive into this story.
You can watch his full special report -- Death at the Dollar Tree -- on our website, kget dot com.
* It was their childhood home and it burned down in a matter of minutes.
And now, a local family is pleading for help after losing everything. The fire broke out Saturday at a home on Easter Street in Southeast Bakersfield.
Firefighters were mopping up the scene within 20 minutes, but the home itself was a total loss.
Officials suspect a water heater caused the fire, which started in the home's laundry room.
The owners say the home was in their family since the early 1970's.
Now, they're trying to find a way to move forward. The family has launched a Go Fund Me to help pay for new clothes, shoes, food and other basic necessities as they get back on their feet.
You can find a link to donate on our website.. kget dot com.
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We begin with news breaking overnight.
A man is dead this morning after being hit by a car in east Bakersfield. It happened last night just after 10 p.m.
The man was riding a bicycle on East California Avenue near South Tulare Street when he was hit.
He suffered major injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bakersfield police say speed and impairment do NOT appear to be factors in this crash.
No arrests were made.
The man's identity has not been publicly released.
* Now to Kern County's newest wildfire called the Blue Fire.
The blue fire started about 12:30 Saturday afternoon near Sand Canyon Road in Caliente. The fire has burned 430 acres and was 35% contained as of the latest update. A level 2 evacuation is still in effect near Twin Oaks.
To check your zone go to the Genasys protect app or go to our website KGET.com.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
* Now for an update on the Borel Fire in the mountains east of Bakersfield.
The fire is just over 59-thousand acres and is 91-percent contained. 223 structures were destroyed, according to Calfire.
Portions of Caliente Bodfish Road are still closed.
Access to the Havilah area is restricted to residents only for property assessments.
The Borel Fire started 19 days ago after a pick-up truck went over the edge of the canyon near the Democrat Day Use Area...catching fire and killing the driver.
* Kern County has opened a Local Assistance Center for state, local and nonprofit resources for survivors of the Borel Fire.
17's Rob Hagan more on the services and the people providing them.
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* A new court filing obtained by 17 News shows former county Supervisor Zack Scrivner says he can't afford to pay child support... since he's now unemployed.
17's Jenny Huh has the story.
* now to the Borel Fire.
We are happy to report it is nearing full containment this morning...more than two weeks after it started. That fire is now just over 59-thousand acres and is 88-percent contained this hour...leaving a trail of destruction that's claimed hundreds of buildings and left many families homeless.
Some of them now returning to see what's left...as evacuation orders are lifted.
This all started the afternoon of July 24th when a pick-up truck went over the edge of the canyon...catching fire and killing the driver.
* The Borel Fire has wreaked havoc on our Mountain communities, destroying hundreds of structures and damaging dozens more.
tHE residents of Havilah are now returning home, to find out what's left.
17's Mikhala Armstrong has more
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Kern County has not stopped shaking... ever since that 5.2 magnitude earthquake rumbled through Tuesday night... shaking homes, breaking windows and waking people from their sleep.
There have been hundreds of aftershocks - including a 4-point-4, widely felt, just after seven o'clock last night. The epicenter of Tuesday's 5-point-2 quake, was roughly eight miles west of Mettler and Interstate 5.
Data from the U.S. Geological Survey shows there have been hundreds of aftershocks, although most of them were too small to feel.
* Seismologists say we can expect to feel aftershocks from Tuesday's quake for up to a week.
But, what they don't know is which fault the activity is coming from.
Kimberly Cheng with our sister station KTLA looks into the possibility it's a new* fault.
* Local Public safety experts are calling for more preparedness and safety as we continue to experience aftershocks, and for future earthquakes to come. CSUB geological science professor William Krugh (CREW) says sometimes, people's first instincts aren't the safest bet.
When earthquakes happen, Krugh says one of the worst things to do is run outside. Standing in a door way has long been reccomended, but that thinking now is considered out of date according to Krugh, because you could be hit by the door.
So again, your best bet is to get under something sturdy, away from windows or un-anchored furniture, and protect your head.
If you want other ways to keep yourself safe during these earthquakes, head to the disaster preparedness page on our website, KGET dot com
* You can get early earthquake warnings by downloading the "My Shake" app for your smartphone.
This free app collects data from it's motion sensors to detect moderate-to-large earthquakes and can warn users to "drop, cover and hold on" shortly before a tremor begins.
Scientist say even a few seconds could be the difference between life and death.
* Turning now to the Borel Fire, which charred the mountains east of Bakersfield. Crews are holding the line against what is now the largest fire in Kern County history--at almost 60-thousand acres burned.
The fire is 84-percent contained as of news time.
Yesterday afternon firefighters started escorting residents of Havilah and surrounding areas as they begin assessing the condition of their properties. KCFD reporting the fire destroyed over 200 structures, including 63 single family homes, 55 mobile homes and 34 motor homes...that's everything you see in red.
16 structures sustained varying levels of damage.
Almost 87-hundred other buildings escaped the flames' destruction--that's everything you see in black.
No injuries or deaths have been reported. And doctors are issuing this warning--do not disturb ash and debris the inferno left in its wake.
Harmful chemicals can become concentrated in the ash and soil following a fire.
And moving any of the waste from your property can disqualify hazardous waste removal assistance the county is trying to secure from the state.
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It shook homes, broke windows, woke people up from their sleep, and it even shut down Interstate-5.
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled Kern County just after 9 o'clock last night, striking near Mettler, just south of Bakersfield. Bakersfield Police and Kern County Fire tell us there have been no reports of any structural damage or injuries... but it left plenty of people shaken up. surveillance video capturing the moment the earthquake hit. liquor bottles falling off the lower shelves as an employee and customers bolt out of the store.
This all happening at Verdugo Market on Mettler Frontage Road -- about 10 miles from the epicenter of the quake. The earthquake also caused a major headache for drivers on Interstate-5.... in the shape of a large boulder.
It closed lanes for nearly two hours as Cal Trans workers used heavy equipment to clear the debris.
The road is back open this morning. And then there was this -- emergency crews last night responding to a hazmat investigation on Old River Road near Highway 166.
Employees at the Cuties Plant there reported smelling amonia shortly after the quake struck.
The plant was evacuated out of an abundance of caution as crews swept the plant.
Officials with Kern County Fire later confirmed there was no leak, and allowed the employees to return. last night's 5.2 earthquake seen in real-time on a seismograph.
It was captured by aerospace specialist Jared Head at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.
Seismographs are installed in the ground throughout the world and operate as part of a network to capture ground motion.
* There were several food and gas station workers who were still awake and working close to the epicenter when the quake hit.
As 17's Connor Dore reports, the initial feeling was that of shock, fear, and confusion.
Here's seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones talking about where last night's quake hit.
* One way to prepare for future earthquakes is by downloading the My Shake alert app.
It's free to download on your smart phone and can give you a few seconds heads up before the shaking begins.
Experts say even a few moments to prepare could be the difference between life and death.
* Here are some tips to help keep you safe in the event of another earthquake or aftershock.
If you're indoors, stand in a doorway or get under a sturdy table or desk and cover your head.
Stay away from windows and any heavy furniture that is not fastened to a wall.
If you're driving, get to an open area, away from trees and power lines, and stay inside your vehicle.
* These temblors come just days after the 5-year anniversary of the Ridgecrest earthquakes.
In 2019, Ridgecrest and the town of Trona were rocked by several intense earthquakes, including a magnitude 6.4 on the Fourth of July... and then the mainshock -- a 7.1 magnitude -- on the Fifth.
The shaking caused significant damage to several buildings in the region.
It was felt as far away as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Sacramento.
They were also the strongest quakes to strike California in the past 20 years.
Remarkably, no one died in Ridgecrest, but one death was reported in Nevada.
* Last night's earthquake also comes just weeks after the 72nd anniversary of another major earthquake that shook Kern County.
The Summer of 1952 was defined by a series of seismic shocks that terrified the Golden Empire.
The main shock of those temblors -- a 7.3 -- striking just before five o'clock the morning of July 21st...with aftershocks shaking the county for 33 days.
14 people died in those quakes...including two in Bakersfield on August 22nd.
Geologists telling us that massive series of devastating earthquakes happened not far from the epicenter of the one that struck last night.
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* Turning now to the latest on the investigation into former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner.
Yesterday, we caught our first glimpse of Scrivner - since April.
Scrivner resigned from the Board Friday, and yesterday supervisors held a special meeting to discuss the future of his vacated seat.
17's Jenny Huh has the story.
* Prosecutors have filed charges against two men in connection to the mass killing in Mojave last year. The shooting happened late in the night in April 2023.
Four people were shot and killed.
According to court documents, Ricardo Reyes-Partida was seen arguing with two of the victims earlier in the day.
He pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges last week and is being held without bail.
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There is a warrant this morning for Jonathan Hernandez, who is charged with being an accessory after the fact and attempted murder.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the DA's Office at 661-868-2340.
* In your 17 follow-up file this morning...
The city of Wasco is set to fill the mayoral vacancy today... after Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia resigned from his post last week, amid allegations swirling around social media. The city will hold a meeting this evening, where they will appoint a councilmember to fulfill the remainder of the former mayor's term.
Calls for Garcia to resign came after a video posted by a shadowy group, accused Garcia of attempting to meet an underage boy in Bakersfield.
In the video, Garcia is also slapped by those behind the camera, who appear to have set up a sting operation targeting such questionable behavior.
17 News reached out to Garcia unsuccessfully multiple times for comment, but in a statement on his resignation, Garcia writes in part quote "I want to assure you that the accusations made against me are mischaracterized and inaccurate and certainly do not reflect who I am or what I stand for."
* Now to the latest on the Borel Fire, still burning in the mountains east of Bakersfield.
Fire crews say they stopped the fire's advance to the south and are now focused on containing the flames in the mountains east of Lake Isabella. Nearly 60-thousand acres burned so far.
Containment this morning is up to 71-percent.
The Borel Fire was sparked by a fatal truck crash in the Kern River Canyon on July 24. State Route 178 is open through the Kern River Canyon.
But motorists may encounter longer than usual wait times with one way traffic control in specific sections as fire equipment moves through the canyon.
Caliente Bodfish Road has been closed at Kern Canyon Road.
For a complete list of road closures related to the Borel Fire, log on to kern emergencies-dot-com.
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* Fire crews say they've stopped the Borel Fire to the south but they're still fighting it in the mountains East of the town of Lake Isabella. The fire has burned almost 60-thousand acres and is now 57-percent contained as of news time.
The Borel Fire burned over 53,000 acres in less than four days.
It started over a week ago when a pick up truck went over the edge of the canyon and caught fire-killing the driver.
California Highway Patrol is now investigating whether alcohol was a factor in that crash.
Fire officials updated residents impacted by the Borel fire in a community meeting in Lake Isabella yesterday afternoon.
Some people applauded fire crews, others criticized them for not saving their homes.
17's Rob Hagan was there.
* KGET has teamed up with Kern River Valley Bridge Connection and the Boys and Girls clubs to collect gift cards for wildfire survivors.
We're looking for gift cards from any of the businesses you see here that can be used in the Lake Isabella area.
You can drop off those and any other monetary donations at our studios on 22nd and L in downtown Bakersfield through tomorrow.
Distribution is Wednesday from 10a-1p at the future home of the KRV Bridge Connection located at 6069 Lake Isabella Blvd.
* Now to the latest on the investigation into former county supervisor Zack Scrivner.
Today -- Scrivner and his wife, Christina, are due back in family court. The estranged wife of the former supervisor is requesting an expedited hearing on child support for their four children.
According to court documents... Christina Scrivner writes she is quote "in desperate need" of money.
She also claims Scrivner won't voluntarily pay for child support.
This comes after an incident at their Tehachapi home more than three months ago...where the former supervisor allegedly sexually assaulted a preteen.
Scrivner resigned from his position on Friday.
The board of supervisors is set to hold a special meeting today at 2 p.m. to discuss the next steps in filling the district 2 vacancy.
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* Supervisor Zack Scrivner has resigned from the Kern County Board of Supervisors, effective today, amid allegations of sexual assault.
Since 2011, he has represented the county's 2nd District, which includes eastern and central communities surrounding Tehachapi.
17's Jenny Huh has been following the investigation...
She joins us in studio now with more on the future of Scrivner's seat. the County released a statement late last night saying Board Chair David Couch received a letter of resignation from Scrivner.
Scrivner says he is resigning quote "for significant health and medical reasons."
* Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia has officially resigned his post, amid allegations swirling around social media. Calls for Garcia to resign came after a video posted by a shadowy group, accused Garcia of attempting to meet an underage boy in Bakersfield.
In the video, Garcia is also slapped by those behind the camera, who appear to have set up a sting operation targeting such questionable behavior.
17 News reached out to Garcia unsuccessfully multiple times for comment, but in a statement on his resignation, Garcia writes in part quote "I want to assure you that the accusations made against me are mischaracterized and inaccurate and certainly do not reflect who I am or what I stand for." Details on how to fill the vacancy will be finalized at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
* the Borel Fire, which has been terrorizing our mountain communities for more than a week now.
Firefighters reporting the inferno has now burned nearly 60-thousand acres and is 47-percent contained as of news time.
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The Sheriff's office now asking evacuees of Havilah to report how many people lived in their homes at the time of the fire and if everyone has been accounted for to the Communications Center at 861-3110. Meantime, some folks are returning to their homes.
Evacuation warnings have been lifted in a few of the zones closest to Lake Isabella.
And a couple of evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings...meaning those homeowners can return home...but they must be ready to go if another order comes down.
Yesterday evening, the Red Cross closed its evacuation center in Ridgecrest, however the shelter at the Tehachapi Education Center remains open.
* Countless individuals have reached out looking for ways to help the people who've lost everything in the Borel Fire. So we've teamed up with Kern River Valley Bridge Connection and the Boys and Girls club to collect gift cards for wildfire survivors.
We're looking for gift cards from Vons, Dollar General, Walmart, Grocery Outlet, Taco Bell and other places that these survivors can use in the Lake Isabella area. You can drop of those gift cards and any other monetary donations at our studios on 22nd and L in downtown Bakersfield through Tuesday.
Distribution is Wednesday at the Boys and Girls Club in Lake Isabella.
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We begin this morning with the latest on the Borel Fire, still burning in the mountains east of Bakersfield.
People in those communities still watching and waiting to return to their homes...or at least to go back and see what's left. The U.S. Forest Service now reporting this wildfire has scorched more than 58-thousand acres.
But firefighters continue to make progress...
The wildfire is about 39-percent contained as of news time.
The Borel Fire started over a week ago when a pick-up truck crashed over the edge of the canyon on highway 178...catching fire and killing the driver.
The inferno exploded in a matter of hours...eating up dry fuel and racing up unforgiving terrain...showing firefighters fire weather they'd never seen in that area before.
It more than tripled in size Friday night...destroying the historic town of Havilah in the process.
The blaze continued to spread over the weekend...threatening the communities of Bodfish and Lake Isabella.
But conditions eased and firefighters reported containment for the first time Monday.
State and local leaders declared Borel an emergency...and CHP reopened highway 178 Tuesday. Still thousands of people remain under evacuation orders and warnings...and, while the scope of the evacuations hasn't grown in days... there's no clear timeline of when those orders will be lifted.
* The people of Bodfish are slowly returning to their homes in the Kern River Valley, with the grim prospect of picking up the pieces from the fire that tore through their community.
17's Rob Hagan has more on the relief efforts there.
* Price gouging during an emergency like the Borel Fire is illegal.
That's the warning from California's top prosecutor. Attorney General Rob Bonta issuing a reminder to businesses and landlords they cannot raise the prices of essential supplies, hotels, rental housing and more during this time of a natural disaster.
He urges those who believe they've been the victim of price gouging to report it to their local authorities.
Any business found in violation will be subject to criminal prosecution that can result in a year in jail and a possible fine up to $10-thousand dollars.
* In your 17 News court watch...
The trial of two men charged with the murder of a Kern County corrections counselor is nearing its end after weeks of testimony. Closing arguments began in a Bakersfield courtroom yesterday.
Prosecutors say Robert Roberts and Sebastian Parra fatally shot prison counselor Benny Alcala Jr. while trying to rob him at the Stockdale Target parking lot the night of Aug. 24, 2022. But an attorney for Roberts says Parra* was the shooter...painting him as a psychopath who killed Alcala for no reason.
Meantime, Para's lawyer says Roberts acted alone and his client was nearby, but didn't participate.
Closing arguments will resume later this morning.
* The discussion on a motion to postpone a preliminary hearing of a former Bakersfield police officer charged with vehicular manslaughter is set for today.
The motion hearing was originally scheduled for July 23rd.
But attorney David A. Torres made a special appearance for the attorney representing former officer Ricardo Robles...and asked that the hearing be moved to August First -- which is today.
The 24-year-old officer is accused of driving a patrol vehicle early January 19th, 2023 at more than 100 mph –- without overhead flashing lights activated — as he tried to catch up to a chase.
He ran a stop sign and hit a Honda Accord at the intersection of South Vineland and Muller roads -- killing the driver, Mario Lares, and seriously injuring the passenger, Ana Hernandez.
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Now to an update this morning on the devastating Borel Fire.
CHP reporting Highway 178 is now open in both directions.
But the danger is still far from over.
Borel has scorched more than 57-thousand acres since it started less than a week ago.
And it's only 22-percent contained.
California Governor Gavin Newsom paying first responders a visit yesterday morning to see the devastion of the inferno.
17's Jenny Huh brings us the story.
* "Unprecedented."
That's how firefighters described the behavior of the Borel Fire as they called on local leaders to declare it the largest wildfire in Kern County history.
The Borel Fire now larger than the Erskine Creek fire that scorched more than 51-thousand acres in 1942...and the more-recent Erskine Fire that incinerated nearly 48-thousand acres in 2016. County supervisors declared the Borel fire a local emergency during their meeting in Bakersfield yesterday.
That paves the way for more state and federal assistance in battling this fire...and* funding for rebuilding once the fire is out.
Countless people have lost their homes as the inferno punished the Kern River Valley. More than 23-hundred people remain under evacuation orders as of newstime this morning.
Nearly 35-hundred others are under evacuation warnings...with no clear timeline on when those orders will be lifted.
* In your 17 crime watch..
We are learning more this morning about a man who died with an apparent gunshot wound after the car he was in crashed into a parked flatbed truck in Lamont. According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the intersection of Georgetown Avenue and Field Street Monday night around 9:30.
A man found in a sedan had "major injuries" and was declared dead at the scene.
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
No arrests had been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office at 861-3110 or The Kern Secret Witness at 322-4040.
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* -- firefighters are gaining group on the Borel Fire, as it continues its trek across the Kern River Valley.
The blaze has quickly become one of Kern's largest and most destructive wildfires. All eyes were on Walker Basin and Rankin Ranch as flames inched closer.
But some of those folks are breathing a sigh of relief...as fire crews exhaust themselves to slow the spread. This after the Borel Fire nearly leveled the community of Havilah over the weekend...burning almost every building...including the historic courthouse. This fire started last Wednesday afternoon when a car crashed over the edge of the canyon...catching fire and killing the driver.
It more than tripled in size in a matter of days.
It has now scorched more than 57-thousand acres and is 5-percent contained. Still, hundreds of people remain under evacuation orders tonight...and more are watching and waiting to leave if the fire continues to spread.
Everyone living in the red zone is urged to go now if you haven't already.
Those living in the orange zones should pack and prepare to leave in case an order comes down.
The sheriff says, if you're told to go -- leave immediately.
Ignoring evacuation orders puts lives at risk, including first responders.
* Though the Borel Fire continues to rage, some residents are starting to see positive signs on the ground.
17's Robert Price paid a visit to the wildfire battlefield.
* while many in the Walker Basin area have evacuated, those who live on Rankin Ranch have decided to stay and protect their home.
17's Justin White visited the ranch once again to see how the Rankin family is faring with the Borel Fire looming nearby.
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* Right now -- all eyes are on Walker Basin....and the renowned Rankin Ranch.
The fire is inching closer...and getting ready to move in.
But fire crews are standing by ready to fight...But the Borel Fire already used the community of Havilah to show its ferocity.
The flames moved in to the area like an unwanted guest -- burning almost everything, including nearly every home. This fire broke out Wednesday afternoon after a car crash sparked some brush.
These are the first few images of the fire shortly after igniting.
Since then, it has quickly become one of the largest and most destructive fires in Kern County history.
The firefight has been brutal as crews battle gusty winds, thick dry brush and steep terrain.
Officials say this area hasn't been scorched in decades, allowing this hungry fire to quickly devour everything in its path. the fire is more than 50-thousand acres.
That's about 80 square miles.
It is zero percent contained.
More than 2-thousand people have been told to leave immediately.
Another 3-thousand people have been told to get ready to evacuate. We have 17 News team coverage for you this morning as this fire remains an active threat.
17's Justin White will join us in just a moment to talk about threat Rankin Ranch faces this morning.
Plus -- Rob Hagan checks in with evacuees who are leaving everything behind...while others risk it all and stay.
And Aleeya Fitzgerald joins us to talk more about how residents in Lake Isabella are preparing for the worst...while helping their neighbors impacted by the devastation.
* While the Borel Fire destroyed the historic town of Havilah, this morning it potentially threatens to decimate Rankin Ranch.
17's Justin White has more on the fight.
* Thousands of people are under evacuation orders as the Borel Fire bares down on the region.
This includes the community of Bodfish.
17's Rob Hagan has more on the residents who refuse to leave.
* In the middle of devastation, residents throughout the Kern River Valley were willing to give a helping hand.
17's Aleeya Fitzgerald was here this weekend and saw that for herself.
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* An evacuation order remains in place in the Kern River Canyon and Highway 178 through the canyon remains closed. The fire started around 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon on the 178 near Democrat Road, southwest of Lake Isabella.
Kern County Fire says a car went over the side of the canyon and caught fire - and that fire quickly spread.
The driver of the car died.
Officials say more than 31-hundred acres of brush has burned and there is no containment on the fire at this hour.
This is video of the smoke cloud earlier this evening.
An evacuation order is in effect north of Forest Route 28-S-07, south of Highway 178, east of Breckenridge Road, and west of Forest Route 28-S-19.
The CHP says Highway 178 will remain closed overnight, with no estimate on when it will reopen.
* This morning -- France was under attack just hours ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Paris prosecutors say the French high-speed rail network came to a grinding halt due to arson attacks, despite a massive security operation underway to guard against any threats.
The attacks will make it difficult for hundreds of thousands of people traveling to and from Paris.
The state-owned railway operator says arsonists damaged signal boxes along the lines, disrupting travel.
Authorities say another planned attack was foiled by police
* And despite that attack, there is excitement in the air in Paris!
We are just hours away this morning from the opening ceremony of the summer Olympics!
The celebration.. Billed as the greatest open-air show on earth.. Will unfold along the seine river..
The first time the opening ceremony has ever been held on water..
Jay gray is in paris ... And has a closer look at what team usa will be wearing for the historic event - as well as what we will see.
* happening this weekend.. the Summer Movie Series continues with the Historic Fox Theater..
With "Finding Nemo" showing on Sunday!
Doors open at noon.. the movie begins at 1 p.m.
Costumes are HIGHLY recommended, so dress as your favorite animated character and join in the fun!
Tickets are $5 dollars.. and Popcorn, Soda AND Hot Dogs are only $1 at the concession stand.
* New parks could be coming to your area, and your favorite parks might have a new look,
A Master Plan from Bakersfield's Recreation and Parks department proposes a $300 million dollars for repairing and building city parks.
17's Connor Dore with an in depth look at this proposal,
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* Now to an update on a developing story we brought you at 5 o'clock yesterday evening.
Highway 178 remains closed in the Kern River Canyon due to a rapidly growing wildfire. The so-called "Borel Fire" started around 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon on the 178 near Democrat Road, southwest of Lake Isabella.
Kern County Fire says a car went over the side of the canyon and caught fire - that fire quickly spread.
At last report, it has burned more than 16-hundred acres of brush and there is no containment.
Sadly the driver of the car that caught fire, died at the scene.
An evacuation warning is in effect for areas south of 178 and east of Breckenridge Road.
There's no estimate on when Highway 178 through the canyon will reopen.
* And a woman is dead this morning after a crash in northwest Bakersfield. It happened just before 7:30 yesterday morning, on Mohawk Street near Refinery Avenue.
A vehicle was found upside down on the west side of Mohawk, with the woman suffering from major injuries in the driver's seat.
She died later died.
The initial investigation showed the vehicle was traveling on the Mohawk offramp from the Westside Parkway, then across Mohawk at a high rate of speed, and off the embankment, before rolling over several times.
The identity of the driver will be released at a later date.
* From our 17 follow up file.
An East Bakersfield community left without water for days last month during a blistering heat wave, managed to get the water back on but not without fears of a shutoff happening again.
Last night, those customers voiced their concerns at a community town hall.
17's Mikhala Armstrong reports.
* A local winemaker poured her heart and soul into a national competition, with the finale featured last night on national TV.
And she brought home the win! A watch party was held last night at Luigi's in Bakersfield for Jess Druey.
The founder of 'Whiny Baby' wine, Jess Druey, was among three finalists on Season 2 of Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars.
And, she emerged as the winner! Congratulations to Jess Druey who brings home $250-thousand for her win.
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breaking overnight a pursuit that began with an alleged stolen vehicle in Los Angeles County came to an end last night in Kern County. The chase started around 7:30 yesterday evening in Stevenson Ranch and headed northbound on Interstate 5 over the Grapevine.
Officers with the California Highway Patrol chased the suspected car thief until the vehicle came to a stop on northbound I-5 just before the Taft Highway exit.
About an hour later, witnesses say a K-9 was deployed and the suspect was pulled out of the vehicle and placed under arrest.
He was given medical aid at the scene.
Both southbound and northbound lanes were shut down during the standoff, but have since reopened.
* Controversy continues to surround the Kern Golden Empire Transit District's leadership...as discussions take place about the organization's future.
The Board named a new interim CEO yesterday ...following the sudden dismissal of its much-respected CEO... Michael Tree... just four months into his new role. Many GET employees have asked for Tree's reinstatement.
In a special meeting last month, the Board met to evaluate the performance of Michael Tree... GET's first new CEO in nearly 20 years.
But that meeting ended with Tree's dismissal instead.
Then at its monthly* meeting ... the Board re-affirmed Tree's dismissal.
But the question of why Tree was let go remains confidential.
GET says it's a personnel matter.
Longtime Director of Maintenance Chris James… who has been with the district for 40 years… is the interim CEO. James will receive 10% above his current salary.
The next Board meeting is set for August 20.
* Five Bakersfield Police officers were justified when they shot and killed a man after a harrowing gun battle in 2021.
That's the ruling from the California Department of Justice.
But while the shooting was justified, the justice department was critical of the B-P-D's body-worn camera policy
17's Connor Dore reports.
* We are saddened to report this morning that a legend of Downtown Bakersfield and longtime owner of Guthrie's Alley Cat, Kenny Reed, has passed away. 17's Robert Price has this tribute.
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* 17 News is your local election headquarters...
Supporters are rallying around vice president kamala harris as the favorite for the democratic presidential nomination.
And for the first time, president biden is speaking out about leaving the race and passing the torch as republicans pivot their focus.
Nbc's brie jackson is in washington.
* Meantime, there's breaking news from overnight.
Governor Gavin Newsom says he's not seeking the V-P role.
There has been speculation the governor might be considered to join this year's democratic ticket as the pick for vice president. Newsom's office released a statement saying, "From (Newsom's) perspective, he has the best job in the world. He looks forward to supporting VP Harris and whomever she picks as her running mate."
* With Vice President Kamala Harris on the cusp of a historic Democratic Nomination, local leaders representing our minority populations spoke to 17's Mikhala Armstrong about what this nomination could mean for them.
* A friend of ours here at 17 News, and a bright shining light in our community, has died. Delilah Love passed Sunday night – at just nine years old – having fought cancer since she was 4.
17's Robert Price has this tribute to a tough and inspirational girl.
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* 17 News is your local election headquarters...
Joe Biden has officially stepped down in the race for the white house...
Announcing yesterday that he will NOT seek reelection in November.
NBC's Brie Jackson is in Washington this morning with the very latest.
* While this new page in American history raised many eyebrows in Kern County...
Both parties say they're ready for the election in November.
17's Jenny Huh has the reaction from local political leaders.
* Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race has caused an aftermath of mixed opinions online.
So has his endorsement of Kamala Harris as president.
17's Aleeya Fitzgerald has the reaction from our younger generation.
* Memes – those visual one-liners that populate the web, especially in reaction to major news events – started hitting Facebook, X and the rest – within minutes of Joe Biden's announcement.
17's Robert Price has been collecting what he could find.
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* Breaking overnight... and right now..
Flights worldwide are grounded due to a global microsoft outage. An outage with microsoft causing massive problems at airports, banks and broadcasters all across the world.
The disruptions are still ongoing hours after the technology company said it was quote, investigating an issue affecting access to microsoft 365 apps and services. According to microsoft 365's admin center - the outage started just before 3 p-m pacific time thursday.
The f-a-a says united, american, delta and allegiant flights have been grounded across the country.
Cyber security experts with "Crowdstrike" say this is not the result of a security breach or cyber attack.
The f-a-a instructed air traffic controllers to inform pilots of the communication issues.
Airlines are currently grounded worldwide..
The extent of the issue remains unclear...
At this time we do not know how long this will last.
* a police chase in east Bakersfield ended with one person dead. This happened around 11 p.m. last night.
Details are few at this time...
But this is video of Bakersfield Police officers on the scene on Pacific Drive near Camino Primavera.
We do not know why that person was being pursued by police... or how he or she died.
We will bring you updates as we know more.
* 17 News is your local election headquarters...
On the final night of the republican national convention --
Former president trump formally accepted his party's gop presidential nomination.
With his family looking on --the former president taking a more somber tone -- thanking those who saved him and describing in detail the assassination attempt that could have ended his life just five days earlier.
Nbc's alice barr is in milwaukee with the latest.
* Meantime, leaders of the Democratic Party here at home are at odds over president biden's political future.
Political analyst Neel Sannappa says that if he were to exit the race, Vice President Kamala Harris would be the Democrats best bet.
civil Rights icon and DNC delegate Dolores Huerta approves of the presidents job performance.
But Christian Romo, Chair of Democratic Committee of Kern Dems, says the party needs someone who can beat Trump, and that someone is not Biden. We also reached out to Rudy Salas's office, but they declined to comment.
Leticia Perez's office also declined to comment.
* In your 17 Court watch...
13 years in a Russian penal colony.
That's the ruling from a Russian judge in the case of a Bakersfield native on trial in Moscow.
17's Robert Price spoke with the family of Travis Leake and filed this report.
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* 17 News is your local election headquarters...
It's the last day of the republican national convention in Milwaukee. Tonight, former president donald trump will take the stage to formally accept his party's nomination, just days after surviving an attempt on his life.
Last night republicans welcomed Ohio senator J-D vance to the national stage... For his first speech as the nominee for vice-president
NBC's Brie Jackson has more from Milwaukee.
* Meantime.. President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19.
The president had been in Las Vegas for a campaign event when he got that positive test.
The White House reporting Biden is vaccinated and boosted against the virus and he is experiencing mild symptoms.
Doctors gave him his first dose of Paxlovid.
And he is now headed back to his home in Delaware, where he will self-isolate and carry out his regular duties.
* All this comes after Southern California congressman Adam Schiff joined the list of democrats calling for Biden to drop out of the presidential race....following his disappointing debate performance last month.
Schiff said in a statement yesterday that Biden has made the country better...but the nation is at--quote--"a crossroads" and he has concerns about whether the president can defeat former President Trump in November.
Schiff says it's time for the president to pass the torch, but promised to support whoever his party nominates next month.
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* 17 News is your local election headquarters...
Republicans are working to unify their party and the country around former president trump.
Some of his rivals delivered speeches at the republican national convention urging americans to vote for trump this november.
Nbc's brie jackson has the latest this morning from milwaukee
* President Biden is shrinking former president Trump's lead among likely voters.
That's the word from a New York Time-Siena College Poll.
It shows Biden's popularity ticked up...with Mr. Trump holding a 46-percent to 45-percent edge.
That's an improvement from February....when Trump was polling at 48-percent.
About eight percent of voters still say they don't know who they're voting for this November.
* hundreds of county workers headed to the picket line yesterday morning to voice their concerns over the potential elimination of budgeted but vacant county positions. There were hundreds of workers from different county jobs, including the roads department, human services, behavioral health and recovery services and more.
Attendees said that the plan could eliminate much-needed positions, delay much-needed services and resources, and intensify a growing staffing crisis. Protestors also attended the Board of Supervisors meeting to get answers about the number of positions could be cut and share their concerns... no targeted number of positions was confirmed.
We reached out to the county and in a statement, a spokesperson said, "Kern County will continue to engage our bargaining units with fair and equitable negotiations and look forward to reaching an agreement with S-E-I-U...in the near future."
* Meantime... the Kern County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to approve the allocation of just over $8 million in state funding secured by Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) to various programs combating the spread of fentanyl.
Bains detailed the plan to the Board, with $4.16 million going to local law enforcement and $4 million to medical providers to enhance substance use and addiction services.
These allocations will be used for specialized rapid response units concentrating on drug suppression and community education.
The task force approach helps local law enforcement take a regional approach to enforcing and investigating drug trafficking.
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* 17 News is your local election headquarters...
It's official...
The delegates have weighed in and former president trump is now the gop nominee for president once again.
It happened during the first day of the republican national convention in milwaukee.
The day kicked off with a surprise announcement that u.S. Senator J-D Vance will be trump's running mate.
Nbc's Brie Jackson has the latest from Milwaukee.
* And while Valadao did NOT attend the convention... Representative Vince Fong of the 20th Congressional District was there.
Other CD-20 Kern delegates are former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy... state Sen. Shannon Grove and Kern GOP leader Cathy Abernathy.
For CD-22... Republican Stan Ellis... a former candidate for the 20th Congressional District... and Democrat Jesse Aguilar are attending from Kern.
The convention continues until Thursday... July 18.
* Meantime...
The florida judge overseeing donald trump's classified documents trial dismissed the case against the former president yesterday...
On the grounds that the appointment of and funding for special counsel jack smith was illegal. Judge aileen cannon, a trump nominee to the bench, said in her 93-page decision that smith's appointment was "Unlawful" and unconditional.
The decision came on the first day of the republican national convention, and following an assassination attempt on the former president over the weekend.
The justice department, the special counsel's office and the trump campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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* shock is still settling in after the assassination attempt on former President Trump. It was a routine rally that quickly turned into a defining moment in our nation's history. The harrowing moments captured on video and in pictures.
The former president's right ear grazed by a bullet -- causing blood to stream down his face.
And new from overnight -- in a joint interview with The New York Post and The Washington Examiner -- Trump gave his first interview since the assassination attempt.
The former president said, "I'm not supposed to be here, I'm supposed to be dead." All of this comes as the GOP gets ready to celebrate Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwuakee...and officially name him as the party's nominee.
Trump posted on social media saying he considered delaying his arrival to the convention, but did not want the shooter to change the scheduling.
* Opinions are divided on the impact this will have on America going forward. We spoke with some people around town and asked them that question.
Some say Trump will come off looking stronger.
Others say...they're concerned about what could happen next.
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* Life on the streets is tough enough, but with triple digit temperatures, it's especially dangerous. But now, houses of worship are coming to the rescue, because the homeless usually die first in the heat.
But, it's not just the homeless lining up outside Centro Cristiano Agape church shielding their skin with cardboard boxes. Good neighbors are out in the heat delivering boxes of food and cold drinks.
Volunteer Dennis Rucker used to be homeless. Now, his mission is to help them any chance he gets. Shayna Hoover has been homeless since she was 12. Now, she's 28.
She found sanctuary from the heat right across the street at St. Vincent De Paul. The church is open until 7pm during the heat wave.
Operations manager Oscar Zubiran of St. Vincent De Paul said they provide safety, shelter, and showers and they have no restrictions, so, people who might have felt left out somewhere else, are welcome to come in.
To find out how you can help the church continue its mission go to kget.com.
* Life on the streets is tough enough, but with triple digit temperatures, it's especially dangerous.
17's Rob Hagan shows us how houses of worship and good neighbors are coming to the rescue.
* developing news out of Lamont...
At least one person has died following a head-on crash that happened on East Panama Lane just west of South Vineland Road.
According to the CHP's traffic incident page, a car and a pickup truck collided just before six yesterday evening.
It's unclear who was at fault at this hour.
The name of the person who died will be released by the coroner's office.
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* Once again, today is going to be extremely hot.
This relentless heat wave has been bearing down on Kern County for more than a week now.
As folks everywhere try to keep their cool, some air conditioning systems are having a hard time keeping up.
17's Rob Hagan spent the day with workers who install a/c's as they're seeing a huge boom in service calls.
* The longest string of triple digit temperatures ever recorded lasted 101 days, in Yuma, Arizona during the dust bowl in 1937....
We are now in day ten of this heat wave... and many are wondering, when is it going to end?
Our hottest temperature so far has been 114 on July 7th and 8th. Andrew Hoell, a research meteorologist, says that a high pressure system or heat dome is the main cause of most intense heat waves...
And a high pressure system off the coast of California is basically making the San Joaquin Valley a pressure cooker.
* A Bakersfield police officer is being accused of using "unnecessary and unreasonable" force and has been charged with misdemeanor assault Police say Officer Anthony Berumen was arrested yesterday.
But the incident happened about a month ago.
BPD says Berumen responded to the Blanco Hotel on White Lane where a burglary suspect barricaded herself in the bathroom.
Police say she refused to come out and threw glass bottles at the officers.
Officers eventually forced their way into that bathroom....and that's when Berumen released his K-9 on the suspect.
Police said that was "unnecessary and unreasonable" use of force.
The department said the K-9 did not bite the burglary suspect.
Berumen is on administrative leave.
He's been with the department for about 11 years.
Berumen was previously arrested about 6 and a half years ago for driving under the influence in Rosedale.
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* Now to a wildfire, that continues to burn in east Bakersfield at this hour.
According to the kern county fire department, the Breckenridge fire started around 4:15 yesterday afternoon near highway 178 off Ronnie Vista and Breckenridge Roads -- that's east of Rio Bravo.
Cal Fire says the fire continues to spread rapidly, and is now up to 400 acres of brush burned with no containment.
A helicopter and an air tanker are also helping in the firefight.
Cal Fire says it is also helping to construct control lines to keep the flames from destroying critical communication sites.
* Now to an update on a story we brought you last week..
M-B-2 entertainment, in central Bakersfield, is the focus of a lawsuit...after a young woman who was riding in a go-kart there says she was seriously hurt.
17's Mikhala Armstrong has the story.
* The controversial topic of parental notification was up for discussion again last night at the kern county board of education meeting. The policy, which was proposed last year in Kern and other districts in California, mandates that if a student changes their gender identity or pronoun at school, parents would have to be notified.
Chino Valley was recently sued by the state for the language in its policy, but has since changed it.
Trustee Lori Cisneros says it's a good time to revisit the discussion here at home. Conversations also continue at the state level to prevent such notifcations to parents.
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Our first responders worked tirelessly over the long Fourth of July holiday, balancing extreme heat and an uptick in the use of illegal fireworks. Firefighters responded to dozens of fires - with some believed to have been started by fireworks.
According to Kern County firefighters, 4,126 illegal fireworks were reported, with 86% of them being from Bakersfield.
The Bakersfield Fire Department saw 555 complaints and seized 5000 Pounds of fireworks on the Fourth of July leading to six felony arrests.
The American Red Cross organization has helped nearly 30 people affected by home fires during the holiday. KCFD encourages residents to download the Genasys Protect app to remain alerted to emergencies nearby.
* A person is under arrest this morning on suspicion of starting a fire in southeast Bakersfield.
The fire started just before two p.m. yesterday in the 25-hundred block of south union avenue.
Investigators say the fire began in vegetation, but spread to a nearby structure.
Nearly two dozen firefighters from the Bakersfield and Kern County Fire Departments knocked the fire down in about 15 minutes.
BFD believes it was started by homeless activity.
The man was arrested on suspicion of arson.
* We are learning more about the man taken into custody after two* high-speed chases and an officer-involved shooting in Bakersfield earlier this month.
Francisco Monge, who is facing multiple charges, in connection to the incident, agreed to a jailhouse interview with 17News over the weekend.
We wanted to know about the circumstances surrounding his run-in with police, but also learned about his self-confessed struggles with satanism and schizophrenia.
17's Connor Dore spoke with Monge and has more.
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* Kern County search and rescue teams have been patrolling the Kern River in East Bakersfield after reports of a person in the water.
Search and rescue teams deployed yesterday morning at the Kern River Campground at Lake Ming.
17's Rob Hagan has the latest.
* Firefighters raced to the call of a 2-alarm dirty fire yesterday afternoon in West Bakersfield.
Check out this drone video.
This happened on Brimhall Road just before 1 p-m for burning brush that quickly spread to a structure and horse corrals.
No animals were injured in the fire.
The fire was put out before spreading to any nearby structures or equipment.
Firefighters warn home and business owners to create a defensible space around your property to mitigate fire danger during intense heat.
The combination of hot temperatures, low humidity, and dry fuels create the perfect ingredients for a fire to start.
* Temperatures are soaring across the central valley as this excessive heat warning continues.
And every day, fighting for survival... are the homeless. Temperatures have been climbing dangerously high... inching closer and closer to the record of 118 degrees, set more than a century ago.
Yesterday we hit 114 degrees.
The cooling centers in Bakersfield can provide relief for those who choose to go, but some say going can be a hassle.
For others, it's an issue of finding a cooling center. According to the national weather service, the average high temperature over the next week is expected to be 110 degrees
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* Deputies were on scene of a standoff in northwest Bakersfield.
This was the scene on Batch Lane.
It is not clear what led up to this...
A man was seen being taken into custody...
Witnesses on scene say a woman was also taken into custody.
We have contacted the Kern County Sheriff's Office... but have not heard back.
* a man is dead this morning and the driver who hit him, is accused of driving under the influence. It happened just after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Oak and 24th Streets.
Police say the man was in the center divider of the road when a vehicle turning onto 24th street from Oak street ran over the divider...
Hitting the man and four other vehicles.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene...
Another driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The driver was arrested for DUI and was booked into the Kern County Jail.
The investigation into this crash is ongoing.
* And an east Bakersfield home goes up in flames.
This is was the scene near Mirador Drive and Rollo Ravine last night just after 11...
And you can see that home now in ruins.
No word yet what led up to this fire.
* The sound of fireworks were booming in the night sky across Kern County....
But, what goes up must come down - and there were dozens of small fires around town - likely caused by illegal fireworks.
Last night... many folks chose to safely enjoy Bakersfield's fireworks display at the Park at RiverWalk with a spectacular grande finale.
However, It was also the site ofa post-fireworks fire.
17's Rob Hagan has the details.
* An update now on a search and rescue operation in the Kern River yesterday.
KCSO says the body of one of two people who were swept away in the river, has been found. The call came in just before one o'clock in the Sandy Flat area near Pearl Harbor Drive and Keysville Road.
Officials say a man and a woman -- both in their 30's -- were swept away. The Kern County Sheriff's Office sent crews to the scene, along with kayaks and two helicopters.
KCSO says three hours later, search and rescue crews found the woman's body in the water near Keysville Beach.
They called off the search for the missing man at six o'clock yesterday evening, due to the heat.
Crews will be back at the river today to resume their search for him.
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* These triple-digit temperatures can come with a death sentence...if exposed to the dangerous elements too long.
And usually... the homeless who die first.
17's Rob Hagan has more on how local shelters are helping our most vulnerable population
* This heat is so intense across the state...it's possible we could see the hottest temperatures ever recorded on earth.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 130 degrees for portions of Death Valley on Sunday.
That's just four degrees from the world record.
The hottest day ever recorded on earth was July 10, 1913.
That's when the mercury hit 134 degrees.
The last time it was this hot in Death Valley was in 2020 and 2021.
* The so-called "Orchard Fire" started around the hottest part of the day on Willow Springs Road, sending big clouds of smoke into the sky.
Fire crews were concerned about the fire...and told people in the surrounding area to quickly leave.
Firefighters responded to the threat with force....with crews battling the blaze from the ground and sky.
Cal Fire says more than 800 acres of brush has burned so far.
The fire is 5 percent contained this morning. some good news - an evacuation order has now been downgraded to a warning for homes north of Blackburn Canyon Road, south of Dennison Road, east of Bobcat Lane, and west of Willow Springs Road.
The Red Cross has an evacuation center set up at 126 South Snyder Avenue.
It's open to affected residents and small pets.
* We have new information this morning on an officer-involved shooting in Bakersfield. Police say they tried pulling over a car on Truxtun Avenue and Oak Street.
The driver didn't stop.
Officers say a short time later, the driver got out of the car and was seen holding a slingshot-type weapon.
BPD says at least one officer fired their gun...but the driver was not shot and got back into the car and drove off.
The chase eventually ended at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Belle Terrace.
45-year-old Francisco Monge of Bakersfield was arrested on numerous charges including assault with a deadly weapon.
The officer involved has been placed on routine, paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
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* A family is grieving this morning after a swimmer drowned near Tehachapi. It happened Sunday evening at Four Island Lake just before 5.
Bear Valley Police say they responded to an initial report of a swimmer in distress.
CPR was performed, but the swimmer was pronounced dead.
This is an ongoing investigation...
Police urge everyone to follow safety guidelines while being in the lake.
* A community in East Bakersfield that endured the severe heat without water... now has water again.
But many residents fear this water is not safe and that there is a possibility of another shutoff. Initially, after the shutdown of Victory Mutual Water Company's wells, East Niles Community Services District temporarily provided water through an emergency contract.
Residents say they weren't notified that Victory Mutual is now providing the water again.
Last week, county health officials notified residents to boil water for drinking and cooking to avoid stomach illnesses.
That notice was lifted, but many say they are still taking precautions. We reached out to Victory Mutual, and they confirmed that the water system has been taken back over, and East Niles is no longer temporarily providing water.
When we asked for more information a Victory Mutual spokesperson said "no comment."
* A second suspect in deadly shootings that happened in Bakersfield in 2021 pleaded not guilty yesterday to more than a dozen felony counts.
And should he be convicted... he's eligible for the death penalty. 22-year-old Patreell Seals and his co-defendant Noah Malachi Hernandez are suspected of multiple shootings...
Including the fatal shooting of Jose De La Torre at a Taco Bell on Weedpatch Highway.
That shooting occurred in November 2021.
The two are also linked to the fatal shooting of James Ernest Ellis in December of that same year.
Hernandez and Seals are due back in court Monday.
* And a man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in Lake Isabella yesterday morning.
It happened just after 7:30 in the area of Highway 178 and Mobile Drive.
C-H-P says the man was on a motorcycle traveling west when he made an unsafe turn.
The man was ejected and was pronounced dead on scene.
His identity has not been publicly released.
Drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in this crash.
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* With this excessive heat warning, health officials are asking the public to take proper precautions. Health officials are saying to start hydrating now, BEFORE you're out in the heat, and to drink plenty of water.
Electrolite drinks like Powerade and Gatorade are nice, but they can't be used just on their own.
Even if you stay indoors or have a job that's inside, experts are saying to still take this very seriously.
* Many people are already sweating it out and trying to stay cool -- and it's about to get even hotter. OMAR LEWIS from our sister station KTLA has more on the heatwave's impact on southern California.
* A major legal win for former president donald trump.
The supreme court ruled along ideological lines in a 6-3 decision that the former president is immune from prosecution in certain cases but not all of them.
Nbc's brie jackson has the latest from washington.
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* a wild crash leaves one person dead...and police are now looking for the driver who took off. It happened yesterday at the intersection of East California Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue.
Police say that's where a driver hit another car -- and the passenger in the car that was hit... jumped out. Officers say they're still investigating the crash...and looking for the driver.
* A woman was sent to the hospital and a man was arrested after a rollover crash in Southwest Bakersfield Saturday night. It happened at the intersection of Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road just before midnight.
You can see crews using the jaws of life to chew through the door to pull out the woman passenger who's pinned inside the overturned jeep.
She was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police say the man who was driving was intoxicated.
He was booked into jail for DUI.
If you have any information on this case, call police.
* In your 17 crime watch......
The SWAT faced off with a man who barricaded himself in a southwest Bakersfield home Saturday.
17's Rob Hagan has the very latest.
* Firefighters raced to the call of a reinforced structure fire yesterday evening in Southeast Bakersfield.
This happened just before 5:30 at the back of a home off of Tyree Toliver Street.
A woman even pulls out a garden hose to assist crews and keep the fire from spreading to nearby homes.
Flames burned the fence and other structures in the alley.
The fire was eventually knocked down.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
* a few big rigs that burst into flames Saturday night.
County firefighters found the semis on fire in back lot of Bakersfield Truck Center.
Crews are still trying to figure out how the trucks caught fire.
No one was hurt.
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* Sparks flew at the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign season.
President biden and former president trump sparred over topics from immigration to abortion - all key issues in this race.
But did either side sway voters? And who came out better?
NBC's Alice Barr has the latest from washington.
* And Kern County voters were sure to tune in... with local Republicans and Democrats gathering for debate watch parties.
17's Jenny Huh attended both and joins us with local reaction.
* A wellness check turns into an hours long standoff with the swat team and ends with a man transported to the hospital from a self inflicted wound.
17's Rob Hagan has the story.
* The Kern County Sheriff's Office has released body worn camera footage of an officer-involved shooting in northwest Bakersfield, that resulted in the death of the suspect. Deputies responded to a home on Shellabarger Road on May 14 after getting a 9-1-1 call from Robert Robinson's wife, stating he was armed and threatening suicide.
A portion of the video shows Robinson appearing to step out of his home with a rifle-style "ghost gun."
During the incident, deputies said Robinson fired at them prompting deputies to fire back.
Robinson was struck and died three days later.
A Critical Incident Review Board has determined the use of force by deputies was within department policy.
* And a Bakersfield police officer was involved in a crash with a motorcyclist last night.
This happened just after 11 p.m. near Panorama Drive and River Boulevard.
Video shows the officer trying to make a U-turn and colliding with the rider.
The rider was taken to the hospital...
Their condition is not known.
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* 17 News is your local election headquarters....
Finally, debate night is here.
President biden and former president trump face off in what will be a highly watched debate.
The two men expected to spar on the economy, abortion rights and immigration - all hot button issues.
Nbc's alice barr has our report this morning from Capitol Hill.
* Kern County's Registrar of Voters will soon be sending out notifications to tens of thousands of inactive registered voters across the county who may be cut from the voter registry. County Clerk Aimee Espinoza announced at the county board of supervisors meeting Tuesday she will mail notifications to 77,000 inactive voters, a little over 17% of total registered voters in Kern County.
Recipients have to respond within 15 days of recieving the notification or they will be taken off the voter role list.
But, some people are floored by the number of inactive voters.
* It's now been over two months since Sheriff Donny Youngblood revealed allegations kern county Supervisor Zack Scrivner sexually assaulted a young child.
Since then, Scrivner has not been arrested or charged, and his whereabouts remain a mystery.
17's Jenny Huh reports.
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* We have an update this morning on the abrupt firing last week of Michael Tree...Golden Empire Transit's new CEO - the first in nearly 20 years.
The Board of Directors for GET... the city's public transit system... met last night for its first meeting since the dismissal and confirmed Tree's termination is final.
But employees are calling for his reinstatement... and the resignation of all five GET board members.
17's Jenny Huh attended the meeting and has the story.
* We also have an update this morning on the water shutoff affecting hundreds of people in an East Bakersfield neighborhood.
As we've been reporting, the area with more than 200 homes is serviced by Victory Mutual Water Company and has been without water since Saturday morning.
Yesterday, the East Niles Community Services District stepped in to help get water flowing to the area.
And this morning, we can report, the water is back on for those residents.
East Niles says it will provide water for seven days, with the bill paid for by Victory Mutual Water Company.
Victory Mutual said the shutdown began with an electrical issue with a motor and pump that is actively being worked on.
* a developing story we're following in southwest Bakersfield.
A man is dead this morning after being hit by a car. It happened at 6:30 yesterday evening at the intersection of allen road and stockdale highway.
That's right by Bakersfield Christian High School.
The man was riding a bike when he was hit.
Officers say the man died in the crash.
The man has not been publicly identified.
* They're one of the most recognizable motorcycle gangs in the country.
And this morning, the entire local chapter of the Hells Angels is behind bars. Officers made those arrests this morning as part of a joint investigation between multiple agencies.
KCSO says more than 150 law enforcement personel were involved in the raids.
Six Hells Angels were arrested, including its president and vice president.
Authorities seized 25 guns, ammunition and multiple high-capacity magazines.
Some of the charges include kidnapping, robbery, criminal conspiracy, intimidating a witness.. and elder abuse.
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The Kern County District Attorney's will NOT* to prosecute a former police chief in a child sex case... at least not at this point.
It has been three months now since former Delano police chief Mark Derosia was arrested on suspicion of contacting a minor for sex.
The 68-year-old was arrested back in March... as the Sheriff's Office says investigators conducted a decoy operation when Derosia contacted a deputy who was posing as a 15-year-old. Investigators say the conversation turned sexual and Derosia arranged to meet the decoy for sex.
A district attorney spokesperson told us there was insufficient evidence to move forward with this case, and have instead returned it to KCSO for further investigation.
Here is what Sheriff Youngblood said about the case three months ago when Derosia was first arrested.
* An arson investigation is underway this morning after a Jewish synagogue caught fire in downtown Bakersfield Sunday.
This is the latest in a string of recent structure fires...that has triggered over 300 arson investigations...but only 17 arrests.
17's Connor Dore has the story.
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* A person is dead after being hit by a train in northwest Bakersfield. Here is a look of the scene....
This is near the Rosedale Highway overpass.
crews nearby assessing the situation...
We will continue to follow this crash and bring you any updates.
* A person is in the hospital this morning after being hit by a car in east Bakersfield late last night. It happened on East California Avenue near Beverly Drive.
According to C-H-P, the car involved in the crash took off.
The person hit was taken to the hospital.
We're still waiting to hear if their injuries are life-threatning.
* Day three of this latest heat wave and multiple residents in an East Bakersfield neighborhood are suffering through it, in homes that are without water.
17's Justin White has the latest on the dry spell.
* Fire crews were busy yesterday containing the spread of a fire in the middle of an East Bakersfield neighborhood. This happened at a home on Lucky Street, near Mount Vernon Avenue.
County and city fire crews spent the afternoon fighting the flames. Battalion Chief Carter said $350,000 in damage was prevented after eliminating the threat to surrounding homes.
* A two-alarm fire breaks out in the heart of the city, in an old synagogue, not once, but twice.
17's Rob Hagan reports on the latest vacant building to fall victim to flames.
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* A man is in the hospital this morning after being shot in east Bakersfield.
This is video of the scene.
This happened just before 11:30 near Sacramento and Bernard Streets.
No word yet on that man's condition or on any suspects involved.
* A man is in critical condition this morning after being struck by a vehicle in east Bakersfield. Bakersfield Police responded to reports of the crash shortly before 10pm last night.
It happened on South Brown Street near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
When officers arrived, they found the man down in the road with major injuries.
CPR was administered and he was taken to the hospital.
No arrests have been made.
* This morning, we know the name of a pedestrian struck and killed by a Bakersfield police car in south bakersfield.
It happened Monday on south union avenue, north of Watts Drive.
B-P-D said Officers Julian Garcia and Zachary Ward were responding to a stolen car when Garcia hit 27-year-old Brandon Elliott Gabriel Flores.
He died at the scene.
Surveillance video from a business shows the police cruiser's emergency lights and siren were off at the time of the crash.
Both officers have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the investigation.
* We are learning more this morning about the terrible crash that sent a car through the wall of Stella's Sandtrap bar in East Bakersfield, injuring 3 people.
Officers say the crash happened after they tried to stop the 22-year-old driver for tinted windows.
17's Rob Hagan has the latest.
* And an update this morning on the Post Fire...
the fire is now 52-percent contained.
This is new video of the massive burn scar near gorman.
it started on saturday and has scorched more than 15, 600 acres.
17-hundred fire-fighters have been fighting the flames.
More than 1800 firefighters are assigned to the Sites Fire in Northern California..
That fire has burned more than 19,000 acres and is 20% contained.
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A suspected killer is behind bars this morning after a woman's body was found inside a trailer in South Bakersfield. Kern County Sheriff's deputies were called out for suspicious circumstances yesterday at a trailer park on South Union Avenue.
And that's where the woman's body was found.
43-year-old Jesus Navarro Razo was arrested in connection to her death.
The woman has not been identified as of newstime.
* A homicide investigation is underway in Rosamond after a man was found stabbed to death.
On May 31st, deputies were called out to Harvell Street and Sierra Highway.
The victim, identified as 48-year-old Gary Martin, was found in a dirt lot outside a motorhome.
42-year-old Raul Rodriguez was arrested more than a week later in connection to Martin's death.
He's due in court next week.
* Police are searching for a suspect wanted for questioning in a fraud investigationPolice say this man made a fraudulent purchase at a business on North Chester Avenue back on February 20th.
He's described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to call the BPD at 327-7111.
* 17 News is your local election headquarters.
The Delano rent control and Lamont school board recall initiatives... will not* make it to November ballot... because of a lack of valid signatures.
17's Jenny Huh has the update.
* We've teamed up with the Volunteer Center of Kern County for our 23rd annual fan drive and we've been asking for your help to keep our seniors cool and you were listening. 100 fans and $2,600 was donated right outside our studio at Compassion Corner on 22nd and L Streets.
We don't have an exact total yet because so many of you made donations.
Lori Honea with the Volunteer Center said seniors in need will get the fans just in time for Heat Wave number 2. There's still time to donate.
Call (661) 395-9787 between 8-4 today to make a monetary donation or you can go to the center located at 1311 Eye Street and drop off a fan.
The fan pickup is from 8-2 tomorrow.
For all who donate, thank you for giving in the spirit of the golden empire.
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Now to your 17 crime watch - and the investigation into a sexual assault that happened on the main campus of Bakersfield College Monday night.
Officials suspect a masked homeless person attacked and fondled a female student in a bathroom... the same bathroom where another sexual assault happened in 2017.
17's Jenny Huh reports.
* Firefighters are making signifcant progress in the battle to contain the post fire* burning in l-a and ventura counties. The fire started saturday next to the 5 freeway near gorman and burned dozens of cars at an auto repair business.
The fire has scorched more than 15-thousand-600 acres.
But, this morning the fire is 39-percent contained.
L-a county firefighters say their main challenges are the dry conditions... Low humidity... And the high winds... Which can send embers flying more than a mile away.
Some homes remain threatened.
The cause is under investigation.
* Today you can stop by Compassion Corner to drop off a new or gently used fan for local seniors who can't afford air conditioning during these hot summer months.
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* An hours long standoff in southeast Bakersfield has come to an end. It all happened at a home on South Haley Street.
Police say a man with a knife was threatening to kill his girlfriend.
Officers say the woman was able to safely escape.
But, the boyfriend, barricaded himself inside and refused to come out.
After several hours of trying to get the suspect to surrender, the SWAT team went inside the home and arrested the man.
He was faces numerous charges, including domestic violence.
* An investigation is underway this morning after a person was hit and killed yesterday by a Bakersfield Police officer.
BPD says two officers were responding to a call for service in one vehicle, but the vehicle's overhead emergency lights and siren were off.
17's Mikhala Armstrong reports.
* Now for the latest on the wind-driven Post Fire.
Nearly 1,700 firefighters are battling the raging flames in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. At last report, the Post fire has burned more than 15,600 acres and is 20 percent contained.
The massive brush fire started saturday afternoon behind the McDonald's in Gorman.
The flames quickly spread to nearby vehicles in an auto body shop sending smoke throughout the area miles away.
The post fire has forced about 1,200 people to evacuate from the hungry valley state vehicular recreation area.
Evacuation warnings are also in place for areas south of pyramid lake.
* More details are emerging this morning from a crash this weekend that sent one vehicle through the wall of an East Bakersfield bar. Stella's Sandtrap is temporarily closed after a black sedan crashed into another vehicle sending it through a wall.
Officers say it happened after the driver fled from a traffic stop Sunday morning near Mount Vernon and Niles streets.
Bar owner Jimmy Browder is left boarding up the walls of Stella's Sandtrap. According to BPD, the vehicle being chased crashed into a parked car at the bar and pushed it through the wall striking 3 patrons.
Two had minor injuries, but a third customer was transported to the hospital for pain.
Her status is unknown.
The driver, 22-year-old Manuel Gonzalez, was transported to Kern Medical with non-life threatening injuries.
He was later transported and booked into the Kern County Jail for charges including evading police and other traffic related offenses.
Browder said Stella's Sandtrap will remain closed with no estimated time of reopening.
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* As most areas of Kern County remain under a Red Flag warning, a massive fire continues to burn just south of the Grapevine. It's being called the Post Fire. This is what many people witnessed as they drove over Tejon Pass. The wind-driven fire ignited Saturday and quickly ran up the mountainside. This morning -- more than 14-thousand acres haved burned and it's only 2-percent contained. Two commercial properties have BEEN DESTROYED from the fire... And air quality warnings have been issued across the region. An LA firefighter explains how challenging the Post fire is to knock down.
* Tulare police are releasing details from a 2 month-long illegal drug sales and gun possession investigation. Two shotguns, four rifles, five handguns, 150 pounds of liquid Codeine, 200 pounds of Marijuana and concentrated cannabis, Psilocybin mushrooms, Ecstasy, a Hash Oil Lab, and ammunition and cash were seized in Tulare and Goshen. 25-year-old Thomas Alexander Browning of Goshen , 32-year-old Dominque Davone Eldridge of Tulare, 31-year-old Alisa Rachel Lewis of Tulare and 30-year-old Marquis Loring of Tulare were arrested. They face charges including: possession of an assault weapon, operating a drug house, child endangerment and conspiracy to commit a crime.Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff's Office at 559-733-6218.
* a person is in the hospital after a vehicle slammed into an East Bakersfield bar.
It happened at Stella's Sandtrap on Niles Street.
17's Rob Hagan has more
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Prosecutors have brought charges against the man police were chasing when a BPD patrol vehicle slammed into different* car -- killing a man and seriously injuring a woman. That crash happened last year at the intersection of South Vineland and Muller Roads.
Court documents say 23-year-old Michael Stephens Jr. led police on a high-speed chase but the vehicle became disabled, and he was taken into custody.
More than a mile away -- former officer Ricardo Robles crashed while responding to assist in that chase.
It's alleged he drove more than 100 miles per hour — without his overhead lights and siren on — shortly before running a stop sign and plowing into a Honda Accord.
The Honda's driver, Mario Lares, died at the scene. 17 News has learned Stephens is now charged with vehicular manslaughter, evading a peace officer causing death and other offenses.
Robles -- who is also charged with manslaughter -- has pleaded not guilty.
* a bizarre scene that played out overnight in Oildale.
A shirtless man in a standoff with deputies... while standing on the roof of a home. It shows the barefoot, shirtless man standing on a house while deputies below try to talk him down.
This all happening on Rockwood Avenue and Manor Street just before midnight.
He eventually comes down and is taken into custody.
We reached out to the Kern County Sheriff's Office to learn more, but have not heard back.
* New video out this morning shows a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in Sunnyvale.
A group of about 20 suspects ransacked the store yesterday afternoon.
They smashed display cases with hammers before taking off with an unknown amount of jewelry.
The suspects fled in several vehicles before officers arrived.
Five suspects were later arrested following police pursuits.
They face various charges, including armed robbery, felony vehicle evasion, resisting arrest, burglary and vandalism
* A bill that would prohibit schools from notifying parents if their children identify as transgender or LGBTQ... Is now one step closer to becoming law. That's because the State Senate overwhelmingly passed it yesterday.
A-B 19-55 would prohibit school districts from enforcing and implementing LGBTQ notification policies and would forbid teachers from outing children to their parents unless the child gives permission.
Supporters of the bill say kids could suffer emotionally and consider suicide if parents are unaccepting. The bill now advances to the assembly education committee.
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The state agency in charge of certifying California law enforcement officers met yesterday in West Sacramento to decide the professional future of a former Kern County Sheriff's lieutenant.
David Hubbard, fired in 2022 by the Sheriff's Office and now an employee of the Kern County District Attorney's Office, was facing his permanent decertification as a peace officer.
17's Robert Price was there and attended a hearing of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST.
He files this report.
* A salary increase for the Superintendent at Greenfield Union School District is stirring up a heated discussion online. Many say the money should have gone to teachers or even students, instead. At last night's district board meeting, the issue was not a topic of discussion, however, we spoke with those who attended the meeting on both sides of the issue. Superintendent Ramon Hendrix began his post in 2017, after serving on the board of trustees for eight years.
When he took the position, according to Transparent California, Hendrix's first reported salary in 2018 was more than $214,000 with pay and benefits.
That was bumped up to $250,000 a few years later.
Now under the new contract, Hendrix is set to receive around $330,000 with a more than 7,000 dollar increase in each salary tier. On that same salary schedule, a year-round teacher would begin at around $47,000 and continue to move up to around $61,000, seeing a nearly 15-hundred dollar increase each salary tier.
* Yesterday, protesters and counterprotesters took to the Kern County Superior Court... ahead of a hearing on unionization for farm workers.
The back and forth between UFW and Wonderful has grown messier... but at its core... it's about unionizing and how easy joining one should be. Last year... California started a new union authorization method called a card check law. If a majority of employees sign an authorization card... all* employees become part of a union. That's why Wonderful Nurseries and the UFW have been clashing now... for months.
The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board authorized UFW to represent Wonderful workers... saying a majority signed on.
But Wonderful and nearly 150 workers allege they were tricked by the UFW into signing a card. Now... Wonderful has filed a lawsuit against the ALRB... challenging the card check law itself. While there was no ruling during yesterday's three-hour hearing... the judge says he'll also decide if the hearings between Wonderful and the UFW continue... while the future of the card check law itself is debated.
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* An hours long standoff in northeast Bakersfield came to an end late last night. Bakersfield police were called to the six-thousand block of Hill Dale Court around 6 p.m. for a domestic violence incident.
When they arrived, officers were able to get a woman and her children safely out of the home.
But, BPD says the suspect, 30-year-old Paul McCormack refused to leave and made threats to the officers.
The SWAT team and crisis negotiators were called out and a couple of hours later, they made entry into the home and arrested McCormack.
He was booked into Kern County jail on numerous charges including domestic violence, child endangerment, and violating a restraining order
* A woman who stands accused of killing a child outside an Ohio grocery store, says she killed before...here in Bakersfield 32-year-old Bionca Ellis pleaded not guilty to all seven of her charges, including murder, at her arraignment Monday.
Police say the stabbing appears to have been a random attack.
According to court records, Ellis told police that a few months ago, she killed a woman in Bakersfield... and dumped the body in an unknown area, possibly near a river.
We reached out to the Bakersfield Police Department about the possible murder, and a spokesperson said investigators looked into her claims, and the information was not consistent with any unsolved homicides.
* Kern County Sheriff's office is searching for a man wanted for a sexual assault that happened in the parking lot of the Kern County courthouse on Truxtun Avenue around 8:30 in the morning last Wednesday.
He was last seen wearing this blue shirt, blue hat and khaki pants.
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If you know who he is...or his whereabouts...you're urged to call KCSO at 861-3110
* A brush fire that prompted evacuations at the Bakersfield Amazon facility - is out tonight.
The fire started around 3 p.m. on James Road near Meadows Field Airport.
The fire grew to 100 acres and, at one point, threatened nearby structures.
But, Kern County firefighters were able to keep it from spreading and began mopping up a couple of hours later.
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* Firefighters were busy once again last night, with a vegetation Fire along Truxtun Avenue. This fire started just before 6 p.m. near Empire Drive.
If you were driving in the area at the time, you no doubt saw a lot of smoke from the flames.
Crews were able to get it knocked down quickly.
No word on how it started or how much brush burned.
* Some residents in Wofford Heights who were evacuated during last week's 155 wildfire, say they're concerned for their safety should another fire start.
That's because one of their only escape routes, Sierra Way, has been closed for more than a year. Sierra Way was damaged by flooding more than a year ago.
First District County Supervisor Phillip Peters addressed the community's concerns with a construction update posted on Youtube.
Peters said repairs are slated to begin mid-July to repair Sierra Way and complete the route around Lake Isabella.
Repairs are expected to be completed September 23.
* We told you yesterday morning that the oil leak that left numerous Bakersfield businesses without drinkable water for most of last week... had been fixed.
But things aren't quite back to normal for many of the businesses that were affected. Premier Surgery Center on Commerical Way was one of 42 commercial customers put under the do-not-use... do-not-drink advisory for the city's tap water one week ago today.
Though that advisory was lifted Sunday... following continued water flushing and two rounds of comprehensive water quality testing... the backup it caused here, is still being felt Cal Water... the company overseeing the cleanup... says Griffin Resources LLC is responsible for the water contamination.
City Attorney Ginny Gennaro says for businesses seeking reimbursments...the first step is to file a claim against the city.
Gennaro says the city is expecting 100% recovery from Griffin for any payments made.
* Trial for two men accused in the deadly shooting of a California Department of Corrections counselor, is moving forward. Robert Pernell Roberts and Sebastian Parra are charged with attempted robbery and the murder of Benny Alcala Jr.
Alcala was killed while charging his electric vehicle in the parking lot of the Sotckdale Target store the night of August 24, 2022.
Initially only Roberts was charged.
Parra, the prosecution's key witness at Roberts' preliminary hearing, said he'd met Roberts that night and had nothing to do with the killing.
Trial was supposed to begin ealier this year.
However, a judge halted proceedings when a Bakersfield Californian journalist refused to turn over her notes from an interview with Parra.
The judge assigned the courtroom for the trial yesterday.
Both men face life sentences if they're convicted
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* 2 people are hospitalized this morning following a brutal crash in south Bakersfield. This happened just after 10 p.m. last night on East Panama Lane and Sparks Street.
Two cars were involved and one reportedly caught on fire.
two people suffered moderate to major injuries.
No word on their condition as of this morning.
The cause of this crash is unknown.
* an update on an oil spill that's contaminated water in parts of Bakersfield... that left many businesses closed for almost a week.
But those businesses now have the go-ahead to use water, according to the newest update from Cal Water yesterday. The investigation into the contamination is focused on a local oil producer.
Early Tuesday afternoon, oil was discovered in the City's drinking water system.
That prompted officials to urge people not to drink or use the water.
Cal Water says it appears the backflow of oil... responsible for the water contamination... occurred at Griffin Resources LLC... a local oil producer.
17 News has not been able to reach the owners of Griffin for comment, but this isn't the company's first incident with oil leaks.
According to the California Department of Conservation... Griffin Resources LLC has... for the past seven years.... failed to address cited violations related to proper oil well maintenance and facility upkeep... potentially endangering the public and environment.
And Griffin faces an ongoing 2022 lawsuit related to all 25 of its wells in the Fruitvale Oil Field.
When asked about accountability for Griffin... Cal Water says that will likely be handled by other entities.
According to Cal Water, the oil contamination did not travel beyond the affected areas.
* We're in store for another round of triple digit temperatures in the coming days but residents are already feeling the heat...on their ac bill.
17's Justin White has more on how to beat the heat and save a few bucks in the process.
* A structure in Oildale is in ruins this morning following a blaze. Here is video of the scene.
This fire reportedly broke out just before 4:30.
You can see a building charred.
The fire was put out.
There is no known cause of the fire... and it is not known if anyone was injured.
* now to wildfires burning across Kern...
The Cody fire located North of Bakersfield is now 100% contained. At last report from CalFire, the fire had consumed 903 acres.
The Cody fire was burning in the area of Sherwood Avenue East of Hwy 65.
The fire started Saturday afternoon around 1:30pm, but crews made significant progress with air tankers and hand crews digging perimeter lines.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
* The Lost Fire is now 90% contained according to Calfire.
The fire has consumed up to 3,600 acres located off Twisselman Road in Lost Hills.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
* The Creek fire at last report was 45% contained and had burned 50 acres, according to CalFire.
The fire started about 9:30 yesterday morning on Caliente Creek Road in Caliente.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
We'll keep following all the latest vegetation fires in Kern County and keep you posted.
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* A man is in the hospital this morning after being shot. It happened in a field about a mile east of the Bakersfield Speedway.
KCSO says deputies found the man with multiple gunshot wounds.
He was taken to the hospital.
Authorities have not provided any information on a suspect.
* We turn now to the latest on two wildfires in Kern County - one prompting an evacuation order in Wofford Heights. The so-called 155 fire was reported in the area of Wofford Heights Boulevard near Old State Road just before 5 p.m.
Nearby residents were ordered to evacuate as strong winds fanned the flames.
Some saying, this situation brought back fears of the devastating Erskine fire. Some good news - those evacuation orders have been lifted according to the Genasys map.
According to the Kern County Fire Department, at least 50 acres have burned, but forward spread has been stopped.
No word at this hour on containment.
* County firefighters have also gained the upper hand ona brush fire in Lost Hills.
The lost fire started near the intersection of Lost Hills and Twisselman Roads around 3:40 p.m. yesterday.
Officials say the fire has burned at least 3600 acres.
That fire is 90% contained as of this morning, and forward progression has been stopped.
* An investigation is underway this morning, after a man's body was pulled from the Kern River. Deputies assigned to the Sheriff's Kern Valley Substation were called out to an area just south of Riverside Park around noon yesterday.
There, they found a body on the shoreline that had been pulled from the water.
The man has not been identified.
The cause and manner of his death are under investigation.
* new developments in the case of Scrivner versus Scrivner.
Amid sexual assault allegations against Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner... estranged wife Christina Scrivner has requested a domestic violence restraining order.
Yesterday, we took you live outside of that courtroom..
But that hearing has now been postponed until at least early December.
17's Jenny Huh files this report.
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the ongoing investigation into Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner.
Scrivner is accused of sexually assaulting a child back in late April, but the second district supervisor's whereabouts have remained unknown since.
After nearly six weeks of silence surrounding this case, today COULD* be his first public appearance since the accusations. 17's Aleeya Fitzgerald is live in front of the Downtown Justice Building with more.
* This morning marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day....and we're highlighting some of the veterans who were on the beaches that day.
Here's Marielena Balouris with one veteran's message.
* We are one step closer to the groundbreaking of Bakersfield's new Veteran's Affairs Clinic.
Hanford Congressman David Valadao helped pass a bill yesterday that's now headed to the Senate. If passed... the bill would require the V-A to move forward with construction no later than September 30, 2025.
A new clinic has been promised... yet never delivered since its approval by Congress in 2009.
The new clinic would be a $40 million medical facility in north Bakersfield... offering primary and specialty care.
The latest in the legal tug of war?
A lawsuit filed December 2023.
Progress for Bakersfield Veterans LLC... a subsidary of Cardinal Equities... and Friends of the Bakersfield Kit Fox and Environment... a nonprofit... are against it.
Since the start... the new VA Clinic has faced the same roadblock... Cardinal Equities... the owner of the land on which the current VA Clinic sits on Westwind.
Cardinal's owner Peter Cohen has been accused of delaying construction for profit... renting out that current clinic site.
17 News has been reaching out to Cohen but we have never heard back.
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Yet 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, the Hart Hotel on 19th, Tina Marie's on Chester and 20th, the building across from Tina Maries, Woolworth's on 19th and K, and the abandoned Fountain Plaza on 18th and D.
* We introduced you to a young Bakersfield boy in February who had a heart for giving back. That boy is now hosting a food and* drink drive right accross the street from 17 studios. This will benefit families at St. Vincent de Paul and Open Door Network
17's Aleeya Fitzgerald is live at compassion corner with more.
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* A 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.
* The coroner's office has idenfitied the man who drowned in Buena Vista Lake after the Lightning in a Bottle music festival. Officials say 38-year-old Steven Lee Macwithey the second, drowned in the lake on May 27th after the festival had ended.
The Las Vegas resident became unresponsive while swimming and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lightning in a Bottle is no stranger to medical emergencies.
Last year alone, there were 30 calls for medical service, 24 involving patients who required hospitalization.
* the ongoing investigation into Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner.
Today, concerned voters will once again rally for his resignation. A flier circulating on social media is calling on people to gather in front of the County Administrative Building on Truxtun Avenue at 8:30 this morning.
The protest comes after nearly six weeks of silence surrounding this case.
Scrivner is accused of sexually assaulting a child back in late April, but the second district supervisor's whereabouts have remained unknown since.
According to his lawyer, Scrivner -- who has missed the last two Board of Supervisors meetings -- is on paid medical leave.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office handed the case over to the state attorney general's office, citing a conflict of interest.
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* A 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 available
* fire 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 yet on any injuries or cause of the fire.
* a 3-alarm fire raging in Wasco early that same morning.
It left an abandoned home and multiple vehicles on 6th street destroyed.
You can see crews battling the flames.
The fire was successfuly contained after 5 hours.
There were no reports of any injuries.
The cause of this fire is also under investigation.
* an update on a brush fire raging Friday night northeast of the California Living Museum.
This is video of the Ranch Fire, as it's called.
It started around 7:30 that evening off Rancheria road.
Smoke from this fire was visible from parts of Bakersfield and Arvin.
The Kern County Fire Department says over over 600 acres were burned, until it was successfully contained Saturday.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
* The Coroner's Office confirmed yesterday the body of a 33-year-old woman and her fetus were found in a central Bakersfield canal nine months ago.
And the coroner is classifying it as a double homicide. The body was found back in September in a canal near the Quailwood neighborhood.
KCSO confirmed Julia Santellan (SAN-TEH-YAWN), and her 36 to 40 week developed fetus died at the canal.
The cause of death was determined to be homicide, although the coroner is still trying to find out how they died..
A coroner's news release didn't say if the unborn boy was still in his mother's womb when they were recovered from the canal.
We will update this story as we know more.
* A man is in the hospital this morning after being stabbed yesterday afternoon. It happened around 2 pm at Patriots Park near West High School.
Multiple police units responded to the scene.
There are no details as of newstime if anyone else was hurt.
We also do not have any information on a suspect.
We will update this story as we know more.
* A local family is mourning the death of a 2-year-old boy, who drowned in a pool in west Bakersfield. Around 12:40pm yesterday the boy was found unresponsive in a pool near near Waterford street.
He was taken the hospital where he died.
The cause of death was drowning and the manner of death was accidental.
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* Donald 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 historic turn in the politicization of our institutions."
"The American people are rightfully concerned with the weaponization of the legal system," end quote.
Our political analysts will join us in studio again this morning at 6:30, so stick around for that converstation.
* A Sacramento man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison -- after being convicted 17's Aleeya Fitzgerald was there for the sentencing and the tense courthouse exchange between the family of the predator and relatives of his young victim. of sex trafficking a Bakersfield teenage girl.
* At least 1 person has died in a crash northwest of Bakersfield. Details are limited at this time...
But we do know it happened this morning just after 1:30 a.m. on northbound Highway 99 near Merced Avenue.
The identity of the victim has not been publicly released.
We will continue to follow this crash as those details become available.
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* a 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 stabbing someone and hiding on the campus of an elementary school in southeast Bakersfield.
Deputies responded to reports of a stabbing on East Casa Loma Drive around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, where they found one man suffering from stab wounds.
They learned the suspect, Ronald Lawrence Lamb the second, had run off to nearby Casa Loma Elementary School.
Bakersfield Police officers arrived at the school and arrested Lamb.
He's charged with attempted murder, elder abuse, false imprisonment with violence and other offenses.
He's due in court today.
* At least one person has died in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 65.
The crash happened just before 6:30 yesterday evening near Sherwood Avenue.
CHP says at least three cars were involved.
The driver of the white sedan died in the crash..
Witnesses say two people were airlifted to the hospital with injuries.
No word this morning on the conditions of those people or who was at fault.
* News around the state....
Claims of abuse in the Catholic church continue to hit home right here in Kern County.
Here, with an update, is 17's Robert Price.
* It has been two months now since former Delano police chief Mark Derosia was arrested on suspicion of contacting a minor for sex.
And, as of this morning, Derosia has still not been charged. The 68-year-old was arrested back in March.
The Sheriff's Office says investigators with the Special Victims Unit were conducting a decoy operation when Derosia contacted a deputy who was posing as a 15-year-old.
Investigators say the conversation turned sexual and Derosia arranged to meet the decoy for sex.
We reached out to the District Attorney's office yesterday for an update in this case.
A spokesperson told us the case, quote, "remains under continuous investigation and review."
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* A 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 Sheriff Donny Youngblood issued a statement regarding Harmonson's death and life of service.
It reads in part:
"On Tuesday, May 21st, we lost a valued member of our organization. Senior Deputy Ben Harmonson passed away unexpectedly. His passing was a shock to us all. We knew his family and his work family needed time to grieve.
Ben worked for the Sheriffs Office for 16 years and was one of our best. He had numerous commendations with a common theme. He was kind. Fellow workers and citizens said he was kind. Ben will be missed for sure." "Out of respect for the family, any other information will come from them. Out of respect for Ben, be kind!
* Meantime, Harmonson's family's launched a Go Fund Me to help raise funeral costs.
The account says Ben Harmonson was "an incredible man who was loved by many."
The page has already blown past its goal of $8-thousand dollars, with more than $41-thousand dollars raised as of this morning.
* May is Mental Health Awareness month.
As we're wrapping up the past four weeks, experts say to look out for red flags when it comes to mental illness.
17's Aleeya Fitzgerald has more.
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Police 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 327-7111
* New details this morning about the case of a woman who was arrested after a delivery driver reported seeing kids tied up in her East Bakersfield home. someone reported seeing several children tied up at a home on Larry Street, south of Edison Highway on the evening of Valentine's Day.
According to court documents, deputies didn't find any evidence backing that claim.
But they did find deplorable living conditions including "cockroaches, piles of trash, an unbearable stench," and possible feces smeared on bedroom walls inside* the home.
The children's mother, Catherine Harris, and her daughter, Mariah Moore, are now both charged with six counts of child cruelty.
They're due back in court in July.
* From our 17 Follow up file..
It's been 3 years now since a 12-year-old girl was shot and killed in Bakersfield.
And the family of Ahmaya Alexander is still searching for answers.
17's Mikhala Armstrong has more on their cry for justice.
* An investigation is underway in Delano after a crash left a woman dead Saturday. It happened just after 8 a-m on Albany Street near 1st Avenue.
It's still not clear what led up to the crash, but police say two cars were involved.
One of the drivers died at the scene, and the other, who was not hurt, is said to be cooperating with the investigation.
According to the Delano Police Department, preliminary findings indicate drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in this collision.
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* At 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 identified
* Fire 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 the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives so we can live free.
17's Rob Hagan was there to capture those moments.
* And the Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club held the kickoff to the annual One Thousand Flags event at the Park at River Walk ths weekend.
The ceremony opened with a flag raising ceremony.
There was a Bagpipes performance
Today, there will be a Military Skydive by Comrades & Canopies and A Veteran Fly-By.
organizers say they've been trying to arrange the event of rememberance for half a decade.
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* A 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 suicide all too common among first responders it's critical that resources are available – and a handful of such resources are right here in Kern County.
17's Robert Price reached out to one such organization.
* We now know the names of the two people who died in a house fire in Inyokern back in March. The fire broke out around 3 a-m on March 29th on North Calvert Boulevard near Johnston Avenue.
When the flames were put out, crews found the bodies of 94-year-old Agnes Davis and 53-year-old Lyndel Davis.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
* We're learning more this morning about a deadly motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a local student.
It happened in Ridgecrest Friday on South Sunland Street and East Bowman Road.
Police say the student was riding a motorcycle when he ran a stop sign and hit a car.
He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
The Sierra Sands Unified School District says a crisis team will be available to provide emotional support to those impacted by the death.
The student has not been identified.
* New details this morning on the investigation into Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner...
It's been a month since allegations of sexual assault against Scrivner emerged... yet he has not been arrested nor charged.
17 News confirming it is still unclear which agency will handle the prosecution. 17 News and other Bakersfield media have previously reported the state Attorney General's Office would be taking over the Scrivner case.
However... in a phone call with 17 News... the AG's Office clarified they're simply reviewing the case right now.
They have not decided whether to take on the prosecution.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office tells us they've completed the investigation and handed over all information to the AG's Office.
Scrivner's whereabouts meantime are still unknown.
He has missed the last two Board of Supervisors meetings
* Now to a sad start to the Memorial Day weekend.
Rescue crews have recovered a body in Isabella Lake. According to the Kern County Sheriff's office, a witness called 9-1-1 around 7:30 yesterday evening, to report seeing someone in the water near 'French Gulch' boat launch area.
Emergency crews responded and pulled the person out out of the water.
Lifesaving measures were performed, but KCSO says the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
It's unknown the age or gender of the person and how long he or she had been in the water.
The coroner's office will release the name and cause of death at a later date.
* The water may seem calm...and as the days get warmer...it can be quite inviting.
But...below the surface...the Kern River is really very dangerous. Yesterday ...rescuers updated the number of drownings on the warning sign that sits at the mouth of the canyon off Highway 178.
10 deaths were added to the sign, bringing it to 335 drownings in the Kern River in the past 56 years. The entire community is rooting for that number to stay the same for years to come.
it's up to visitors to be safe around the Kern River.
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* fire 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 investigation
* We 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.
Jurors found him guilty of murder and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, according to court records.
Velazquez-Gomez faces a life term in prison at his sentencing in July.
* Two Columbian nationals are in custody this morning - accused of abducting a Delano woman and forcing her to withdraw thousands of dollars from her bank account.
17's Mikhala Armstrong with more on the investigation into the crime that has left a neighborhood on edge.
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This 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.
No other details have been released.
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A 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 more
* 17'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 more than 100 acres near the base of the Grapevine. The so-called "Wind Fire" broke out just after 7 yesterday morning west of Interstate 5, just south of Laval Road.
According to Kern County Fire, it burned 121 acres, but is now 100% contained.
This is just the latest in a string of recent brush fires, including one that shut down Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon late last week.
Some of today's top stories
Iran'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 two people from Tehachapi killed in a crash in the Kern River Canyon last Sunday have been identified.
75-year-old Julie Robin OShea and 77-year-old George Peter MacQueen were killed their motorcycle went down a steep embankment and overturned. It happened just after 4 p.m. on Highway 178 last Sunday.
Fire crews had to drop 50 feet down into the canyon to reach them.
CHP says alcohol and drugs were factors in the crash.
* A small earthquake rattled the desert community of Ridgecrest yesterday morning. According the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was measured at a 3.3 magnitude.
This latest temblor comes just a day after a 3.9 magnitude quake was felt in southern California.
* Fire crews raced to a massive house fire in northwest Bakersfield Saturday afternoon. The kern County and Bakersfield fire departments were dispatched to this reinforced structure fire on Timbercreek Drive just after 2pm.
Fire crews deployed the fire ladder and multiple hoses to douse the flames.
No injuries have been reported.
No word yet how many people and pets are displaced from this fire.
An investigation into the cause is underway.
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* We 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.
One fire was quickly contained at two acres.
The second spread up the steep wall of the canyon.
At last check, that fire has burned 132 acres and is 60-percent contained.
As of this morning, the CHP page reports the highway is back open.
If you ask firefighters, they'll tell you fire season is year-round in California.
17's Cecilia Trevino has more with yet another fire that had some business owners on edge.
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* A 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 appropriateness of books in schools.
For months... the policy had sparked frustrations and even verbal attacks on board members out of concerns this would mean a ban on books.
17's Jenny Huh files this report.
* And a local family is still searching for justice after a woman was shot to death in east Bakersfield.
The family of Margarita "Maggie" Lopez was at yesterday's Panama-Buena Vista Union School District board meeting to demand Paul Magallanes, a teacher, not be paid during his leave.
Magallanes was booked on suspicion of Lopez's murder, but two days later, he was released. 17 news attempted to contact Magallanes, but we were unable to reach him.
Once again, he has not been arrested or charged in this case.
In a statement, the School District said Magallanes has been on administrative leave since his arrest and will not be returning.
This case is still under investigation
* Now to an update on a story we brought you yesterday morning.
We are learning three families are left homeless after flames roared through an apartment building in Oildale.
17's Mikhala Armstrong spoke to one of the victims who lost everything.
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* Firefighters 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 investigation
* In 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 another threat at a Bakersfield school - this one targeting Harris Elementary School.
According to Bakersfield Police, two people in a car made a simulated firearm with their hands and made threats to shoot.
The school was placed on lockdown.
BPD later determined there was no credible threat.
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* Some 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 injuries were reported.
* Just days after a u.S. Report concluded it's likely israel violated international law in gaza, u.S. Lawmakers are defending and attacking it.
This as israel continues to bombard rafah in the hunt for hamas militants.
Nbc's brie jackson is in washington.
* protests erupted at duke university Saturday just as comedian jerry seinfeld was set to deliver the commencement address.
Seinfeld was met with a wave of boos when graduates walked out at the start of his speech..
This was the latest wave of anti-war protests at college graduations across the country this weekend.
Other students and some attendees in the bleachers also stood up from their seats and began walking out of the stadium.
Seinfeld, who is jewish, has been vocally supportive of israel and visited the country following the october 7th attack.
He was also receiving an honorary degree from the school, where his son is currently enrolled and his daughter previously graduated.
It's unclear whether the booing was intended for seinfeld or the student protest, or potentially both, but chants of "Jerry" were heard shortly after.
Seinfeld was later able to deliver his speech uninterrupted.
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* We 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 brush caught fire and threatened at least seven homes.
But the only property lost in the fire was a shed.
A battalion chief who dragged over 300 feet of hose to a nearby fire hydrant is credited with saving the other properties.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
* Near California City, fire crews worked hard to try and save a large home that caught fire early yesterday morning.
The 42-hundred square foot home on Neuralia Road is located in the community of Cantil.
Kern County fire says due to its remote location, water had to be trucked in to fight the flames.
Most of the home was burned along with eight acres of grass.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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* It'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 crimes
* Now 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 Bakersfield Police Department says a local woman tried to turn over to BPD headquarters last week. We've been tracking this story closely.
Last Friday Erica de La Rosa called 911 when some elementary students found a box full of marijuana stashed behind some bushes near McCullough Elementary School.
Dispatchers told her to take it to the police station.
But de La Rosa claims personnel turned her away when she got there, saying the lobby was closed.
That's when she called us.
Officers finally came to de La Rosa's door last Saturday.
They confiscated the marijuana, telling her to throw away the drug paraphrenalia left in the box.
We reached out to BPD for comment on this story.
Police explained the delay, saying the calls from De La Rosa weren't a priority that day because the marijuana didn't pose an immediate threat to the public.
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* we have an update on the investigation into Kern County District 2 Supervisor Zack Scrivner.
The Board of Supervisors met for the first time yesterday, since allegations against Scrivner surfaced.
While Scrivner was absent, calls for his resignation filled the chamber.
17's Jenny Huh has more.
* shocking new information related to a homicide last month in east Bakersfield.
A man arrested in connection to the killing, then released, is a teacher in the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District. Paul Magallanes was arrested April 19 in connection to the death of 38-year-old Margarita Lopez.
However, he was later released when prosecutors sent the case back for further investigation.
No charges against Magallanes have been filed.
According to the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District, Magallanes, a teacher in the Alternative Education program, is on administrative leave. The district released a statement that reads in part, "We understand the shock and concern this news may bring to our school community... The safety and well-being of our students, and our community, are among the District's highest priorities."
Sheriff's officials say the investigation is active and ongoing.
* A man in Taft is under arrest this morning after deputies say they found stolen copper wire inside his stolen car. Eriq Cash was taken into custody Monday on Pierce Street.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office says deputies were investigating a report of a stolen car left in an ally, and when they searched the trunk, they found several strands of large gauge copper wire.
KCSO says its seeing a large rise in copper wire thefts from farmland and oilfields in the southwest portion of Kern County.
Some of today's top stories
* Fire crews raced to the scene of a two-alarm structure fire in east Bakersfield early this morning.This is on Fairfax Road near Pioneer Drive...
You can see fire crews attacking the flames in what appears to be an apartment complex.
No word on any injuries...
The cause of the fire is under investigation
* We continue our coverage of the investigation into one of Kern County's supervisors, Zack Scrivner.
Scrivner is under investigation following allegations he sexually assaulted a child....
And this morning... the Kern County Board of Supervisors is set to meet -- with Scrivner's name still on the agenda. Scrivner has NOT been arrested... NOR have any charges been filed against him.
We also do NOT know if Scrivner will be present at the meeting.
As for what happened...
Sheriff Donny Youngblood says he received a call from District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer two weeks ago... saying her nephew... Zack Scrivner... was armed and suicidal.
Youngblood says he immediately dispatched deputies to Scrivner's Tehachapi home.
When they arrived it was discovered Scrivner had been stabbed over allegations he had sexually assaulted a child.
The following day detectives arrived with a search warrant for the stabbing and sexual assault.
They seized 30 guns ... electronics... including his phone... possible evidence of both the stabbing and sexual assault... as well as forensic evidence.
17 News learned last week that Scrivner's wife, Christina Scrivner, asked a judge to keep her estranged husband away from their four children.
However, the accusations she makes against him are completely censored.
There is a family court hearing for the Scrivners scheduled for later this month.
But again, Scrivner has not been arrested...and he has not resigned from his position.
Therefore, his name remains on the meeting agenda, as it always has been...but we do NOT know if he will be present at today's 9 a-m board meeting
* A woman brought a box of processed cannabis to bakersfield police after some students found it near their school in a Southwest Bakersfield neighborhood.
But, Erica De LaRosa says police refused to accept it.
17's Rob Hagan explains what happened.
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* Another massive structure fire erupted yesterday morning at a tow yard in Central Bakersfield.multiple explosions from more than a dozen vehicles burning inside the building.
The Bakersfield Fire Department was dispatched to the Ten Eight Tow Yard on Inyo Street about 8am.
Fire crews deployed the ladder truck to attack the flames from above to prevent it from spreading.
The BFD got assistance from the Kern County Fire Dept and both teams deployed their high ladder hoses to keep the flames from spreading dozens of vehicles surrounding the property.
No injuries have been reported.
Thankfully, crews were able to put out the fire and mop up the remaining hot spots. But then, hours later about 1pm the fire reignited calling back fire crews.
One firefighter had to saw open the gate to gain access to the fire.
A man on scene who spotted the reignited fire and called the BFD told 17 news he is the insurance agent for Ten Eight Tow Incorporated.
He claims the estimated damages to the building put the cost somewhere between 300,000 and $400,000.
The owners arrived on scene to the aftermath of the fire that destroyed their business and torched more than a dozen vehicles.
One of the business owners declined to comment saying they were still in shock.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
+ And the Bakersfield Fire Dept raced to another structure fire in an apartment complex on Real Road near Garnsey Lane around 2:30pm yesterday.
Fire crews had to use a ladder to get to the roof to the fire located in the attic crawl space.
You can see firefighters tearing out roofing tiles to get to the flames.
No injuries have been reported.
The cause of this fire is also being investigated.
+ One person suffered major injuries following a crash in east Bakersfield yesterday CHP says it happened about 3:30pm at the Brentwood Drive and Pioneer Drive intersection.
The crash was originally reported as a pedestrian hit by a vehicle, but you can see a smashed up bicycle on scene.
No word yet on the status of the victim or the driver.
The cause of the crash is being investigated
+ And now to our homelessness crisis... the latest point-in-time count has been released, showing a 37% increase in those experiencing homelessness in Kern The 2024 survey took place in January.
A total of 2,669 people were contacted... 62-percent were living unsheltered... while about 1,000 people utilized shelters.
Coming up this morning at 6:20 on Sunrise, we'll speak with the executive director of the Kern Regional Homelessness Collaborative, about this crisis and the rising numbers.
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* Southbound lanes of Interstate 5 are closed this morning after CHP said a semi-truck overturned.This is just north of Grapevine Road...
It happened just before 4 a.m.
Three lanes are closed... you can see traffic moving slowly through.
It is unclear if there were any injuries in this crash..
* we continue to follow the ongoing investigation of Kern County District 2 Supervisor Zack Scrivner.
17 News has learned Christina Scrivner has asked a judge to keep her estranged husband away from their four children.
But her accusations are blacked out in page after page of an otherwise public document.
17's Jenny Huh has more.
* 32-year-old Rico Herring was found guilty Wednesday in a case that started here in Bakersfield and stretched across the state.
A jury found Herring used violence and death threats to force a 16-year-old girl into sex work.
Prosecutors say he met the victim online, bought her a bus ticket, then assaulted her and forced her into sex work. He could face 15 years to life in prison.
* Hours after they were arrested, some protesters were back at it on the campus of UCLA. According to the L-A-P-D... 210 people were arrested and booked for charges related to unlawful assembly.. and then released.
Some had occupied the encampment in the ucla quad that was raided yesterday morning and removed...
Others made up the crowd outside the encampment who failed to disperse as police lines closed in. After the clearing of the campus, Los Angeles mayor karen bass released a statement saying in part "that every student deserves to be safe and live peacefully on their campus. harrassment, vandalism and violence have no place at ucla or anywhere in our city."
Across the country thousands of demonstrators have been arrested at pro-palestinian protests...
President biden weighing in on the issue yesterday.
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* Simmering tensions between counter-protesters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators escalates into bloody violence on the campus of UCLA Officers in riot gear with L-A-P-D and C-H-P are moving in on a pro-Palestinian encampment on the UCLA campus Law enforcemement ordered hundreds of protestors to disperse...calling the encampment unlawful.
Some protestors were seen wearing hard hats, goggles and respirator masks in anticipation of the raid.
Others banged on drums and waved Palestinian flags....As officers marched onto the campus grounds.
We're now learning officers have moved in and started arresting those protestors. This is the second night of protest on the campus.
Classes were canceled yesterday after the first night of protest.
No word if classed will be held today.
* The state's effort to 'Take Down Crime' in the Central Valley is showing early signs of success, with an aggressive partnership between the California Highway Patrol and the Bakersfield Police Department.
17's Mikhala Armstrong has a closer look.
* The owner of a Shafter Tobacco Shop is in trouble with the law for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation. Shafter police and inspectors with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration raided the shop on Central Valley Highway yesterday.
Officers found two gambling machines in a back storage room of the shop during their search.
They also seized illegal cannabis and tobacco products the owner had in the shop.
The owner, Yassin Shaw, was cited and released.
Some of today's top stories
* A new poll by Nexstar... the parent company of 17 News ... shows what could be an ominous battle ahead for President Joe Biden... running for reelection against former President Donald Trump.
Biden trails Trump in seven key swing states... six of which Biden won in 2020.
17's Jenny Huh has a breakdown for us.
* Ballots are already being sent out for this month's special election.
On May 21st, voters in the 20th Congressional District will once again make their voices heard.
This is the race to fill the remainder of Kevin McCarthy's term in Congress.
Voters will see two names on their ballots -- State Assemblyman Vince Fong and Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux.
For more details on the upcoming election, just head to our website.. kget dot com.
* The numbers are out.
And it appears the latest effort to crackdown on crime in Bakersfield is working Governor Gavin Newsom announced the partnership between Bakersfield police and CHP last week.
It expanded CHP operations in and around the city to address car and retail theft while providing highly visible traffic enforcement.
Most recently, Bakersfield Police and CHP issued over 200 citations, made three felony arrests and the recovered nine stolen cars.
And they did all that in just one day.
Similar partnerships are ongoing in Oakland and San Francisco
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* Fire crews raced to the scene of a building on fire in southeast Bakersfield. It happened just before 2 a.m. this morning on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard...
You can see in this video of a building engulfed in flames.
There are no known injuries at this time...
And the cause of the fire is under investigation.
* Drinking water is becoming more dangerous, particularly in the Central Valley.
The state has a troubling list of contaminated wells, and Kern remains a leader.
17's Mikhala Armstrong takes a deep dive tonight at 6 in the 17 News Special Report 'Poison in the Water'.
Here is a look into this crisis.
* It's been 15 years since California's High Speed Rail Project was endorsed by voters...
And yesterday, the Rail Authority held a meeting at Westchester Hall to get public feedback on Bakersfield's bullet train station coming in 2030.
17's Rob Hagan has more.
* Making news around the nation...
The city of Charlotte, North Carolina is grieving this morning after multiple officers lost their lives in the line of duty. Three local officers and a U.S. Marshal's task force member were shot and killed..
Four other officers were wounded while serving a warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
A total of eight federal and local officers were shot yesterday as they came under fire from suspects inside the east Charlotte residence.
The suspect who fired the first shots was killed.
But officers received additional gunfire from inside the residence.
Two people inside the home are now being questioned as persons of interest.
The Charlotte police chief called it a tragic day for the city.. A woman and a 17-year-old male found inside the home after a three-hour standoff are being held for questioning.
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* It has been 5 days since allegations of sexual abuse came out against Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner.
As the investigation continues, he has not been arrested. Scrivner is under investigation following allegations he sexually assaulted a child.
Sheriff Donny Youngblood says he received a call from District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer around 11 Tuesday night... saying her nephew... Zack Scrivner... was armed and suicidal.
Youngblood says he immediately dispatched deputies to Scrivner's Tehachapi home.
When they arrived it was discovered Scrivner had been stabbed over allegations he had sexually assaulted a child.
The following day... Wednesday... detectives arrived with a search warrant for the stabbing and sexual assault.
They seized 30 firearms... electronics... including his phone... possible evidence of both the stabbing and sexual assault... as well as forensic evidence.
Youngblood says to his knowledge... Scrivner is no longer in the hospital.
He also confirmed there is an emergency protective order to keep him away from his children. This is still an ongoing investigation...
But we've compiled all this information on our website, KGET dot com.
Just scan the Q-R code on your screen for complete coverage of developments in the case, including Thursday's full press conference at the KCSO headquarters.
* A pedestrian was hit and killed over the weekend on the off ramp of a busy freeway in Bakersfield. Authorities responded to Eastbound 58 near the Union Avenue offramp on Saturday just after 1 p.m..
The victim died on scene.
No other injuries have been reported.
The crash is under investigation.
By our count... this is the 19th pedestrian fatality so far this year in Kern.
* And a bicyclist is dead after being hit by a semi-truck in southwest Bakersfield Friday. The crash happened 6 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Wible and Planz roads.
According to police, the truck was headed north on Wible and the bicyclist was headed west on Planz, when they collided.
The man on the bike died at the scene.
Investigators say the driver left the scene, but returned after learning about the collision from a witness.
BPD says alcohol, drugs, and speed do not appear to be factors in the deadly crash.
* Family and friends came together last night for a prayer vigil honoring the memory of Dontrell Smith who was gunned down just days ago in Central Bakersfield. Dozens gathered in the street near the spot where Smith took his last breath.
The vigil was held at the intersection of V Street and 8th Street west of Union Avenue.
Family, friends, and church members joined in prayer and lit candles in Smith's memory who was shot multiple times Thursday night, according to police.
He died at the scene. Dontrell Smith's wife said he was 29 years old.
31-year-old Marlon Burch and 35-year-old Rodney Gipson were arrested on charges of murder and participating in a criminal street gang.
We'll have more on this story on 17 News at 5.
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one of the most powerful political figures in Kern County -- 2nd District Supervisor Zack Scrivner -- is under investigation following allegations he sexually assaulted a child.
The troubling allegations regarding Supervisor Scrivner and what happened at his Tehachapi house began circulating early Wednesday morning. It was a lot of hearsay... until Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood confirmed some of those shocking details.
Scrivner has not been arrested or charged. Youngblood says he received a call from District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer around 11 Tuesday night... saying her nephew... Zack Scrivner... was armed and suicidal.
Youngblood says after hearing from a concerned and emotional Zimmer... he immediately dispatched deputies to Scrivner's Tehachapi home. Youngblood did not confirm the sexual assault but he says they're investigating with reason.
That altercation led to Scrivner being stabbed twice in the upper torso with a knife.
It is unclear what type of knife.
Scrivner was taken to Kern Medical and treated for non life threatening injuries.
Youngblood says to his knowledge... Scrivner is no longer in the hospital. The sheriff says Scrivner... his four children... all minors... and his parents were at the scene.
Scrivner's wife Christina Scrivner was not on site.
DA Zimmer also was not on site.
Youngblood says no one other than Scrivner is under investigation.
And it's unclear if there were attempts to conceal evidence... as alleged.
The following day... Wednesday... detectives arrived with a search warrant for the alleged stabbing and sexual assault.
They seized 30 firearms... electronics... including Scrivner's phone... possible evidence of both the stabbing and sexual assault... as well as forensic evidence. There is an emergency protective order to keep Scrivner away from his children... who are with their mother.
* Criminal defense attorney H-A Sala is representing District 2 Supervisor Zack Scrivner.
Yesterday, he lashed out at Sheriff Donny Youngblood, over allegations, he says are false. About an hour after that declaration was made by Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood, Zack Scrivner's defense attorney H.A. Sala fired back at his own news conference. Again, Scrivner has not been arrested or charged with a crime. Sala believes there shouldn't be any charges filed.
Sheriff Youngblood and Defense Attorney Sala do agree on one thing: the investigation is going to take longer because the case will be moved out of Kern County.
As we mentioned, the county's lead prosecutor, District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer is Scrivner's aunt.
* There are several unanswered questions surrounding this investigation this morning... including...
Where is Zack Scrivner?
Was an emergency psychiatric hold placed on Zack Scrivner?
Was there any effort to conceal what happened at the home?
And what is Scrivner's future on the board of supervisors.
We'll let you know, when those questions are answered. You can find all of our coverage of the investigation into Zack Scrivner on on our website, KGET dot com.
Just scan the Q-R code on your screen for complete coverage, including the full news conference at the KCSO headquarters.
* A homicide investigation is underway in central Bakersfield - following a shooting on V and 8th Streets, west of Union Avenue. According to Bakersfield police, officers were alerted to the shooting through a ShotSpotter activation around 6:45 yesterday evening.
When they arrived, there was a victim with several gunshot wounds who died at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
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* Kern County firefighters had their hands full last night... with a vegetation fire near the Bena landfill.The call came in around 6:40.
Crews worked quickly to knock down the flames.
At last check, the fire is under control with three acres burned.
No word yet on a cause.
* This morning... we know the name of a man who died following a shooting late Friday night near Panorama Park in northeast Bakersfield.
24-year-old Ronald Josue Rivera Hernandez was shot April 19 at the intersection of River Boulevard and Panorama Drive.
He died at the scene.
Bakersfield police said he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the park's parking lot.
The shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call BPD at 327-7111.
* A man known as the "pillowcase rapist" was sentenced yesterday for trying to kidnap a woman in Bakersfield. A man known as the "pillowcase rapist" was sentenced yesterday for trying to kidnap a woman in Bakersfield.
* 12 years...
That was the sentence handed down to a driver involved in a deadly street racing crash.
The crash happened back in November 2021 on Stockdale Highway.
Nathan Valencia was racing a red Honda Civic, which sideswiped another vehicle and crashed into a traffic pole.. killing Jose Beltran-Lopez and Carmen Romero Vidal.
A third person in the civic survived.
Valencia last month pleaded no contest to two counts of vehicular manslaughter.
Murder charges were dismissed.
* A new partnership between the Bakersfield Police Department and the California Highway Patrol - will lead to more officers on the streets.
It comes as Governor Gavin Newsom pledges to crack down on crime in California. It's what Newsom is calling a crime suppression partnership... and it's part of more than one billion dollars spent on crime since 2019....
Meaning there will be more resources and personnel locally. Partnerships are ongoing in San Francisco and Oakland.
Newsom says compared to the statewide average... Kern County sees higher rates of property and violent crime... as well as arrest rates.
This partnership targets roadway dangers and vehicle and retail theft.
* A pressing issue in our community -- businesses hit by vandalism.
The latest incident happened at Mill Creek Antique Mall in downtown Bakersfield.
17's Cecilia Trevino reports.
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* Farm workers protested outside the Marriott Hotel in downtown Bakersfield yesterday morning, as a hearing got underway in the case of Wonderful Nurseries versus United Farm Workers.
The workers claim they were tricked into unionizing with the U-F-W and they want out. The workers allege the U-F-W approached them... offering $600 in COVID-19 relief funds... as part of a federal program for farm and food workers.
They say they were told signing what they did not know was a union authorization card... was part of the process. U-F-W Vice President Erika Navarrette told 17 News the claims are "a complete lie," and says the workers are being manipulated by Wonderful Nurseries.
The hearing has been adjourned until Thursday.
For more on the case... as well as past allegations against the UFW... you can visit our website, k-g-e-t dot com.
* Bakersfield police now say street racing was the cause of a crash in southwest Bakersfield that sent four people to the hospital, including a child.
The crash happened Monday night on Old River Road near White Lane just before 7 p.m.
Investigators say two Chevy Camaros were racing when the white camaro hit several vehicles stopped at a light at the intersection.
The driver of the black camaro drove over the center median and left the scene.
Three adults and one juvenile, who were not part of the illegal street race, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
BPD says the driver of the white camaro, 19-year-old Meylin Rosi Barrera, was also taken to the hospital.
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Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call police at the number on your screen.
* We have new information this morning on a fire that destroyed a Rosamond home Monday night.
It happened around 7:15 on Cold Creek Avenue.
The Kern County Fire Department has confirmed that one person died in that fire.
Officials say firefighters tried to force their way into the home, but collapsing ceilings kept them from getting inside.
The person who died has not yet been identified.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
* We have new details on the arrest of four teens following a high-speed pursuit in Northeast Bakersfield. That pursuit happened Sunday morning in the area of Bernard and Sacramento Streets.
It came to an end when the driver of the stolen car crashed into a street sign and a telephone poll in front of Studio B Salon.
We are learning all four teens have been charged with resisting arrest.
The driver was also charged with felony evading and possession of stolen property
* This morning.. we are learning prosecutors have requested futher investigation into a shooting that left a woman dead in East Bakersfield. That shooting happened around 10:45 Friday night on Pearl Street near Robinson Street.
38-year-old Margarita Lopez was killed.
Deputies arrested 36-year-old Paul Magallanes on suspicion of murder.
Magallanes was scheduled to be arraigned yesterday, but no charges were filed.
The case will now be sent back to the to the sheriff's office for further review.
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* A Rosamond home is destroyed this morning... after a massive fire engulfed the structure last night. The fire happened at a home on Cold Creek Avenue.
You can see county firefighters battling the blaze.
Firefighters from Los Angeles County were called in to assist in the firefight.
The flames were knocked down about an hour later.
It is unclear if anyone was inside the home and how the fire began.
* Now to a series of fires in Bakersfield.
The latest on Saturday, consumed an abandoned 10,000 square foot building, but that's not the only fire this month Fire crews scrambled to contain the massive fire located in downtown Bakersfield Saturday.
And, fire crews saved two people from another burning building on the morning of April 17th on California Avenue.
These buildings have the same thing in common: They're abandoned, except for the homeless. They contain mountains of trash, they have easy access, and now they're in ruins.
Alan Alvarez with the Bakersfield Downtown Business Association owns the old medical building that burned Saturday.
He said it has been abandoned for 15 years, and said this is the 4th time the building has caught fire.
Alvarez told 17 News he's reached out to Bakersfield Police and Citiguard Security to ramp up patrols and mitigate the risk of fire danger.
We've reached out to the fire department regarding more information about this series of fires, but we have not heard back.
* 17 News is your local election headquarters.
Proposition 47, which was passed by voters in 2014, reclassified some low level, non-violent felonies to misdemeanors.
But, critics say what was meant as a criminal justice reform, has backfired. Calls for accountability are ringing through the Golden State...
As law enforcement officials in Kern County and statewide are backing The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act... a measure to amend Proposition 47. The measure to amend will likely be on California's November ballots.
A little over 546,000 signatures in support are required... more than 900,000 have been submitted for verification statewide.
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* It's the final countdown to opening statements in former president donald trump's historic hush money trial in a downtown manhattan courtroom.
Just an hour from now... the historic criminal case will begin against the former president.
With the jury - now seated...
The defense - preparing to counter each claim...
And the defendant himself - turning the courtroom into a campaign stop.
NBC's Yasmin Vosoughian (Vo-suh-hian) starts us off.
* a man is dead following a motorcycle crash yesterday evening near Jefferson Park. It happened at the intersection of River Boulevard and Bernard Street.
We're still waiting to hear more about what led up to the crash but CHP says a man was killed.
His identity has not been revealed.
* A high speed pursuit yesterday morning ended in a crash and 4 people detained. The crash is located in the parking lot of the Salon on Bernard Street and Sacramento Street.
4 people were placed in handcuffs.
Deputies were on scene taking booking photos ot the suspects.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office has not released any details about the cause of the police pursuit or the suspects.
* A man was arrested in East Bakersfield Saturday morning for first degree murder. Deputies say 36-year-old Paul Magallanes was arrested on Pearl Street near Robinson Street.
We are still working to see who he allegedly killed.
Magallanes was booked into the Lerdo Jail and denied bail.
He is due in court tomorrow.
* And a man shot and killed near Panorama Park Friday night has still has not been identified.
Officers say they found the man in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds around 11 p.m.
He later died.
No word yet on any suspects.
Anyone with information is urged to call police at the number on your screen.
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Two earthquakes struck the Kern River Valley yesterday...
The latest rattling the town of Bodfish before 9 p.m. with a magnitude of 3-point-2. Yesterday afternoon, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck just before 12:20.
The epicenter was about 6-and-a-half miles south of Bodfish, according to the U-S Geological Survey This is new viewer video showing the shaking from the first quake at a home in Bodfish.
Calls flooded our newsroom from viewers who said they felt the shaking here in Bakersfield -- some 40 miles away.
There have been no reports of any structural damage as of newstime this morning.
* Now to one of our signature issues here at KGET... Kern's Sober Reality.
The man accused of driving drunk and injuring three people at the Bakersfield Christmas Parade, has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence again.*
And he's due in court today.
72-year-old Alan Booth, was arrested Wednesday near Oak and 20th Streets - his second DUI arrest in less than six months. According to police reports, Booth's blood-alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.
He has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and DUI.
Booth is in custody following last night's arrest, but his attorney plans to propose new conditions for his release. Attorney Chris Hagan who represents the parade victims released a statement that reads, "It's unfortunate Booth has failed to recognize the gravity of what happened at the Christmas Parade and the harm to others in the community. He hasn't learned his lesson."
Again, Alan Booth is due in court this afternoon.
* Guilty on all counts.
That was the verdict handed down to a man who fired 17 shots inside a Greyhound bus as it traveled over the Grapevine, killing a woman and wounding five others. Anthony Williams admitted bringing a gun onto the bus and told investigators he began shooting after getting into an argument with another passenger.
Jurors deliberated for less than a day before convicting Williams yesterday of first-degree murder, six counts of attempted murder and six counts of assault with a gun.
A second phase of the trial will begin Monday to determine whether Williams was sane at the time of the shooting.
* A federal lawsuit has been filed, alleging Kern County Sheriff's deputies are responsible for the death of a toddler after allowing the boy to return to the home of his "abusive father," where he came in contact with fentanyl. Filed in February, the wrongful death suit says the mother of two-year-old Ezekiel Rivera argued with the child's father, Raul Rivera, during a custody exchange on June 3rd.
Deputies were called and, despite seeing Raul Rivera holding a bag containing a white substance, deputies did not remove Ezekiel from his custody.
Two days later, deputies were again called to the father's home on Sentido Drive, where Ezekiel was found unresponsive.
Emergency medical workers were unable to resuscitate the toddler.
* The coroner has released the cause of death for an inmate at Lerdo Jail.
30-year-old Jocelin Berly Alvarez of Los Angeles was found unresponsive at the pre-trial facility on March 3.
The coroner's office says an autopsy determined Alvarez died of Fentanyl, Xylazine, and Other Drug Intoxication and the manner of death is Accidental.
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* Last night brought a scare in the emergency room at Adventist Health Hospital. According to Bakersfield police, a call came in that a man armed with a gun was seen in a restroom in the E-R.
Officers raced to the scene and after the hospital was put on lockdown - they were unable to locate a gunman.
BPD tells 17 News, it's possible this was a prank call or what's known as a "swatting" call.
An investigation is underway.
Again, no gunman was found at Adventist Health hospital.
* We are on verdict watch in the murder trial of Anthony Williams -- the man accused of opening fire on a Greyhound bus four years ago. The shooting happened February 3, 2020, as the bus traveled over the Grapevine.
Passengers say they heard yelling and cussing before bullets started flying.
When it was over, a woman lay dead and five others were wounded.
Seventeen shots were fired in all.
Deputy Public Defender Nick Roth told the jury today he doesn't contest his client is guilty of second-degree murder, adding there was no premeditation on Williams' part, and that he should not be found guilty of the more serious charge of first-degree murder.
Williams faces life in prison if convicted.
* Three people are under arrest this morning after the California Highway Patrol issued over 127 of those citations were issued for speed, five for seatbelt violations, and 13 for cell phone violations.
C-H-P also says 9 stolen vehicles were recovered.
They would like to remind the public to drive safe, slow down, and eliminate all distractions while driving. 200 citations during a joint traffic enforcement operation yesterday in Bakersfield.
* Big news out of Wasco this week.
Starting today, the Kern County Sheriff's Office will no longer provide law enforcement services to the city.
Beginning at 11 a.m., the Wasco Police Department will officially take over as the sole agency within city limits.
The main line for dispatch services will be 758-7266.
* Bakersfield police officers are credited with saving two people from a burning building in central Bakersfield. The fire started just before 3:30 yesterday morning in the 11-hundred block of California Avenue.
According to the Bakersfield fire department, officers on scene tore down the boarded up entrance to the building and pulled two people to safety.
The officers tended to the victims until firefighters arrived - both suffered minor injuries.
* A motorcyclist is hospitalized following a crash in southwest Bakersfield.
It happened just before 4:30 yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Ashe Road and Taft Highway.
According to police, the motorcycle rider was making a left turn and collided with another vehicle.
The motorcyclist reportedly suffered moderate injuries
KCSO will remain the main point of contact for all open cases prior to April 18th, 2024.
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* The race for the gold is getting a lot closer this morning..
Today we are exactly 100-days out from the opening ceremony at the summer olympics in paris..
To celebrate.. Dozens of stars from team usa are in new york to talk about the games and what it means to represent their country with the whole world watching..
NBC's Jay gray spent some time with the athletes, and has more. And the TODAY Show is celebrating the countdown in a big way!
Tune in this morning as the Plaza will be transformed into Paris with dozens of hopefuls sharing their path to gold with the TODAY team.
Mike Tirico will check in from Paris as well. The ceremonial flame was lit at the birthplace of the olympic games in greece yesterday.
The ceremony, took place in the ruins of the temple of Hera in Olympia.
The ceremony launches a 68-day torch relay set to culminate in paris on july 26TH.
* A pro-Palestinian protester who was arrested for threatening to murder Bakersfield City Coucilmembers - is out of jail this morning.
Meantime, last week's comments by 28-year-old Riddhi Patel are making headlines nationally and internationally.
Bakersfield Vice Mayor Andrae Gonzales appeared on CNN with Jake Tapper to discuss the threats.
He also spoke to 17 News. Vice Mayor Gonzales says there have also been at least two instances in which Patel approached him outside of city hall and accosted him. Patel and other pro-Palestinian protesters have gone to city council meetings... demanding that Bakersfield pass a Gaza ceasefire resolution.
Patel faces 18 felony charges and has pleaded not guilty.
Bail was reduced to $500,000 and this morning, Patel is not listed as "in custody."
* A Kern Valley High School teacher has admitted to sending sexually explicit messages and engaging in sex acts with a student inside a classroom. That's according to newly-released court documents.
29-year-old Christopher Renaudo is charged with five felony counts.
He was arrested earlier this month after the alleged victim reported Renaudo sexually assaulted her on three occasions after asking her to stay behind after class, according to the documents.
When first questioned, Renaudo told investigators he had a normal student-teacher relationship with the teen.
Kern High School District officials have said Renaudo was placed on unpaid administrative leave.
* investigators are still looking into a fire that started in a building in east Bakersfield.
The fire on East 19th and Grove Streets started around 5 o'clock yesterday
This is in an industrial area with several warehouses, however it's unclear if the building that caught fire is a business or if it was perhaps, vacant.
We have calls out to the city and county fire crews to learn more.
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* We're learning the name of a woman who was hit and killed by a car over the weekend. It happened just after 2 a.m. Saturday at South P Street.
Bakersfield Police say 45-year-old Estella Andino was hit by the car and died.
The search is still underway for the driver.
call B-P-D if you have any information.
By our count, this is the 18th person hit and killed by a car in Kern County this year.
* And the California Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash east of Delano.
It happened just before 5 Saturday evening on Highway 65 south of the 155.
CHP says for unknown reasons, a driver crossed into the opposite lanes, hitting an oncoming car.
One person died in the crash.
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Officers are investigating if the use of drugs or alcohol were factors in this crash.. but they're calling for witnesses to help with the investigation.
If you know anything, call C-H-P.
* Just yesterday morning... the state of California sued the city of Huntington Beach for going against state election law.
The city is mandating voter identification for elections.
17"s Jenny Huh has more on what supporters and opponents are saying.
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* When donald trump.. Manhattan prosecutors.. And potential jurors gather to begin the first-ever felony trial of a former u-s president..
NBC's Jay gray has the story.
* Fire crews raced to the call of a structure fire at the Woolworth Diner Saturday afternoon. The fire was located inside on the third floor of the building in downtown Bakersfield.
The building was purchased by MoneyWise Wealth management and is currently going through extensive rennovations.
No injuries have been reported.
It's unclear the extent of the damage to the building.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
* A woman is in critical condition this morning following a crash on Saturday night. Bakersfield police say 2 vehicles crashed near the intersection of Gosford Road and South Laurelglen Boulevard before 10:30 p.m.
Officers on scene found the woman, a passenger of one of the vehicles, suffering from major injuries.
Anyone with information on this crash is encourage to call B-P-D at 327-7111.
* And now to a signature issue here at KGET... we call it pedestrian safety.
A woman is dead after a hit and run accident on Ming Avenue Saturday morning. Bakersfield police say it happened just after 2 a.m. at Ming Avenue and South P Street..
When the woman hit by a vehicle traveling eastbound.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her identity has not been released.
The driver fled the scene.
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* A traffic alert for you this morning... vehicles have been backed up on the northbound side of I5 over the grapevine, for more than 15 hours now.
This is a live look this morning at the closure that started just before 2 p.m. yesterday.
As of 2 this morning the CHP website reported that officers expected clean up to take a few more hours.
As of last check, two lanes were closed. It all started when the CHP says a truck carrying 23-thousand pounds of paper products went up in flames
Again, this is the northbound side of Interstate 5, just north of Grapevine Road.
The fire has since been extinguished, but traffic is still slow going.
One woman posting on social media last night said - it took her nearly four hours to get from Lebec to Grapevine Road.
* The County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a new Bakersfield crematorium. Rick Woody has been fighting to operate a crematorium in a multi-tenant building near Meadows Field Airport, for nearly two years.
But, he has faced opposition from other business owners of the 16-unit complex... like Pete Leveroni who urged the planning commission this evening, not to approve the project. In November, the Planning Commission postponed a decision for further environmental impact review.
But last night, commissioners voted to approve the crematorium project.
* The Downtown Business Association wants to stop the trend of smashed windows and plywood by ramping up patrols with Citiguard Security Services. The DBA got a grant of $50,000 for increased security patrols in 2 key areas.
A 4 block raduis from 17th Street to 20th Street, and Chester Avenue to H Street. There's also increased patrols on F Street.
Bob Smith with Citiguard says there's a staff and 21 security officers and 4 patrol cars working 24/7 using non-lethal force. They do up to 1,500 business checks a week. The reports go to the BPD.
Patrols started April 1st. Sharon Martinez with Timeless Furnishings says the store has been dealing with vandalism, fear, and even human feces on the sidewalk outside the store.... but she says now, they don't have to come to work afraid.
* A man accused of abducting an 11-year-old Bakersfield girl and taking her to Utah, has pleaded not guilty. 29-year-old Joshua Stehle {stay-lee} of Colorado was arraigned yesterday on charges of kidnapping and child molestation.
The girl was reported missing last month, and when deputies searched a computer at her home, they say they discovered the two had an online relationship.
The two were later found in Utah.
Stehle is being held without bail and is due back in court April 22nd.
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* We're learning more this morning about some tense moments at last night's Bakersfield City Council meeting.
A pro-Palestinian protester was arrested... after allegedly making threatening comments to city councilmembers. Riddhi Patel.has been attending City Council meetings to ask that city leaders pass a ceasefire resolution for the Israel-Hamas War.
Soon after those comments... Patel was escorted out of the chambers then arrested by Bakersfield police officers. Other pro-Palestinian protesters later approached 17 News to emphasize Patel does not represent them. Protesters also spoke against the city's recent security improvement measures.
During the meeting... the City Council voted unanimously... 7-0... to pass a policy on security at public city buildings... meetings... and events.
It includes physical security protocols... similar to an airport baggage check and metal detectors.
But many are questioning the timing of the new security.
City Attorney Ginny Gennaro denies the enhancements have to do with the recent protests... but protesters say they're dubious.
* Meantime, four protesters arrested during a confrontation with police at last month's Bakersfield City Council meeting have now been criminally charged. You may remember this scene on March 27, when pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with police at the front doors of city hall after being removed from chambers.
It resulted in a broken glass door and an officer injured.
Gabriela Lynn Mota and Lorena Salinas are both charged with felony resisting arrest, and Salinas also faces a felony count of vandalism, court records show.
Lance Mack and Ashley Vega are charged with misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest and remaining at the scene of a riot.
* 29 people are under arrest following a series of compliance checks in Ridgecrest. Ridgecrest police say it happened last week when 44 of those searches were conducted.
Items seized included over 7 pounds of methamphetamine, over 2 pounds of suspected cocaine, over 20 grams of suspected Fentanyl, over $70,000 dollars and several meth pipes.
Officers also say 8 guns and over 800 hundred rounds of ammunition were seized from a subject, and one stolen car was recovered.
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* We have an update on a story we've been following for several weeks now.
It involved a woman's claim she saw a sheriff's employee use a cat for target practice.
While the woman didn't capture the actual shooting on video, she did record her confrontation with the three men involved.
Sheriff Youngblood tells 17 News his office is investigating the claim.This happened at the Hart Park shooting range two weeks ago.
You just heard the woman who recorded the video confront the three men dressed in tactical gear.
The woman posted the video on social media and said she filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Office.
In an email, Sheriff Youngblood says his office is looking to see if a crime has been committed.
He has no estimate on when the investigation may be complete.
* Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong will be able to stay on the November ballot, in his bid for the 20th Congressional District seat.
17's Jenny Huh with more on yesterday's ruling and what happens next.
* We are looking ahead to tonight's city council meeting, which is expected to be busy. Several items on the agenda include a new round of funding for the Fox Theater, a new housing development and funding for new speed radar signs.
The council will also decide on allotting money to repair a fire truck and purchase new garbage trucks.
Pro-palestinian protesters are once again expected to be at the meeting, pushing for a local ceasefire ordinance.
17's Jenny Huh will have more on the meeting later tonight.
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Three years after a deadly shooting at a sports complex in east Bakersfield... two suspects have been arrested. Police say a man was shot and killed at the Mesa Marin Sports Complex back in 20-21.
And this morning, two men are facing murder charges.
Ulices Alonso was arrested last Friday in Colorado with the help of local law enforcement.
The other suspect, Eric Faria, was already in custody facing other unrelated charges.
He is due in court later today... while Alonso is set to be extradited to Kern County.
* the trial for the man accused of going on a shooting rampage on a Greyhound bus.. and killing another rider... has been delayed.
Anthony Devonte Williams is facing a first-degree murder charge in the shooting.
Documents say he admitted to bringing a gun onto the bus headed from Los Angeles to San Francisco back in 20-20.
He told investigators he tried to shoot a man he'd been arguing with as the bus traveled north on I-5, near Fort Tejon Road.
A man was killed and five other riders were wounded.
The trial was set to start yesterday... but was pushed back to next month.
* The trial is now underway for a man accused of brutally murdering another man... in what prosecutors say was a random attack. It happened nearly six years at Central Park at Mill Creek.
Prosecutors say that's where Timon Everidge -- and two other men -- beat and stabbed another man to death.
The two other men pled no contest to felony battery charges back in 20-20.
One of them told police the victim was unarmed and chosen at random for the beating, according to court documents.
* An investigation is underway after an inmate was killed at Kern Valley State Prison. State officials say David Dodd was attacked by another inmate Friday with a quote* "manufactured weapon."
He was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
You may remember, a couple weeks ago we reported that Kern County has one of the highest inmate death rates in the state.
Last year, there were 11 in-custody deaths.
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* It is eclipse day across the country...
Everyone in the continental United States will have the potential to see the moon at least partially blocking the sun..And there may be no better place to see the junction between the sun.. Moon.. And earth than junction, Texas -- and that's where Jay Gray is this morning with more on this historic day
* Local fire crews were busy this weekend putting out a couple big fires in town.
The latest one happening in East Bakersfield yesterday afternoon. This fire broke out at a building on South Washington Street just before 4:30.
You can see crews cutting open the building.
Firefighters made quick work putting out the remaining hot spots to keep it from spreading further.
No injuries have been reported.
* And another building was destroyed after a massive structure fire in Central Bakersfield. Fire crews fighting these flames Saturday night.
This was at a building on California Avenue...just down the street from Bakersfield High School.
Fire crews say this building has burned before.
No injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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* We are getting our first look this morning at a man accused of abducting an 11-year-old Bakersfield girl and taking her to Utah. 29-year-old Joshua Stehle {stay-lee} of Colorado was extradicted to Kern County on Tuesday.
He faces several charges including kidnapping and child molestation.
The girl was reported missing last month, and when deputies searched a computer at her home, they say they discovered the two had an online relationship.
The two were later found in Utah.
Stehle's arraignment was postponed yesterday.
He is being held without bail.
* We are learning more this morning about Vince Fong's legal battle to run for congress.
Oral arguments got underway in Sacramento yesterday... and we could find out his fate... by next week. Shirley Weber... California's chief elections official... is appealing a ruling which allowed Fong to be on the primary ballot for two offices... his current state assembly seat and for congressional district 20.
Last fall... Fong initially filed to run for re-election in the state assembly.
But soon after... Bakersfield's Kevin McCarthy resigned from congress... and Fong entered a bid to run for that position.
Weber disqualified Fong... saying he can't run for two offices at once.
However, Fong filed suit.
Weber's team says Fong's dual candidacy could set a confusing precedent.
One of their proposed solutions? Removing Fong from the November ballot.
Fong was the top vote getter in the primary... with 42-percent of the votes districtwide. Fong's team says the appeal is quote "overripe and moot."
The justices have 90 days to issue a ruling... but Weber has asked for a decision by April 12-th -- a week from today -- when she has to certify the results of the primary election.
* Five people are under arrest this morning after an illegal gambling raid in east Bakersfield.
It happened around 5 last night inside a shack-like building on North Baker Street.
KCSO says deputies found evidence of illegal gambling inside the building.
They say the five arrested also had outstanding warrants.
* And we are learning a former Bakersfield civil servant has died. That man, Ken Vetter, died March 25th, according to his family.
He was 95 years old.
Vetter served on the Bakersfield City Council in the late '60s and was a member of the Bakersfield Police Commission for four decades.
Funeral services for Ken Vetter pending.
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* The road is all clear now after a gas leak shut down a portion of Mohawk Street for several hours.You can see many fire engines and police cars were on scene.
The incident blocked off Mohawk Street from Truxtun to California avenues.
P-G-and-E crews worked overnight to fix the problem.
No word yet on what caused the gas leak
* Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong is getting ready for a big battle in Sacramento today.
Despite being the top vote getter -- in both the primary and special elections -- there is a chance he will be disqualified from running for congress. It all started back in December... after Fong entered his bid to takeover the seat in congress vacated by Bakersfield's Kevin McCarthy.
However, Fong had already submitted a re-election bid for the state assembly, and California law prohibits a candidate from running in two races at once.
This prompted Secretary of State Shirley Weber to withdraw Fong's name from the ballot.
But Fong says this law shouldn't apply to him, because he doesn't want to run for the state assembly anymore -- only congress.
His name remained on the ballot for both races last month during this back-and-forth legal battle.
* Residents of an Oildale apartment complex say they were recently served with notices - warning that they will be evicted if they don't get rid of their patio gardens.
17's Mikhala Armstrong reports, most of the people who live there are seniors.
* The pre-trial conference for the man -- accused of biting a severed leg from a train crash victim in Wasco -- has been postponed. 27-year-old Rosendo Tellez is charged with removing human remains from a location other than a cemetery.
Video shows Tellez with a leg, which belonged to a pedestrian hit by a train in Wasco last month.
Court records show the conference was postponed to April 18th.
* Set to appear in a Kern County courtroom for the first time today... the man accused of abducting a Bakersfield pre-teen and taking her to Utah.
29-year-old Joshua Stehle is facing several charges including suspicion of kidnapping and child molestation.
An 11-year-old girl was reported missing last month... and when deputies searched a computer at her home, they say they discovered the two had an online relationship.
The girl and Stehle were stopped in Utah... and Stehle was extradited to Lerdo jail earlier this week.
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* We begin with breaking news out of Taiwan.
At least 9 are dead after the most powerful earthquakes in decades struck the island this morning.
This is a look at the violent shaking.
The quake came in at a 7-point-4 magnitude.. the strongest to shake Taiwain in 25 years.
Seismologists say the island is among the most active areas in the world for earthquakes. Back here at home... the National Tsunami Warning Center says there is no tsunami threat to California and the rest of the west coast following that powerful earthquake overseas.
* Turning to education news.
During last night's monthly meeting... the Kern High School Board made five new appointments, including a new position in KHSD's equity and inclusion department.
17's Jenny Huh was at the meeting and files this report.
* The man -- accused of abducting a Bakersfield pre-teen and taking her to Utah -- will appear in a Kern County courtroom for the first time tomorrow.
Records show 29-year-old Joshua Stehle was booked into Lerdo jail on suspicion of kidnapping, false imprisonment with violence, child molestation and contacting a child to commit a sex act
The pre-teen girl was reported missing last month... and when deputies searched a computer at the home, they say they discovered the two had an online relationship.
Stehle was later arrested in Utah... and extradited to Kern County yesterday.
* The defense counsel says they are not ready for trial to begin in the case of two men accused of killing a corrections counselor. Robert Parnell Roberts and Sebastian Parra both face charges of murder and attempted robbery in the death of Benny Alcala, Jr.
Alcala was shot and killed back in 2022 near the Target on Stockdale Highway, where he'd been charging an electric car.
A new hearing date of April 22nd was set yesterday
Both men face life terms in prison if convicted.
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* The Kern County Sheriff's Office has launched an internal investigation after a woman claims she saw KCSO employees use a cat for target practice.
While the woman didn't capture the actual shooting on video, she did record her confrontation with the three men involved.
In the video you can hear a man reply "it was damaging property." The woman confronted the 3 men dressed in tactical gear at the sheriff's department's Hart Park shooting range in Bakersfield last Wednesday.
The woman said the man to the left can be seen picking up the cat and walking away with it.
The men never identify themselves.
The woman posted the video on social media and said she filed a complaint with the Internal Affairs Office.
We reached out to the Kern County Sheriff for comment, but a KCSO spokesperson tells 17 News, they don't comment on active personnel investigations.
* A local animal rescue that fell victim to scammers, has gotten back a big part of what was stolen. As we reported in January, Zach Skow - founder of Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue in Tehachapi, lost 15 years worth of work when hackers stole the rescue's Facebook page.
Essentially highjacking the lifeline of so many dogs in need.
But late yesterday, Marley's Mutts announced it was able to reclaim its original Facebook page and its 760-thousand followers.
Skow says after three months, he was beginning to lose hope, but in his words "the wonderful team at Meta worked diligently" to make it happen.
* A local woman is irate after she says someone from a homeless encampment broke into her home... twice. South Chester near the railroad tracks has become a hub for the homeless.
Mary Crawley lives less than a mile away from that area on South P Street.
She says her home has been ransacked twice but police won't do anything. Crawley says she was told to file a report online.
She fears it will happen again, and she's worried for her family's safety.
17 News reached out to KCSO, which services her area.
A spokesperson for the department told us that there have been multiple calls for service at the address, including reports of transients near the tracks, but not for reports of theft, burglary, or break-ins.
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* While Kern County picked up a healthy amount of rain, it was too much in other areas of our state.In Montecito, nearly two inches of rain fell in the span of one hour.
The heavy rain led to flooding and mobilized rocks, mus and sediment onto many local roadways.
Several homes experienced flood damage.
Downed power lines, fallen trees and gas leaks were reported throughout the area.
* Multiple fire crews scrambled to the call of a structure fire yesterday afternoon in Bakersfield. The fire happened at an apartment building on Douglas Street.
You can see damage to exterior windows and even the attic of the apartment unit.
No injuries have been reported.
No word yet on how many people or pets have been displaced.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
* Bakersfield police are asking for your help finding a missing teenage girl. 14-year-old Toni Barraza was last seen Saturday in southeast Bakersfield on Hayslett Avenue near Texas Street.
Barraza is 5 foot 5 inches tall, 105 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
If you have any information on Barraza's whereabouts, call the BPD at 327-7111.
* Bakersfield police are still trying to locate a missing boy. 12-YEAR-OLD Brayden Ziesmer was last seen Friday on De Ette Avenue in southwest Bakersfield
Ziesmer is 4 feet tall, 85 pounds with shaved blonde hair and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with silver writing, black pants and black tennis shoes.
Anyone with information please call the BPD at 327-7111.
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* the moment a glass door shattered at Bakersfield City Hall... during a tug-of-war-like battle between police and pro-Palestinian protesters.This resulted in a number of protesters being taken to jail.
They're all free this morning.
And while the confrontation unfolded outside city hall... it all started with a dispute inside the chambers.
17's Jenny Huh has more on what comes next.
* A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a murder in East Bakersfield. About a year ago, police say Shot Spotter sensors heard up to 19 rounds fired in the parking lot of a gas station on Baker Street.
When officers arrived, they found a man dead.
Rafael Lopez was convicted last month of the shooting with a fully automatic AR-15-style rifle.
He was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on the murder conviction.. plus 25 years to life on a gun enhancement charge.
* We are just two days away from the birthday of the late farm labor leader Cesar Chavez....
Which is why the community gathered to celebrate his life and legacy. The 8-th annual Cesar Chavez Breakfast was held yesterday morning in downtown Bakersfield.
The breakfast recognizes community leaders for their contributions to the Farmworkers Institute of Education & Leadership Development, also known as FIELD.
Activist Flor Martinez, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, and former Senator Richard Polanco were among those who were honored.
It all comes ahead of César Chávez Day, which is observed on March 31st each year.
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* Multiple pro-Palestinian protesters are under arrest this morning... following a confrontation at last night's Bakersfield City Council meeting.
It all start after the protesters were kicked out of the chamber again. This is the fourth meeting in a row Mayor Karen Goh has called for the chamber to be cleared.
The protesters want city leaders to join dozens of other cities across the U-S... and approve a ceasefire resolution.
Video circulating online shows protesters and police clashing in a tug-of-war-like battle with the front doors of city hall.
This causes glass to break on one the doors.... and officers then take a number protesters into custody.
The meeting finally resumed about an hour after... but ceasefire chants could still be heard through the walls... coming from protesters outside
* An arrest at a motel off Olive and Knudsen Drives in north Bakersfield is sounding the alarm for parents and young children.
The suspect? A former Delano police chief.
17's Jenny Huh has more on this on-going investigation.
* New details this morning about the man accused of biting a severed leg following a train crash in Wasco. Court documents obtained by 17 News say the man, Rosendo Tellez, appeared to speak with the person the leg belonged to just before that person was hit.
The train conductor says the victim ignored repeated horn blasts and walked onto the tracks while pushing a bicycle.
Tellez stood just 20 feet away.
Deputies say Tellez told them that he picked the leg up... because he thought it was his.
The 27-year-old pleaded not guilty to several charges on Tuesday.
He has a pretrial conference scheduled next week.
* A woman is dead this morning following a crash in Southwest Bakersfield. It happened near the intersection of Ashe and Harris Road.
Police say a man driving a black Volkswagen veered onto the wrong side of the road... and hit two other cars... a red Honda and black Mini Cooper.
The woman driving the Honda was killed.
The others involved in the collision had minor injuries.
An investigation is ongoing.
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* A Wasco man accused of biting a severed human leg, appeared in a Shafter courtroom to face a judge for the first time following the shocking incident. 27-year-old Resendo Tellez faces four charges in connection to the crime.
The judge entered a not guilty plea on Tellez's behalf.
The incident happened Friday after a person was hit and killed by a train in Wasco.
Video shows Tellez on the sidewalk carrying what witnesses say was a severered leg from the train victim... bring it close to his face, and swinging it while he shows it to Sheriff's Deputies.
Tellez is due back in court a week from today.
* We now know why there was a standoff last night in south Bakersfield.
It all started around 7 o'clock on Edith Lane... when police say a man forced his way inside another family's home.
You can see there was a heavy police presence.. with a helicopter was also seen circling the area.
There were rumors that a murder took place, but police say that no true.
However, they say the man is on on parole for attempted murder.
Eventually, officers were able to take the man into custody.
* A Bakersfield man -- accused of posing as an employee to steal from multiple businesses -- is under arrest this morning. Investigators say it all started at Pacific Power Incorporated, an industrial equipment supplier, back in February.
They say the man pretended to be a worker and made fraudulent purchases worth thousands of dollars.
The man is accused of doing the same thing a month later... this time targeting Dream Maker Bath and Kitchen on District Boulevard.
The owner, Everett Gray, says the suspect tried to purchase flooring from a neighboring businesses under Gray's name.
That's when the owner of the neighboring business alerted Everett, who immediately called the police. 33-year-old Adrian Tinoco was arrested this week in connection to the thefts.
He's facing several charges, including four counts of burglary and identity theft.
* Overnight a rescue mission turns to recovery on Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge... the bodies of six workers are still missing after a huge container ship hit the bridge - sending the workers into the water.
NBC's Alice Barr has the details from the key bridge in Baltimore.
* If you've ever been to a Bakersfield Condors hockey game, you've no doubt seen her in the stands– Phyllis Hansen, the Dancin' Granny.
Well, this last weekend the Condors lost a vital part of the team.
17's Robert Price has the story.
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* a disturbing eyewitness account of a man seen on video walking around with a severed body part from a train crash. It happened last Friday in Wasco.
Witnesses tell us, 27-year-old Resendo Tellez is the man seen in this video carrying around a severed leg... and accuse him of biting into it.
That body part... belonging to a victim hit and killed by a train at the Wasco Amtrak Station.
Before the incident, Tellez was seen in security footage shared with 17 News... visiting a liquor store.
He's the one in the orange shirt.
Those who know Tellez say he is homeless, and describe him as ordinary and polite.
A construction worker spoke to... tells us he was in the area when he saw Tellez carrying around the body part.Court records Tellez has at least a half dozen prior misdemeanor convictions... mostly for drug or alcohol-related offenses.
Tellez is scheduled for a court appearance Tuesday in Shafter.
* David Abbasi -- a candidate in this month's election for Kern County Supervisor -- was arrested for calling 9-1-1 too many times. Abbasi told 17 News he was booked into jail Sunday and released yesterday morning.
He said he was "falsely arrested and imprisoned."
Abbasi, who says he has asthma, explained that one of his business neighbors has consistently been smoking indoors, leading to the smoke creeping into his own unit.
He also says he had to go to the hospital for breathing treatment, and out of for fear of an asthma attack, he called 9-1-1 multiple times.
* Turning to an grim update on Kern County's fentanyl crisis.
Just days after the triumphant debut of his latest music documentary, investigators say local filmmaker Nate Berg died of a fentanyl overdose. Back in January... Berg was found down on the sidewalk in the middle of the night in downtown Bakersfield.
He had been ill with an undiagnosed respiratory illness – and some speculated he had Covid-19.
But yesterday afternoon the Kern County Coroner's Office made official of what some of those close to him had feared.
Berg died of acute Hydrocodone and fentanyl toxicity – an accidental overdose.
He is now one of the more than 900 people in Kern who have died from fentanyl-related overdoses in the past four years.
* The number of in-custody deaths is on the rise even as the number of incarcerated people continues to decline.
Kern County is among the counties setting an in-custody death record.
17's Mikhala Armstrong has more.
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* Many in Wasco are in disbelief this morning... after watching a bizarre video of a man walking around with a severed body part from a train crash. Here's what we know.
This happened Friday morning in Wasco.
When first responders arrived... the pedestrian was found dead.
What led up to the crash is still under investigation.
By our count... this was the 15-th pedestrian death in Kern County so far this year. The witness who sent this to us, says a man was walking around while holding a severed leg.
It apparently detached from the pedestrian's body during the crash.
KCSO says that man was arrested on charges of willfully removing human remains and drug possession.
* The search is on for two women accused a stealing a wallet at Frugatti's Italian retaurant. Bakersfield police say it happened March 1-st... when these two women... stole another woman's wallet from her purse while she was dining at Frugatti's.
Shortly after, police say the victim's credit cards were used fraudulently.
If you have any information on this theft... you're urged to call BPD at 327-7111.
* Also, Police say this man used a stolen credit card to buy items at WinCo Foods in northwest Bakersfield.
The suspect is believed to be in his 30's or 40's.
He was last seen wearing a black jacket over a white shirt.
Again -- if you have a tip for investigators -- call 327-7111.
* The community of Arvin gathered over the weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of former mayor Olivia Trujillo.
A special ceremony was held at City Hall where her daughter says she will always be a part of Arvin.
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* A former Kern County prosecutor says supervisors at the District Attorney's Office ordered her not to wear skirts to work, even during Bakersfield's scorching summers, unless she also wore pantyhose.That's according to a federal lawsuit set for a scheduling conference next month.
Nishi Dayal says she has fibromyalgia, a painful disorder that limits her mobility and prevents her from wearing stockings or certain footwear.
After multiple reprimands for not wearing pantyhose, Dayal was demoted, according to the suit.
She went from hearing felony cases in Bakersfield to being assigned misdemeanor cases in Delano.
Four months later, she resigned, saying she was "exhausted by the ongoing discrimination."
The D-A's dress code policy, which has been in place for at least three decades, requires women to wear pantyhose with dresses, skirt suits, and dress suits. Assistant District Attorney Joseph Kinzel released a statement, saying quote "We look forward to presenting a complete defense to these claims and ensuring that the truth prevails."
* The preliminary hearing for Alan Booth, the man who allegedly drove drunk when he backed into a crowd at the Bakersfield Christmas Parade, has been postponed to late May.
Police say three paradegoers were hit the night of December 7th in the area of H and 21st streets when Booth drove in reverse from an alley.
One of the victims suffered leg fractures and a skull fracture.
According to police reports, Booth's blood-alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.
* The Rosedale Union School District has put a hold on a ban announced this week on Stanley drinking cups.
17's Robert Price with more on the district's back-track of the new rule.
* The community of Arvin this weekend will gather to celebrate the life and legacy of former city mayor Olivia Trujillo. Trujillo passed in early March after a long battle with cancer.
A visitation is being held tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Faro Church on Campus Drive.
A memorial service is sheduled for tomorrow morning at 10 -- also at Faro Church.
And a celebration of life will follow at noon at Veterans Hall on North A Street.
Trujillo, a graduate of Arvin High School, became the first woman, Latina and immigrant to be elected mayor of Arvin.
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Stanley cups and bottles have been flying off the shelves across the country.
But soon... they'll be banned from some schools in Kern County. The Rosedale Union School District notified parents about the ban yesterday.
It states that drink containers that have any metal or glass in them -- will be prohibited from campuses after students return from spring break on April 2-nd.
The district did not elaborate on why the ban will be put in effect.... but says any metal or glass drink container found on campus will be confiscated... and parents will have to pick it up after school.
* Turning to an update on an officer-involved shooting.
After conducting a use-of-force investigation... the California City Police Department says an officer was justified* in shooting a dog.
We must warn you... the video you're about to see may be disturbing to some viewers. It all happened during a welfare check last week at a home on Alder Drive.
Police say the dog was chained to a tree, but when the officer approached the home, the dog broke free and charged toward him.
That's when the officer pulled the trigger one time... striking the dog.
The owner says the dog survived.
Cal City Police Chief Jesse Hightower says an investigation determined the officer's use of force was within department policy.
* A vacant home under renovation went up in flames in East Bakersfield The Bakersfield City Fire Department giving us a first-hand look at the firefight through a helmet camera.
The fire broke out yesterday morning on Eureka Street near Owens Sreet.
No one was hurt.
* Turning to our 17 follow up file and more on the rescue of a Bakersfield girl who was allegedly abducted by a man she met online.
While She was found safe, this case highlights a big problem: the number of missing children in Kern County.
17's Mikhala Armstrong with some safety tips for parent and kids - plus another family's hope that their loved one will also be found safe.
Arson units are investigating.
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* we begin with new numbers this morning in the special election to replace former Bakersfield congressman Kevin McCarthy in the House.
In the count so far... one candidate is taking a commanding lead... but it may not be enough to avoid a runoff election.
17's Jenny Huh joins us now to break it all down.
* Parents are holding their children a bit tighter this morning after hearing about a shocking case of child abduction right in our own backyard.
17's Aleeya Fitzgerald joins us in studio with more.
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rumors are swirling on Capitol Hill this morning.
Former Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy is being considered as a top candidate for Donald Trump's chief of staff... should Trump win the presidential election. That's according to a Bloomberg article published yesterday.
It says McCarthy was offered the job in Trump's last term, but turned it down because he wanted to serve as house speaker.
According to Bloomberg, Trump is considering McCarthy as chief of staff because of McCarthy's understanding of Capitol Hill, federal agencies and budgets.
McCarthy has largely remained out of the public eye since his resignation from Congress in December.
* We are less than two hours away from polling sites opening up in Kern County for a special election.
Voters are being asked to choose who will complete the remainder of Kevin McCarthy's term in the House... which would've ended next January... had he not resigned Remember... the special election is separate from the full two-year term to replace* McCarthy.
That race was part of the primary election earlier this month.
Here are your nine candidates... some were on your March primary ballots.
Mike Boudreaux... Anna Zoe Cohen... Vince Fong... and Kyle Kirkland are the Republicans.
Marisa Wood and Harmesh Kumar are the Democratic candidates.
James Cardoza... Ben Dewell and David Fluhart are running as no party preference.
If none of these candidates receive a majority of the votes... meaning 50 percent plus 1... there will be a runoff special election in May. And a special election is expensive.
For the primary and potential runoff... Kern County says it expects to spend $1.6 million dollars.
While Fresno, Tulare and Kings Counties estimate they will combine for $1.3 million dollars in spending.
Polling sites are set to open this morning at 7 o'clock... and will close tonight at 8.
* A man who was shot in Oildale nearly three years ago, has died of his wounds. The shooting happened at a suspected illegal casino on North Chester Avenue back in 20-21.
38-year-old Christopher Ray Walker was shot several times and survived.
But according to the coroner's office, Walker died this past January of complications from multiple gunshot wounds.
His death has been ruled a homicide.
No word on whether anyone has been charged in the case.
* Now to an officer-involved shooting in January, that left a man dead.
The Bakersfield Police Department has now released body-camera footage of the incident.
And, we want to warn you, it is graphic as it shows what transpired between officers and the suspect. Here's 17's Mikhala Armstrong.
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* a frightening moment for an 11-year-old girl who was reported missing in Bakersfield...but later was found with a man in Utah KCSO said Ryder Rene Garcia was reported missing early yesterday morning.
Later that morning, deputies learned the young girl may be with a man, and traveling through Utah.
Local deputies reached out to Utah authorities to help find Garcia.
Officials say she was found with a man and unharmed.
* Officers over the weekend responded to a pickup truck hitting a horse and rider. BPD says they located a man and horse in the road suffering major injuries at South Sterling Street and Alto Place just before midnight Saturday.
The rider eventually died from the crash.
Officials say the horse had major injuries and officers decided the most humane course of action was to euthanize the horse at the scene.
Police say alcohol, drugs, or speed are not factors in the crash.
No arrests were made.
The identity of the rider of the horse, or driver of the pickup have not been released.
* It's been 8 days since a deadly officer-involved shooting in Oildale.
Cole Hughes was shot by a Kern County sheriff's deputy who responded to a report of domestic violence.
Hughes' wife says this didn't have to happen.
17's Rob Hagan has the story.
* Police in Fresno are investigating a house fire where two children were killed. Officials responded to the house fire in Kingsburg yesterday morning.
They say they saw a car that rammed into the side of a home where a woman was inside.
Later- deputies learned that woman was the mother of the two children who were stuck inside the house----
They say she was trying to make an exit route for her two children- so they could get out safely.
However, both children- an eight year old boy and his six year old sister died in the fire----
The family says both of those children had autism.
The mother suffered non-life-threatening burns to her hands and face.
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* It's an ongoing concern in Kern County... pedestrian safety.
And now two pedestrians are dead this morning... following seperate crashes in the same day.One of them happened last night in southeast Bakersfield at the intersection of Cottonwood and East Pacheco Roads.
You can see several emergency vehicles responding to the crash.
Police say a woman was hit by a pickup truck.
She died at the scene.
* Earlier yesterday, another person hit and killed in Delano.
CHP says a 55-year-old man was killed after walking into the path of an oncoming car.
By our count, these were the 11-th and 12-th pedestrian deaths in Kern County so far this year.
* You can let your voice be heard about how pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers share Bakersfield roadways this Monday. Blue Zones Project is hosting the "Complete Streets Leadership Seminar."
It all starts at 9 A-M at Lino's Venue in downtown Bakersfield.
Otganizers say Monday's seminar will explore the "Complete Streets" policy that advocates for safe and enjoyable roads for everyone.
Register at Bakersfield dot Blue Zones Project dot Com
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* Once again... pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a Bakersfield City Council meeting last night.
And Mayor Karen Goh... kicked them out.the meeting was halted and the protesters were escorted out of the building.
They want city council members to join more than 70 cities across the U-S and approve a ceasefire resolution.
Other cities on that list include Chicago, Seattle and San Francisco.
No word yet from Bakersfield City Council if there are plans to discuss or vote on a resolution.
* A Bakersfield police officer and two others were sent to a hospital after a crash near Highway 58. It happened late yesterday afternoon on East Brundage Lane.
You can see the front of the police cruiser is completely smashed... as it's being towed away.
Police say the collision occured in the middle of this intersection.
No word yet on who may be at fault.
An investigation is ongoing.
Police say the officer -- and two people riding inside the other car -- were treated for minor injuries.
* Crews in northeast Bakersfield worked overnight to put out a fire at a car wash business. It broke out around 8 last night.
This is at the Auto Spa Express Wash on Knudsen Drive.
Crews knocked down the blaze shortly after 10-30.
The cause... is under investigation.
* Making headlines around the nation:
The U-S House of representatives passed a bill that could ban the ultra popular social media app TikTok.
Lawmakers say the move is out of national security concerns.
NBC's Brie Jackson has the latest this morning Washington.
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* A man is behind bars this morning after an hours-long standoff with KCSO deputies in Rosamond.This is what the scene looked like last night.
The Kern County Sheriff's Office says deputies were sent to this home for a report of a restraining order violation.
However, deputies say a man -- identified as 24-year-old Joseph Nelson -- refused to come out and barricaded himself inside a room.
You can see several emergency vehicles were on scene during this time... as deputies asked the public to stay away.
The man eventually walked out of the home hours later... and was taken into custody on several charges.
* This morning we know the name of the man who was shot and killed by a KCSO deputy this week. The coroner says 53-year-old Cole Jackson Hughes of Bakersfield was killed in the shooting.
Deputies say they initially responded to a report of domestic violence at a home on Beardsley Avenue on Sunday.
KCSO says Hughes was armed with a deadly weapon when deputies arrived...
One deputy shot Hughes.
He was taken to the hospital where he died.
No one else was hurt.
* A Bakersfield man has been arrested in connection to a December shooting that left a woman dead. Police have announced the arrest of 34-year-old Dontrel Jackson.
The shooting happened at a home on Evanston Court.
Court documents say it all started when the mother of Jackson's child -- Venesha Hanks -- caught him in bed with another woman.
Jackson says he heard his window open and grabbed a gun and shot Hanks, killing her.
Jackson is now facing a number of charges... including involuntary manslaughter and domestic violence.
* At least one person is in critical condition this morning after a crash in southwest Bakersfield. Take a look and you can see the aftermath of the wreck.
From the damage... it appears to have been a head-on collision.
This happened yesterday morning at the intersection of White Lane and Gosford Road.
Northbound lanes of Gosford Road were closed for a period of time after the crash.
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* an update on Kern's homeless crisis.
Dozens of people are back on the street this morning after being arrested during an encampment sweep in Old Town Kern.
The sweep is drawing polarizing opinions.
Some say it is just making the homeless crisis worse.... while others say strategical sweeps can be the solution.
17's Cecilia Trevino has the story.
* In an effort to combat the homeless crisis here in Kern County... a local nonprofit is getting a big check from the feds -- worth 9 million dollars.Hanford representative David Valadao secured the funds last week in the passage of a new bill in congress.
You can see him checking the site -- with Open Door members -- for an impending homeless shelter.
Open Door says the project will be "truly transformative."
No yet on when the new shelter is expected to break ground.
* A man is under arrest this morning in connection to a stabbing in Southwest Bakersfield. The stabbing happened just after midnight yesterday on Morrison Street.
Polie say a man was arrested on charges of attempted murder.
No word yet on the condition of the victim, or what led up to the stabbing.
The man is due in court tomorrow.
* An investigation is underway following a deadly crash in Rosamond.
It happened yesterday morning on West Rosamond Boulevard... near Frontage Road.
Details on the crash are still limited... but investigators say a semi-truck was involved.
The person who died has not been identified as of newstime.
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* a violent crash that shut down lanes of highway 178 last night.one of the cars resting in the median of the road.
This happened on the 178 between Haley Street and Mount Vernon Avenue.
At least two cars were involved.
Most of the road had to be shut down as crews cleared the area.
We're still waiting for more information about the crash from CHP, but an ambulance was seen leaving the scene.
* A man accused of domestic violence and being armed with weapons was shot by a deputy in Oildale.The shooting happened yesterday afternoon.
KCSO says deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a home on Beardsley Avenue.
Officials say when deputies arrived, they confronted a man armed with a deadly weapon.
One deputy shot the suspect.
That man was sent to the hospital.
No one else was hurt.
KCSO says there were multiple guns found on scene
* Today marks four years since the world abruptly stopped...and began navigating a deadly pandemic. It was March 11, 2020.
The World Health Organization formally decalred coronavirus a pandemic.
Later that day, Tom Hanks announced he had contracted the virus.
The NBA had canceled the rest of its season.
Here in Kern County, public health officials confirmed the first case of COVID-19 on Saint Patricks Day 2020.
Our first confirmed death was a few weeks later.
Since then, 2,676 Kern County residents have died from the virus.
* Access to mental health services has long been a challenge for older Americans. And although Medicare's population has more than doubled over the past few decades...
The number of mental health care providers has not...but a new expansion in coverage is looking to change that.
NBC news correspondent Valerie Castro looks at how the move will affect seniors and prospective providers.
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a shooting investigation launched in Lamont overnight Here's what we've learned so far.
The shooting happened around 6:45 last night.
Investigators say a man was shot several times and was inside this home when deputies arrived.
KCSO says the man was taken to the hospital with wounds that do not appear to be life threatening.
No word this morning on any possible suspects.
* Now to a standoff that played out in southwest Bakersfield.
Officers were called to a home yesterday afternoon on Tulane Park Place for a welfare check..
While they were there... officers say they issued probable cause to arrest an 83-year-old man.
Police say the man refused to come out of the home and made threats to shoot officers.
But a public safety decision was made for officers to leave after they determined the man was alone inside the home.
* A Kern County Grand Jury is revealing troubling information about California City. A new report released by the grand jury described California City as a town in a financial and leadership crisis.
The investigation was launched after residents made complaints.
The report lists a number of problems... including frequent leadership turnover.
In the past two years... there have been seven different* city managers.
Also, the reports cites how the city's annual budget has been approved several months late in recent years.
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* An investigation is underway this morning after a man was found dead in a Planet Fitness parking lot.This is what the scene looked like last night in Central Bakersfield.
Police say a man called to report that his brother was unresponsive inside a car.
Witnesses say they saw officers arrive and break through a backseat window.
You can see what appears to be glass on the ground near the car.
Police say there were no obvious signs of trauma to the body.
The investigation is ongoing.
* An inmate was found dead inside the Lerdo Jail. The coroner's office says 30-year-old Jocelin Berly Alvarez died on Sunday.
Investigators are now working to determine the cause and manner of her death.
* Two men -- accused of shooting and killing a rival gang member for mocking them -- will spend decades behind bars Avid Gray received life without parole and Demitris King got 20 years to life for the shooting.
A mistrial was declared in the case of a third defendant, Christian Gaines, back in November.
He has a readiness hearing set for next week.
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* We're learning Nikki Haley is set to drop out of the race for president. That now leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate vying for the White House.This news is according to three people with direct knowledge of Haley's decision.
Haley is expected to formally suspend her campaign in a speech at 7 a.m.
Haley argued that she was a fresh alternative to the former president and that it was time to move past the “chaos” of the Trump era.
Haley's candidacy was slow to attract support.
But Haley ultimately outlasted other high-profile candidates, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Coming up at 6 -- we will speak with our political analysts to discuss what this means for the 2024 presidential election, in what is now expected to be a Trump and Biden rematch.This now gives Trump a clear path to the general election.
He won by a landslide in the California primary....leading with 79 percent of the votes counted so far.
Haley lost in every state on Super Tuesday... except for Vermont. As for president Biden... it was a clean sweep on Super Tuesday... including here in California.
As you can see... he leads with 89 percent of the votes counted so far in the Golden State
* And we're waking up after the biggest election day on the primary calender.
16 states -- including California -- along with one U.S. territory, participated in Super Tuesday. And this morning.... we're one step close to finding out who will be running for Kevin McCarthy's old congressonal seat in November.
It's a race we've been following closely for months.
17's Jenny Huh joins us now with the latest update
* Taking you out live to Washington this morning...and you can see the U-S Capitol through the fog.
The big question this morning -- who will replace the late California Senator Dianne Feinstein?
It appears it will be a battle between democrat congressman Adam Schiff... against Republican and former baseball star Steve Garvey
* We turn now to results from the state assembly.
In District 32, the incumbent is actually encouraging his constituents to vote for someone else.Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong is technically running unopposed...
The other three candidates you see on your screen are write-in candidates.
You see zeros on your screen because it's a longer process to start counting for write-in votes.
Fong has urged voters to back Bakersfield city councilman Ken Weir.
This all comes after Fong jumped into the 20th congressional race after the filing deadline, setting off a chain reaction that saw Weir jump into the assembly race.
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* It's the biggest election day on the primary calender...
Super Tuesday is here... and our local polls are just hours away from opening up. Whether you got your ballot in the mail or you're making sure to head to the polls later today, we've compiled everything you need to know.
Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm today.
You can head to www.kernvote.com, and click on the tab "Poll Site Look Up" to find the closest polling site.
If you prefer using the drop box method, you must make sure to drop off your ballot before 8:0pm tonight at any of the 19 ballot drop boxes.
Kernvote.com can also assist you in finding the nearest drop box.
If you recieved a ballot by mail, you do NOT have to surrender it when coming in to a polling site to vote.
You will not have to show ID to a site volunteer, unless it is your first time voting and you did NOT provide your driver license number, California identification number or the last four digits of your social security number on your registration form, you may be asked to show a form of identification when you go to the polls for the first time.
* Local candidates are doing last-minute campaigning ahead of today's big election Three candidates are vying for David Couch's District Four seat on the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
All of them are Latino... and if one of them were to win... in would be the first time the district had a Latino supervisor.
Candidate Salvador Solorio-Ruiz says voters want new representation. All three challengers have local government experience... including Alex Garcia, the mayor of Wasco.... and Veronica Vasquez, a Delano City Councilmember. We reached out to Supervisor Couch, but have yet to receive a response.
* The city of Arvin is mourning the passing of its long-time mayor this morning.
Olivia Trujillo has died after a long battle with cancer.Yesterday, the city announced Trujillo peacefully passed away in her home over the weekend.
She was the first woman, first Latina, and first immigrant elected as mayor for the City of Arvin.
Some leaders say they will remember Trujillo for her hard work to move Arvin forward. Trujillo was 67 years old.
Her seat is now in the hands of Arvin city council members.
They can either hold a special election or make an appointment.
Arvin's city manager Jeff Jones tell us it appears an appointment will be made.
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* Yosemite national park is back open this morning.
The park closed Friday because of the storm.
Park rangers say as of three o-clock yesterday visitors were welcome to come in through the highway 41 and 140 entrances.
Big Oak Flat Road and Badger Pass Road plus some ski areas will stay closed until today at noon and tire chains are required.
The Wawona campground will re-open as first come first serive- and the park says bring a shovel- to be prepared for winter camping.
* The final sprint is on heading into super Tuesday.
For republicans, voters in more than a dozen states head to the polls in about 24 hours.
While former President Trump is edging closer to a rematch with president biden, former u.n. Ambassador Nikki Haley is not giving in - she's celebrating her first primary win in the nation's capital - making her the first woman to ever win a republican primary.
NBC's brie Jackson has the latest from Washington..
* And tomorrow voters across California will head to the polls as well. Here's what you need to know: there are 19 ballot drop boxes across the county.
There are tamper evidence seals on the ballots and on the ballot drop boxes.
Every one is monitored by camera 24/7.
Kern County Clerk Aimee Espinoza says there are measures in place to make sure people aren't voting twice, and evey single eligible vote is counted.
You can cast your vote by ballot drop box no later than 8pm on tomorrow.
If you choose to vote in-person tomorrow, make sure to take the ballot you received in the mail with you, to surrender.
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* the department of water resources conducted its third snow survey of the season yesterday morning, before a full-blown blizzard is expected to roll through the sierra nevada mountains.
At Phillips Station, the DWR measured the water content of the sierra snowpack... showing a depth of 47 point 5 inches -- roughly four feet.. which is about 77 percent of the average for this time of year at that location.
DWR's electronic readings from 130 stations placed throughout the state indicate the statewide snowpack's water equivalent is 80-percent of average for this date -- a significant improvement from just 28% of average on January 1st.
* We have new information on an accident near Buttonwillow, that sent two men to the hospital. The crash happened yesterday morning on the 58 east of Bussell Road.
According to the CHP, the driver of a Toyota Rav-4 that was involved in an earlier crash was walking around the vehicle, surveying the damage.
That's when another car going about 60 miles per hour, rear-ended the Toyota.
Both drivers were taken to the hospital.
Officials did not give an update on their conditions.
CHP says the second driver was going too fast for the foggy conditions at the time of the crash, adding alcohol and/or drugs were not involved.
* The Kern County Coroner has identified a Bakersfield man who died in an early morning crash Tuesday on Zerker Road.
Investigators say Eric Paul Hoffman drove off the road and crashed into multiple other cars.
The 74-year-old died in the crash.
Two other drivers were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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* For the second time in two weeks... pro-Palestinian protesters took over a Bakersfield City Council meeting... calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.Several protesters delivered passionate speeches in front of the council for a little under an hour last night.
They want councilmembers to approve a ceasefire resolution... joining more than 70 other cities across the U.S.
At this time, however, councilmembers have not announced any plans of voting on a resolution.
* The long-running feud between the Kern Medical Hospital Authority and the union representing rank and file workers at the hospital is getting tense.Yesterday morning, the Union announced the filing of a complaint with the state.
They claim the Hospital Authority overpaid its top executives, through their own private consulting firms, to the tune of 23-million dollars over the last four years.
Named in the complaint...Scott Thygerson, the current CEO for the Kern Hospital Authority... Andrew Cantu, the current Chief Financial Officer... and Russell Judd, the Hospital Authority's former CEO.
* New court documents show a driver accused of a Valentine's Day crash was on her way to get fentanyl.The reports also say 29-year-old Joanna Bojorquez-Higuera spit on and threatened to a shoot a police officer.
She reportedly told officers she wanted "fetty" -- which is the street term for fentanyl.
Bojorquez-Higuera was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence of a drug and speeding through a red light in central Bakersfield, crashing into other vehicles and injuring four people.
Bojorquez-Higuera pleaded not guilty.
Police say she has two prior DUI convictions.
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* We begin with breaking news from overnight out of east Bakersfield... where crews are battling another train fire this morning.You can see firefighters... sliding that door open to find a raging fire inside the train.
This is on the railroad along Edison Highway... near the East California Avenue intersection.
Crews first got word of the fire shortly after 2 A-M.
No word yet on how it started... or if anyone was hurt.
This is the second time in the past week that a train has caught fire in Bakersfield.
* An investigation is underway this morning into a crash that left a man dead and two others hurt in Shafter. It happened yesterday morning on Zerker Road... near 7th Standard Road.
Four cars were involved.
One man died at the scene.
Two other drivers were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
* Three people were sent to the hospital... after being exposed to chemicals in Boron. The Kern County Hazmat team was called to this scene Monday morning.
Investigators say it all started after someone was driving in a car... with a bunch of Mercury spilled inside.
After self-decontaminating in the shower of their home... that person was taken to a hospital.
Two other people inside the home were also sent to the hospital as a precaution.
* Still no word on the cause of a fire at a business in east Bakersfield. It happened yesterday morning on Niles Street.
When crews arrived, there was heavy smoke coming from the front of the building.
Firefighters went room to room battling the flames.
They also cut holes in the roof to allow the heat and smoke from the fire to escape.
No injuries were reported.
* A Bakersfield man will spend a decade behind bars for selling pills -- laced with fentanyl -- that killed a woman. It happened back in 20-20.
Posecuters say the woman who Marcus Randall sold those pills to... died from an overdose.
Randall pleaded guilty to the federal charges last April.
And this week, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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It's primary day in Michigan and another test for Nikki Haley who is trying to hang on despite the odds.
For democrats, the battleground state could be a barometer for president Biden who faces severe criticism there for his handling of the Israel-hamas war.
NBC's brie Jackson is in Washington
* We're learning more on what was a major concern for some voters in the Central Valley.
Many voters who live in California's 20th Congressional District might have thought they were seeing double after receiving not one but two ballots in the mail in recent weeks.
But this morning...the Kern County Elections Division is reiterating... those ballots are not identical.
They are two separate* ballots.
One is for the March 5th Primary Election.
The other is for the March 19th Special Election to fill the remainder of the term for Kevin McCarthy's vacated seat in congress
* Over on the Kern River Parkway... reports of assault, theft or the occasional bobcat sighting -- although rare, have happened.
So if you've ever felt uneasy about cycling there... you might be heartened by this next story.
Here to tell you about a proposed Bike Patrol is 17's Robert Price.
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* Invetigators this mornig are trying to figure out what caused a train to catch fire in downtown Bakerwfield.Crews raced to this scene near Mechanics Bank Arena Saturday night.
Investigators say when they arrived... the conductor had no idea the train was on fire.
It was found stopped under a bridge of Highway 99... and had to be moved to another location before fire crews could work on containment.
Police say the blazed caused half a million dollars in damages
No injuries were reported
* And it's on to Michigan -- with the South Carolina primary in the rearview mirror... Nikki Haley is focused on the Great Lakes State.
The former U-N ambassador is vowing to stay in the race -- despite losing in her home state to former president Donald Trump.
But Haley's fight will become only more difficult as a major donor network pulls its support.
Meanwhile, the upcoming primaries will test president Biden's ability to navigate dissent within his own party over his response to Israel's war with Hamas.
NBC's Alice Barr has the latest from Capitol Hill
* Governor Gavin Newsom had some strong words for Trump... following his South Carolina primary win.
Newsom labeled Trump as - quote - "weakness masquerading as strength" during an interview on "Meet the Press" yesterday.
The governor would go on to say that the former president was - quote - "unhinged" and is a weaker candidate than four years ago.
A Trump spokesperson said of the interview, that quote, "Gavin is just mad he hasn't found a way to kick crooked Joe Biden off the ticket so he can run."
* And Biden is expected to meet with four top congressional leaders at the White House tomorrow...
The top four leaders include house speaker Mike Johnson, senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, house minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and senate minority leader Mitch McConnell.
The White House says Biden will press lawmakers on passing an emergency aid package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific...
The $95 billion dollar national security package cleared the senate on a 70 to 29 vote earlier this month -
But Speaker Johnson has been resistant to put up the aid bill for a vote in the house.
President Biden will also push for legislation to avert a looming government shutdown ahead of next month.
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* Four candidates took the stage in a highly anticipated debate in our studio last night...
All of them are trying to fill that open congressional seat -- last held by Bakersfield's Kevin McCarthy. Four candidates qualified for the debate.
Bakersfield Assemblymember Vince Fong and Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux on the right... local educator Marisa Wood and security officer Andy Morales on the left.
They touched on national issues like immigration and fentanyl at the border to Central Valley concerns like water storage Other topics included age limits for presidential candidates... homelessness... and high-speed rail.
We'll break down more of what happened in last night's debate... as well as was said in the media room when we went off air
* a major concern by local voters.
One Kern County couple was filled with fear after learning they got two ballots each.
17's Rob Hagan has the story.
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* breaking news from overnight.
Another pedestrian is dead this morning following a hit-and-run crash.It happened around 9-30 at the intersection of Columbus and Rice Street.
When officers arrived... they say they found a man dead in the middle of the road.
The driver involved in the crash had already fled.
Investigators say the man was hit in an "unmarked crosswalk."
An investigation continues this morning.
By our count... this was 9-th pedestrian fatality in Kern County so far this year.
Last year, there were 54.
* An apparent stabbing has left a man dead in east Bakersfield. It happened around 7:30 on Haley and Columbus Streets, near the Social Security Administration office.
According to at least one witness, a man was stabbed.
Emergency crews could be seen performing chest compressions on the victim for close to an hour.
An ambulance that was called to the scene left without the victim.
We're still waiting to hear back from police this morning.
* a disturbing discovery in Oildale... where the body of a man was found on a middle school campus. The Kern County Sheriff's Office says they the call just after 7 A-M yesterday.
Deputies then found the body on the grounds of Standard Middle School.
The coroner will be conducting an exam to determine how the man died.
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* A bombshell announcement in the race for California's 20th Congressional District.
Former President Donald Trump is endorsing Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong.
17's Jenny Huh has more.
* The four candidates seeking to win the U.S. House of Representatives seat once filled by Kevin McCarthy will take to the debate stage tomorrow night in a bid to win your vote.
The candidates will debate live in the KGET TV studios starting at 7 P-M.
The debate will also be streamed live on KGET-dot-com and the KGET 17 News app.
This is the first televised debate among the four candidates who qualified for the debate stage: Assemblymember Vince Fong, Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, Marisa Wood and Andy Morales.
* Nikki Haley says she's not dropping out of the republican race for president any time soon.
The former South Carolina governor spoke on the state of the race Tuesday.
She made it clear that even though she significantly trails Trump in the polls... she intends to keep her campaign going.
Speaking at her alma mater, clemson university, haley ripped into the former president...
Calling him a - quote - "disaster" for the G-O-P and "more unstable and unhinged" than when he first ran.
The latest Emerson College poll shows Trump leading by 23 points in Haley's home state.
Experts say her strategy is to outlast the former president and his ongoing legal issues.
* Ventura County continuing to get hit hard by this latest storm.
But, along with the rain, this funnel cloud was spotted spinning in the foothills around four o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The national weather service says it did not make contact with the ground... and there was no damage.
* Two men have been charged with murder in the Kansas City Chiefs rally shooting. One of those men is 24-year-old Lyndell Mays.
Mays told investigators that he was - quote - "just being stupid" when he got into a verbal argument with another person.
Investigaots say that arugment escalated quickly... leading Mays to draw a handgun.
Shortly after a shootout ensued.
Mays has been charged with murder and other felony charges.
* Turning to a bizarre situation out of Virginia... involving a crash... a hospitalization... and an ambulance being stolen.It started when the suspect was one of five people involved in this dramatic crash involving a stolen car.
The suspect -- identified as 32-year old Rickey Lowe -- survived the crash, left treatment in a hospital gown with an I-V still in his arm... and stole an ambulance.
This photo from inside the ambulance was provided by police with a time-stamp of 8:45 Monday night.
Authorities say the Lowe ditched the ambulance about 40 minutes later and fled on foot.
And now, an urgent manhunt is underway.
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1. Dozens of officers scrambled to the scene of a shooting in south Bakersfield... that prompted a standoff with the SWAT team.
We're told by authorities at least one shooting victim is in the hospital.
17's Rob Hagan has the latest.
2. This is an 8-foot tall statue of Sinclair's famous green dinosaur.
It's on its way back to where it belongs... at the gas station on the corner of Coffee and Hageman roads.... after being stolen.
Officers found it still in one piece at a home in Oildale... where they also found stolen cars, gas pumps and car readers.
Police say the card readers have been linked to a series of thefts at gas stations throughout Kern County.
A man was arrested on several burglary charges.
The green dinosaur statue... has a price tag of $100-thousand dollars.
3. Roads are turning to rivers in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.
Heavy rain has triggered flooding in the area.
You can see torrents of fast moving flood water winding their way through the canyons.
Many of these areas are no strangers to flooding, but this year's storms have been especially brutal.
4. Ski resorts close to home and across the state are loving every bit of this weather.
Up in Mammoth Mountain, 16 to 18 inches of new snow and more is expected.
Members of the resort say more than nine feet of snow has accumulated this month, which has the potential of extending the ski season.
5. A Texas student was shot by police after bringing a gun to school. Police say they responded to an active shooter call yesterday morning at a charter school.
According to school officials, a student was discovered to have brought a firearm onto campus.
Police say when they arrived they attempted to negotiate with the student...
But during the negotiation, an officer-involved shooting occurred.
Police say no other students or officers were injured... and the suspect was transported to a local hospital.
First responders say they are grateful the incident was not much worse.
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1. Two men are dead this morning... following a shooting in Lamont over the weekend. KCSO says deputies found the two men down with gunshot wounds Saturday night on Tatum Street.
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene... the other died at the hospital.
No suspects have been named at this time.
The investigation continues this morning.
2. An elderly man was killed in a crash on Highway 14 in Mojave. It happened Friday between two cars heading in opposite directions.
C-H-P says the cars collided while one of them was making a left turn into a grocery store parking lot.
The 84-man-old man -- riding in the passenger seat of that car making a trun -- was killed.
Officers say he was not wearing a seatbelt.
3. Two Delano teenagers -- accused of stealing cars and a puppy -- are under arrest. Delano police say two shops in town -- Truji's Automotive and Electric Repair -- were vandalized.
Two cars -- along with keys, tools and a 3-month-old puppy named Brownie were reported stolen.
Officers say they were able to recover the stolen vehicles and property.
Also, Brownie was located unharmed and returned to his owner.
4. Bakersfield Police are searching for a man, they say is responsible for a string of burglaries around town.. Detectives say the man on your screen was caught on video burglarizing a business on 19-th Street last month.
Days later, police say the same man was seen on 18-th Street, stealing from a separate business.
They believed he's 20 to 30 years old... and 5 feet 11inches tall.
5. Police are also asking for help identifying a vandalism suspect.
Detectives say this man smashed the window of a business on 19th Street last month.
He's believed to be in his 20's... with short black hair, a black goatee and beard.
He was also riding a black electric scooter.
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1. 35 men are under arrest after investigators say they uncovered a massive and illegal marijuana grow house in north Bakersfield. These are photos shared by KCSO.
You can see rows and rows on marijuana plants inside a warehouse.
This is on Getty Street.
KCSO says more than 25-hundred plants and 500 pounds of processed marijuana were seized.
Multiple assault weapons were also confiscated.
KCSO says the 35 men arested... are all from parts of Mexico.
2. The search is on this morning for a man wanted for murder. Police say they are looking for 25-year-old Christopher Nathaniel Kenney.
He's accused of shooting and killing another man and wounding 4 others in south Bakersfield back in 20-18.
Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you see him... call 9-1-1.
3. First responders had to use the jaws of life in central Bakersfield.This happened yesterday afternoon on Holtby Court.
The car somehow ran off the road and into a fence.
One of our viewers, Brandon Barazza, sent us this video.
He says two men were taken away by an ambulance.
We're still waiting to hear back from investigators.
4. A woman placed in handcuffs and multiple children removed from a Southeast Bakersfield home on Valentine's Day in an overnight incident that is blowing up social media.
17's Rob Hagan has the story.
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1. We begin with breaking news from overnight.
Details are still at this time... but we have new pictures of a violent, rollover crash in northeast Bakersfield.
2. One person was sent to the hospital and a classic car was damaged following a multi-vehicle crash in Central Bakersfield.
It happened yesteray morning at the intersection of California and Chester Avenues.
Bakersfield Police say a truck ran a red light and crashed into three other cars, leaving one person hospitalized.
The driver was taken into custody
3. KSCO is sharing these photos.
You can see the person... wearing a black Chicago Bulls hoodie... holding the gun.
This happened at Derrick's Liquor on Niles Street.
KCSO says a second person was involved in the robbery, but did not provide a description or release images.
If you know anything about this case... you're urged to call the sheriff's office.
4. There are new developments in the homicide of a 14-year-old boy.The shooting happened last month at a home on Provincetown Avenue in southwest Bakersfield.
Court documents say on a Friday night... a 33-year-old man picked up six teens around midnight without their parents knowledge.
The documents also say twice within a week, a pistol owned by the man accidentally fired while teens played with it.
The first time, no one was hit.
But during the second time, the teen holding the gun suffered a wound to his hand, and the bullet entered the neck of Jayden Jackson.
Jackson died.
5. Making headlines around town.
The City of McFarland is the latest municipality to join the list of cash-strapped cities in Kern County opening their doors to commercial cannabis.
17's Mikhala Armstrong reports, the move is not without controversy.
Some of today's top stories
1. Tulare County sheriff Mike Boudreaux is set to make an announcement later today that may have a significant impact on the highly competitive race for California's 20th Congressional District.
2. We are learning more this morning about a 15 year old boy who was killed in Delano.
Details are still limited... but the coroner says he died more than 48 hours after being attacked.
3. For the first time in nearly 150-years... the house of representatives has impeached a sitting member of the cabinet.
With a narrow majority.... house republicans charged secretary of homeland security Alejandro Mayorkas with high crimes and misdemeanors for not enforcing immigration policies at the southern border.
Critics have railed against the use of impeachment as a partisan weapon.
And senators have cast doubt on the charges.
It's unclear whether they will even hold a full trial.
Some of today's top stories:
School district discord... a local father horrified after realizing a stranger, supposedly on the other side of the country, was contacting his daughter through a school issued computer.
And the things that stranger was saying... will shock you even more.
* Community members gather to discuss police reform in Bakersfield... with talks targeting our local black and latino residents... but there were strong words about who was not* at that meeting and why.
* Everything new down on the farm will be on display starting today, as the World Ag Expo kicks off at the Tulare Fair Grounds.
Some of today's top stories:
* The Kansas City Chiefs are crowned Super Bowl Champions...after an overtime thriller.
And overnight -- fans across the country celebrated the big win.
* A man is behind bars this morning after a deadly crash in south Bakersfield. Why he's being charged for homicide....
* Why the Boy Scouts are hoping to create homes for the mammals along the Kern River....and why they hope it will stop the spread of certain viruses.
Top stories of the day:
* The heavy rains that pushed through the area have caused rockslides through the Kern River Canyon... closing Highway 178.
We're live with a look at the mess and what we know about other road conditions around the area.
* This is a look at just how quickly mudslides can take over entire neighborhoods.
This is in LA County... just one of hundreds like it that have impacted the area with this latest round of rain.
* Financial Aid application period is live at Bakersfield College.
But experts are worried that it won't be students siphoning off that money... thanks to scammers using bots...
Top stories of the day:
* Legendary country music singer Toby Keith has died.
Details on the singer's battle with cancer, coming up.
* Clean up is underway after wild winds and rain pounded our area... knocking fences down like dominoes around town.
* In Los Angeles, some areas picking up nearly a foot of rain... triggering dozens of landslides.
And up north, sadly, the storms have turned deadly.
Top stories of the day:
* Damaging winds knock out power to thousands of people across Kern County as a massive storm sweeps across our state.
* The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers -- arrived in Vegas last night ahead of the big game.
* This morning -- we're learning the owner of a replica DeLorean -- from the "Back to the Future" franchise -- died in a crash.
Top stories of the day:
* The rain pounded Bakersfield and Kern County: bringing hail and lighting. And leaving some drivers stranded on flooded streets. But we're in for a one-two punch... because just as this storm clears out, another is on the way.
* Today is national wear red day... and we're climbing for women's heart health.
We'll take you a popular local fitness studio offering a free class and tell you why whether you run, walk or climb, being active is key to keeping your heart healthy.
* Plus, we are on eaglet watch this morning... Jackie the bald eagle protecting her three eggs through the wind, rain and snow...
Top stories of the day:
* A "do-not-drive" warning has been issued for a number of Toyota vehicles. We'll tell you what models are part of the recall.
* Humans may soon be able to control phones and computers... just by thinking. We'll explain!
* The stage is set for the Super Bowl in Vegas. And a piece of Bakersfield... is going to be a part of it.
Top stories of the day:
* U.S. Lawmakers are responding to the attack that killed three American soldiers in the middle east.
Some pressing president Biden to take action against Iran for backing the militia that launched the deadly drone strike.
* A Nightmare situation at Heavenly Ski resort; a woman stuck on a gondola for 15 hours overnight. How she ended up there and finally got down.
* The match-up for Super bowl 58 is set! The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the 49ers.
We'll have the highlights from the weekend championship games... plus the celebrations overnight in San Francisco.
Top Stories
* Local leaders addressed the state of Kern County last night. A chance to tout their accomplishments and goals for the new year.
* Two weeks from today, Bakersfield's Centennial Corridor Project, will be open for business, connecting the West Side Parkway to highway 99.
* Fast food chains might have found their solution to paying their workers $20 an hour.
A.I fast food workers.
Top Stories
* City council members took the first step toward getting rid of abandoned buildings which have become, in some cases, public safety hazards.
* Republican assemblyman Vince Fong's congressional campaign will have another hurdle to clear.
Top stories of the day:
* After just one day on the picket lines... the strike is over at CSU Bakersfield and the 22 other university campuses across the state. We'll have the latest on the tentative agreement reached just hours ago.
* Former president Donald trump hoping to seal the deal for the GOP presidential nomination in New Hampshire today where voters are heading to the polls for the state's primary.
Nikki Haley's message as she struggles to stay in the race.
* Today a local hero will be remembered for his life of service, and his death in the line of duty... how deputy Philip campas will be memorialized forever in downtown Bakersfield.
Top stories of the day:
* In a surprise move, just days away from the New Hampshire primary... Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, once considered a top contender for the GOP nomination, drops out. Why he says he's stepping aside and what the polls show today as voters get ready to weigh in.
* Spring semester kicks off today at CSU Bakersfield ... but for many, classes won't be starting on time. The California Faculty Association is calling for a strike...
* A crash in old town Kern leaves a man furious.... when a driver slams into two parked vehicles, a street sign and a building.
Top stories of the day:
* 17's Jenny Huh sits down with Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, as the race for the 20th congressional district seat heats up. What he says his top priorities would be if elected.
* We're learning more about that deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in downtown Bakersfield early yesterday morning. The threat that brought out drones, robots, and armored vehicles amid this investigation... coming up.
* You can find it on the shelf in a gas station... but it's being likened to heroin. What the supplement is supposed to do and why doctors are warning against taking it....
Top stories of the day:
* We're live with breaking news in downtown Bakersfield of an officer-involved shooting and a stand-off, blocking several streets.
What police are saying this morning.
* Also breaking overnight... fire crews had to think fast while battling a blaze in east Bakersfield -- when, an explosion went off inside a building.
What we know so far
* We're 3 days away from Bakersfield boy, Jordan Love and the Packers taking on the 49ers up in the bay ... which is being called a contest between two of the best quarterback stories in the league this year.
Top stories of the day:
* The battle for the republican presidential nomination moves on to New Hampshire.
Former president Trump back on the campaign trail after spending yesterday in a NewYork courtroom, how his legal troubles could affect his chances of taking the nomination.
* Complaints are growing online that Bakersfield Police officers are using spotlights to illuminate vehicles at night, while drivers are behind the wheel. One driver says it happened to him and the incident could've been deadly.
* The spring semester at Cal State Bakersfield is about to begin... but will students be alone in the classrooms?
The union representing CSUB professors, lecturers, coaches, librarians, and counselors is calling for a strike.
Top Stories
* The first win of the 2024 presidential race is on the board and it's a big one.
* Flames tear through a southeast Bakersfield auto yard overnight engulfing vehicles and taxing firefighters for several hours.
* Frighting surveillance video released showing a man on a dark street, take out a gun and chase another man down.
Top stories of the day:
A good samaritan is being credited with saving lives when a family's home went up in flames yesterday in northwest Bakersfield... how everyone managed to escaped the massive inferno, even as it spread to a second home.
* The first nominating contest of the 2024 presidential campaign is upon us.
Republican voters in Iowa will caucus tonight to pick their state's nominee.
But coming up, we'll tell you why some are concerned the weather could keep many voters away.
* After barely making it into the playoffs Bakersfield native Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers are on their way to the second round.
It marks a first for Love and Bakersfield... in fact... the win marks a number of firsts- we'll break it all down.
Top stories of the day:
* Voters in Iowa will kick off the 2024 election season on Monday.... if they can trudge through the below zero temperatures to make it to the caucus that is. A blizzard warning is in effect for much of the state as candidates campaign their way across the frozen region, hoping to sway last minute voters.
* Meantime, a local city councilmember throws his hat in the ring to replace assemblyman Vince Fong... who as of now, will appear on the ballot twice. Why he says he now feels ready to ask people to vote for him.
* Many Californians are packing their bags, according to a new study... where they're moving, and how Kern county is breaking the mold across the state.
Top Stories of the day:
* The date is set to fill Congressman Kevin McCarthy's remaining term and it means we could see up to four elections for the seat just this year.
* Kern County kennels are in crisis... and even if you can't adopt, there's a way you can help.
One local shelter is in desperate need of a specific type of bed, that could help make a shelter dog's stay a little less "ruff."
* It was a devastating scene on interstate five over the weekend but an act of kindness shone through the wreckage of this 30-car pileup, we'll show you the local man behind
Top stories of the day:
Deputies are investigating this morning after a man was found dead in east Bakersfield last night.
* All eyes are on Iowa with the first contest of the 2024 presidential race just a week away...
What GOP candidates are doing to win away voters from front-runner Donald Trump and where President Biden is focusing his attention this week.
* Crunch time starts now for local students applying for federal financial aid for college.
And a local organization wants to help you navigate the process. We'll tell you about the workshops they're offering and what you need to know if you are a student, or have one in your home.
Top stories of the day:
* A winter storm is headed our way this morning ... and while it's not expected to be a powerful storm, officials are still warning of a potential shutdown of the Grapevine. Some travel tips if you're hitting the road this weekend.
* reaking overnight -- a deadly motorcycle crash in Oildale.
* The moment so many people have been waiting years for. Whole Foods is coming to Bakersfield. Where the store will be located...and what we're learning about the project
Top stories of the day:
* A Bakersfield man is pulled over for not wearing his seatbelt...and ends up in jail with a broken elbow. The encounter is all caught on camera.
* An investigation is underway after a man is found dead inside his car. Why homicide detectives are now looking into what happened.
* Another storm is headed our way...and it's expected to be very cold. Now officials are saying be prepared for road closures.
Top stories of the day:
* County health officials say they expect to see an uptick in covid, flu and RSV cases following the holidays. How these viruses are spreading locally...and what you need to do if you get sick.
* While our local animal shelters are over-capacity, a glimmer of hope at the end of the year. How many furry friends found their forever home.
* where's the snow? While the first healthy storm sweeps across the state, officials say they're concerned about the snow pack. What they're predicting for the rest of the year...
Top stories of the day:
* A fiery scene out of Tokyo when two planes crash into each other. What we're learning about the deadly collision.
* We are waking up this morning with new laws in effect. And many of them focus on public safety.
* This morning -- we are introducing you to the newest residents of Kern County...coming into this world during the first moments of the new year.
Top stories of the day:
* Victory for Vince Fong. The assemblymember faced a judge in Sacramento Superior Court yesterday... in his battle to run to replace Congressman Kevin McCarthy.
What this win means for his assembly seat, coming up.
* Wild waves are rocking our coastline, and even with that high surf warning in effect... these beachgoers were caught off guard when a rogue wave came crashing down on their heads in Ventura.
* With DUI arrests surging and revelers getting ready to ring in the new year... we are running down the various ways to get home safely if you plan to drink this holiday weekend... and some of the solutions are even free.
Top stories of the day:
* Today, the drama over who will replace resigning congressman Kevin McCArthy cotninues in a Sacramento courtroom.
Assemblyman Vince Fong is suing to be allowed on the ballot, after the secretary of state said he can't legally run.
* Coming home for the holidays is something almost every college kids off to new adventures, looks forward to.
It's a time to catch up and reminisce... and if you're one of these former Liberty High Football players, a time to give the gift of life.
* As we close out 2023, there is a lot of buzz about what's going to happen in space in 2024... as NASA and America strap their space dreams to a spacex rocket... we'll take a look at where we're headed... and what other countries have planned...
Top stories of the day:
* Two cars collide along highwasy 46 near Wasco , throwing one person from a vehicle.
We'll have the latest from the scene.
* For president Joe biden, 2023 began with democrats wondering: will he run?
Now as we look to 2024, they're asking: can he win?
The president's year in review and a look ahead at who has the momentum going into an election year.
* St. Nicholas has come and gone... and the shoppers have gone... and come again to stand in line at local stores.... grabbing deals and making returns...
A look at the boxing day rush.
Top stories of the day:
* A special election to replace Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy once he resigns is confirmed but still no clarity on when that might be as the list of candidates to replace him grows.
* A shakeup for the city government of Wasco. The mayor is out and someone new is holding the position this morning. Who councilmembers appointed...
* A federal judge blocks a state law that would have forbidden Californians from carrying guns in most public space, the governor's vehement response, and what the state attorney general is promising to do.
Top stories of the day:
* Donald Trump is vowing to take his case to the US Supreme Court. Yesterday Colorado's supreme court kicked the former president off the ballot in the state's primary next year... what his republican challengers think of the move.
* Scammers are dialing up their tactics... to get you to trust them. What to do when you get a call that appears to be from someone you know and love.. but alarm bells start ringing instead.
* A rocket is set to take off from the Vandenberg Space Force Base later this morning... The mission, called Fly the Lightning. What's launching, if mother nature doesnt get in the way.
Top stories of the day:
a Bakersfield police officer is facing charges this morning for a crash that happened almost a year ago, that took a man's life. What the victim's family says about whether they think justice is being served.
* Assemblyman Vince Fong made headlines last week when the Secretary of State ruled he cannot* run for the 20th congressional district race to replace Kevin McCarthy... but Fong isn't done fighting for the seat yet.
* a local family will be missing someone at the holiday dinner table this year... after a young mother's short but valiant fight against colon cancer. Her message before she passed, about screening for the deadly disease.
Top stories of the day:
* Senate negotiators -- back on capitol hill today trying to hash out an aid deal for Ukraine and Israel that also addresses our own border security. Why some say a deal is not likely to get done before the deadline.
* We are one week out from Christmas... and if you're struggling to find last minute teacher gifts... we'll have some ideas that our local educators would love.
* And today we are wrapping up our 17 days of christmas toy drive... but there are still a few hours to get a gift under our tree... What we're still in need of to make the holidays a bit happier for local children in need...
Top stories of the day:
* Breaking ground on the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
When it's expected to be finished, plus, how it's all part of a display of culture, solidarity, and honor for California's first people.
* Don't let scammers steal your merry, we'll tell you what to watch out for if you plan on putting gift cards under your tree this Christmas.
* It's a Bakersfield tradition that stretches nearly three-decades... Dustin's Diner returns to southwest Bakersfield tonight. A preview of this festive tradition and all the good it's done for our community over the years.
Top stories of the day:
* Bakersfield city leaders pass new regulations they hope will help curb a crisis in our kennels.
Dog overpopulation is leading to dire stress on our rescues and euthanization of healthy pets.
* The U.S. House of Representatives passes an impeachment inquiry resolution along party lines - with house republicans voting unanimously in favor. What comes next as we get ready to head into an election year.
* You know the trees... insteadof ornaments, they're filled with wishes of local children in need.
This morning we have the story of a one-time recipient ... who has since devoted her life to helping others.
Top stories of the day:
* Online games and social media may seem like child's play, but to predators, they're hunting grounds where vulnerable children are a click away. A local mother shares her heartbreaking story... three years after her daughter's death.
* Police are searching this morning for a student who allegedly brought a gun to West High School yesterday. How the firearm was discovered and what campus officials plan to do today to keep kids safe.
* Assemblyman Vince Fong faces a conundrum over his intentions to run to replace Congressman Kevin McCarthy. First he said he wouldn't, then he said he would, now it's unclear if he can.
Today's top stories:
* We are learning more about the third victim in that DUI crash at the Bakersfield Christmas Parade. We have an update on the investigation.
* Just days after saying he wouldn't run to replace Kevin McCarthy, Vince Fong is officially running for congress. What he's saying about his campaign...
* We are learning more about that massive contract between the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. Why he won't be getting most of that 700-million dollars until after he's done playing for the Dodgers...
Today's top stories:
Chaos at the Christmas parade... we are learning more this morning about the crash that injured three people along the route right as festivities were about to kick off in downtown Bakersfield. What we know about the victims' injuries and what police say about the suspected driver this morning.
* The fallout conitnues after Bakersfied congressman and former house speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he would be retiring at the end of the year...another lawmaker announces he will not run for the seat... who that leaves the door open for.
* Bakersfield firefighters are responding to an emergency among their ranks, flipping pancakes this morning to help a colleage facing a medical emergency.
Some of today's top stories:
* Less than a year after reaching the pinnacle of his career, congressman and former house speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's resigning, the prerecussions of that move and what it means for Bakersfield and his soon-to-be empty seat.
* Another firey showdown last night between four of the republican presidential candidates. We'll tell you what was said as our political analysts weigh in on the last debate before the Iowa caucus next month.
* Tonight's the night hundreds of local students have been preparing for, as they bring the sounds of Christmas to the streets of Bakerfield, and one local band is marching into a long history of performing in the parade, carrying on a nearly nine-decade long legacy.
Some of today's top stories:
* Talking trash with the Kern County supervisors... as local residents protest new garbage collection fees. The county's decision as they grapple with a costly new state mandate.
* President Biden weighs in on the latest controversy involving his predecessor and has some surprising comments on the thing that would make him less likely to seek his own second term.
* These pups want a home for the holidays... and you can help give that to them, even just for a short time. How shelter offiials hope a drive-through foster event can help alleviate Christmas crowding... and even save some lives.
Today's top stories:
* With the names and faces of hostages in their hands... Jewish community members, local leaders and more came together to pray for the kidnapped Israelis still in Hamas custody.
* The Wasco High Tigers are getting ready for a play they've never tried before, it's the first state championship game in school history, this Friday.
* As the Bakersfield Christmas Parade prepares to march down the streets of downtown Bakersfield... we take a look at the history of this festive tradition... dating all the way back to 1937 and the bumps its seen throughout the decades to keep the legacy going.
Some of today's top stories:
* . A group of bike riders swarmed the streets of downtown Bakersfield causing mayhem and it's all caught on camera.
* Israel is expanding its ground operation and is now battling Hamas in southern Gaza.
* House speaker Mike Johnson says republicans might have the votes to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden, and it could happen as soon as this week.
Today we cover CALM's elaborate holiday lights and talk about some more Christmas events happening throughout Kern County this month.
Some of the top stories of the day:
* Local officers arrest 36 people suspected of retial theft across Kern County... we'll tell you whatthey found those people with.
* Shocking and sickening videos of animal cruelty are making the rounds on social media and causing an outcry across Kern County.
* Plus Bakersfield officials are trying to reign in our pet overpopulation problem, that's leading to a devastating situation in our local shelters. The new policies they're considering on this Thursday November 30 , 2023.
Some of today's top stories:
* It's become an all too common sight, homeless encampments lining streets, riverbeds and even neighborhoods, and now the state is making nearly $300 million dollars in additional grant money available to clear encampments and get people off the street.
* A local legacy business has closed its doors in the wake of a break-in. What thieves took that will keep Rosemary's Family Creamery closed until further notice.
* Plus today is the day to make miracles happen on 34th street. It's the annual Children's Miracle Network Day of Giving and it's all about improving medical for kids in Kern County.
How you can become a miracle maker on this Wednesday November 29, 2023.
Some of today's top stories:
* A local arrest video goes viral, leading to accusations of police brutality and an investigation by the McFarland Police Department. What they say happened before cameras started rolling, that led up to the incident.
* Google Maps is being blamed for leading several drivers down a back road in the Mojave desert, in the flurry of a dust storm.
* We'll tell you about local charitities that could use your help on this Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
Some of today's top stories:
* It was a busy weekend for local law enforcement. Investigations of several shootings and reports of shots fired are underway this morning.
* A warning this morning for local dog owners. A dangerous respiratory virus is suspected to have hit a local shelter, as it devastates pet owners in at least nine other states.
* Helping families pick out the perfect tree for their holiday traditions.. is a tradition in itself for this local business.
Some of the top stories of the day:
* Black Friday is here...and retailers are offering big discounts on some of the most popular items.
* The holiday season is officially underway...and a beloved tradition returns this year. More on what you and your family can expect this year at HolidayLights at CALM on this Friday, November 24, 2023.
* A crane operator in the U-K is being called a hero for a quick response during a massive fire.
Some of today's top stories:
* Tens of millions are set to hit the road this Thanksgiving.
* If you're staying home this Thanksgiving and need a meal, there's a big feast waiting for you.
* As U-2 wraps up its residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, there's speculation Beyonce may take over.
Top stories of the day:
* A flash mob storms a Nike store in Los Angeles...just as people were shopping for the holiday season.
* Why some local stores are ramping up security for the next few weeks.
* Today and tomorrow are expected to be some of the busiest travel days of the year...as millions hit the road and take to the skies.
Top stories of the day:
* Traffic is moving on the 10 freeway following that week-long closure after a massive fire burned the road.
* Thanksgiving travel-It's officially the busiest time of year...as tens of millions hit the road and take to the skies...
* The nation continues to mourn the death of former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Some of the top stories of the day:
* High School teacher arrested for having sex with a minor is facing more charges this morning....just hours before he's set to appear in court.
* A shocking update on the new opening date of the 10 freeway in Los Angeles....
Officials said it would take more than a month to fix but a new anaylsis has changed the timeline.
* Black Friday may be a week away...but at one store in Bakersfield, the deep deals are year round.
Some of today's top stories:
* Bakersfield is waking up this morning to dust and debris after Wednesday's whipping winds.
* Excitement is building as two new popular ice cream parlors get ready to open in northwest Bakersfield.
* Breaking overnight -- flames quickly consume a building in Bakersfield.
Soem of todays top stories:
* A home catches fire overnight in Bakersfield....and crews say it's a house that just keeps burning.
* A traffic nightmare in Los Angeles continues as a major freeway is shutdown indefinitely...all from an intense fire that burned through the concrete.
* Thanksgiving Travel; The busiest time of year is nearly here...and experts say this year could be worse than in years past.
Top stories of the day:
* Firefighters raced to a home in East Bakersfield to extinguish rising flames before it spread to other nearby houses.
* Hundreds of skilled workers at CSUB are set to go on strike tomorrow.
* The Israeli Prime Minister blaming Hamas for the collapse of Gaza's largest hospital.
* Hyundai and Kia dealerships offering anti-theft upgrade.
Top stories of the day:
* He's not out of elementary school yet, but this 5th grader is thinking big.
We'll introduce you to the local boy who took his plans for downtown bakersfield to the city planning commission... and hear his hopes for the future, his own, and for Bakersfield.
* Shoppers and workers of the Valley PLaza Mall had to rush out to the parking lot after a small fire broke out at a cosmetology shop.
* Faculty at C-S-U Bakersfield could be walking off the job next week.The union representing the some 29-thousand instructors -- throughout the C-S-U system -- voted for to authorize a strike.
Top stories:
* Hollywood actors are celebrating.The strike officially ended overnight once the clock struck 12:01.
* This morning we are learning four members of the L-A County Sheriff's Department have committed suicide in a 24 hour period.
* A Bakersfield woman -- accused of killing two young siblings while driving impaired -- was sentenced to 15 years to life behind bars.
Top Stories
* The families of three women killed in a car crash are outraged this morning that the man accused of causing the crash is walking free after making bail.
* A woman accused of killing a pair of young siblings while driving impaired is expected to be sentenced this afternoon.
Top Stories
* A driver accused of causing a crash that took the lives of three women is due in court today.
* a man accused of causing a separate crash that killed two sisters pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter yesterday.
* A vigil was held in Los Angeles last night for an elderly man who died at dueling pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian rallies.
Top Stories
* Heartbroken families of inmates who died this year in the custody of the Kern County Sheriff's Office say they want answers about their loved ones' deaths.
* A beloved member of Bakersfield's faith community passes away.
* We continue to follow local Jewish leaders during their trip to Israel
Top Stories
* The City of Wasco is one step closer to getting its own police department.
* Kevin Charette takes us behind the scenes for day three of the trip to our nation's capitol live this morning.
Top stories
* It has become one of the fastest-growing problems in Kern County.
Kias and Hyundais are getting stolen off the streets on a daily basis
* A Bakersfield man accused of operating an illegal gun club is under arrest
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* A man suspected of driving over 100-miles-per-hour and causing a crash that took a woman's life is out of jail this morning and it's not sitting well with the victim's family
* Bakersfield congressman Kevin McCarthy is no stranger to oppenents trying to take his seat, but this time, he's facing a challenge from the GOP side of the ballot
Top Stories
- Matthew Perry has passed away
- Robert Price special report on "The Blade"
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- Terror and heartbreak grip the community of Lewiston as the massive manhunt in Maine is still underway this morning
- A closer look at the crisis in Kern's kennels, and the staggering number of dogs euthanized in any given month, due to lack of space
- Owners of certain Hyundais and Kias continue to face surging rates of car theft
Top Stories
- Hundreds of law enforcement are on the hunt for a mass shooting suspect in Maine
- We are learning more about the Valley Plaza mall shooting that happened back in August
- A fire brokeout overnight out of east Bakersfield
Top Stories
- We're tracking developing news from overnight out of east Bakersfield, where a pedestrian was struck by a car
- Kern County Sheriff's deputies found hundreds of pounds of stolen copper in Taft
- House republicans have nominated Mike Johnson as their fourth speaker nominee
Top Stories
- Local activists picking up the cause where Daniel Landeros left off, after he was killed in the middle of the night at Yokuts Park
- The battle for the gavel continues, with several secret ballots expected this morning from house republicans
Top Stories
- Nearly three weeks and counting with no speaker of the House
- A federal judge overturns California's three-decade long ban on assault weapons
- Another person went missing in the water near Lake Ming over the weekend
Top Stories
- Friends of a local LGBTQ activist are demanding justice in his death, and they say murder charges are not enough
- No one has come forward with the winning billion-dollar PowerBall ticket purchased in Frazier park
- The house is expected to hold its next vote for speaker this morning
Top Stories
- A Bakersfield man was killed for being gay
- A man who pleaded no contest to approaching a teen girl from behind and groping her was sentenced to two years in prison
- The house of representatives is set to vote a third time to elect a new speaker later today
Top Stories
- A family and community heartbroken, as we learn more about what police are calling a double-murder-suicide
- Republicans plan another vote this morning to elect Jim Jordan as speaker of the house, after a failed vote yesterday
Top Stories
- Three people are dead following a shooting at a home in South Bakersfield
- President Joe Biden will be traveling to Israel today
- Ohio congressman Jim Jordan is still short of the votes he needs to become the next speaker, but some republicans say he's closing the gap
Top Stories
- As Israel ramps up its military response to Hamas' attack, civilians are fleeing to safety
- The giant plum of black smoke in the sky yesterday was created by a fire burning at a railyard near Bakersfield High School
Top Stories
- Israel is urging more than one million people living in northern Gaza to evacuate within 24 hours, as it prepares for retaliation against Hamas
- Louisana congressman Steve Scalise pulls himself out of race to be the next Speaker of the House
- The frenzy is Frazier Park continues this morning, as no one has come forward with that 1.76 billion dollar winning PowerBall ticket
Top Stories
- As the fighting and suffering overseas ramps up amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas, a Visalia man is holding out hope his mother, who lives in Israel, will be found alive
- America has a new billionaire this morning, and that person, may live in Kern County
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- Sirens wail as Hamas rockets fly into Israel overnight,as Israel strikes back with relentless airstrikes on the Gaza Strip
- Here in Kern County, the Jewish community joined together at Temple Beth El last night in song
- The OpenDoor Network is asking you to open your heart this morning to domestic abuse survivors
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- Local investigators are trying to figure out what happened to a 16-year-old girl, who died after being found at Jastro Park
- The number of Americans killed in the Hamas attack in Israel is rising
- Meantime, our local Jewish community is feeling the pain
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- At least four American citizens are among the dead in Israel, and lawmakers say they expect that number to rise
- A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of an inmate at Kern Valley State Prison
- The swift currents of the Kern River proved to be too strong for a group of whitewater rafters in Lake Isabella over the weekend
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- An Independence High School teacher has been placed on leave as the district investigates accusations of misconduct
- A driver is dead this morning following a crash involving a garbage truck that shut down Union Avenue in Bakersfield for hours
- As migrants continue to pour in across the southern border, the Biden Administration announced it is waiving 26 federal laws in order to build more border wall in south Texas
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- Hundreds of people paid tribute to the late senator Dianne Feinstein last night
- An arrest has been made in the murder of Daniel Landeros, a prominent member of the local LGBTQ community, who was killed on his birthday at Yokuts Park
- The search for a new speaker of the house is underway with several GOP members jumping into the race
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- House Speaker and Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy has been voted out of the job in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history
- A New York judge has imposed a limited gag order with a stern warning after former President Donald Trump disparaged a key court staffer during his civil business fraud trial
- Sonny Veleta,the man accused of murdering someone in 2021 when he was 16 years old, could be tried as an adult
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- Republican congressman Matt Gaetz of florida has triggered a vote to oust Bakersfield congressman Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the house
- California's newest senator will be sworn in today in Washington
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- Congress came together at the 11th hour and agreed to keep the government open for another 45 days
- Governor Gavin Newsom has named a replacement to fill the late Senator Dianne Fensetin's seat
- As of yesterday, anyone with studient loan debt will have to resume making payments
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- The adoptive parents of Orrin and Orson West were sentenced in a Bakersfield courtroom to life terms in prison
- Less than 48 hours to go and still no deal in Washington to avoid a government shutdown
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- This morning Trezell and Jacqueline West are set to be sentenced
- A 14-year-old is in the hospital in critical condition after she was hit by a car in Central Bakersfield Tuesday night
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- Mounting chaos is swirling around House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
- The Biden Administration has awarded just over 200-million dollars to support continued construction of the California's High Speed Rail
- The writers guild of America strike has officially ended
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- Friends gathered to rememebr a man and local activist, who was killed at Yokuts Park last week
- Frightening moments for a family in northwest Bakersfield as a driver plows through their home and seriously hurts two kids
- Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Bakersfield State Senator Shannon Grove's child sex trafficking bill into law
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- A suspected killer is on the loose this morning after shooting a man in Central Bakersfield
- The Bakersfield Police Department released body cam footage of an officer-involved shooting on August 24th that left a man dead
- The first weekend of the Kern County Fair is in the books, but there's still so much action happening this week
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- The city of McFarland is warning pregnant women and infants not to drink tap water due to high levels of nitrates
- Grammy-nominated rapper Tory Lanez has been transferred to North Kern State Prison in Delano, according to TMZ
- There is a glimmer of hope this morning that the end of the Hollywood writer's strike might be in sight
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- We begin with what's been a deadly block in south Bakersfield this week
- We have a update on a crime scene in central Bakerfiled
- There are now four confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in Kern County, according to the public health department
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- The manhunt for a suspected cop killer is over
- A man has been arrested in Wasco for possession of a "ghost gun" and fentanyl
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- A manhunt is underway, after a Los Angeles sheriff's deputy was shot and killed in Palmdale
- The clock is ticking for congress to reach a deal by September 30th to avoid a government shutdown
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- College students and their parents will soon have to fork over more money to pay for school
- An east Bakersfield neighborhood that was shut down overnight
- A judge has ruled against President Biden's DACA regulation for Dreamer immigrants
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- A Kern county Board of Education meeting gets heated as trustees take up a parental notification policy for kids who tell school staff they want to change their gender identity
- Heartbroken family members hold signs outside the Kern County courthouse, demanding answers, after a woman died while in custody of the Kern County Sheriff's Office
- Students rally outside a Cal-Sate board meeting in Long Beach, er a proposed tuition hike
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- Just months after it was killed and then brought back to life, Bakersfield Senator Shannon Grove's bill was passed by the assembly
- This morning we're still working to figure out how two bodies turned up in a canal in southwest Bakersfield
- A big decision will be made later today, as the CSU board of trustees meet to discuss a tuition hike
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* The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating after two bodies were found in the canal near Truxtun Avenue Monday morning.
* The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a 17-year-old who was shot early Sunday morning in south Bakersfield.
* An eighth inmate has died this year while in custody of the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, deputies said on Sunday.
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- Another inmate has died while in custody of the Kern County Sheriff's Office
- The search is on for a man accused of assault and robbery in a Walmart parking lot
- President Biden is wrapping up his visit to Vietnam this morning
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- A Kern County judge has declared a mistrial, after jurors failed to reach verdicts on four of the five charges filed against the man accused of raping Cari Anderson in 1997
- A second suspect has been arrested in last month's Valley Plaza mall shooting that left a woman critically injured
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* A Bakersfield man has been arrested in connection to a shooting at the Valley Plaza mall that left a woman critically wounded.
* A legal battle between the state and a Southland school district entered the courtroom Wednesday morning, regarding gender identity and a parent’s right to know.
* A man convicted four years ago of killing his girlfriend’s baby has been resentenced to the term originally imposed of 25 years to life in prison.
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- We are learning more about a controversial policy, in which schools must "out" transgender students to their parents
- Travis Leake, the Bakersfield musician detained in Russia, had a court hearing in Moscow this week
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* A firey scene at a cold storage facility in McFarland... keeping firefighters working through the night to get control of this smoky scene.
* As the fentanyl crisis continues to claim the lives of more than 100 californians per week, families who've lost loved ones hope to put a measure on the 2024 ballot to hold dealers accountable.
* as a local family grieves a toddler... they say was killed by the deadly drug...
Two months after his death... and with few answers, they held a vigil last night.
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- An investigation is underway at the Lerdo Pre-Trial Jail after an inmate was found dead
- Jury deliberations are set to resume later this morning in the case against a man accused of brutally raping and beating a woman 26 years ago
- Sugardaddy's Women's Boutique has become the latest victim of the seemingly endless retail crime plaguing Bakersfield
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- Furious family members protest outside the Kern County courthouse, as officials prepare to release a man accused in deadly crash
- A pair of panters are going viral, after their quick action in the face of a brazen theft
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* A Kern County jury on Wednesday found a Ridgecrest man guilty of first-degree murder and mutilation in the death of his girlfriend, whom he repeatedly struck in the head with an ice ax.
* A man accused of groping a teen girl will receive a two-year prison term and must register as a sex offender for life after pleading no contest Wednesday to felony sexual battery, according to the District Attorney’s office.
* A woman is dead after a motorcycle and SUV collided on Ming Avenue Wednesday afternoon, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
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- Spike strips were used to stop a wild police chase that began in Arvin and ended near the Tejon Outlets
- Tropical Storm Hilary may be gone, but some of the mess left behind can still be seen in the town of Ridgecrest
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- A woman facing carjacking, kidnapping and child endangerment charges appeared before a judge for the first time
- A man accused of causing a deadly crash last week also appeared in court
- CalTrans says all the eastbound lanes for Highway 58 are now back open
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- A man facing charges in connection to a shooting outside the Valley Plaza Mall appeared in court for the first time
- Scary moments for a local mom after another woman allegedly stole her car, with a toddler in the backseat
- An investigation is underway this morning for the deaths of two men found inside a car that plunged into a canal
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- A 30-year-old man has pleaded no contest to engaging in a sex act with a minor
- The trial continued for a young man accused of brutally murdering his girlfriend with an ice pick
- A local non-profit is the latest victim of catalytic converter theft
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- The White House says President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Maui Monday
- Four men arrested in a big human trafficking sting pleaded not guilty to the charges against them
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- A man accused in a deadly stabbing lost control in the courtroom
- A man accused of threatening to blow up the Tehachapi Police Department has taken a plea deal
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- As the recovery effort grows in Maui, so does the number of victims from the wildfires there
- Former president Donald Trump has been criminally indicted again
- It was a tense Monday for many folks in the Tehachapi mountains, as two wildfires burning nearby prompted an evacuation order
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- In Maui this morning, teams say they've managed to contain what is now described as the deadliest US wildfire in modern history
- A man's body was discovered in the Kern River yesterday before noon
- Investigators are trying to figure out what happened to two people found dead in the same day in Kern County
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- We begin with the catastrophic wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui
- A key business partner of the Bakersfield Association of Realtors has been hit with a cyber attack
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- The island of Maui is facing catastrophic and deadly wildfires right now
- A man accused a deadly shooting has ties to the Hells Angels, according to court documents
- A gang member will spend 25 years behind bars for a shooting in broad daylight and it all happened in front of a police officer
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- A fiery debate over parental and student rights broke out last night
- 17 News obtained new video of a fire that destroyed a 1.1 million dollar hydrogen GET bus last month
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- Rescue crews saved multiple people and animals out of two different Bakersfield canals
- Investigators are looking into what they call a "suspicious death" in downtown Bakersfield
- A tanker truck fire made traffic stand still on I5 through the Grapevine for nearly 4 hours
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- Emergency officials say three people were killed after two firefighting helicopters collided in Riverside county
- The Kern County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man last seen in the Kern River near the Sandy Flat Campground Saturday
- Another man went missing in the river over the weekend
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- All southbound lanes of I5 through the Grapevine are back open
- An update on a wildfire that continues to burn west of Interstate 5 near Frazier Park
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- A woman is in critical condition this morning,after a shooting at the Valley Plaza Mall
- The East Fire is now 100 percent contained
- However, another fire at a home in northeast Bakersfield turned deadly
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- For the first time in US history, a former president is charged with trying to overturn an election
- A new vending machine is dispensing life-saving medication for free
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- Crews have pulled out another body from a Bakersfield canal
- Crews were able to get the upper hand on a fire that was threatening homes in eastern Kern County
- Another large fire, forcing people out of their homes in Lebec, CA
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- Crews were called to a rescue mission in the Kern River Canyon, after a truck drove off a cliff
- Officers are investigating a hit-and-run crash that hurt three kids, leaving one of them with life-threatening injuries.
- Deputies intercepted a major theft just outside of Bakersfield
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- GET bus officials, tight-lipped about a fire and explosions that destroyed a 1.1 million dollar taxpayer funded bus last week
- Six weeks later, the body of a drowned kayaker is finally recovered from the Kern River
- Former President Donald Trump is facing new charges stemming from his classified documents case
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- State Senator Melissa Hurtado is running for congress
- Bakersfield business owners are facing felony charges
- Former President Donald Trump's legal team is preparing for a possible indictment as early as today
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- The latest water levels for Lake Isabella
- Some workers at a local 99 Cent Store are feeling the heat
- More human remains from one of the victims of the Bakersfield 3 have been discovered near Maricopa
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- A man accused of stabbing his grandmother to death has been arrested
- State Senator Melissa Hurtado is gearing up for another run for office, but this time, she has her sights set on Congress
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- An investigation is ongoing after a man was shot to death in Delano over the weekend
- A third suspect in a gang-related shooting that killed two men at a Delano gas station is due in court today
- A hazmat team was called out for a fire in southwest Bakersfield
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- A claim has been filed against the County of Kern saying the negligence of deputies led to a child's death from a fentanyl overdose
- The remains of a woman who was killed after tracking her stolen vehicle with an Apple AirTag were handed over by the coroner's office to a woman who claimed to be the victim's sister, but wasn't
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- A two-year-old child wearing only a diaper was found on the side of the road just North of Bakersfield
- CHP officers in Kern County found more than a hundred stolen catalytic converters hidden in plain sight
- Turning to a major crash in southwest Bakersfield that caused one car to burst into flames
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- Deady shots were fired at a local McDonald's
- Crews climbed on top of a roof to put out a raging house fire near the bluffs
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- A big fire broke out overnight out of Central Bakersfield
- Another body was recovered from a Bakersfield canal yesterday afternoon
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- It's been a busy summer for crews, who pulled another body out of the Kern River over the weekend
- CalTrans is issuing an emergency shutdown of State Route 155
- Four fires broke out in Riverside county over the weekend
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- Trezell and Jacqueline West, the couple convicted in the deaths of their missing, adopted children, will have to wait a while longer to hear their sentence
- Marjorie Taylor Greene has officially been kicked out of the Freedom Caucus
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- Communities from Bakersfield to New Mexico and mourning the sudden death of a young soccer star
- The owner of a Bakersfield pool company and his two sons plead "no contest" to beating a man who tried to steal items from their business
- For the first time in more than half a century, a former Charles Manson follower is walking free
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- A man is still missing this morning after getting swept away by the Kern River
- Traffic is no longer backed up on the Grapevine after crews were able to get the upperhand on a large wildfire over the weekend
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- A disturbing discovering in a Bakersfield canal
- It was a close call in northeast Bakersfield, as crew were threatened by a firey explosion
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- A high-speed pursuit on I5, starting in Bakersfield and ending in Santa Clarita
- A former CHP officer was accused of attempting to meet with a teen for sex
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- Firefighters spent their Fourth of July responding to a multiude of calls
- A couple swimmers found themselves in trouble after they dared to test the currents of the Kern River
- We look back at the destructive Ridgecrest earthquake
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- It was a scary scene driving down Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon
- A man is in custody, after five people were killed in a mass shooting in Philadelphia
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- We saw an example of how dangerous the impact of the Sierra Snowmelt can be over the weekend
- A teenage boy has been arrested in connection to the killing of another teenage boy
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- An infamous and convicted rapist, who served three decades in prison for crimes commited in Sacramento, was in court yesterday
- Both sides have rested in the trial of a former CHP officer charged in an online sex sting
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- Emergency crews rush to the scene in north Bakersfield overnight where an ATV rider is thrown from a three-wheeler
- Local animal shelters prepare for a huge influx of runaway pets, scared off by fourth of July fireworks
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- For weeks now we've been telling you about the surging flow of the swollen Kern River
- This water flow reduction comes after two people were rescued from the Kern River at Hart Park
- A portion of State Route 155 is going to be closed for the next two weeks
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- Investigators are trying to figure out what led up to a deadly shooting in Oildale
- One person is dead following a crash on I5 through the Grapevine
- Mercenaries threatened to overthrow parts of Russian President Vladimir Putin's Government over the weekend
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- A fire overnight damaged at least two homes in East Bakersfield
- A heartbreaking incident caught on camera, with three dogs seen being dumped and abandoned behind a business in Oildale
- One of four suspects charged in the murder of a Bakersfield woman faced a judge yesterday
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- A woman was killed while using an Apple Air Tag to track down her stolen car
- Another case has closed for the only school shooting in Kern County's history
- The missing submersible taking adventurers to the depths of the ocean to explore the titanic is running out of air
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- For the second time in the past week, a body has been found in a canal in Central Bakersfield
- Deputies are trying to figure out what led up to a shooting in northeast Bakersfield
- Fire Chief Aaron Duncan provided a Sierra Snowmelt update to the board of Supervisors yesterday
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- A dangerous 24-hours on Kern County roads when rescue crews were called to several grisly crash scenes
- Plus a home in central Bakersfield goes up in flames overnight
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- The final member of a group rafters has been successfully rescued from the Kern River
- Deputies say it could be a month before crews can go in and retrieve the body of a drowned kayaker from the raging waters
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- The search continued yesterday for a missing kayaker in the Kern River
- An investigation is underway after a man's body was found in a canal in central Bakersfield
- A big rig driver was shot while driving on I5 in Northern California
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- A reminder this morning of how dagnerous and deadly the Kern River can be
- A suspected drunk driver plowed into a home in northwest Bakersfield last night
- A bus full of migrants arrived in LA yesterday afternoon from Texas
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- A police officer was run down last night as he tried to stop thieves from stealing a car
- We'll explain the largest single capital expenditure coming to Kern County
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- Another American is being detained in Russia, with many questioning if it's wrongful
- A 75-year-old man got into a standoff with deputies in south Bakersfield yestrday afternoon
- In a matter of hours, history will unfold in Miami
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- We're watching the water in the Kern River and Lake Isabella this morning, as the resevoir continues to fill up
- An exclusive poll from Emerson College and inside California politics is out this morning, telling us what Californians think about Senator Diane Feinstein's tenure
- It's summer break in Kern County and fun and enrichment is just around the corner at your local library
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- A man was killed in a crash at the intersection of Gosford Road and District Boulevard
- The family of a toddler who died under suspicious circumstances this week is calling for justice
- 17 News has learned County Administrative Officer Ryan Alsop, has been hired in Napa County
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- Questions and accusations swirl over the death of a local toddler
- Former Vice President Mike Pence enters the race for the White House
- Business in the House is on hold this morning, as a group of hard-line conservatives, take issue with Speaker Kevin McCarthy's negotiations for the debt ceiling bill
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- A man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl as she walked home from school pleaded "not guilty" to all charges
- 72 million Americans are under air quality alerts today
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- A gunman is still on the loose after a man was shot to death in Oildale
- A homicide investigation is underway after a 3-year-old died in east Bakersfield
- State leaders are demanding answers and accountability after flights carrying more than a dozen migrants arrived in Sacramento from Florida and Texas
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- A person was hit and killed by a car on Union Avenue
- Three people had to be rescued from the Kern River near Hart Park Saturday
- One lane is now open on Highway 178 through the canyon after it was completely shut down last weekend due to large cracks in the road
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- The situation for commuters living in the Kern River Valley isn't going to get much better anytime soon
- The bill to avoid a government default cleared its final hurdle
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- All northbound Ianes on I-5 are now back open
- An officer-involved shooting in East Bakersfield sent one man to a hospital
- After months of back and forth negotiations, the bill to avoid a government default is one step closer to passing
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- Highway 178 remains closed through the Kern River Canyon due to major concerns on the road
- Though the President and Bakersfield's Kevin McCarthy have come to an agreement on the nation's debt limit, they're still trying to convince their respective parties to pass it
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- Highway 178 is still closed this morning after being shut down over the weekend due to gaping cracks in the road
- A salon in downtown Bakersfield is the latest target of a break-in burglary
- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has negotiated a deal with President Joe Biden over raising the nation's debt limit
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- A man almost lost his life in the Kern River Saturday afternoon as rescue crews had to pull a group of kayakers out of the water
- A potentially scary scene prompted an emergency shutdown on Highway 178 through the canyon this weekend
- After weeks of negotiations, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have struck an agreement to raise the debt ceiling and avert a potentially devastating government default
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- Tense moments for local students and their parents, just as they're getting ready for summer break
- Following up on a fire that broke out Tuesday night
- A bill that would make human trafficking of a minor a serious felony, is one step closer to becoming law
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- The Mariposa Thrift Store went up up in flames overnight
- You can officially add another name to the list of GOP candidates running for president
- There's a new warning on the dangers of social media for children and teens
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- The driver accused of crashing into and killing a beloved Arvin teacher, says he did it on purpose to try to kill himself
- County supervisors are delaying their plan for increased land-use fees, after heavy debate and concern for those who would be impacted the most by a price hike
- After much anticipation, Florida Governor Ron Desantis is set to declare his 2024 run for president today
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- Some campgrounds of Yosemite National Park have been closed for weeks now
- Crews in Fresno County are putting up new signs to stay out of the water
- The pressure to raise the debt ceiling is growing more intense as the June 1st deadline approaches
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- We are starting to learn how powerful and deadly the rushing water from that record-breaking Sierra snowpack can be
- Investigators are trying to put the pieces together from a deadly shooting in Oildale over the weekend
- The debt ceiling showdown is reaching a pivotal moment
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- We are on Day 2 of verdict watch for the West Boys Trial
- A vigil was held yesterday for a teenager who was shot and killed in Lamont
- A man accused of causing a crash that killed a well-known teacher is now facing charges of murder and "vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated"
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- One of the most closely-watched trials in Kern County history is now in the hands of the jury
- A 28-year-old woman will spend time behind bars for the death of a 16-year-old girl in Bodfish
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- With rising temps and increased attention on possible flooding, leaders in Kern County say they are trying to get the Sierra Snowmelt situation under control
- Firefighters put out a fire on an open-field fire off Truxtun Avenue
- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden are set to meet with other congressional leaders at the White House today
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- Crews extinguished a fire yesterday morning in north Bakersfield
- Following up on a battle between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on President Biden
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- A man has been arrested for a deadly shooting that happened in Glennville more than 15 years ago
- Today's anticipated meeting among the top four Congressiona Leaders, including President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin MCarthy, has been rescheduled
- It's the day border cities and the Biden Administration have been bracing for, Title 42 is officially over
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- After three days of testimony, the defense has rested its case in the murder trial of Trazell and Jacqueline West
- A man accused of killing his co-worker for having an affair with his wife has been convicted
- New York representative George Santos pleaded not guilty to a host of federal charges
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- Another person in Bakersfield is killed on the roadway
- As the threat of defaulting on the nation's debt looms, the path forward remains unclear
- As Title 42 is set to expire, El Paso, Texas is seeing a surge of migrants, officials worry that thousands more are waiting to cross
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- The latest developement in the trial of Trezell and Jacqueline West
- There's a new push in California to lower the legal voting age to 17
- Today President Biden is hosting Congressional Leaders at the White House with hopes to find an end to the stalemate over raising the nation's debt limit
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- A man's body was found in southeast Bakersfield in a dirt lot on Cottonwood Road off of MLK Boulevard
- It has been one week since the mass shooting that left four dead in Mojave and much of what happened is still a mystery
- 8 people died and nearly a dozen more were injured in the border town of Brownsville, Texas after a man crashed his car into a crowd
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- It was a big day in the high-profle case of Wendy Howard
- The months-long trial for five members of the Proud Boys has concluded
- After not having a mass shooting since 2016, Serbia had two of them in the same week
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- It's a big day in the high-profile case of Wendy Howard, who is set to be sentenced later this morning
- We're learning more about the mass shooting in Mojave, CA that left four dead
- Hollywood writers are bracing for a long fight as they continue to picket for pay and job security
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- A new report reveals that most of California's snowpack hasn't started to melt yet
- It's been more than 48 hours since the mass shooting that left four dead in Mojave, and investigators are still puzzled
- The White House is bracing for an expected rise in migrants crossing the US Mexico border
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- The gunman in the Mojave, CA mass shooting is still on the loose
- Hollywood writers aren't going to work today, as thousands of them head to the picket line
- The United States could fail to meet its debt obligations sooner than expected
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- A quadruple-homicide investigation has been launched in Mojave, CA
- We just had the hottest weekend of the year so far, and local first repsonders are reminding everyone to stay out of the Kern River
- Bakersfield Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traveled to Israel over the weekend
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- As we all brace for potential floods, preparations for accelerated snowmelt are already underway at Isabella Lake, the Kern River Oil Field and throughout Kern County
- The dramatic reduction in river flows offered a grim, yet hopeful opportunity for search and rescue volunteers to find the body of a missing man
- A significant development in the special counsel's probe into former President Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election and his role in the January 6th riot at the capitol
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- The US Army Corps of Engineers are dramatically reducing the flow in the Kern River
- Bakersfield Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is at the forefront of a battle in Washington
- A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's attempt to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying before a federal grand jury
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- A man and woman, who were were shot last week, have both died in what appears to be a murder-suicide
- The potentially disastrous flood warning has many Kern residents concerned
- Allergy season this year has turned into an allergy storm
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* The discovery of what turned out to be a replica grenade prompted a bomb squad response Monday in Kernville.
* A live military hand grenade was found in a shoebox at a residence in Bakersfield, police said.
* An abandoned home in east Bakersfield went up in flames for the second time in a matter of days.
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- Frightening moments for customers and workers at a sports bar in Kernville, after a possible bomb was found inside the building
- With 560 days until election day, we now know of another name that will appear on your ballot in 2024
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- A man wanted for two homicides in Bakersfield 19 years ago has been captured in Tijuana
- President Biden is expected to launch his campaign for reelection this week
- Biden's expected campaign announcement could be getting a big influence from a Kern County native
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- Former BPD assistant sued
- Accused animal abuser ordered into treatment
- House passes transgender athlete ban
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- A Bakersfield neighborhood in shock, after a burned body was found buried under the ground
- Bakersfield Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is taking center stage in Washington, as the fight over the nation's debt limit is heating up
- The teenage girl who killed her mother is receiving the maximum sentence, and will remain behind bars until she's 25
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- Bakersfield has the worst air quality in the country
- A woman who was driving drunk when she hit and killed a teenage girl fought through tears, as she apologized to the girl's family, and begged for forgiveness
- A man is going to spend time behind bars for organizing a cock-fighting ring
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- House Speaker and Bakersfield Congressman Kevin Mccarthy was at the New York Stock Exchange yesterday morning to deliver remarks
- An investigation is underway in Tehachapi after a student brought Benadryl to an elementary school, crushed it up, and handed it out to other students
- Dominion Voting Systems high-stakes defamation trial against Fox News is set to begin today
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* A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy dead on Jan. 19. in Wasco.
* The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a shooting left a man dead in Oildale.
* An intruder who forced himself into a home on Pla Vada Drive allegedly armed himself with a hatchet from the home’s garage before entering the home, according to police.
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- A man accused of killing an innocent bystander 4 years ago is due in court today, after he was arrest at the US-Mexico border last week
- One man is in custody after a shooting in northeast Bakersfield
- Today is Patriot's Day in Boston, an area holiday that includes the running of the Boston Marathon
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- A man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a complete stranger
- We have new details of the officer-involved shooting last weekend in South Bakersfield
- The FBI has arrested a member of the massachusetts air national guard over the online leaks of classified documents
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- Deputies were led on a wild manhunt in Bakersfield last night, and it all started with a double homicide
- A man was stabbed to death after barging into someone's house
- Senator Dianne Feinstein is seeking to have the senate allow another democratic senator to temporarily serve on the judiciary committee
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- The trial of Jacqueline and Trezell West, the California City couple accused of murdering their adopted sons, continued yesterday
- Still no word on the identity of the person found dead in a canal in northwest Bakerfield earlier this week
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken formally declared that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being wrongfully detained in Russia
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- After a week off, the trial for the couple charged in the presumed deaths of their missing, adopted sons resumed yesterday
- A Bakersfield man is going spend some time behind bars, for what may have started out as a prank
- Another mass shooting, this time in Louisville, Kentucky
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- One man is in the hospital after a officer involved shooting over the weekend
- Two people are dead and four more are facing life-threatening injuies following a crash on the Grapevine
- Tensions are rising in Taiwan, as China began a second day of drills around the island it claims as its own territory
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- Fires in vacant and abandoned buildings remain a serious problem in Bakersfield
- A congressional delegation arrived in Taiwan yesterday
- Republican legislators in Tennessee expelled two of the three democratic lawmakers who protested gun violence earlier this week on the chamber floor
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* One person has died after a fire broke out in an abandoned residence in central Bakersfield Thursday morning, fire officials said.
* A two-alarm fire broke out in an abandoned commercial building in Arvin, prompting Kern County Firefighters to use air support to extinguish the blaze.
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- Bakersfield congressman and house speaker Kevin McCarthy met with the president of Taiwan yesterday, despite threats from China
- A teenage girl with the middle name "Evil" admitted to killing her mother
- Police in San Francisco are trying to solve the murder of a high-profile tech executive
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- Despite threats from China, Bakersfield Congressman and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is meeting with the President of Taiwan on US soil today
- A mother charged with two counts of child cruelty and misdemeanor drug possession after her 6-month-old son came into contact with fentanyl pleaded not guilty
- All eyes were on Donald Trump's arraignment yesterday
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* Firefighters were called to a fire at an abandoned building in Oildale on Tuesday.
* The Kern County Coroner’s Office has updated its 2022 numbers for fentanyl deaths.
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- A man killed while riding his bicycle became Bakersfield's second deadly hit-in-run victim of the day
- Bakersfield congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is expected to meet with Taiwan's president tomorrow despite threats from China
- Anticipation and a huge show-of-force is growing right now outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan
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* A two-year-old child sustained major injuries in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of King and Niles streets at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the Bakersfield Police.
* No driver was found after a vehicle was pulled out of the Kern River Friday afternoon after it veered off Highway 178 according to the California Highway Patrol.
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- Southbound I-5 re-opened after repairments were done to the road near Castaic Road
- A boy in Bakersfield was arrested for making school-shooting threats
- It's expected to be a consequential week for Donald Trump and the country, as the former president prepares to turn himselfto stand before a judge
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* Former D.C. police officer Michael Fanone, who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, and the national group Courage for America gathered in Bakersfield on Thursday with a message to Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
* All lanes of southbound I-5 traffic lanes are scheduled to be closed overnight Saturday and Sunday to repair damages from a landslide caused by the recent series of rainstorms.
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- Bakersfield Police have released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting earlier this month
- It has been 10 weeks since two Bakersfield police officers were involved in a crash that left a man dead
- America waking up to an unprecedented moment in history - former President Trump indicted
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* A man has pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of his father last year.
* An elite dancing competition is coming to the Stars Theater on March 31 in downtown Bakersfield.
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- A California City police officer took the stand yesterday in the murder trial of Jacqueline and Trezell West
- Two people have been arrested in connection to that shooting that happened Monday night on the Grapevine
- Two former Kern County sheriff's deputies accused of serious misconduct while on the job, could lose their police powers under a new law
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* A California City police officer became suspicious shortly after responding to the home of Trezell and Jacqueline West for a report of two missing children.
* A woman who faced 14 counts of felony animal cruelty after dead and neglected dogs were found at multiple residences has been granted entry to a mental health diversion program.
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- The couple accused of killing Orrin and Orson West will be back in court
- Leaders in Arvin are talking about opening up cannabis shops in town
- The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help in solving six unsolved murders
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- Three students and three staff members were gunned-down inside a Nashville elementary school
- A Bakersfield police officer was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of drunk driving
- We're just a few hours away from opening statements, in one of the most highly-anticipated trials in Kern county in recent years
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* An off-duty Bakersfield police detective was arrested Saturday on suspicion of drunken driving after crashing a city-owned vehicle, according to California Highway Patrol.
* The Bakersfield Police Department has launched a homicide investigation after one man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in south Bakersfield.
* The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified two victims of a double homicide in east Bakersfield on March 18.
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- Sacramento police are investigating after a shooting at a Sikh Temple left two people hurt
- Tomorrow, one of the most highly-anticipated trials in Kern county in recent years, is expected to begin
- The New York grand jury investigating an alleged hush money payment by former President Trump is set to return to work today
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- An investigation is underway after a car went over the Bluffs in Northeast Bakersfield, leaving one woman dead
- For the second time in less than 24 hours, a person was struck and killed on Bakersfield roadways
- Members of Congress spent five hours grilling Tik Tok's CEO yesterday over the app's ties to china and its potential to serve up harmful content to minors
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- An investigation is underway after a person was hit and killed in North Bakersfield
- An intense crash in Southwest Bakersfield last night ended with one car on top of the other
- Former Bakersfield City Council candidate Raj Gill was formally charged yesterday with seven counts of solicitation to commit a criminal act
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* The Bakersfield Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team have performed multiple rescue missions in the Tulare area, according to BFD Fire Captain Tim Ortiz.
* There was controversy in Delano following a vote by the city council to remove the Pride flag from government flag poles.
* The fifth annual Bakersfield Marathon is scheduled to take place this weekend and organizers need volunteers to make the big race happen.
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- Three Delano city council members are defending their decision to remove the LQBTQ pride flag and the firefighter flag from government flag poles
- The Kern Secret Witness Program is offering a reward of up to $10,000 dollars for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) involved in the murder of Tyis Rush
- A bill to ban the use of police K-9s for arrests and crowd control is advancing in the the California Assembly
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* Kern County officials lifted evacuation orders for Wofford Heights but kept a warning in place for residents in the Cane Peak Court area for the potential of a landslide.
* A man accused of inflicting fatal injuries to his 7-week-old daughter will remain charged with murder and child assault after a judge denied a defense motion Tuesday.
* A Kern County judge on Tuesday postponed making a ruling on a motion to dismiss the case against Tehachapi woman Wendy Howard, saying she’ll have to review a transcript to see if Howard’s attorney made an objection to the jury verdict form.
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- A judge will decide whether Wendy Howard's case will go back to trial
- The Delano City Council last night tabled a review on a proposal for rent control, despite growing calls from angry residents
- Jury selection is now underway in the trial of a California City couple charged in the deaths of two of their adopted children
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* Bakersfield police shot and killed a man during a search for a man reportedly armed with a knife Saturday night on White Lane, the police department said.
* Three people have been arrested in connection to a deadly Q Street shooting early Saturday that left a man dead, according to Bakersfield police.
* Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide that happened on Normandy Drive and Sterling Road at 5 p.m. Saturday.
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- Kern County Fire crews responded to a large structure fire in Oildale overnight
- An officer-involved shooting left one man dead Saturday night
- Bakersfield Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is urging calm after former President Trump called for protests on social media this weekend, saying "illegal leaks" showed he'll be arrested tomorrow
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* A teenage boy admitted in court Friday he and his girlfriend plotted the death of her mother a month in advance, and on the day of the killing she let him in her home and he stabbed the mother to death.
* One man has died after a shooting in an apartment complex in east Bakersfield early Friday morning and one woman was arrested, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
* Kern County officials have lifted some evacuation orders following rain and flooding in portions of Kern County.
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- Some evacuation orders that were issued during the recent storms, have now been lifted
- Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon remains closed this morning, as residents wait for a blasting crew to remove boulders from the road
- Yosemite National Park plans to reopen tomorrow
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- The now-vacant Thrifty Wash Laundromat on Niles Street went up in flames once again last night
- The retrial of a former Kern County Sheriff's deputy, who killed two prostitutes in the 1980s, ended in a mistrial yesterday, after jurors deadlocked on whether he should be resentenced to death, or to life without parole
- The annual Kern Catholic Prayer Breakfast returns today
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* The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a state of emergency proclamation as another atmospheric river brings rainfall and the potential for more floods, even landslides, to Kern County.
* The Kern County coroner’s office identified a man who died after being struck by a vehicle early Monday morning in south Bakersfield.
* One woman has died after being ejected during a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 58, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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- County supervisors yesterday declared a local state of emergency in response to the storms that have pummelled Kern since mid-February
- Closing arguments are now underway in the murder trial for a deadly 2019 crash
- President Biden signed a new executive order yesterday aimed at curbing gun violence
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* The recent rain prompted a massive water flow in the Kern River in that had not been seen in over 50 years. That rain then caused flooding in McFarland, Wasco, and the Kern River Valley.
* The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a state of emergency proclamation as another atmospheric river brings rainfall and the potential for more floods, even landslides, to Kern County.
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- Officials are keeping a close eye on Wofford Heights, where a new evacuation order has been issued due to soil instability that could lead to landslides
- Officials also have their eyes on the community of McFarland, which saw significant flooding after Poso Creek overflowed
- A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Kern County and PG&E in connection with a deadly explosion at a Bakersfield apartment last year
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* While some communities in Kern are still grappling with the effects of the storm, last week’s rain showers brought back an attraction the city has not seen in years.
* One person has died after being struck by a vehicle early Monday morning in south Bakersfield, according to a release from the Bakersfield Police Department.
* Kern County sheriff’s deputies have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a man on Saturday night in south Bakersfield, according to a news release from the office.
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- It was a busy weekend for fire crews, who were forced to issue new evacuation orders as local waterways overflowed their banks near McFarland and Wasco
- A waterflow flooding event caused major problems north of Wasco this weekend
- While several parts of Kern County are still grappling with the impacts of the storm, there is some good news, and its a sight we haven't seen in years
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* Kern County under Flood watch
* Evacuation warning north of Lake Isabella
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- The CHP has issued a warrant for the medical records of those who survived a deadly crash involving two BPD officers
- The Bakersfield City Council last night approved recommendations on how to spend a boost in revenue brought in from the city's one cent sales tax -- also known as Measure N
- Three L-A-P-D officers are recovering after being shot last night
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* At least one person is dead in a crash on northbound Interstate 5 near Twisselman Road Tuesday night.
* Kern County is projected to have a $16 million budget surplus for the 2023 fiscal year.
* Kentucky Street in Old Town Kern is a mix of light industrial businesses, low-income housing, empty storefronts and homelessness. Well, meet the new neighbor – RAM, an art gallery with immediate street cred.
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- Bakersfield businessman and former City Council candidate Rajvir Gill is under arrest, accused of offering money to several people to shoot others that he was in disputes with
- An investigation is underway after a deadly crash on Interstate-5
- We're learning more about Kern County's projected 16 million dollar budget surplus
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* A child’s death is being investigated by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office after the child was found unresponsive Monday morning, according to a release from the office.
* The Bakersfield Police Department arrested three teenagers on suspicion of conspiracy, auto theft and attempted vehicle burglary early Monday morning, according to the police department.
* Former Ward 7 city council candidate Raj Gill was arrested, accused of offering money to have people shot and to burn a temple, according to Bakersfield police.
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- Members and supporters of the LGBTQ community spoke in support of a local teacher at last night's Kern High School District Board meeting
- Parents and students at Highland High School were on edge yesterday after shooting threats circulated on Instagram
- Thieves and vandals have prompted county officials to close part of a local park, calling it a "public health and safety threat"
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* An apparent threat made to “Highland High School” was intended for a school in Palmdale, not Bakersfield, the police department said.
* A child’s death is being investigated by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office after the child was found unresponsive Monday morning, according to a release from the office.
* A two-vehicle collision that left at least two people dead occurred on the freeway of Highway 99 Saturday at around 3 a.m.
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- A mayhem-inducing technical error caused anger at this weekend's Boots in the Park concert at the Kern County Fairgrounds
- Investigators are looking into what caused a crash that left two people dead in South Bakersfield
- A Bakersfield police officer is being hailed as a hero after pulliung a woman from a burning car
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* A homicide investigation is underway in Rosamond, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
* CHP officers responded to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on westbound Highway 58 at H Street just before 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon, according to a release from the department.
* Zingo’s, the truck stop diner with the catchy but nonsensical name and a faithful clientele that once included singer Merle Haggard, is closing.
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- A homicide investigation is underway in Rosamond
- A decision is expected today in the case of a man accused of driving under the influence in a crash that killed three of his passengers
- After just a few hours of deliberation, a South Carolina jury last night found former attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and 22-year-old son
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- With the help of the FBI, a suspected serial bomber along with four others have been arrested after a series of explosions in Fresno
- Bakersfield police are investigating a shooting in south Bakersfield
- Bakersfield Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy yesterday introducing the Parents' Bill of Rights
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- Flakes are falling in our mountain communities as rain continues to drench the Valley
- A crash in northwest Bakersfield left one person seriously hurt around 7 p.m. last night
- After months of uncertainty and weeks of delays, the Kern County Board of Supervisors yesterday decided to renew its contract with Dominion
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* Residents can get a number etched into their catalytic converter in the hopes of preventing their theft.
* The Bakersfield Californian is dropping “Dilbert” because of hateful comments made by the cartoon’s creator, management said.
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- A crackdown dubbed "Operation Nightmare" has netted new arrests connected to the Goshen massacre
- A Westchester man got into a shootout with two suspects after coming home to find his house being burglarized
- A tentative agreement has been reached between the Bakersfield City School District and the union representing its teachers
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- A group of protesters gathered outside the McFarland ICE compound yesterday to demand changes to what they call an inhumane environment and unpaid labor
- NASA's Space-X Crew 6 launch has been scrubbed
- U.S. Officials are raising new concerns that China is considering providing Russia with weapons and ammunition, but say Beijing has not done so yet, and strongly warns against it
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- We are preparing for the worst of this winter storm as Bakersfield could see inches of rain and our mountains could see feet of snow and treacherous conditions
- The storm already causing issues on our road as the Grapevine shuts down overnight
- This morning marks a year since the first Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, where the first missiles were fired
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* Ridgeview High School student, Noah Caceres died from cancer Wednesday.
* If you have not gotten your Girl Scout Cookies this year, head to Compassion Corner on Friday, March 3.
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- Cal Trans has closed Highway 58 from Towerline road to the Kern County san Bernardino line, in both directions, and with more snow on the way, there's no telling when it might reopen
- President Jimmy Carter announced last Saturday he is entering hospice care, choosing to forgo medical intervention that might help him prolong his life beyond his 98 years
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* The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating threats of a shooting targeting Bakersfield High School allegedly made by two juveniles in New York over a video game, according to a news release from the department.
* The Bakersfield Fire Department battled a massive structure fire early Wednesday morning in downtown Bakersfield.
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* A judge on Tuesday said she will issue a ruling next month on a motion to dismiss the case against Wendy Howard, charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of an ex-boyfriend.
* Lassen, a bald eagle who lived at the California Living Museum for over 30 years, has died, officials said.
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- Today a judge will decide whether to grant a defense motion that would end the case against Wendy Howard of Tehachapi
- Charges against actor Alec Baldwin have been downgraded after possibly facing half a decade in prison
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- President Joe Biden leaving Kyiv, Ukraine this morning after an unannounced visit to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Unanswered questions after a beloved Los Angeles area bishop was found murdered in his own home
- Some legislators want to put a leash on how police K-9s are used in arrests and investigations
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- Bakersfield Police and CHP are remaining tight-lipped on a deadly crash involving to BPD officers last month
- Kern County Animal Services seized a pit bull and a husky from a Bakersfield home after receiving videos showing a pregnant woman beating the dogs with a metal baseball bat
- New details on the case involving a counselor at Thomas Jefferson Middle School accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl
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* Attorneys representing Trezell and Jacqueline West in the deaths of their young adopted sons requested evidence Thursday that includes a two-hour interview in which one of the couple’s other children allegedly made a statement defense counsel says forms the crux of the prosecution’s case.
* Blue Oak Coffee Roasting has been broken into for the second day in a row, according to a social media post from the coffee shop.
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- A Selma police officer killed in the line of duty will be laid to rest
- Bakersfield's famous "Big Shoe" repair shop will need some repairs of its own, after a car plowed into the building
- The couple charged in the deaths of their adopted sons Orrin and Orson West are due back in court this morning
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* A body found more than 30 years ago in Arizona was recently identified as that of a Bakersfield woman last seen with her two daughters and a man known only as “Fernando” when she disappeared, sheriff’s officials said in a release Tuesday.
* A woman fatally stabbed a man in Taft during a domestic dispute Monday evening, according to sheriff’s officials.
* A vehicle crashed into Bakersfield’s renowned “Big Shoe” building Wednesday morning on Chester Avenue.
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- The Kern County Sheriff's Office has releas body-cam video of an officer-involved shooting that left a man dead in Ridgecrest
- A body found more than 30 years ago in Arizona was recently identified as that of a Bakersfield woman
- President Biden is facing pressure to be more transparent about the unmanned, aerial objects shot down by the U.S. Military in recent weeks
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* Recently, amid Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s ascension to the Speakership, the issue of crime in Kern County specifically has received renewed attention from the State Capitol all the way to D.C.
* A woman was killed and her passenger injured when the vehicle they were traveling in was hit by a suspected drunken driver, according to California Highway Patrol.
* Shafter police officials have identified the suspect in a shooting that left a man wounded on Thursday.
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- Breaking news overnight, another deadly mass shooting in America, this one happening at Michigan State University
- The state department is issuing its strongest warning for Americans to avoid parts of Mexico because of crime and violence
- The family of a man who was shot and killed in East Bakersfield last week, say they want answers
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* A single-vehicle rollover collision left one dead and another seriously injured in downtown Bakersfield Sunday morning.
* The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for two gunmen involved in a shooting Saturday afternoon that left one person dead.
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- Bakersfield Police say speed and alcohol caused a fatal crash in East Bakersfield this weekend
- Bakersfield Police are investigating a fatal shooting in East Bakersfield
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- Two incidents happening on Highway 99 last night
- We're learning more about a shakeup on the Kern County Sheriff's Community Advisory Council
- A man is hospitalized and a suspect in custody following a shooting near a Starbucks in Shafter
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- The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating the discovery of human remains
- County firefighters are investigating a massive fire in downtown Taft
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* A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in south Bakersfield, according to a release from the California Highway Patrol.
* Upon making bail in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash, Eric Miles Jr. flouted the terms of his release and got behind the wheel. He picked up a DUI charge, an offense with which he’s very familiar — he has eight prior convictions.
* The popular drive-thru eatery Taco Bros. is set to open back up in downtown Bakersfield.
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- We have more updates on the Kern High School District board meeting
- President Biden hits the road today to begin advancing the agenda he outlined in last night's State of the Union Address
- This morning we are following a developing story out of south Bakersfield, where a pedestrian was struck and killed last night
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* An unlicensed driver who pleaded no contest to fleeing the scene of a deadly crash in northeast Bakersfield was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison.
* One man has been arrested after attempting to shoot a family member during a dispute Monday morning in south Bakersfield, according to a release from BPD.
* A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill grocery shoppers while brandishing a hammer and knife in East Bakersfield, according to a release from Bakersfield Police.
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- A packed and overflowing room of more than two hundred parents, students and concerned community members filled the Kern High School District board room last night
- We have an update on a story we covered yesterday
- Tonight, President Biden will address a joint session of congress for his State of the Union Speech
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* Bakersfield police have arrested a man believed to be the shooting suspect in the Feb. 5 attempted murder of a BPD officer on Baker Street.
* Two suspects were arrested in connection to a homicide that took place Saturday on Baker Street.
* The sheriff’s office has launched a homicide investigation after two bodies were found at a residence in Lake Isabella on Sunday.
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- Two officer-involved shootings happening in a span of just 24 hours, one in East Bakersfield and another in the area of Butte Street and Kern Street
- We're also following breaking news out of a destructive and deadly earthquake out of Western Asia
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* The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office on Friday announced the arrests of two suspects in connection to the massacre of six people in Goshen.
* A child died after being struck by a vehicle while riding a dirt bike in Arvin Thursday afternoon, Arvin Police said.
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- Former NFL star Colin Kaepernick released a new docuseries on Hulu last night that focuses on alleged cases of police corruption in Bakersfield
- President Biden and Vice President Harris met with congressional black caucus members yesterday to discuss policing in America
- The Biden Administration task force has reunited 400 migrant families
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- We are learning more today about the young Selma police officer, gunned down Tuesday in an ambush-style attack
- President Biden had his first one-on-one meeting with the new house speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy
- In the span of just one month, there were more than 50 mass shootings in the United States
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* An officer with the Selma Police Department was shot and later died following a shooting in the city Tuesday morning.
* The overpopulation of dogs in our animal shelters is still at an all-time high. An increase in dogs means an increase in dog deaths.
* Plans for a proposed charter school meant to close the opportunity gap for African-American students and other students of color have been put on hold until at least 2024.
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- We're learning more about the tragic shooting death of an officer in the small city of Selma in Fresno County
- Tyre Nichols will be laid to rest in Memphis
- President Biden and the Bakersfield Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will have a high-stakes meeting at the White House today
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* Kern County Animal Services seized 18 dogs from a trash-filled home in Taft this month, according to a search warrant. Officers also found three dead dogs and two cats.
* A Wasco Union Elementary School District employee was arrested Monday on suspicion of molesting a 14-year-old girl in May, according to sheriff’s officials.
* By mid-February, injured oil well worker Leonardo Andrade is expected to be released from a rehabilitation center.
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- After video was released showing Memphis police officers beating Tyre Nichols to death, more law enforcement officers and emergency responsders are being displicined
- The search continues for two suspects in a home invasion last week in Southwest Bakersfield
- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is visiting South Korea, as it faces a growing threat from North Korea
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- The congressional black caucus has requested a meeting with president biden to discuss police reform, in the wake of the release of video showing Tyre Nichols' beating by police
- The Kern County couple charged with murder in the deaths of their adopted sons, Orrin and Orson West, are due back in court this morning
- The Phildelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will be going to the Super Bowl
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* Officers with the Bakersfield Police Department are investigating a home invasion robbery where an elderly woman was allegedly held at gunpoint at a home in southwest Bakersfield.
* The hottest place to eat in Bakersfield doesn’t have linen napkins or sterling flatware, and it doesn’t require reservations.
* Attorneys on Friday said they are ready for trial in the case of a woman charged with two counts of murder for allegedly driving while impaired in a crash that killed two siblings.
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- Out of southwest Bakersfield, police are investigating an apparent home invasion
- The city of Memphis, Tennessee on edge, following the arrests of five former memphis police officers charged with murder
- A report in the New York Times says a teacher within the Kern High School district helps students socially change gender identities without their parents' knowledge
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* Two teenage boys allegedly crashed a reported stolen vehicle into a parked vehicle near Harding Elementary School Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
* A second person has filed a claim against Kern County in connection with the June 30 explosion that killed a man at a Bakersfield apartment complex.
* Probation officers seized more than 5,550 fentanyl pills Wednesday from a central Bakersfield home.
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- There is new information about the possible motive of one of the two men who carried out separate mass shootings in California in recent days
- The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a train
- We have disturbing new details about the shooting of Abigail Zwener, a Virginia teacher who was shot by her six-year-old student
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- An early morning earthquake rattled many parts of LA and Ventura counties
- As we learn more about the Monterey Park mass shooting that left 11 people dead this weekend, we have learned that one of the victims was a long time resident of Bakersfield
- Governor Gavin Newsom is blasting those who oppose gun control following the deadly mass shootings
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* A gas leak at Noble Elementary School has prompted a shut-off as the school seeks to make repairs, according to a release from the Bakersfield City School District.
* Ammunition, a vehicle diagnostics tablet, and keys were among the items stolen from a deputy’s vehicle parked in the Downtown Jail parking lot, according to a court filing.
* A vehicle being worked on by auto mechanics Tuesday briefly caught fire at a southwest Bakersfield auto shop, fire officials said.
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- Another mass shooting, this time in Half Moon Bay, a small coastal city in San Mateo County
- The death toll in the Monterey Park shooting from over the weekend increased to 11 yesterday after another victim died from injuries
- Brandon Tsay, 26, has been hailed as a hero for disarming Tran at a dance hall in Alhambra
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- Ten people were killed this weekend at a Lunar New Year Party in Monterey Park in LA County
- The suspect in that shooting, is now dead
- This shooting is the deadliest in America since last year's massacre at Uvalde elementary school which killed 21
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- The sheriff's office is investigating a shooting in Wasco from last night
- One person has died in a crash involving a car and a train in Shafter
- We're learning more about the violent crash that left one man dead and three others with serious injuries, including two Bakersfield police officers
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- A man was killed in a crash when he hit a tree near Bakersfield High School
- Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon is closed after yet another rockslide
- President Biden will travel to Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties to survey areas devastated by the recent storms
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- The search continues for the suspects in the shooting deaths of six family members in Tulare County, the youngest victim, just ten months old
- A 13-year-old boy is recovering after being stabbed Monday night during an assault by multiple people
- Sheriff's officials are warning of a phone scam where callers either tell residents about a gun buyback program or that there is a warrant out for their arrest
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- Six people, including a mom and her six-month-old baby, were killed in a shooting in Tulare County
- There's growing fallout regarding the classified documents found at President Biden's private office and at his Delaware home
- Don't forget to stop by compassion corner, across from our KGET studios tomorrow to take part in some sweet charity
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- California's continuous cleanup is far from over, as the welcome wet weather has turned to too much of a good thing
- The murder trial of Sabrina Limon was one of the most highly watched cases in Kern County Superior Court in years
- Annual tributes and commemorations continue today, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
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- Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock icon Elvis Presley, has died
- Derek Carr's time with the Raiders, comes to an end after nine years
- Kevin Harvick announcing this upcoming season will be his last as a full-time Nascar driver
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- Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon is back open
- Officials in northern California are still dealing with storm damage
- The Federal Aviation Adminstration is blaming the nationwide delays and cancellations Wednesday on a computer outage, saying a corrupt file crippled its notice to Air Missions System
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* One man is dead and one is hospitalized after a collision in south Bakersfield Tuesday evening, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
* An accused drunken driver arrested last year in a deadly southwest Bakersfield crash will not face felony charges after prosecutors determined the speed of the other driver was the primary cause of the collision.
* Charges were not filed Tuesday against a man accused in a fatal beating outside a grocery store after prosecutors requested further investigation.
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- Across the state, millions remain under flood warnings and thousands are without power from the severe weather
- Storm effects were felt here in Kern County as well
- This morning, Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon is still closed due to a rockslide
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- California and Kern County are soaking this morning after the deluge yesterday up and down the state
- Concerns are mounting in Pine Mountain Club over flooding
- The storms caused widespread flooding in Santa Cruz County and beyond as rivers began to swell
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* There is very grim news from Kern County’s Child Death Review Team. During the last five years, accidental death among Kern’s youngest population increased 86%.
* Coroner’s officials say a woman whose body was found on Highway 99 at the Hosking Road off-ramp died from multiple stab wounds.
* A man who was fatally injured in an assault outside the Superior Grocers on Union Avenue has been identified.
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- California is bracing for a monster storm, as it prepares to wallop most of the state
- Today President Biden will take part in a trilateral summit in Mexico City
- Our Bakersfield congressman Kevin McCarthy is now Speaker of the House
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- As the storm clouds are clearing, we're getting a look at California's devastation left behind by the damaging winds and heavy rains the past two days
- The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting, and still no conclusion
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* A male subject was found in a field with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after firing at passing vehicles on Stockdale Highway on Thursday, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.
* Eight weeks after Election Day and the highly contested race of the 16th State Senate District is taking another turn. The Incumbent, Melissa Hurtado, is requesting a recount of Kern ballots.
* A man who has served more than 40 years in prison for a Bakersfield gas station robbery in which someone was fatally shot could soon be free after a judge on Thursday granted a petition filed under changes to the state’s felony-murder rule.
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- Powerful winds slam our state, knocking down power ligns up north and causing this dangerous light show
- There's still no house speaker after Bakersfield congressman kevin mccarthy failed to secure enough votes for a second day in a row
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- The bay area and other parts of northern California are bracing for the impact of another, potentially more powerful, storm
- The first Sierra snow survey of the season is in the books
- Buffalo bill's player Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after collapsing on the field during monday night's game
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* One man is dead after a shooting involving Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Ridgecrest police officers and a suicidal man armed with a firearm, according to a release from KCSO.
* Kern County’s Homicide rate rose to an all time high throughout the pandemic but things have changed for 2022.
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- As we brace for another round of rain up and down the state, some areas up north are still drying out from the last storm system
- Kern County's Homicide rate rose to an all time high throughout the pandemic but things changed in 2022
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- The final storm of 2022 was a wild one across California
- Hundreds of thousands of people will line the streets of Pasadena as the 1 hundred and 34th Rose Parade ushers in the new year this morning
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- We continue to follow developments out of the Southland after a Riverside Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty yesterday
- A look at the avalanche of new laws about to hit Californians
- Brazilian soccer star Pele has died
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* A Kern County judge on Thursday gave a tentative ruling finding the state should pay attorney’s fees for Tastries Bakery owner Cathy Miller, but a final decision won’t be made until the matter is argued in late February.
* Two men are in custody after police discovered an alleged illegal chop shop based in a condemned residence in south Bakersfield, according to a release from the department.
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- The recounting of ballots in the 16th State Senate District race continues
- The Kern County Sheriff's Department has lost one of its best
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* The Kern County coroner’s office has released the names of the men involved in the fatal Christmas Eve shooting on Snowdon Avenue.
* After spending years in a state mental hospital, a man accused of shooting at deputies during a 2018 standoff has been found competent and criminal charges were reinstated against him.
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- Pope Benedict is reportedly very ill and his condition has rapidly worsened
- We are learning more about the deadly shooting on Christmas Eve in an upscale Southwest Bakersfield neighborhood
- One person was gravely injured in a car crash in Southeast Bakersfield last night
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- We're learning more about the two men who killed each other on Christmas Eve
- New details on what led up to a deadly shooting between a Ridgecrest woman and her boyfriend earlier this month
- The Coroner is working to identify the man killed in a crash in Northwest Bakersfield early yesterday morning
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* At least one person has died after a two-vehicle crash Monday morning on Coffee Road, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
* One person was found dead and another suffered smoke inhalation at a mobile home fire Saturday evening, according to Kern County Fire Department.
* Police on Saturday said they were investigating the deaths of two people at a home in southwest Bakersfield, where they responded to reports that two men shot each other over a woman.
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- Fire crews are still investigating a deadly Christmas Eve fire at a mobile home park in East Bakersfield
- Two people were killed in a Christmas Eve shooting in an upscale Southwest Bakersfield neighborhood
- As we round out 2022, another reminder of how the deadly effects of fentanyl in our community as the number of overdoses spikes
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* We may be over a month past the 2022 midterm election, but in the Central Valley, the vote counting is still underway.
* The California Highway Patrol will be at maximum enforcement this holiday weekend.
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- Recapping our top stories on this Friday morning, and today is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year
- The parents of two kids killed by an alleged impaired driver are suing the Greenfield Union School District
- Disgraced Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer can play baseball next season after he was suspended for alleged sexual assault
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* The parents of a man and girl killed by an alleged impaired driver are suing Greenfield Union School District, alleging the area where the two were standing when hit was used as a bus stop despite being located “on a high-speed, heavily-traveled roadway.”
* The California Living Museum announced an expansion of its animal care facilities, including the addition of what’s being called the Wonderful Wildlife Care Clinic.
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- Last night, family and friends of Orrin and Orson West gathered on the anniversary of the date they were reported missing
- This morning the California Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in southeast Bakersfield this week
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first-known trip outside of Ukraine since Russia invaded the country more than 300 days ago
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* A toddler strapped in his car seat was ejected from a vehicle after a head-on crash on Highway 65 late Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
* The California Highway Patrol released an update Tuesday about a dead woman found on the Highway 99 off-ramp on Dec. 17.
* Two years have passed since the community was rocked by the disappearance of two young boys in California City.
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- We're learning more about that powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake up north that is now blamed for at least two deaths
- It has been two years since a pair of brothers were reported missing in California City in what has now become a murder mystery
- Eight Bakersfield Police officers are on administrative leave after an officer involved shooting that left a man dead in southeast Bakersfield
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* A Kern County Sheriff’s Office deputy was responding to a call for a failure to yield when the patrol cruiser collided with a truck in east Bakersfield, according to KCSO.
* Two suspected drunken drivers were arrested during a California Highway Patrol checkpoint held Friday in northwest Bakersfield.
* The Kern County Sheriff’s Office arrested nine suspects on suspicion of human trafficking for labor purposes, kidnapping and criminal conspiracy on Dec. 16. The victims ranged from ages 8 to 66, according to the sheriff’s office.
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- The January 6th committee held its final public meeting yesterday, and in an historic move the bi-partisan panel voted unanimously to recommend to the department of justice criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and others
- Bakersfield Police are asking for help identifying a man who allegedly forced a woman into his car at gunpoint then sexually assaulted her
- A Kern County Sheriff's deputy collided with a truck last night in east Bakersfield, on his way to a call
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* An investigation is underway after a body was discovered on a Highway 99 offramp early Saturday morning.
* One woman has died after being struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon near Weldon, Calif.
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- NBC News has learned exclusively that the Jan. 6 committee plans to issue at least three criminal referrals for former President Donald Trump today
- Officials in Texas are declaring a state of emergency as they brace for the number of migrant crossings to more than double, if a controversial Trump-era policy is lifted this week
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* Faculty and community members came together at a college board meeting this week, claiming students of color are being targeted at Bakersfield College by an on-campus group.
* Heidi Jeremiah arrived at court Friday morning prepared to plead no contest to a manslaughter charge and receive a two-year prison term for an alleged drunken driving crash that killed a 17-year-old Wofford Heights girl.
* The California Highway Patrol said officers will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint in an unincorporated area of Bakersfield on Friday.
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- Bakersfield College faculty and students came together at a Kern Community College District Board meeting this week, claiming students of color are facing racism on campus
- The California Highway Patrol will be hoding a DUI checkpoint tonight
- Our 17 Days of Christmas Toy Drive is about to wrap up
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* Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood joined 17 News to talk about the issues affecting Kern and the impact of Measure K, a one-percent sales tax in unincorporated Kern County.
* A teenager is listed in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in northwest Bakersfield, according to a news release from the Bakersfield Police Department.
* Manpreet Kaur, the first Punjabi Sikh on the Bakersfield City Council, took the oath of office alongside two colleagues.
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- Numerous letters written on his behalf indicate former girls basketball coach Keith Cash conducted himself in an exemplary manner in public, a Superior Court judge said.
- A former assistant chief of BPD said he was forced out of law enforcement because he cooperated with the Attorney General’s Office investigation of a deadly shooting by the son of the then-Bakersfield police chief.
- Kern County Firefighter Mark Schmidt, a 17-year veteran of the department, died Sunday after battling cancer the past few years, Fire Chief Aaron Duncan said in a news release.
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- Firefighters quick actions saved the life of a dog after a fire broke out at an East Bakersfield apartment
- A Bakersfield family is asking for help finding a teen they haven't heard from in nearly three weeks
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a number of bills into law that come into effect at the start of the new year
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- A teenager is listed in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in northwest Bakersfield, according to a news release from the Bakersfield Police Department.
- The Kern County Sheriff’s office has identified Kevan Brown, 40, as the suspect in the fatal shooting on Cranbrook Avenue.
- The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has identified Juan E. Lopez, 76, of Wasco as the man trapped inside the home during the fire on Sunday.
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- Family of a man who died in a Wasco house fire Sunday say his last actions were those of a hero
- Bryce Leatherwood took home the season 22 crown last night
- A locally made video promoting all Kern County has to offer has racked up thousands of views
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- Lawmakers in the California state capitol are looking to advance legislation that would require overdose reversal sprays in all K through 12 schools
- A man accused of prostituting two young girls at the Desert Star Motel pleaded guilty to two counts of sex trafficking of a minor yesterday
- Wasco's new police force is getting off the ground, thanks to new chief Charlie Fivecoat
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- A vehicle crashed into a large pillar outside of the entrance of WinCo in northwest Bakersfield.
-KCSO conducted a homicide investigation after finding a deceased man lying on the ground Monday morning in Lamont, according to a news release from the office.
- KCSO said it is investigating the death of a person that is considered suspicious in east Bakersfield.
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- An investigation continues after a house fire in Wasco left one person dead and another hospitalized
- Deputies are investigating a suspicious death in East Bakersfield
- The Kern County Fire Department has announced memorial services for firefighter Mark Schmidt
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- A pit bull that attacked an 8-year-old girl Thursday in south Bakersfield was shot and killed by a neighbor, police said.
- Attorneys on Friday said they will be ready next month to begin trial in the case of a Ridgecrest man charged with killing a woman and mutilating her body.
- Kyle Sison, 33, is accused of vandalizing New Allen Chapel AME Church in incidents that occurred July 17, Aug. 30 and Nov. 18.
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- As counties move to certify the results of the 2022 midterm elections, California's 16th Senate District race rests on a razor thin margin and is still too close to call
- WNBA star brittney griner returned to the US this morning after the biden administration negotiated her release from a Russian prison
- Charges have been filed against a driver in a suspected DUI crash that killed a 50-year-old woman
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- The trial for the accused killers of 5-year-old Kason Guyton has been postponed because a defense attorney and prosecutor are currently in trial on other cases that will take weeks to finish.
- After years of planning and local efforts, the Central Valley Holocaust Memorial opens Sunday.
-ROTC students at Arvin High School presented a check to Honor Flight Kern County to send local veterans to Washington D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to the wars they fought in.
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- Nearly a month past the midterm election, we received another batch of results from the Kern County Elections Office last night
- Delano Mayor Bryan Osorio conceded on social media last night
- The search for a Bakersfield teen missing since Tuesday, has ended in San Luis Obispo County
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- A semi-truck hauling a shipment of wine bottles caught fire Tuesday night on Highway 58, according to the California Highway Patrol.
- On Dec. 2, Derek Lee Ramirez Morgan was headed home from bowling with his family on his 39th birthday when the unthinkable happened: He was hit and killed by a car.
- A former CDCR lieutenant was sentenced Wednesday to a year in jail after pleading no contest to trying to set up a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.
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- Georgia voters are sending democrat raphael warnock back to the senate for six more years
- A suspected DUI driver accused of killing a 77-year-old woman is expected to be sentenced today
- A semi-truck that witnesses say was filled with bottles of wine burst into flames on Highway 58 last night
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- The man accused of shooting a Kern County sheriff’s deputy in the head has been charged with attempted murder.
- A Ridgecrest woman arrested in the shooting death of her boyfriend pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a first-degree murder charge.
- The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help with searching for Nathan Jackson, 42.
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- The man accused of shooting a Kern County Sheriff's deputy is scheduled to make his first appearance in court today
- Police have arrested four teenagers for a murder that happened on the Fourth of July
- A major milestone reached yesterday for the Kern County World War Two Veterans Memorial
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- A teen is fighting for his life after he was shot over the weekend
- A person was hit and killed by an Amtrak train last night
- The former Board President of the Fairfax School District returns to the courtroom today
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- A decision is expected today on whether to potentially retry Wendy Howard for the shooting death of her ex-boyfriend Kelly Pitts
- Shelves are being cleared at pharmacies across Kern County, as Public Health confirms the "tripledemic" of RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 are severely impacting all of our local emergency rooms
- The Bakersfield Christmas Parade returned last night
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- Explosive allegations are being made in a lawsuit filed by the former assistant chief of the Bakersfield Police Department
- Police are asking for help finding a missing 15-year-old
- The Kern County Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their own
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- Shopper turnout hit a record high this holiday weekend, between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday.
- To address the dark city streets, the city is making progress on streetlights in previously neglected neighborhoods.
- The man accused of multiple hate crimes against a church in Delano has been formally charged with vandalizing a church because of race, vandalism over $400 or more and property damages to violate civil rights.
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- New details have emerged in the suspicious house fire that left three people dead in Riverside
- KCSO is looking for a man they say committed sexual battery against a child near a Bakersfield school
- The man accused of carrying out multiple hate crimes against the New Allen Chapel AME Church in Delano is scheduled to make his first court appearance today.
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- A man is in the hospital after an officer-involved shooting in Wasco early yesterday morning
- A woman was killed in a suspected DUI crash on Highway 58 in East Bakersfield early yesterday morning
- Several house republican leaders say Bakersfield's Kevin McCarthy has enough support to become speaker of the house in the next congress
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- A 20-month-old girl died Thursday after a car driven by a family member backed over her in southeast Bakersfield, according to California Highway Patrol.
- A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night in central Bakersfield, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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- Delano police say they've arrested a man they believe is responsible for multiple hate crimes against a local church
- 13 elementary and middle school students from Lamont have qualified to compete in a prestigious Cross Country meet in Tennessee
- Local doctors are bracing for impact as three severe viruses rapidly spread in Kern County
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- At least six people were killed in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Virginia overnight
- As families travel and prepare to gather for thanksgiving, there are growing concerns about unwanted guests disrupting homes
- A hate crime investigation is underway in Delano after the New Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was vandalized over the weekend
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- A Kern County judge on Tuesday denied a motion to dismiss an attempted robbery charge and special circumstance allegation filed in the shooting death of a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation counselor killed while charging his electric vehicle.
- A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday morning by a hit-and-run driver on Highway 184, according to the California Highway Patrol.
- Midterm elections 2022 update.
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- The Associated Press last night, projecting Republican Congressmen David Valadao will defeat Bakersfield Assemblyman Rudy Salas in California's 22nd Congressional District
- The US Men's National Team kicked off it's World Cup action yesterday against Wales
- The teenager convicted for starting the Porterville Library fire will be released early from custody
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- At least five people were killed, and more than two dozen hurt when a gunman walked into a well-known LGBTQ night club in Colorado Saturday night and opened fire
- The World Cup is officially underway
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- No decision was announced Friday as to what will happen next in the case of Wendy Howard, the Tehachapi woman acquitted last month of murder but who still faces a voluntary manslaughter charge in the shooting death of an ex-boyfriend.
- Last year, Susan Clevenger was resentenced for her role in the 2000 kidnapping and killing of a property manager for whom she worked.
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- Today we expect to learn whether the Kern County District Attorney's office will retry Wendy Howard for the shooting death of an ex-boyfriend, after a jury last month deadlocked 7 to 5 in favor of guilt on voluntary manslaughter in the heat of passion
- The Los Angeles County Sheriff now calling it a deliberate act -- the wrong-way driver who slammed into more than two dozen law enforcement recruits in South Whittier on Wednesday
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- Business owners in downtown Bakersfield have complained about “aggressive” panhandlers and not enough security. The Bakersfield City Council unveiled a possible solution.
- Bakersfield police arrested a man after he allegedly threatened to kill members of a church, according to the department.
- There are plenty of ballots left to count in Kern County, with the election’s office reporting more than 55,000 ballots in need of processing from the midterm general election.
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- The Bakersfield city council last night unanimously approved giving $50,000 to the Downtown Business Association - a fraction of the money the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act
- NBC News projects republicans have won control of the House of Representatives
- The Kern County elections office says there's more than 55,000 ballots that still need to be processed from last week's midterm
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- A woman arrested in connection with a homicide in Rosamond pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a charge of first-degree murder.
- On Tuesday, Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy as their next Speaker. It’s a crucial first step in McCarthy’s long quest.
- A recap of the updated election results.
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- Former President Donald Trump has formally launched his 2024 presidential campaign
- Republicans in the House of Representatives unofficially chose Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy as their next Speaker yesterday by a vote of 188 to 31
- NASA's Artemis rocket launched toward the moon this morning from Kennedy Space Center
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- Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy as their next Speaker.
- An unlicensed 70-year-old man arrested earlier this month in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with fatal injuries told officers he thought the man got up and walked away, according to a court filing.
- Police made dozens of arrests and impounded numerous vehicles at multiple “sideshow” events over the weekend where participants blocked streets to perform stunts.
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- Republicans are now just one seat from gaining control of the House of Representatives
- This all comes ahead of tonight's "big announcement" from former President Donald Trump
- Two juveniles were arrested last night after a high-speed pursuit
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- Officials say three people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting last night on the campus of University of Virginia
- Over the weekend, a tipping point in the battle for power in Washington
- Former Bakersfield Condors athletic trainer Chad Drown is scheduled to be arranged today
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- The Bakersfield Police Department responded to a viral video of two officers detaining a teenager.
- Given an opportunity to accept responsibility for his horrific crimes, Armando Cruz chose to remain silent.
- Thieves took the opportunity to burglarize Johnnie O’Neal's home, stealing his handicap-accessible truck, a camper, a car trailer, his TV and all his appliances.
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- As we thank our heroes today, the 103rd Annual Bakersfield Veterans' Day Parade will kick off right outside our studios at 10 a.m.
- Three days have passed since the midterm election, and we still don't know which party will control Congress
- The Bakersfield Police Department is responding to a viral video showing two of its officers detaining a teenager
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- Believing his mother was in danger from a drug cartel, Brandon Clark, high on methamphetamine and armed with an assault rifle, blasted his way into Bakersfield Heart Hospital five years ago.
- The Delano Police Department is investigating a death they believe is suspicious, according to the department.
- The Bakersfield Police Department seized thousands of dollars worth of fentanyl and other drugs while serving a search warrant in South Bakersfield Monday night.
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- A baby boy was shot and killed yesterday in Merced in a drive-by shooting
- Hurricane Nicole weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall on Florida's Atlantic coast early this morning, but it's still bringing powerful winds, heavy rain and potentially life-threatening storm surge
- Veterans Day is tomorrow and our heroes will be honored with Bakersfield's 103rd Annual Veterans Day Parade
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- In one of the most contentious elections in a generation, results are coming in to decide America's future
- For us in Kern County, one of Bakersfield's own is poised to become second in line in the presidential succession
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- One man was rushed to a hospital Sunday night following a shooting in east Bakersfield, the sheriff’s office said.
- A 27-year-old woman accused of driving with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit in a deadly crash on Highway 58 must stand trial.
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- A man is fighting for his life after he was shot in East Bakersfield
- The family of a mother-of-three who was hit and killed in southwest Bakersfield Friday night, is pleading for the drivers who hit her to come forward
- We are still waiting to hear from PG&E on why power was out for more than 50,000 homes and businesses in Bakersfield early Saturday
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- A domestic fight in Tehachapi ended in an officer-involved shooting, leaving one man dead
- We are set to learn more about a multi-agency operation yesterday where law enforcement served 21 search warrants, arresting several suspected gang members
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- No fewer than nine law enforcement agencies – including the FBI and DEA – participated Thursday morning in what Bakersfield Police are describing as a criminal gang enforcement operation.
- The City of Arvin said its transit staff are now trained in spotting possible opioid overdoses and its buses will be equipped with Narcan, according to a release from the city.
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- There are a number of local ballot measures before voters in Kern County in this midterm election
- The country goes another drawing without a Powerball winner
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- A judge ruled yesterday 26-year-old Armando Cruz should never leave prison
- Game 3 of the World Series ended up being more like a home run derby for the Phillies last night
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- The man who raped and murdered 13-year-old Patricia Alatorre was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
- The Bakersfield Police Department is warning the community of a phone scam.
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- The man who pleaded guilty to raping and killing a 13-year-old Bakersfield girl, will learn his sentence today
- Charges have been filed against Chad Drown, the former head athletic trainer for the Bakersfield Condors
- A man suspected of killing a local teenager last Friday is due in court this afternoon, but in a jailhouse interview yesterday said he never wanted to kill the teen
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- A car-to-car shooting forced closures on Highway 99 on Saturday night.
- Halloween safety.
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- Eight days until the midterm elections and the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband bringing politicians on both sides of the aisle together on one message at least, condemning the violence
- A terrifying traffic jam this weekend, when three victims were discovered inside a bullet-ridden car on Highway 99
- There are more than a few reasons to be deadly serious about safety on this Halloween, what parents need to know
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- Gov. Gavin Newsom made a surprise appearance Friday at the California Economic Summit held at Mechanics Bank Arena.
- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was attacked in their home early Friday morning.
- Lisa Core, a woman charged with murder in a December crash that killed two siblings won’t stand trial until next year.
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- 11 days to go until election day, and the U.S. economy is giving off mixed signals, as the distribution of power in Congress hangs in the balance
- This morning, an apology from the county elections office, after officials made a printing mistake on a Tehachapi ballot measure
- A woman charged with murder in a December crash that killed two siblings won't stand trial until next year
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- Kevin McCarthy and Marisa Wood debated on 17 News Wednesday evening, here is a recap.
- A new report by a local law firm revealed the most dangerous intersections in Bakersfield.
- Kern County schools are experiencing the aftermath of the pandemic shutdown with lower assessment test scores.
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- The California Economic Summit kicks off in Bakersfield tomorrow, with regional leaders from business, government and philanthropy coming together at the Marriot Convention Center
- Tonight, 20th Congressional District candidates Kevin McCarthy and democratic challenger Marisa Wood will face off right here in the 17 News studios
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- The Bakersfield Police Department arrested two men and a juvenile on suspicion of armed robberies at tobacco shops in southeast Bakersfield.
- A man was left with major injuries after a shooting Monday night on Iris Street in Wasco: KCSO.
- A woman who had faced a charge of attempted murder has pleaded no contest to felony assault in the stabbing of an 86-year-old relative, according to court records.
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- Russia is accusing Ukraine of having plans to use a "dirty bomb" in its own territory
- An alarming report shows the impact the pandemic had on our local students
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- A warning for parents as a dangerous virus for infants rapidly spreads across the nation
- Today is the final day to register to vote, if you would like to receive a mail-in ballot
- Ahead of election day, Governor Newsom and his republican challenger Brian Dahle faced off yesterday in their first and only debate
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- A protest is set to happen this morning outside Arvin High, after video of a student being bullied at school went viral
- County firefighters are looking for three people who may be responsible for the fire at the Party City in Rosedale
- The 45th Honor Flight Kern County did not return last night as expected due to flight delays
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- The mother of 4-year-old Jessica Martinez, who went missing and was murdered more than 30 years ago, responded to Governor Gavin Newsom’s offer for information.
- The jury is deliberating in Wendy Howard's case.
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- Wendy Howard's fate is now in the hands of a jury
- This morning, Californians will practice the three steps as if there was a big earthquake
- Candidates for local school board say this year's races are more heated than ever before
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- A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the 1990 murder of 4-year-old Jessica Martinez.
- Closing arguments are underway in the Wendy Howard case.
- The California Highway Patrol said a crash caused a Tesla to catch fire on Outlet Drive Wednesday morning.
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- Tens of thousands of dollars worth of decorations went up in smoke at the Party City store in Rosedale last night
- A planned debate between the two candidates running for the Central Valley's hotly contested 16th Senate district seat turned into a discussion with just one candidate, after democrat Melissa Hurtado pulled out in the eleventh hour
- Closing arguments are set to begin in the murder trial for Wendy Howard
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- Wendy Howard was back on the witness stand Tuesday.
- Stephanie Heninger, who is convicted of a deadly hit-and-run crash in Stockdale, is expected to be sentenced Tuesday afternoon.
- The Kern County coroner's office identified a Delano man who was shot at the Park Place Apartments in Delano.
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- All school related extra curricular activties are back on this week for the Delano Joint Union High School district, McFarland Unified School district and Wasco Union High school
- There are now just 21 days until the midterm election
- This morning, the fall Honor Flight is scheduled for take off
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- Wendy Howard was called to the witness stand to testify in her own trial.
- Two people were killed in a crash south of Lamont Sunday night.
- California drivers can now legally install a digital license plate.
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-There are just 22 days until the midterm elections... and there's a lot at stake, specifically, control of congress.
-This morning -- former vice president Mike Pence will be in the Central Valley to campaign for republican David Valadao.
-the woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend could be called to testify in her own trial.
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- School districts in north Kern County are taking extraordinary measures tonight, following what officials call a "rash of violence" in Delano, Wasco, and McFarland
- It's been over a month since the newest COVID booster shot rolled out - but less than 5 percent of eligible Americans have gotten it
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- Last night we planned to bring you a debate between the two candidates in the hotly contested 22nd congressional district, Republican David Valadao and Democrat Rudy Salas
- If you haven't received your inflation relief check from the state yet, don't worry, it's coming
- The McFarland police chief says the city's constant battle between southern and northern gangs is leading to a spike in violent crime in Northern Kern County
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- The McFarland Unified School District announced late last night, it is cancelling all of this week's athletic events due to what it calls "a recent rash of violence in and around the city"
- In the face of the continuing fentanyl crisis, the Panama Buena Vista Union School District held its first reading of a proposal to bring Narcan, the overdose reversal spray, to campuses and training to staff throughout the district
- We are learning more about a Kern County Sheriff's office sting operation that led to the arrest of nine men accused of trying to meet up with young girls for sex
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- The Kern County Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspects involved in a shooting at the Walmart in Oildale Monday night.
- The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office responded to a drive-by shooting in Delano that left 2 people dead.
- Longtime Bakersfield philanthropist Peggy Cole Darling has died six weeks shy of her 96th birthday.
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- A man is in custody after shots were fired at a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Oildale
- Meantime, two people have died after a drive-by shooting in Delano just north of County Line Rd
- Tonight, another local school district will put the discussion about the dangers of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl center stage
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- Breaking overnight, the Bakersfield Condors announced they have fired their head athletic trainer after he was accused of sex crimes involving a minor
- Testimony continues this morning in the trial of Wendy Howard -- the Tehachapi mother accused of murder in the shooting death of her ex-boyfriend
- We are 29 days out from the 2022 midterm election, and here in California, mail-in ballots go out today
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- The final suspect sought out in the alleged murder of a body found in the desert outside of Fort Mohave, Ariz., has been arrested.
- A Kern County judge denied a motion to suppress blood evidence taken without a warrant from Lisa Core.
- Amazon announced it is looking to hire more than 700 seasonal workers at the Bakersfield area Amazon hubs.
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- A house created by Victory Outreach Bakersfield Southwest to provide shelter for the homeless was destroyed by fire yesterday
- American Airlines are now using the large Air Bus 319 for flights out of Meadows Field
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- One is dead after a crash Thursday morning near South Union Avenue.
- Two men accused of killing 5-year-old Kason Guyton face a judge ahead of their scheduled trial.
- Police are warning against 'rainbow fentanyl.'
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- Authorities say a family kidnapped in Merced has been found dead
- A fire severely damaged a home in southwest Bakersfield
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- Two men accused of killing Major Sutton are scheduled to learn how much time they will spend behind bars.
- A couple from Lake Isabella accused of killing their baby will also face a judge.
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- A sad turn of events following a minor car accident in southwest Bakersfield
- Today, two men accused of shooting and killing three year old Major Sutton are scheduled to learn how much time they'll spend behind bars
- 114 pounds of fentanyl was taken off the streets in a drug bust
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- Kern High School district trustees met last night to discuss ongoing concerns about fentanyl and other opioids on campus
- The man accused of raping and killing a 13-year-old Bakersfield girl is scheduled to appear in court today
- A Tehachapi woman charged with killing her ex-husband will face a jury as her trial is set to begin
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- Local high school officials will meet Monday night to discuss recent issues.
- The Bakersfield Police Department identified a suspect in a standoff Sunday on Bora Bora Lane.
- Wendy Howard, a woman who is charged with the murder of her husband, faces a jury this week.
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- We're learning more about an apparent police standoff in South Bakersfield yesterday
- We're getting a better look at the damage from Hurricane Ian
- Starting next year, California will decriminalize safe jaywalking
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- Taco Bros is closing down. They will shut their doors as of Sunday.
- Gas prices are soaring once again. California's average is at $6.29 and Kern's is at $6.13.
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- We kicked off our series of local debates last night ahead of November's midterm elections
- A woman who crashed her car into a family home in Southwest Bakersfield has been charged with three felonies
- A revived Hurricane Ian continues to batter the East Coast this morning
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- The woman who allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into a home on Taft Highway is charged with three felonies.
- A woman who pleaded no contest to a murder charge in 2004 has been denied a motion for resentencing.
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- North High School has announced a plan to deal with the issues with opioids on its campus
- Gas prices are surging here in California and in Kern County
- Hurricane Ian hit the Gulf Coast of Florida yesterday as a category four storm with winds over 150 miles per hour
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- Tensions between parents and school officials boiled over last night at a meeting on student drug overdoses at North High
- Hurricane Ian tore through Cuba yesterday, and will likely make landfall in Florida this afternoon
- Fairfax School Board member Palmer Moland is facing criminal charges brought by District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer
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- An Amber Alert is currently active in Kern County for a missing 15-year old girl out of Fontana
- There's growing outrage from parents and student walkouts at North High School as they accuse school officials and the Kern High School District of trying to cover up the overdoses happening at the campus
- The fentanyl overdose crisis continues to escalate in Kern County, where more than 600 people have died over the past three years
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- Parents and students are demanding something be done after overdoses.
- Dozens of dogs have been transported out of Bakersfield due to the "Husky" problem.
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- Parents and students are demanding something be done after multiple students overdosed on opioids and were rushed to the hospital
- There's a husky problem in Bakersfield, according to city officials
- The lake at the Park at Riverwalk is still mostly dry, after city officials said they would start letting water flow again
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- Reports on social media claim at least six students have overdosed on fentanyl at North High.
- A family in southwest Bakersfield is mourning the death of their two dogs after a house fire.
- A black bear was hit and killed by a car on Highway 178 near the Lake Isabella area. This is the second bear to be hit on Highway 178 in the past two months.
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- The Great Kern County Fair is back... and it's a time to shine for many students who have been working for months to get their animals ready to show
- And country star Hunter Hayes took the main stage at the Budweiser Pavilion last night
- And of course we can't recap the fair without talking about all the food
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- Second-degree murder charges have been dropped against two men charged in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Panama Lane Stine Road last March.
- Spotify to bring audiobooks to its platform.
- Today’s the kickoff of the Great Kern County Fair!
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- Today's the kickoff of the Great Kern County Fair!
- Second degree murder charges have been dropped against two men charged in a deadly hit and run crash on Panama Lane Stine Road last March
- A 14-year-old and a 16-year-old are behind bars this morning after their arrests in connection with the brutal rape of a south Bakersfield woman
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- Disturbing video is making its rounds on social media showing a man being assaulted in a gas station parking lot in Taft
- The drug crisis in Kern County was once again made evident yesterday after three people were found unconscious in central Bakersfield, one eventually dying
- While rain on the mosquito fire burn scar is helping efforts to suppress flames it's also raising concerns
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- Bakersfield saw a deadly weekend with several shootings and crashes.
- The coroner's office called an incident that happened in early September on Taft Highway an apparent murder-suicide.
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- A deadly weekend on the road, as two people were killed in Bakersfield
- It was a bloody weekend here in Bakersfield this weekend
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- BPD is holding a DUI checkpoint within city limits Friday. CHP is holding a DUI checkpoint Saturday.
- Your Election Headquarters: Central Valley candidates are targeting Latino votes.
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- A verdict has been reached in a child sexual assault case
- We've seen at least three intense fires across Bakersfield in just over a week
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- Another threat shut down a local school. Bakersfield High School was placed on a brief lockout.
- Four people are recovering after a suspected drunk driver crashed into their home on Old River Road and Taft Highway.
- Friends and family gathered at Kyle Lundy's candlelight vigil.
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- According to officers with Bakersfield Police, soccer coach Kyle Lundy was shot and killed by a neighbor after he attempted to force his way into that apartment early Monday morning
- Four people, including a toddler, are recovering after a suspected drunk driver crashed into their home in the middle of the night yesterday
- Railroad unions and companies have reached a tentative deal to avoid a strike. The Biden administration announced this morning
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- An investigation is underway after the body of a Tehachapi man was found in the Open Desert.
- A vigil is being held for a man shot and killed in southwest Bakersfield early Monday morning after he was allegedly forcing himself into a home.
- Authorities say a teenage girl died in an alleged overdose in an LA high school.
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- CHP says a car went to into this home at Old River Road and Taft Highway around 12:30 this morning
- The Kern County sheriff's office will be starring in "Cops"
- McFarland police department wants to buy the library building and transform it into its new home
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- The family of Benny Alcala Jr. laid him to rest this morning.
- Two teenage boys have been arrested for a shooting in the desert.
- KCSO deputies will be starring in "COPS."
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- Bakersfield police are investigating what appears to be another case of a resident killing an intruder
- Three days after flames destoryed a large building in south Bakersfield - investigators have zeroed in on three persons of interest
- A Board of Supervisors vote today is all that stands between KCSO and the producers of the TV series "Cops."
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- A man was shot and killed by a neighbor after the suspect attempted to force his way into an apartment in central Bakersfield Monday morning.
- A homicide investigation continues just southwest of Bakersfield.
- More information on a fatal crash near Arvin.
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- King Charles the Third addressed the parliament today for the first time since he became monarch
- Closures continue along the I-5 as damages from the Route Fire are still being repaired
- A Board of Supervisors vote is all that stands between KCSO and the producers of the TV series "Cops."
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- California ISO issued an Energy Emergency Alert 1 and a Flex Alert for Friday.
- King Charles III addressed the nation and world on Friday.
- Crews are working on repairing the northbound lanes that were damaged by the Route Fire.
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- Today is our tenth stright day with a Flex Alert
- The deadly "Fairview fire" in Hemet jumped in size yet again yesterday and has now burned more than 27-thousand acres
- All lanes of northbound Interstate 5 at Lake Hughes Road are closed this morning until 10 A.M.
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- Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96.
- A 3-alarm fire broke out in Downtown Bakersfield Wednesday night and engulfed historic buildings.
- 2 suspects in missing woman’s killing said third suspect shot her in the head: reports
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- Another Flex Alert is in effect today between the hours of 3 and 10 P.M.
- Massive flames and thick clouds billowed into the sky last night as a three-alarm fire broke out in downtown Bakersfield
- The intense heat continues to weigh heavily on firefighters up and down our state doing their best to contain several wildfires
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- No rolling blackouts Tuesday afternoon and evening due to energy conservation efforts.
- Route Fire impacts northbound traffic from LA, alternate routes are suggested. The fire is 98% contained.
- The Kern County coroner's office confirmed the identification of the second person who died in an alleged DUI I5 rollover crash.
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- Bakersfield and Shafter recorded their hottest temperatures ever for the month of September yesterday
- Even though it's slightly cooler today, a flex alert has been issued, asking us all to conserve power again, especially between the hours of 4 and 9 p.m.
- A man who witnessed the shooting death of corrections counselor Benny Alcala Jr. says Acala was targeted because he, quote, "probably had money due to possessing an electric vehicle."
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- Record-breaking temperatures during the hottest heatwave of the year.
- More information on the murder of Benny Alcala Jr.
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- Another flex alert has been issued for today between the hours of 4 and 10-PM
- The CHP says two lanes of northbound I-5 remain closed between Lake Hughes Road and Templin Highway as a result of the Route Fire
- One person was seriously hurt in a crash involving three vehicles in southwest Bakersfield
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- The Flex Alert has been extended one hour.
- The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a driver who hit and killed a pedestrian in south Bakersfield early Saturday morning.
- An investigation continues into the cause of a plane crash Friday in Shafter that took the life of Sherman Smoot, 47, of Paso Robles, Calif.
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- Today is the sixth straight day a flex alert has been issued for the state
- Heavy police presence was seen in south Bakersfield in what looked like a standoff yesterday afternoon
- The statue of San Clemente at a Catholic Church in East Bakersfield is now fixed
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- A deadly plane crash happened Friday morning just before 11 a.m. in Shafter.
- A Man suspected of shooting and killing Benny Alcala Jr. has been arrested.
- A person of interest was arrested after an hours-long stand-off in Delano.
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- A man is behind bars today after an hours-long standoff in Delano led to his arrest
- Bakersfield police have identified the man suspected of killing a Navy veteran and prison counselor
- Progress is being made on the Route Fire burning in Castaic
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- Firefighters are battling a major fire that has shut down the I-5 over the Grapevine.
- A Flex Alert is in effect — with electricity conservation needed — especially between the hours of 4 to 9 p.m.
- Police identify a suspect in the killing of a correctional counselor on Aug. 24.
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- Firefighters are battling a major fire that has shut down the 5 over the Grapevine
- A Flex Alert is in effect -- with electricity conservation needed -- especially between the hours of 4 to 9 p.m
- Lakes are disappearing in Bakersfield due to the state's mega drought
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- The man who forced his ex-girlfriend to take pills to induce a miscarriage was sentenced on Wednesday.
- Trial is expected to begin in October for a man accused of raping and killing a Bakersfield girl.
- Wednesday is the last day to have the name of a beloved WWII Veteran engraved on the memorial in Jastro Park.
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- Heat wave number four is upon us in California..and Kern County is one of several across the state under excessive heat warnings
- A person was stabbed last night near a local Walgreens, and police are still searching for the attacker
- Today is National Overdose Awareness Day, and Adventist Health Bakersfield is sounding the alarm about an increase in deaths attributed to fentanyl
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- A woman charged with killing a woman in a hit-and-run crash in 2020 appeared in court on Tuesday.
- The coroner identified a man who died in an alleged DUI crash on Lebec Service Road.
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- This morning, county supervisors will receive the budget for the upcoming year
- A woman charged with killing Deborah Ann Geneau in a hit-and-run crash is due back in court today for a motions hearing
- The great fish and chips countdown is over and we have a winner
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- A man killed in a rollover crash on the grapevine has been identified.
- The Kern County coroner identified a bicyclist hit and killed in Wasco.
- Kern County is suffering the consequences of fentanyl.
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- A serious crash happened in northeast Bakersfield at the corner of Niles Street and Union Avenue around 9:30 last night
- Mossman's, home of the self-described "best fish and chips in town," is closing in on the 1-millionth order of its trademark dish
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- Two shootings happening near Jefferson Street last night are under investigation after three people were shot within a four-block radius.
- Mossman's is nearing one-millionth fish and chips order.
- Update on Kern County COVID-19 numbers.
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- Two shootings happening near Jefferson Street last night are under investigation after three people were shot within a four-block radius
- New information on Wednesday night's shooting at a popular shopping center in southwest Bakersfield
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- A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot multiple times in Southwest Bakersfield.
- COURT WATCH: A judge ordered a former Kern County deputy to stand trial on several charges alleging sexual misconduct.
- Efforts are underway to save wildlife stranded in Truxtun Lake and the Park at River Walk.
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- A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot multiple times in Southwest Bakersfield
- Efforts are underway to save wildlife stranded in Truxtun Lake and the Park at River Walk
- A federal jury yesterday awarded more than $30 million in damages to Vanessa Bryant and another plaintiff in their lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles
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- We have learned a 1-year-old child died in an accidental drowning earlier this month.
- Wednesday morning, KCSO confirmed that ‘detectives have exhausted all leads’ and that the case ‘will remain inactive until pertinent information is discovered or relayed’ to KCSO.
- The Bakersfield Police Department is being sued by the family of a man who was fatally shot during a foot chase in June of 2021.
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- We have learned a one-year old child died in an accidental drowning earlier this month
- Kern Congressman David Valadao joined the GOP's Faith in Elections panel in Bakersfield yesterday
- The community is mourning the loss of a beloved veteran musician of the Bakersfield Sound era
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- The bodies of Larry Petree and his wife Betty were discovered on a desert dirt road east of California City Sunday afternoon.
- Police asking for help searching for an at-risk missing teen.
- More details about the couple charged in the death of a baby in Lake Isabella.
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- A Bakersfield woman is behind bars after police discovered dozens of animals, some dead and some living in horrifying conditions, across multiple homes
- Parts of a Taft neighborhood were forced to evacuate yesterday afternoon after a contractor ruptured a gas line
- Murder charges have been dropped for two teens accused of setting a fire that killed two Porterville firefighters
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- Police are investigating a woman who allegedly acted as an unlicensed private boarding and training business.
- Police investigating a person found dead inside a home on University Ave in northeast Bakersfield.
- The Cracker Barrel in Bakersfield is now open.
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- Police are investigating this morning after responding to a disturbance and finding a person dead in a home
- Bakersfield police say a driver is on the run after a deadly hit-and-run crash in East Bakersfield Saturday night
- Bakersfield's Cracker Barrel will officially open its doors this morning at 7 a.m.
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- County's Secret Witness Program is offering a reward of up to $16,000 for information that will solve the disappearance of Baylee Despot.
- Officials say they have arrested a high-risk sex offender that was featured on Golden Empire Most Wanted.
- Attorneys are ready for trial in the case of a Tehachapi woman who fatally shot her ex after confronting him over his alleged molestation of her teenage daughter.
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- The Sheriff's Office announced the death of one its K-9s yesterday
- In the middle of this heat wave, dozens of people in Southwest Bakersfield are without water, after the well at their mobile home park ran dry
- For the second time in two years, former McFarland High basketball coach Fernando Pruneda was sentenced to prison yesterday after trying to meet up with a teen boy for sex
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- A second victim died after a shooting at the Vagabond Inn on Sunday night.
- The coroner's office identified the man who was found floating in Mirror Lake at Hart Park.
- For the second time in two years a former local basketball coach was convicted of pursuing sexual relationships with minors.
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- This morning -- a former local varsity basketball coach will find out how long he'll spend behind bars after being arrested last year for trying to meet a teen boy for sex
- "Carmageddon" - Part 2 - kicked off last night on the eastbound lanes of the 210 freeway
- The so-called "quail fire" broke out in Castaic just after six yesterday evening and quickly grew to 50 acres
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- Former Kern County Democratic Congressman TJ Cox is out of jail – following his arrest yesterday morning by the FBI.
- Extreme heat has prompted the state to issue a flex alert for today from 4 to 9 p.m.
- Students step on campus at Del Oro High School for the first time.
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- Former Kern County Democratic Congressman TJ Cox is out of jail - following his arrest yesterday morning by the FBI
- Extreme heat has prompted the state to issue a flex alert for today
- Local law enforcement says despite online rumors, there is no serial killer or abductor roaming the streets of Bakersfield
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- Former member of Congress charged and arrested on suspicion of multiple fraud schemes.
- Development in the murder case of 3-year-old Major Sutton.
-BPD is aware of a social media post warning community members of a possible serial killer but it is not based on truth.
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- A court filing obtained by 17 news says a Bakersfield police officer who's facing felony assault and vandalism charges punched a man then kicked him while he was down, breaking multiple bones
- On January 28th, deputies were called out to a home on Bernie Drive for a report of a child not breathing
- "School zone" speed limits will go back into effect tomorrow around most schools
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- BPD is investigating an officer involved shooting near Ridgeview High School.
- KCSO warns people of thieves dressed as deputies.
- A man and woman have been charged in the death of a 1-year-old in Lake Isabella.
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- This morning, two people are seriously wounded after a shooting at a motel in South Bakersfield
- Crews are battling a wildfire southeast of Bakersfield
- A Bakersfield man is under arrest after a deadly shooting in Central Bakersfield earlier this week
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- The Secret Witness Program is offering a reward for information about the suspect(s) in the shooting death of a man last year.
- A lady was hit and killed on East Panama Lane Thursday night.
- The southbound HWY 99 to Stockdale HWY off-ramp is not closed.
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- A Bakersfield police officer has been charged with felony battery for allegedly assaulting a man he says hit him and his dog with a car and took off
- A prison riot broke out at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi yesterday morning
- A man wanted for attempted murder and escaping KCSO custody is still on the run
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- COURT WATCH: A charge of first-degree murder has been filed against a man who killed a woman two years ago.
- The Secret Witness Program is offering a reward for information about the suspect(s) in the shooting death of a man last year.
- CRIME WATCH: A man is fighting for his life after a stabbing at Planz Park.
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- An intense fire at a home in East Bakersfield broke out around 4 this morning
- Police say a man is fighting for his life after a stabbing at Planz Park
- The search continues this morning for an inmate who allegedly assaulted a deputy and managed to escape custody
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- Inmate wanted for attempted murder is still on the run from the Kern County Sheriff's Office.
- Former President Donald Trump was deposed today.
- Students and educators are still feeling the effects of COVID-19.
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- An inmate is on the run this morning after escaping KCSO custody yesterday
- The trial over Pacific Gas and Electric's 2015 pipeline explosion continues today
- The man who punched radio host Ralph Bailey in the face and shattered his jaw was sentenced yesterday to two years in prison
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- COVID-19 and air pollution.
- An investigation is underway after two goats were allegedly stolen from Highland High School.
- Transitional Kindergarten may be introduced in California.
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- A joint task force arrested an inmate on the run last night, just a day after he walked away from a re-entry facility
- A suspect is in custody after reportedly returning to the scene of an attempted robbery and shooting at a KCSO deputy
- A Bakersfield family is suing Pacific Gas and Electric, blaming the utility for the 2015 gas pipeline explosion at Wible and Houghton roads
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- Updates on former Bakersfield Police Department Officer Andrew Peery.
- A body was pulled from Miracle Hot Springs Monday morning.
- A pedestrian was killed on Sunday morning while walking on Highway 99.
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- Former BPD officer Andrew Peery was killed in the line of duty in El Paso County, Colorado yesterday
- A man is on the run after walking out of jail yesterday
- Against republican opposition, senate democrats have managed to pass a sweeping 750-billion dollar climate, health care and tax bill
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- CRIME WATCH: A man is in police custody after a stand-off with the Bakersfield Police Department.
- Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted this morning after a dangerous brush fire broke out in Santa Clarita.
- The U.S. officially declared monkeypox a public health emergency.
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- A man is dead after crashing on Highway 58 last night
- Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted this morning after a dangerous brush fire broke out in Santa Clarita
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- Follow-up file: Man said he did not know what he hit and hit an 11-year-old girl.
- Local fire crews were able to save homes in a brush fire in Lebec.
- The U.S. is to declare a public health emergency for monkeypox.
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- Since sparking last Friday, the McKinney fire has scorched more than 57-thousand acres in the Klamath national forest
- Public Health officials have confirmed a sixth case of Monkeypox in Kern County
- Firefighters were able to save dozens of homes from a brush fire in Lebec yesterday afternoon
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- A new case of monkeypox was confirmed in Kern County.
- Kern Public Health opened up new spots for the monkeypox vaccination event.
- Court documents show new information regarding the death of a woman who was sleeping at Jefferson Park.
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- Hall of fame Dodger announcer Vin Scully has died at the age of 94
- The McKinney fire continues growing in Siskiyou county as firefighters struggle to keep up
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- Governor Gavin Newsom announced a state of emergency for California yesterday over the monkey-pox outbreak, following Illinois and New York.
- An Arvin man was arrested in a car-to-car shooting that happened last month.
- The Kern County Hospital Authority’s Board of Governor’s approved a new three-year agreement with SEIU 521 yesterday, the union that represents Kern Medical workers.
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- Governor Gavin Newsom announced a state of emergency for California yesterday over the monkey-pox outbreak.. following Illinois and New York
- The Kern County Hospital Authority's Board of Governor's approved a new three-year agreement with SEIU 521 yesterday, the union that represents Kern Medical workers
- The McKinney Fire has burned more than 85-square-miles in the Klamath national forest near the California - Oregon border
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- Kern County Fire Crews battled the Mesa Fire in the woodlands of the Kern County Valley.
- The Kern River claimed another life. By our count this is the seventh drowning in the Kern River this year.
- A pedestrian was killed on Highway 99 near Delano Saturday evening.
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- The fast-moving "McKinney Fire" exploded over the weekend, burning more than 50 thousand acres and at least a dozen homes
- A deadly summer on the Kern River continued this weekend as a body was pulled from the river by rescuers
- At least 28 people have died since devastating rainfall flooded parts of eastern Kentucky, according to governor Andy Beshear
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- All northbound lanes of HWY 99 at Seventh Standard Road were closed for several hours this morning after a report of a highway shooting.
- A community in Porterville memorialized two firefighters lost in a tragic fire in 2020.
- COURT WATCH: Closing arguments for Tastries Trial.
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- Firefighters have significantly slowed forward progress of the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite
- The Tastries Bakery trial is heating up as owner Cathy Miller took the stand yesterday
- Mega millions madness has Americans dreaming about what it would be like to be a billionaire
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- Second quarter GDP shows another decline.
- Fire crews are trying to extinguish the Oak Fire.
- Coroner identifies the toddler killed after a crash in Shafter.
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- The battle near Yosemite continues this morning as firefighters try to extinguish the Oak Fire
- A local child almost lost his life to the killer drug - one of a growing number of child overdoses of the drug this year
- The second quarter GDP report has been released and it shows.. the GDP fell 0.9%... the second straight decline
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- Kern County child overdosed on fentanyl.
- CRIME WATCH: Man shot at a motel in south Bakersfield.
- Fire crews are making some progress in the Oak Fire.
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- Firefighters say cool weather has helped slow the spread of flames as the Oak Fire burns near Yosemite national park
- The Kern County Coroner is working to identify the body of a man pulled from the Kern River
- Today the federal reserve is widely expected to hike interest rates by another three-quarters of a percent as it continues to fight inflation
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- Officials pulled a body outside of the river near Hart Park, it is unsure if it is the same body as last night.
- New information about a suspected DUI accident and how a tinted front windshield may have been a factor.
- People need to be more bear aware, in recent weeks there has been an uptake of bear and human encounters.
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-The Oak Fire has now burned more than 17 thousand acres, making it the largest wildfire we've seen this season
-Search and Rescue crews say they're looking for a man who potentially drowned in the Kern River last night
-The three-day strike by Kern Medical workers, scheduled for August 8th has been averted, as healthcare workers and the Kern County Hospital Authority reach a tentative agreement
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- Philip Campas is honored and remembered on the year anniversary of his passing.
- A lawsuit filed against a local bakery which refused to bake a cake for a same-sex couple is scheduled for trial today.
- At least two people are dead and several others are wounded from a shooting yesterday afternoon in Los Angeles.
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-Convicted murderer Jamie Osuna, charged with torturing and killing his cellmate at Corcoran State Prison, will be back in court this morning
-The murder trial in the case of missing college student Kristin Smart resumed yesterday in Monterey County
-The house has passed a bill that would guarantee access to contraception
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- President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19.
- Crime Watch: Police have arrested a driver who hit a cop car in an overnight chase.
- Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered.
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-The Sheriff’s Office says a pill found stuck to a fast food burrito in Bakersfield last month did contain fentanyl but the pill did not come from the restaurant
-The House of Representatives voted to formally adopt the “Save Our Sequoias” Act yesterday
-In its eighth public hearing tonight, the house committee investigating the January sixth capitol riot will focus on one man, former president Donald Trump and what they call his “Dereliction of duty” that day
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- KCSO confirmed a pill found in a fast food restaurant burrito in Bakersfield was fentanyl but it was not from the Del Taco.
- The House is voting on the Save Our Sequoias Act.
-National Hot Dog Day!
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-Kern Medical workers are planning a strike next week after accusing the hospital of breaking California open meeting laws
-The trial for former top trump advisor Steve Bannon picks up again today after he denounced the January 6th committee and the case against him
-California is in the midst of a covid-19 surge with the highest case numbers since the winter omicron wave
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-Measure to limit term limits for County Supervisors, the supervisors discussed three options for the measure.
- COURT WATCH: Murder trial for the man accused in the disappearance and presumed murder of Kristin Smart, start of testimony has been delayed.
-COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise. The Biden Administration is now extending the country's public health emergency.
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-The coroner confirms remains found back in March in California City, belong to a woman who went missing more than a decade ago
-The Kern County Board of Supervisors are holding a meeting today covering three options regarding term limits
-The United Kingdom has hit an all-time record temperature today, as Europe deals with a deadly heat wave
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- Mossman's restaurant fire
- 17's Follow-up File: More details about Michelle Louise Taylor and the suspects have been released.
- Manpreet Kaur, a local community organizer has announced her campaign for the Bakersfield City Council Ward 7 seat in November's general election.
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- Bakersfield's own Cutter Coffey was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the second round of the MLB Draft last night.
- Manpreet Kaur.. A local community organizer.. has announced her campaign for the Bakersfield City Council Ward 7 seat in November's general election.
- Progress is being made in the Washburn fire burning near Yosemite National Park.
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- CAL CITY BOYS: Jacqueline and Trezell West have their trial pushed back to October.
- A Bakersfield man was also in court and sentenced for killing his daughter-in-law.
- Three cases on Monkeypox are now in Kern County.
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- Kern County Fire Department is mourning the loss of another firefighter this morning, after veteran fire captain Brian Falk died while on duty.
- A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck about 8 miles northeast of Ridgecrest last night.
- Bakersfield congressman and house minority leader Kevin McCarthy is set to speak this morning at 7 A.M. local time about a bill to protect the Giant Sequoias.
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- Kern County Fire Captain Brian Falk, 47, dies on the line of duty.
- Bakersfield City Council moves forward with catalytic converter ordinance.
- Washburn fire update: No large Sequoias have been damaged. The fire is 23 percent contained.
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- Dozens are unaccounted for after severe storms ripped through parts of Virginia.. causing massive flooding.
- The Food and Drug Administration authorized Novavax's Covid vaccine for adults on Wednesday.
- A new government report confirms what many Americans already know - we are paying more for just about everything.
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- Newly released court documents show the husband of a DUI victim watched it all happen.
- Maintenance may have saved a grove of Sequoias in the Washburn Fire.
- The Kern County Coroner's Office released the number of fentanyl deaths.
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- Crews in Yosemite National Park are continuing their battle with the Washburn fire.
- Congress will hear today from some of the key players in the U.S. Supreme Court case that ultimately overturned Roe v Wade.
- We are currently in a heat wave.. which brings heat illness along with it.
- The Kern County Fire Department confirmed that a seasonal firefighter that was involved in a wreck died
- KCSO named their suspect for the assault with a deadly weapon in Mojave
- Officials named the suspect of a fatal DUI crash on South H Street and Belle Terrace
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- Authorities in Los Angeles are searching for a shooter who went on a deadly crime spree across three southern California counties.. All at 7-eleven stores...on 7-11.
- As a wildfire burns in Yosemite National Park... hundreds of historic Sequoias are still being threatened.
- A Bakersfield Police cruiser was involved in a crash on California and Chester avenues near Bakersfield High School.
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- The Stay Focused Ministries building on California Avenue is damaged after a car crashed into it.
- Firefighters are still battling a blaze that is threatening Yosemite's famed grove of sequoia trees.
- The first case of the Monkeypox virus was reported in Kern County this weekend.
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- Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died after being shot
- 17's FOLLOW UP FILE: Two people were injured in the explosion that tore through a central Bakersfield apartment last week, one of them is speaking out
- An arrest has been made in the Gravity Tobacco armed robbery
Top Stories:
-Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated at a campaign speech on Friday
-President Joe Biden will sign an executive order today to protect access to abortion, as part of his administration’s response to the Supreme Court’s ruling last month overturning Roe v. Wade
-The two men’s bodies who were swept away by the Kern river on the fourth of July were found yesterday
Top Stories:
-BREAKING NEWS: KCSO made an arrest regarding a deadly armed robbery at Gravity Tobacco
-COURT WATCH: New information about last month's double homicide on Decatur Street
-17's FOLLOW UP FILE: A vigil was held outside Sam's Market in Lamont, to remember the victims of a shooting four years ago
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-British prime minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign following more than 40 members of Parliament stepping down
-The search continues for two men who disappeared in the Kern River on the 4th of July
-The Electra fire continues to spread southeast of Sacramento and it is now 40 percent contained
Top Stories:
- Update on the Fourth of July illegal firework crackdown
-The search continues for Samuel Raymondo, 19, and Diego Cabo, 27 in the Kern River
-Qualifications for California tax refund
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-A home and an RV were destroyed in a fire in east Bakersfield last night
-The search continues for two men who went missing while swimming in the Kern River on the fourth of July
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-Information about a fatal late night Fourth of July shooting in southeast Bakersfield
-Search and rescue crew searching for missing swimmers in the Kern River near Remington hot springs
-Be ware of pet scammers claiming to have your lost pet
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- At least six people are dead and 38 people wounded after a shooting at a fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb
- Bakersfield police say multiple people were wounded in a shooting late last night in southeast Bakersfield.
- Search and rescue crew members were combing the Kern river yesterday near Remington Hot Springs.
Top Stories:
At least six people confirmed dead after a mass shooting in a Chicago suburb
KCSO looking for armed robbery suspect
Man facing felony charges following a suspected DUI crash in east Bakersfield
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-The Kern County Sheriff's Office is still looking for a suspect after an armed robbery turned deadly in Oildale
-A man is facing charges for driving under the influence and felony vandalism after he allegedly swerved into a car at an intersection then crashing into houses
-Bodycam footage of an officer involved shooting in Akron, Ohio that killed Jayland Walker was released
Top Stories:
- A resolution to honor Deputy Phillip Campas with a memorial interchange is moving forward.
- COURT WATCH: The county has settled three lawsuits brought on by women alleging a former deputy touched them against their will.
- Fourth of July information, how to report illegal fireworks and firework shows around Kern.
Top Stories:
-Two people are hospitalized after an explosion rocked a central Bakersfield apartment building
-The Kern County Fire Department says it’s confiscated more than 3,000 pounds of fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday
-The annual state gas tax hike takes effect today
Top Stories:
- Fire in an East Bakersfield duplex that forced two families out of their homes
- Fire in southwest Bakersfield on Gambel Oak Way displaced two people
-Illegal firework and dog safety during Fourth of July
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-Justice Stephen Breyer is officially retiring from the U-S Supreme Court today
-Two families are now looking for a new place to stay after a duplex fire forced them out of their homes
-Two people are out of their home and lost their truck in a different fire in southwest Bakersfield
Top Stories:
-The Bakersfield Police Department is searching for a missing two-year-old-boy last seen with his mother
-Data breach potentially exposed information of anyone with a California concealed weapons permit
-Fire crews are putting out a wildfire in Northern California that remains 0% contained
Top Stories:
-Bakersfield firefighters rescued a couple stuck in the Beale canal last night
-A former White House aide delivered explosive testimony yesterday detailing former President Trump’s movements and mindset on January 6th
-A local family is speaking out about the shocking discovery they made inside a Del Taco burrito
Top Stories:
-KSCO investigating pill allegedly found in Del Taco burrito
- Fatal collision on North Chester Avenue
-Independence Day firework safety
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-At least 46 migrants were found dead inside a tractor trailer in San Antonio, Texas
-Classes will resume this morning at Bakersfield College after a bomb threat forced a campus-wide evacuation yesterday
Top Stories:
- Alleged inmate attack at Kern Valley State Prison.
- Gov. Newsom and a group of democratic state lawmakers announce a budget agreement for gas rebate.
- The Supreme Court ruled a former high school coach had the right to pray publicly on the field after games.
Top Stories:
-Reaction swept across the nation after landmark decision Roe v. Wade was overturned Friday
-Officials at the Kern Valley State Prison are investigating the death of an inmate as a homicide after an alleged attack last night
-Governor Gavin Newsom and a group of Democratic state lawmakers announced last night they reached a budget agreement that would give direct payments to taxpayers in response to rising gas prices and inflation
Top Stories:
The Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade
Congress passes significant gun reform bill
Local businesses in Arvin help during power outage
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-It was a case of neighbors helping neighbors last night, as a man was pulled from his burning home in East Bakersfield
-This week’s lightning storm has moved out of Kern County, but thousands of people in Arvin are still without power
-The Bakersfield Animal Care Center is partnering with Pet Rescue Pilots, Marley’s Mutts, and BARCs Rescue to save the lives of 180 at-risk dogs
Top Stories:
- Arvin power outage
-Information and updates on the Thunder Fire
-Large amount of drugs and cash revealed after McCray Street fire
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-The Thunder Fire continues to burn near the base of the Grapevine this morning
-A woman died after being struck by lightning in yesterday’s storm that swept across Southern California
-President Biden yesterday called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for three months
Top Stories:
- Storm and weather watch in Kern County
-Lightning creating fires around Kern County
-Suspicious situation near the intersection of South Haley Street and Potomac Avenue
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-A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle overnight in south Bakersfield
-The biological mother of Orrin and Orson West broke her silence yesterday, as she files a lawsuit against the county of Kern and the state
-A new report shows Black women and infants in Kern County suffer from higher rates of complication and death than women and infants of other races
Top Stories:
Cal City Boys biological mother files $40 million lawsuit
Man who attacked woman with a hatchet due in court
KCSO investigating stabbing in Taft
Top Stories:
-A woman who told 17 News in an exclusive interview she killed her kids has pleaded not guilty to murder
-It’s been 18 months since Orrin and Orson West were reported missing from the California City home of their adoptive parents, Jacqueline and Trezell West
-A suspect is due in court later today after being arrested by police last week for breaking into a strangers home
Top Stories:
-More deaths and injuries as another rash of mass shootings swept America over the weekend
-A man is dead after a small plane crashed near Porterville Saturday afternoon
-Just one step remains before covid vaccines are authorized for young kids
Top Stories:
-A shooting at a church potluck in Alabama, where a gunman killed two and wounded a third
-The City of Bakersfield is attempting to help law enforcement crack down on catalytic converter thefts
-More than a dozen people were burned out of their homes yesterday when an apartment building caught fire in Oildale
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-One person is dead after a shooting overnight in Lamont
-A Bakersfield man has filed a civil rights claim against the city and six Bakersfield Police officers for the alleged use of excessive force
-The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by three quarters of a percent yesterday in an aggressive bid to fight inflation
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-Two police officers were shot and killed responding to a domestic violence call in a Los Angeles suburb
-Family members say a 71-year-old man allegedly killed by his son was a “barrier-breaking” wrestler and BHS grad
-An FDA committee will meet today to discuss the use of covid vaccines in children as young as 6 months
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-A CHP officer in Los Angeles is in critical condition after being shot during a traffic stop last night in Studio City
-A close call for two Bakersfield police officers, when a suspected dui driver slammed into two patrol cars last night
-The House January 6th committee continues to make its case about what led to the capital riot
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-A raging structure fire ripped through a building in Northeast Bakersfield over the weekend
-A bipartisan senate group reached a framework for stricter gun safety laws over the weekend
Top stories: Trezell and Jacqueline West face new charges
Law enforcement and local leaders discuss illegal street racing
Man arrested for stealing money and morphine from a pharmacy
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-The committee investigating the January 6th attack at the u-s capitol has held its first public hearing
-Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy a figure the committee considers key to investigation making it clear he won’t participate
-Five Marines are dead after a military aircraft crashed in Imperial county during a training exercise earlier this week
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-Two men wanted for murder led police on a multi-county chase that ended just inside the Kern County Line last night
-Tonight the House committee investigating the January 6 riot will hold the first of at least six public hearings
-Moderna says it has a new, better version of its covid vaccine that targets the Omicron variant
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-Local election results are starting to trickle in but votes are still being counted
-A two alarm fire broke out at a commercial building on Sonora street last night
-21-year-old Jerry Wayne Criss was killed in a gnarly crash in Oildale earlier this week
Top Stories: Everything you need to know about Election Day
Deputies investigating double homicide in Oildale
Matthew Queen sentenced to life in prison
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-One person is dead following a violent and fiery crash in Oildale yesterday
-The Bakersfield police department is mourning the loss of retired K-9 officer, Bronx
-In honor of Flag Day coming up on June 14th we are inviting you to drop off your torn, worn, and faded flags to us, here at KGET
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11-year-old severely injured after hit-and-run crash
4-year-old who was run over by car identified
Apartment fire displaces more than a dozen residents
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-At least a dozen Bakersfield residents are left without a home after smoke and flames consumed a East Bakersfield apartment complex this weekend
-An elderly man is under arrest after a hit-and-run crash left a child severely injured in northwest Bakersfield over the weekend
Top Stories:
-President Biden says it’s past time for congress to do something about gun violence
-Two people who attended the Lightning in a Bottle music festival last weekend in Bakersfield died after suffering medical emergencies
-Convicted murderer Jamie Osuna, charged with torturing and killing his cellmate at Corcoran State Prison, fired his attorneys in a move that could further delay his case
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-A 5-year-old boy was run over by a vehicle last night in southwest Bakersfield
-Fire crews have stopped forward progress on a brush fire along Highway 58 just east of Highway 223
-Starting June 6th, the Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District’s new spraying system a Wide Area Larvicide Spraying system, or WILS for short – will embark on a six-week pilot project in three high risk areas
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-Classes will resume in the Mojave Unified School District today with an increased police presence on campus
-As funeral services begin for the teachers and children who lost their lives in Uvalde, Texas, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working overtime on new gun reform legislation
-In an effort to fill out their ranks, this weekend women will don turnouts and try out a career possibility with the Kern County Fire Department
Top Stories: Local school district closed due to shooting threat
12-year-old Tehachapi boy arrested for making school shooting threats
Man shot in Amtrak shooting in critical condition
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-The Mojave Unified School District has issued a district wide closure today due to a threat of gun violence
-Memorial services continue in Uvalde, Texas, where, now one week ago today, a mass shooter killed 19 elementary school students and two teachers
-17 News is Your Local Election Headquarters and we are one week away from California’s primary election
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-A massive fire ripped through a building in Oildale destroying a local business
-CHP says at least one person is dead after a crash in Northeast Bakersfield
-Governor Gavin Newsom says he has been infected with COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms
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One person injured in fire on South I Street
KCSO updates Kern River death toll sign
Bakersfield spray parks open Saturday
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-Authorities revealed yesterday, that the gunman was inside the Robb elementary school for over an hour, before law enforcement killed him
-While the families of victims in Uvalde, Texas, mourn the loss of 19 children and 2 teachers in a mass shooting, just hours away, the biggest and most powerful gun lobby group in the U-S, the National Rifle Association, is holding its annual meeting in Houston
-The statewide average price for a gallon of regular unleaded hit a new high yesterday, at $6.07, according to AAA
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-Texas mass shooting aftermath
-Vigil to honor mass shooting victims
- Schools with increased safety measures regarding shooters
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-The man who provided crucial evidence leading to the arrest of Matthew Queen in the “Bakersfield 3” case was sentenced yesterday to four years in prison
-A Los Angeles sex offender has been ordered to stand trial for murder in Kern County
-There’s a new crosswalk for kids at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary school, with warning signs to let drivers know to stop at the new intersection
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Shooting in Delano leaves one man dead
Vigil held for shooting victim in east Bakersfield
Shooting occurs at Pelezzio Reception Venue early Sunday morning
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-Kern County Sheriff Homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting In Delano last night
-A vigil was held last night for a person killed in a shooting over the weekend in East Bakersfield.’
-President Biden continues his first trip to Asia as Commander-in-Chief in Japan today, meeting with the Prime Minister
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Brush fire east of I5 burns at least 50 acres
Cleanup underway for a diesel spill following a crash
Water Safety Month
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-A quickly-burning brush fire yesterday afternoon has burned 500 acres and is just 10 percent contained at last check east of Interstate 5, near Edmonston Pumping Plant Road
-Dozens of fallen officers were honored and remembered in Kern County yesterday on national peace officers memorial day
-CSUB’s spring commencement ceremonies are taking place this weekend, with a graduate ceremony for all four academic schools kicking off things this evening
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-Kern County’s law enforcement branches will be holding special ceremonies today for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day
-President Biden invoked the National Defense Production Act yesterday, giving a glimpse into what the administration’s plans are to fix the baby formula crisis
-Governor Gavin Newsom was in Bakersfield yesterday, where he received his second booster shot
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-The mother of a 5-year-old boy from Las Vegas, is speaking out about her son’s drowning death in a northwest Bakersfield pool on Saturday
-Governor Newsom says more water needs to be conserved and the current drought is the worst in California history
-On the heels of recording a record-breaking 97-billion dollar budget surplus state financial leaders say a recession could happen soon
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Man shot in northeast Bakersfield Tuesday morning
Man identified in Oildale homicide
Court documents reveal new details about the Highway 58 shooting
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-The painstaking search for evidence continues at the scene of that horrific grocery store massacre that took place over the weekend in Buffalo, New York
-Under pressure to get more baby formula to families who need it for their young children, the Biden administration is taking steps to get the critical nutrition back on store shelves as soon as possible
-The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened early this morning in northeast Bakersfield that left one person injured
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Small jet makes emergency landing at Meadows Field Airport
Two children wounded in a shooting in east Bakersfield early Saturday morning
Officials investigating death of 5-year-old Las Vegas boy
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-A shooter opened fire in a church yesterday in orange county injuring half a dozen people and leaving one dead
-This weekend’s tragic mass shooting in Buffalo once again has the White House and Washington reacting to gun laws, and mental health warnings and comes as the U.S. is seeing a dramatic spike in hate crimes
-It’s national police week a time to remember the men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty
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Man killed in east Bakersfield shooting
Possible DUI in southwest Bakersfield leaves one dead
Car crashes into home
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-The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in east Bakersfield
-Bakersfield police are investigating a deadly crash from early this morning in south Bakersfield
-It was a historic night last night for Bakersfield College at the newly renovated Memorial Stadium had more than 1,700 graduates receive their diplomas before family and friends, a record number
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Kevin McCarthy subpoenaed to testify about the attack on the capitol
BPD officer involved in a car crash Thursday morning
More information on the crash that killed two kids
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-At least two dozen homes have been destroyed by the coastal fire in orange county, which has prompted evacuation orders for hundreds of residents
-The centers for disease control and prevention announced yesterday more than 107-thousand Americans died from drug overdoses last year
-Senate Democrats’ bill to strengthen nationwide abortion rights failed as predicted with yesterdays near-party-line vote
Top Stories:
14-year-old behind the wheel of a crash that killed two children
The man accused of causing a deadly hit-and-run crash last week in southwest Bakersfield has turned himself in.
A man has been convicted for shooting and killing a security guard at Golden West Casino.
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Third suspect arrested in Highway 58 shooting
Man killed in officer-involved shooting identified
Transgender woman with a history of sexual assault arrested for murder
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-A ten day manhunt is over for an Alabama murder suspect and the corrections officer who helped him escape
-We’re getting more information from police about a horde of 300 cars that descended on local street corners, one after another over the weekend
-With the supreme court poised to issue its final ruling next month, both sides of the abortion debate are preparing for an era where roe is no longer the law of the land
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BPD makes several arrests during street racing takeovers
Judge sentences man responsible for 2019 McDonald's shooting
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon surged to record levels for the month of April
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-A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit n run driver last night in southeast Bakersfield
-Dangers on the roadways over the weekend as Police broke up several so called takeovers on Saturday night
-The U-S, along with the European Union and Group of Seven nations, unveiled new sanctions yesterday targeting Russia’s state-controlled media and other entities that help finance its war in Ukraine
Top Stories: Matthew Queen found guilty of second degree murder
Convicted rapist arrested for sexual assault months after release
Investigation into deadly Highway 58 shooting continues
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-One person is dead after a shooting last night on the 58, that resulted in the eastbound lanes being closed between the 99 and MLK Junior Boulevard until early this morning for an investigation
-After three days of deliberations the jury yesterday reached a verdict in the trial of Matthew Queen
-Shocking revelations about the man accused of dragging a woman into a secluded area off Ming Avenue Monday and sexually assaulting her
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-A woman was shot and killed last night in northeast Bakersfield
-A Bakersfield man accused of killing his daughter-in-law, for allegedly dishonoring him and his family, was found guilty yesterday by a jury of first-degree murder
-President Biden is trying to reassure Americans about the fragile economy
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Man armed with machete causes roadway shutdown
Deliberations in Matthew Queen trial continue
Deliberations in Jagjit Singh trial continue
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-Firefighters were called to a large structure fire around 2:30 this morning in downtown Bakersfield
-The driver of a Jeep was ejected and died at the scene as the result of a deadly hit-and-run crash in southwest Bakersfield last night
-Expect more strong reactions to the leaked Supreme Court abortion brief today
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-Two people were wounded in a shooting late last night in northeast Bakersfield
-Closing arguments are set to begin this morning in the trial of Matthew Queen, as both sides have now rested in the case
-Today we’re learning more about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s surprise visit to Ukraine and meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Top Stories:
Both sides rest in "honor" killing trial
Both sides rest in Queen trial
Local authorities assist in child abduction arrests
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-A bombshell in the trial for the man accused of killing Micah Holsonbake, one of the so-called Bakersfield 3
-Good Samaritans coming to the aid of a CHP officer who had been shot on a busy interstate earlier this week
-A woman caught on camera kicking a small dog earlier this year has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge
Top Stories:
Matthew Queen says he showed investigators where he buried Micah Holsonbake's body.
The search continues for missing Bakersfield chef
Homeless shoe drive celebrates 96,000 donations over the past three decades
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-The Kern County district attorney’s office held its Crime Victim’s march yesterday for the first time since 2019
-A new report by the Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative shows that more than 50-percent of people who are homeless live in homeless shelters
Top Stories:
-Russia and the U-S carried out a dramatic prisoner exchange today, releasing Tehachapi high school graduate and Marine veteran Trevor Reed who was jailed in Moscow and sentenced to nine years in prison
-Bakersfield City School District students will be going to classes later after trustees adopted a streamlined “start times” schedule last night
-A San Jose baby is safe after being kidnapped from his grandmother’s home on Monday afternoon
Local woman faces her abuser in court
Authorities arrest 20 in sex trafficking bust
Kidnapped baby found safe, 3 suspects detained
Top Stories:
-A three month old child was kidnapped from his home yesterday in San Jose
-A man has died after being struck by a truck in Oildale last night
-Matthew Queen took to the witness stand yesterday in his own defense – and spoke about his alleged involvement in the torture and killing of Micah Holsonbake a member of the so-called ‘Bakersfield 3.’
Matthew Queen trial: Day 10
Firefighters fight off naked woman while trying to put out fire
GOP holds convention in Anaheim over the weekend
Top Stories:
-Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday in Kyiv to discuss the latest on the war in Ukraine
-The biological mother of Orrin and Orson West has filed a claim against the Kern County Department of Human Services for $40 million
-Six people were arrested on Saturday night as part of a joint “Street Racing Enforcement Operation” by Bakersfield Police and the California Highway Patrol
Top Stories:
-New audio captured Bakersfield congressman and house minority leader Kevin McCarthy saying he would urge President Trump to resign after the January 6th attack at the U-S capitol
-The man who was shot and killed after an exchange of gunfire with the Bakersfield Police has been identified as 33-year-old Jesus Javier Aleman
-Ukraine and the United States both deny Vladimir Putin’s claim of having seized control of Mariupol, which would be a key win in Russia’s campaign to seize the eastern part of Ukraine
Noon Top Stories:
-The trial of Jagjit Singh begins, who gunned down his daughter-in-law for showing independence by working a job and considering leaving her husband, an attorney said.
-The man killed in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday has been identified.
-A New York Times report shows Bakersfield congressman Kevin McCarthy looked into the idea of removing the president from office and prepared to suggest President Trump resign following the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.
Top Stories:
-Bakersfield Police say the driver of the SUV involved in a pursuit, that ultimately led to the passenger in the vehicle being shot by an officer early yesterday morning in south Bakersfield, has been identified as 28-year-old Ismael Gardea
-The iconic Woolworth’s Building in downtown Bakersfield isn’t going anywhere after a resolution was passed last night by the Bakersfield City Council making it a Cultural Resource
-The Bakersfield housing market continues to stabilize, according to the Crabtree Report
Noon Top Stories:
Man shot and killed in BPD officer-involved shooting
Accident on 23rd Street causes rush-hour slowdown
Inflation hits Bakersfield’s new construction home market
Top Stories:
-A suspect was shot and killed by police after firing at officers during a foot pursuit early this morning
-On Monday, a judge voided the federal mask mandate for public transportation
-Matthew Queen trial continues
Noon Top Stories:
-Woman, 77, sentenced for killing lifelong friend at retirement home
-COVID-19: What restrictions are still in place?
-Bakersfield woman featured on Abercrombie and Fitch exposé
Top Stories:
-Bakersfield Police are investigating a school threat posted on social media yesterday regarding Earl Warren Jr. High
-A 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death on her high school campus in Stockton by an intruder who police say targeted her for the attack
-A federal judge in Florida has overturned the mask mandate for travel
Top Stories:
-Police are investigating a homicide in south-central Bakersfield
-A fire erupted at the Trout’s building on North Chester Avenue, near Decatur Street, in Oildale overnight
-Police in Pittsburgh say 2 juveniles were killed and at least 11 others injured during a mass shooting yesterday during a party at an air BNB, where as many as 200 people had gathered
Top Stories:
-Firefighters were called to a two-alarm fire earlier this morning in east Bakersfield
-Ukraine is claiming a big win by striking a Russian war ship that Moscow now confirms has sunk in the Black Sea
-Two weeks after their originally scheduled home opener, the Blue Crew were finally back home yesterday celebrating their 60th year at Dodger Stadium
Top Stories:
-Bakersfield police say a man is dead after being stabbed yesterday afternoon in Central Bakersfield, at the Travelodge on Oak Street near Sunset Avenue
-In New York police have arrested the man suspected of shooting ten people on a subway train on Tuesday in Brooklyn
-California Department of Public Health officials yesterday confirmed the BA.2 subvariant also known as Stealth Omicron is now the dominant strain in California
Top Stories:
-A five hour standoff in northeast Bakersfield ended just after midnight with a suspect being taken into custody
-Bakersfield police are asking for help tracking down a man they say is wanted for murder
-Newly-released video showing the moments leading up to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Boron
Top Stories:
-New details about which California residents will qualify for the state’s proposed 400-dollar gas rebate
-A new bill making its way through the state legislature would change the work week from 40 hours to 32 hours
-PG&E is agreeing to pay millions to avoid criminal prosecution for causing two major wildfires in northern California
Noon Top Stories:
-Coroner IDs LA boy whose body was recovered from Kern River
-Teen killed in Brown Street shooting identified
-Vacant restaurant in Lamont burns for second time
Top Stories:
-An investigation continues into a two-alarm structure fire that erupted yesterday morning at a vacant restaurant in Lamont
-Russia’s already brutal invasion of Ukraine will escalate with President Putin’s appointment of a new ground commander, Gen. Alexander Dvornikov known as the “Butcher of Syria” for his targeting of civilians in during Russia’s 2016 intervention in the Middle East
-The governor and state lawmakers are on spring break, and there is still no deal to send money to Californians they promised in response to rising gas prices
Noon Top Stories:
-Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court
-Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits near Keene
-State of Downtown Bakersfield returns
Top Stories:
-A stabbing in Oildale has left one dead and two other injured
-An early morning standoff yesterday that went for nearly 9 hours left a Bakersfield police officer wounded
-President Biden and Vice President Harris will host an event today celebrating the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as a Supreme Court Justice
Noon Top Stories:
-Man shot officer in the head with pellet gun during standoff in south Bakersfield
-Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court
-17's Alex Fisher profiles Darnell Abraham, who stars as George Washington in the production of "Hamilton"
Top Stories:
-A historic vote was made last night by the Bakersfield city council, which adopted Ward Map 5B, setting new ward boundaries for the next ten years
-Bakersfield Ward One Councilman Eric Arias and Ward 7 Councilman Chris Parlier have crafted a bill to put the brakes on catalytic converter thieves making it a misdemeanor crime to possess detached catalytic converters without the documents to prove they belong to you.
-In the wake of that deadly shooting rampage in Sacramento, state leaders are calling for a boost in funding for community-based crime prevention programs, more resources for crime victims
Noon Top Stories:
-Matthew Queen trial continues
-Murder suspect of Desiree Thompson to appear in court Wednesday
-Water safety tips as temperatures in Kern County rise
Top Stories:
-Police in Sacramento have announced a third arrest in connection to a mass shooting on Sunday that took the lives of six people
-State lawmakers in the senate judiciary committee last night approved a bill that will allow private citizens to sue makers and sellers of illegal assault weapons and ghost guns
-30 people escaped with their lives after a fire early yesterday morning at the Hart Hotel in Downtown Bakersfield
Noon Top Stories:
-The trial of Matthew Queen begins
-Child, 9, lost in Kern River still not found
-Kern Public Health reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths, 140 cases
Top Stories:
-Fire crews rushed to put out an intense fire in downtown Bakersfield early this morning
-Current and former students expressed concerns about a Centennial High School teacher accused of using the N-word in reference to a student
-Trial will resume today for Matthew Queen, accused of torturing and killing Micah Holsonbake
Top Stories:
-Six people were killed and at least 12 people wounded in a mass shooting early yesterday morning in downtown Sacramento
-Search efforts will begin again this morning for a 9-year-old boy who went missing in the Hogeye Gulch area in Keyesville on Saturday afternoon
-It was another deadly weekend in Kern County, with two homicides reported
Noon Top Stories:
-2 dead in overnight Oildale fire
-Inmate death investigated as a homicide
-House approves bill legalizing marijuana
Top Stories:
-Two people are dead after a house fire breaks out in Oildale this morning
-Lawmakers yesterday approved an emergency bill that would shield some renters from getting kicked out of their homes
-As the war in Ukraine rages on President Biden is meeting Putin’s economic threats with action, ordering millions of barrels of oil released from the U.S. Strategic Reserve over the coming months
Noon Top Stories:
-Local organizations celebrate Cesar Chavez Day
-Ex-Trout’s owner gets 2 years in elder theft case
-Mechanics Bank Arena ends COVID restrictions
Top Stories:
-Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Southeast Bakersfield welcomed students for the first time in September, but students safety is concerning to parents
-A judge decided yesterday that Kristin Smart murder trial will not take place in San Luis Obispo County
-After Russia said it would reduce military operations near the capital, Ukrainian soldiers continue to hold their own as attacks are reported outside of Kyiv and the Ukrainian refugee crisis hits a grim milestone of 4 million people
Noon Top Stories:
-Desiree Thompson’s mother speaks out following crack in daughters case
-Arrest made in fatal shooting on Sandra Drive
-White House records show 7-hour gap in Trump’s Jan. 6 call log; conversation with Kevin McCarthy missing
Top Stories:
-A report of an assault with a deadly weapon in south Bakersfield last night led BPD to investigate the death of a man
-Peace talks resume today in Turkey, after Russia announced yesterday it would scale back its military operations near Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv
-The California reparations task force voted 5-to-3 yesterday, determining eligibility will be based on those with lineage traced to an African American enslaved person, or free black person, living in the U-S before the end of the 19th century
Noon Top Stories:
-CAL CITY BOYS: Gag order modified to provide information to parties in related case
-Arson fire destroys 18k-square-foot ‘Palazzo Destefani’ mansion of local air racing legend
-Jury selection for Matthew Queen trial complete
Top Stories:
-Tens of thousands of southern California grocery workers have overwhelmingly voted to authorize their union to call a strike
-Ahead of Cesar Chavez Day on Thursday First lady, Dr. Jill Biden was in the Central Valley yesterday where she attended a naturalization ceremony at the National Chavez Center in Keene
Noon Top Stories:
-FLOTUS Jill Biden visits Kern County to attend naturalization ceremony in observance of Cesar Chavez Day
-One dead, two wounded after East Bakersfield shooting
-Kern Public Health reports 8 COVID-19 deaths, 65 cases
Top Stories:
-The First Lady will arrive at Meadows Field Airport at 8 a.m. this morning…as part of her final stop on a three-city tour
-Bakersfield Police investigating a shooting with multiple victims with major injuries in east Bakersfield
-A massive fire ripped through a multi-million dollar home in Southwest Bakersfield over the weekend
Noon Top Stories:
-5th annual Bakersfield Marathon returns this weekend
-Kern Public Health reports 21 new COVID-19 deaths, 92 cases
-Hearst Castle to reopen in May after being closed for two years
Top Stories:
-Bakersfield Police have released body camera video of two recent officer-involved shootings, one of which was deadly
-President Biden will be in Poland today and may meet with some of the millions of refugees from war-torn Ukraine
-According to a new report by rental platform Zumper, Bakersfield ranked as the 67th most expensive rental market in the nation last month
Noon Top Stories:
-President Biden met with NATO allies and Group of Seven (G-7) leaders in Brussels to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine as it stretches into its second month.
-Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his plans for a gas rebate for California drivers.
-Jury selection begins for Matthew Queen, charged with murder, torture and dozens of other offenses in what’s become known as the “Bakersfield 3” case.
Top Stories:
-A 400-dollar rebate could soon be heading your way it’s all part of Governor Gavin Newsom proposed plan to help ease the pain at the pump
-The Cal State University system is officially removing the SAT and ACT exams from undergraduate admission requirements
-President Biden is meeting today with NATO leaders in Brussels, amid the ongoing Russian assault on Ukraine
Noon Top Stories:
-Westbound 178 closed Wednesday after a shooting investigation
-BCSD officials discuss plan for later start times, adjusted bus routes
-Stockdale High School student Alor Sahoo joins 17 News at Noon to discuss his the upcoming "Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair" in Atlanta, Georgia, where he qualified to represent Kern County
Top Stories:
-Bakersfield Police are investigating a shooting after a man was found in a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, he died at the scene.
-New developments in the high profile murder case against Trezell and Jacqueline West, the adoptive parents accused of killing Orrin and Orson West
-President Biden leaves today for urgent talks with NATO and European allies
Noon Top Stories:
-Trezell, Jacqueline West seeking to continue seeing remaining children
-Ridgecrest man charged with murder, mutilation found competent
-Jill Biden coming to Bakersfield Monday
Top Stories:
-It’s day two of judge Ketanji Brown-Jackson’s confirmation hearing
-It has been 15 months since Orrin and Orson West were reported missing by their adoptive parents, who are now awaiting trial for their murders.
-Jury selection is set to begin tomorrow in the trial of Matthew Queen who is accused of torturing and killing a man in what’s become known as the “Bakersfield 3” case
Noon Top Stories:
-Man leads police on pursuit from DUI checkpoint over the weekend
-BPD asks for help in finding missing teen
-Russia expert weighs in on Russian invasion in Ukraine
Top Stories:
-A China Eastern Boeing 737 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of -Guangxi. There was no immediate word on numbers of dead and injured
Ukrainian officials are rejecting Russian demands to surrender the key port city of Mariupol
Noon Top Stories:
-Shooting wounds two at gas station on Union Avenue
-Kern County’s 2022 Regional Science Fair winners are in
-Bakersfield mandatory water restrictions still in effect
Top Stories:
-Breaking overnight, two people were shot early this morning at a gas station on Union Avenue and fourth street
-Drug maker Moderna is asking the FDA to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine
-Months after it was taken from an Oildale Post office, one of Buck Owens guitars was returned
Noon Top Stories:
-It has been two years since coronavirus first hit Kern County
-It's St. Patrick's Day, here's a list of local businesses that are celebrating
-Woman, 77, pleads no contest to manslaughter in retirement home shooting
Top Stories:
-A $400 gas rebate proposal is set to be announced today by a group of democrats in the state assembly
-President Biden is calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal,” and pledging more military assistance to Ukraine
-Two years ago today we were bracing for what would become a brutal battle of coronavirus in Kern County
Noon Top Stories:
-Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleads with Congress for help
-7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami risk receding
-Motion granted in Trezell, Jacqueline West case
Top Stories:
-Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will virtually address Congress next hour, and is expected to pressure lawmakers and President Biden for more military assistance to defeat Russia
-Bakersfield-based City Serve International is getting much-needed food to the thousands of Ukrainian refugees streaming over the border into Poland every day
-Police believe Monday night’s shooting outside Valley Plaza Mall was the result of a drug deal gone wrong
Noon Top Stories:
-3 shot during drug deal outside Valley Plaza mall
-KCSO identifies partial remains of Mojave man missing since September 2021
-Student stabbed, another arrested in altercation at Shafter High School
Top Stories:
-Two people were hospitalized after they were shot outside of Valley Plaza Mall last night
-A vigil was held last night in Delano, at Cesar Chavez Park, where 19 year-old Nayeli Carrillo Gonzalez was murdered while home for winter break from Fresno State on January 2, 2020
-The United States continues to warn Russia against further attacks, and China against helping them
Noon Top Stories:
-Mask mandates no longer required in schools
-Family mourns man found dead in well at candlelight vigil
-March 14 is National Pi Day, here is a list of businesses celebrating with special deals
Top Stories:
-A man is dead after a crash last night in Southwest Bakersfield
-A candlelight vigil was held last night for 26-year-old Jerome Crystian whose body was found 200 feet down a city water well in Southwest Bakersfield last week
-The crisis in Ukraine is intensifying amid serious concerns about Vladimir Putin introducing chemical weapons into Russia’s relentless attacks
Top stories
-A Bakersfield family mourning the loss of yet another loved one to the senseless act of an allegedly intoxicated driver.
-Now in its third week, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is intensifying, along with accusations of war crimes.
-A team of leaders from CityServe International is on the front lines of the refugee crisis in Poland...some of them from Bakersfield.
Noon Top Stories:
-1 dead in suspected DUI crash on White Lane
-Sheriff’s deputies outside residence in NW Bakersfield, man in custody
-Man who admitted killing daughter-in-law confirmed for trial
Top Stories:
-A deadly crash last night led to a gas leak that shut down a portion of White Lane in southwest Bakersfield, and caused residents at a nearby apartment complex to be temporarily evacuated, after an SUV struck a vehicle
-Body camera video has been released of an officer-involved shooting that took the life of a Bakersfield man in Oildale, on Pierce Road near State Road, on Feb. 9
-A tentative trial date of March 21 has been set and a judge selected for the trial of Matthew Queen, who is accused of torturing and killing a man in what’s become known as the “Bakersfield 3” case
Noon Top Stories:
-‘Bakersfield 3’ case assigned courtroom for trial
-Trial date set for accused impaired driver in triple-fatal crash
-Hwy 178 through Kern River Canyon closed due to crash
Top Stories:
-A Kern County Superior Court judge yesterday slapped a gag order on the case against Jaqueline and Trezell West the adoptive parents charged with murder in the disappearance of Orrin and Orson West
-With rising civilian deaths and a Ukrainian refugee count over two million, Russian forces are on a new attack path to capital Kyiv where President Zelenskyy vows to remain and fight
-In his fourth State of the State address as governor of California Governor Gavin Newsom announced he’s proposing a tax rebate in response to the sky rocketing prices of oil and gas
Noon Top Stories:
-Crews work to remove body from Bakersfield city well
-Gag order issued in case of Trezell and Jacqueline West
-How to maximize gas efficiency during price spikes
Top Stories:
-A body was found yesterday afternoon inside a city well in southwest Bakersfield
-The attorneys representing Jaqueline and Trezell West, the adoptive parents charged with murder in the disappearance of Orrin and Orson West, spoke for the first time yesterday
-Dozens of students and parents packed last night’s Kern High School District board meeting in support of Ridgeview High School English teacher, Kei Jackson
Noon Top Stories:
-Defense counsel for Trezell and Jacqueline West holds news conference on Monday
-One year since 16-year-old found dead near Arvin, no arrests made
-'Bakersfield 3’ hearing moved to Wednesday, witnesses ordered back
Top Stories:
-A third round of talks is scheduled for today between Ukraine and Russia. This comes after a weekend that saw two ceasefires fail, when Russia continued shelling cities.
-A vigil was held on Friday evening in California City for Orson and Orrin West
-Accused killer Matthew Queen in the “Bakersfield 3” case is due back in court this morning
Top Stories:
-An alarming incident in Ukraine seems to be under control. Officials say a fire at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is out after an attack by Russian forces.
-Local parents Jacqueline and Trezell West in court, pleading not guilty to charges they murdered two little boys they adopted
-A woman is dead after being struck by a train near 30th and Q st in north Bakersfield
Top Stories:
-New developments on the arrests of the adoptive parents of Orrin and Orson West
-A candlelight vigil was held last night in downtown Bakersfield in remembrance of Orrin and Orson West
-Despite worldwide condemnation, the U-S imposing more sanctions and launching a task force to investigate Russian Oligarchs
Top Stories:
-The adoptive parents arrested and charged with murder in the case of the two missing California city boys, Orrin and Orson West
-The Bakersfield city council is set to debate a proposal put forth last month by the city’s Recreation and Parks Department
-Public health providing new insight into our population’s immune response to the virus
Top Stories:
-Fighting continues in Ukraine as the country’s first talks with Russia since last week’s invasion concluded with no immediate breakthrough
-A man in Sacramento kills his daughters, a chaperon, and himself at a church yesterday
-California will drop its school mask mandate on March 12 but what the means locally is still undecided
Top Stories:
-As Russian forces batter cities and villages in Ukraine, Russia finds itself more and more isolated from the world
-Classes are canceled again today in the Tehachapi Unified School District due to the controversy surrounding mask mandates
-Newsom administration on Friday announced all but 5% of covid-19 related rules will end between now and June 30 but the state of emergency will remain
Top Stories:
-Russia continues to invade Ukraine, killing hundreds
-The Biden administration is expected to announce today that most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings
-Yesterday, the ‘Point in Time’ Count took place to get a snapshot of what services our Kern County’s unsheltered population needs
Noon Top Stories:
-Russia launches full-scale Ukraine invasion
-Man accused of killing Patricia Alatorre arraigned on new indictment
-Bail reduced for driver in fatal alleged speed race
Top Stories:
-The Russian invasion into Ukraine intensifies, with sirens wailing and explosions heard in major cities.
-Oil prices are on the rise following Russia’s military attack on Ukraine
-A pursuit in southwest Bakersfield ended in a fiery crash last night
Noon Top Stories:
-Hwy 58, Grapevine open, others closed due to snow, ice
-KCSO: Two more arrests in Lone Oak Lounge bar shooting
-Lawsuit filed in NYE 2020 triple-fatal crash
Top Stories:
-A man was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car last night in southwest Bakersfield
-An emotional goodbye yesterday to 16-year-old Angel Berumen, who died after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in January
-A 32-year-old Northwest Bakersfield resident is recovering after another man shot him in front of his home Monday night
Top Stories:
-The crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate
-Yesterday marked 14 months since Orrin and Orson West were reported missing from their home in California City
-The family of a teen killed in a hit-and-run crash is inviting the community to a funeral service today
Noon Top Stories:
-President Biden to impose sanctions in some Ukraine areas
-Man killed in D Street shooting in Wasco: KCSO
-California City police chief Jon Walker resigns
Top Stories:
-One person is dead following a shooting last night in Wasco, in the area of D and Fifth streets
-The coroner’s office has identified the man shot and killed by police Saturday night in South Bakersfield
-The Mayor of California City tells 17 News the city’s police chief has resigned
Top Stories:
-Bakersfield Police released video of a deadly shooting yesterday.. hoping to raise awareness about the cycle of gang violence
-The state Board of Parole Hearings this week, affirmed a decision to grant Parker Chamberlin parole
-Suspected street racer Iqbal Singh has been booked on murder and other charges following a crash earlier this month that killed 19-year-old Bianca Flores
Top Stories:
-Governor Gavin Newsom plans to announce the next phase of California’s Covid-19 response today
-The family of 73-year-old Gab Song says he went hiking near Mt. Pinos Tuesday and never returned home
-A Buck Owens guitar stolen from an Oildale post office late last year has been recovered
Top stories:
- Local parents made their frustrations about masks heard at the Rosedale Union School board meeting yesterday
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Hopeful news as we come out of this latest COVID-19 surge
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A student at Bakersfield High School is under arrest, accused of bringing a gun on campus
Top Stories:
-A 16-year-old boy was shot by a Bakersfield police officer last night
-The first of the state’s masking requirements expires today
-Tensions are rising in Ukraine, as that country’s president calls for a day of unity tomorrow
Top Stories:
-California prison officials say an inmate has once again walked away from the Male Community Reentry Program in Bakersfield
-At least one person is dead after a crash on Highway 178 last night
-Cal State Bakersfield will be welcoming students back to campus today for in-person instruction
Top Stories:
- A man is behind bars after shooting and killing one while injuring another
- Kingston health care gets blasted by state reports
Top Stories:
-An officer-involved shooting left a man dead in Oildale yesterday
-Police say a stolen car crashed into an East Bakersfield home yesterday morning
-The family of Bob Saget says the actor-comedian died of a brain bleed caused by an injury to the back of his head
Top Stories:
-Public health officials say covid-19 cases and hospitalizations in Kern County have peaked from this fourth surge, and we are in the downward trend of disease transmission rates
-County supervisors yesterday officially signed off on a package of new contracts with nine cities that rely on fire protection services from the Kern County Fire Department
-Staff and students at McFarland high school are mourning the sudden death of their beloved basketball coach
Top Stories:
-A bill meant to help students with sleep deprivation is getting push-back at local school board meetings
-Street racing and the crowds it attracts may have claimed another life in Kern County
-The mother Alejandro Vargas Jr., who died in 2019 after being struck by a vehicle on Niles Street, has launched a petition to get more crosswalks and street lights on that roadway
Top Stories:
-One person is hospitalized after a shooting Saturday night in south Bakersfield, that stemmed from a fight during an apparent car rally
-State lawmakers are focused on a surge of street racing and illegal side shows, just days after a suspected street racer crashed on Panama Lane… killing 19-year-old Bianca Flores
-One of the four suspects charged in connection to the hit and run that killed 16-year-old Angel Berumen is scheduled to be in court today, which coincidently, would also have been Angel’s 17th birthday
Top Stories:
-Four people have been arrested in connection to a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy
-The Sheriff’s Office is seeking charges against two McFarland police officers in connection to an officer-involved shooting on New Years Day
-Family and friends are mourning the loss of a young Arvin woman, killed in a crash in southwest Bakersfield – an accident police say, was caused by illegal street racing
Noon Top Stories:
-Kingston Healthcare Center to officially close after losing deal with Medicare, Medicaid
-Bakersfield man gets 11 years in infant son’s death
-Imelda Ceja announces run for CA 16th Senate District
Top Stories:
-One person is dead after a fiery crash last night
-The future of Kingston Healthcare Center is in jeopardy as it’s set to loose its status as a nursing facility
-The Bakersfield City Council has declared February as “Safe Surrender Baby Awareness Month” in Bakersfield
Noon Top Stories:
-One dead in crash on Hwy 46 near Wasco
-Kern Public Health reports 1,240 new COVID-19 cases
-Future of Kingston Healthcare Center in jeopardy as it is set to lose its agreement with Medicare, Medicaid
Top Stories:
-A nursing home notorious for its poor-handling of the coronavirus pandemic, may be closing its doors
-A small trailer fire that broke out Monday turned out to be a huge loss for the Bakersfield Homeless Center
-The trial for a man accused of sexual abusing a girl when she was 15 is expected to begin today
Noon Top Stories:
-Oildale fire destroys Bakersfield Homeless Shelter toy donations in storage unit
-Shafter woman sentenced in newborn’s slaying
-Inmate who walked away from Bakersfield reentry program facility arrested
Top Stories:
-Pfizer today is expected to ask the FDA for emergency use of its vaccine in children as young as six months
-A family friend of KCSO Deputy Philip Campas has created a petition to have East Bakersfield High School honor the late deputy, who was killed in the line of duty in July
-An inmate who walked away from a Bakersfield community reentry program over the weekend is now behind bars
Top Stories:
-Four people were shot at the Lone Oak Lounge in Northwest Bakersfield Saturday night
-The California Department of Corrections is asking for help finding an inmate who walked away from a Male Community Reentry Program in Bakersfield
-Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will take on Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams in Super Bowl 56
Noon Top Stories:
-Teen in Niles Street hit-and-run pronounced dead, family creates GoFundMe
-Kern Public Health reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,877 cases
-Governor refers Parker Chamberlin’s parole grant to entire parole board
Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health announced yesterday that more than 2,000 people have now died from COVID-19 in Kern County
-A candlelight vigil was held last night in honor of those who lost their lives to fentanyl
-A teenage boy who was hit by a vehicle while walking in East Bakersfield, has died of his injuries
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO standoff with man barricaded in seatrain in Lamont ends with 1 in custody
-Kern County surpasses 2,000 COVID-19 deaths, Kern Public Health reports
-Man shot, killed outside marijuana dispensary in East Bakersfield
Top Stories:
-A man was shot and killed outside a marijuana dispensary in Northeast Bakersfield overnight
-A man was hit and killed by a car in Shafter and officials say the driver took off
-Health officials are now watching what’s being described as a “Stealth version” of the omicron -variant
Noon Top Stories:
-U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire
-Kern Public Health reports 11 new COVID-19 deaths, 2,428 cases
-Man found dead with apparent gunshot wound in central Bakersfield
Top Stories:
-Three more state-staffed strike teams are on their way to help lighten the load of local hospitals
-The mother of a teen who was hit while riding his skateboard says the boy is now brain dead
-A hearing has been scheduled for April regarding a lawsuit filed against the county of Kern
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,620 cases
-BPD: 9-month-old overdoses on fentanyl in East Bakersfield, 2nd baby in 1 week
-Kevin Hart schedules 5th show at Fox Theater
Top Stories:
-A nine-month-old baby is hospitalized after overdosing on fentanyl
-Jamie Osuna’s competency hearing has been postponed once again
-Today marks 23 years since Bakersfield woke up to a winter wonderland
Noon Top Stories:
-9-month-old overdoses on fentanyl in east Bakersfield, 2nd baby in 1 week
-Kern Public Health reports 6,941 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend
-US embassy personnel ordered to leave Ukraine
Top Stories:
-We could soon learn the fate of convicted murderer Jamie Osuna.. with a judge scheduled to rule on his competency later today
-California Highway Patrol says it seized 90 pounds of marijuana near its headquarters in Buttonwillow
Noon Top Stories:
-Man killed in car crash on Norris Road in Oildale
-California City boys have been missing 13 months
-Emmy-winning comedian Louie Anderson dies at 68
Top Stories:
-Local leaders gathered last night to have a discussion on Fentanyl, and the “silent epidemic” of people abusing the synthetic opioid
-A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Oildale last night
-Bakersfield Police data is shedding light on a surge of smash and grab thefts against cars
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 2,033 new COVID-19 cases
-One year since President Joe Biden took office
-Local leaders to hold forum on fentanyl tonight, live streamed on KGET and Bakersfield Recovery Services Facebook pages
Top Stories:
-The 42nd annual Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast returns today
-Bakersfield City Council last night held its second public hearing on the redrawing of its ward boundaries.
Noon Top Stories:
-AutoZone security guard shot and struck thief’s vehicle
-Half of all Kern residents vaccinated against COVID-19, far behind state and national average
-Thousands donate to Kern County animal shelters, rescue groups as part of #BettyWhiteChallenge
Top Stories:
-President Biden will hold his second formal press conference since taking office today
-Jeff Flores officially launched a campaign to sit on Kern’s Board of Supervisors yesterday
-The biological father of 13-year-old Nicolas Peterson who died in a crash a year ago has filed a lawsuit against a woman who allegedly ran a red turn signal
Noon Top Stories:
-Man shot and killed in East Bakersfield
-Local schools struggle through staffing shortages amid Omicron surge
-Jeff Flores announces candidacy to succeed his boss as 3rd district supervisor
Top Stories:
-California has reached a grim milestone in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
A man who was crossing the street in a wheelchair is dead after being hit by a vehicle in south Bakersfield this weekend
-A Shafter police officer has undergone surgery after he was injured in a crash on East Lerdo Highway
Noon Top Stories:
-Two arrested after fight at Studio Movie Grill, employee hit with gun
-COVID surge strains local hospitals
-DUI, speeding possible factors in deadly Morning Drive crash: BPD
Top Stories:
-Police say one person is dead after a suspected DUI crash in East Bakersfield
-Tense moments at Studio Movie Grill after two people fought with employees even pulling out a gun during the argument
-Intense flames consumed a building on Baker and East 21st streets Sunday night
Top stories:
- Emergency system strained by covid surge
- CityServe awarded housing grant
- Norris school district suspending school bus service due to covid
Top Stories
-Congressman Kevin McCarthy says he will not cooperate with the House committee investigating the January 6th attack
-Hospitals in Kern are preparing for a wave of hospitalizations from the rapidly spreading Omicron variant
-The Fox Theater's Walk of Fame added a sidewalk star honoring Kern County Sheriff's SWAT team member Phillip Campas
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 8 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,635 cases
-Distemper outbreak causes Bakersfield Animal Care Center to euthanize 100 dogs
-Man killed in east Bakersfield shooting identified
Top stories
- President Biden addresses restrictive voting laws
- CA legislature votes to move ahead with CAL CARE
- Gov. Gavin Newsom lays out his plan to expand MEDI-CAL
Top Stories:
-In the past 12 hours, at least two people were hit and killed by cars in two separate incidents
-Family and friends held a candlelight vigil last night for 13-year-old Nicolas Peterson who was tragically killed while riding on a motorcycle with his stepdad one year ago
-More people are sick with COVID-19 than at any other point in this pandemic
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 5,229 cases
-Coventry Drive shooting leaves man dead: BPD
-Comedian Bob Saget dead at 65
Top Stories:
-Two men were shot and killed in two separate incidents over the weekend marking the first homicides of the year in Kern County
-Quick thinking and brave officers saved a man’s life, after a small plane went down in the path of an oncoming train
-Actor and comedian Bob Saget has died
Noon Top Stories:
-Daly City man found dead in central Bakersfield fire
-6 teens arrested after shots fired at vehicle in central Bakersfield
-Kern Public Health reports 9 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,527 cases
Top Stories:
-The community is invited to attend the funeral services today for two siblings who were killed by a suspected impaired driver as they stood at a street corner
-The search continues this morning for a wanted man considered armed and dangerous. Police say 19 year old Christian Gaines and 2 others are accused of shooting and killing Justin Anthony Griffin Jr. back on November 3rd.
-Los Angeles county firefighters are mourning one of their own, killed in the line of duty yesterday morning
Top Stories:
-Today marks one year since the attack at the u-s capitol…when a large crowd laid siege to the building in an effort to overturn the 2020 election
-A Beverly Hills doctor who had been contracted at Adventist Health Bakersfield and was arrested after the January 6th insurrection, is due back in federal court next month
-City officials in Philadelphia have updated the death toll in a fire that swept through a row house early yesterday morning
Noon Top Stories:
-13 people, including 7 children, dead in Philadelphia house fire
-One found dead after abandoned structure fire breaks out in central Bakersfield
-Kern Public Health reports 607 new COVID-19 cases
Top Stories:
-Public Health yesterday confirmed at least ten people in Kern County tested positive for the omicron variant
-Louis Gill, the former CEO of the Bakersfield Homeless Center, will no longer be running for Congress against Kevin McCarthy
-Dixie fire started by a tree that came in contact with an electrical line owned by pacific gas and electric, according to the state department of forestry
Noon Top Stories:
-10 omicron cases reported in Kern County, state strike teams arriving for possible surge
-Louis Gill, former Bakersfield Homeless Center CEO, announced he’s running for the Kern County supervisor seat that will be vacated by Mike Maggard.
-Juvenile wounded in East Bakersfield shooting on Monday
Top Stories:
-Still no arrests after a juvenile was wounded in a shooting yesterday in east Bakersfield
-After weeks of saying he hadn’t made up his mind yet on the first Monday of 2022. Supervisor Mike Maggard announced he won’t seek a fifth term on Kern’s Board of Supervisors
-“A portion” of the stolen Buck Owens guitar has been located in an abandoned building in Downtown Bakersfield
Noon Top Stories:
-Mike Maggard announces he won’t seek 5th term on Board of Supervisors
-Kern Public Health reports 3,092 new COVID-19 cases over holiday break
-McFarland police open fire against pursuit suspect, Delano PD K9 wounded during incident
Top Stories:
-A suspect is in a unknown condition, and a police dog is in a veterinary hospital, after an officer-involved shooting in McFarland
-A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck yesterday evening in western Kern County
Top Stories:
-Newly released police reports say officers found the 46-year-old at the scene of the crash drowsy and slurring her words
-The FDA is planning to expand eligibility for Pfizer’s covid-19 booster shot
Noon Top Stories:
-Grapevine is closed due to snow and ice, Hwy 58 still open at this time
-Teen shot and killed Wednesday night in southwest Bakersfield identified
-List of Bakersfield NYE events
Top Stories:
-Three people were shot late last night in Southwest Bakersfield
-A formerly homeless veteran featured here on 17 News after he was received a generous outpouring of support and gained a new apartment and furniture is now in jail for alleged child abuse
-New coronavirus cases are breaking pandemic records, largely due to the omicron variant
Noon Top Stories:
-Two killed in head-on crash on Wheeler Ridge Road
-KHSD accommodates transgender youth with new private changing space project
-Dutch Bros to open 5th location in Bakersfield
Top Stories:
- Former Democratic leader Harry Reid Has passed at 82
- At least two killed in crash south of Bakersfield
- Vigil held for brother and sister killed on Panama Ln
Noon Top Stories:
-Buck Owens’ guitar stolen from Oildale Post Office
-Public Defender’s office withdraws from Lisa Core case; she's charged with murder in a crash that killed 2 siblings
-Kern Public Health will release COVID-19 numbers on Jan. 3
Top Stories:
-Despite rain and light snow in the valley yesterday, the grapevine and highway 58 remains open at this time
-The CDC is cutting the recommended isolation time in half, from 10 days to five days. As long as they’re asymptomatic
-The family of a brother and sister who were killed by a suspected DUI driver is inviting the public to join them for a candlelight memorial service, today at 5 p.m.
Noon Top Stories:
-Cracker Barrel plans to open in the summer in Bakersfield, hire 150 employees
-Chick-Fil-A gets permit finalized for northwest Bakersfield location
-Kern Public Health reports 13 new COVID-19 deaths, 780 cases over holiday break
Top Stories:
-More than 6,000 flights were cancelled across the globe over the busy holiday weekend causing tens of thousands of delays
-Police are searching for two men who allegedly fired a gun into the air outside a local grocery store
-Investigators continue to piece together a deadly Christmas Eve shark attack in Morro Bay
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health will release COVID-19 numbers only one more time in 2021
-14-year-old girl killed while police fatally shot at assault suspect in Burlington store in North Hollywood
-Bakersfield Christmas Town, light displays and more holiday activities in Kern County
Top Stories:
-Airports across the country are scrambling to rebook guests, after United Airlines announced it’s pre-emptively cancelling more than 100 flights due to coronavirus concerns
-Drivers not having to worry about only traffic and congestion, but wet conditions amid holiday travel
-Investigators say a 14 girl has died after she was struck by a police officer’s stray bullet in a LA shopping mall
Noon Top Stories:
-Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter guilty of manslaughter in Daunte Wright death
-Carl’s Jr. catches fire overnight in Downtown Bakersfield
-Alta Sierra Ski Resort closed today
Top Stories:
-What witnesses say started as a car fire quickly engulfed a building in Central Bakersfield
-The F-D-A has cleared the way for the nation’s first covid antiviral treatment pill
-President Biden is extending the pause on student loan repayments for an additional 90-days
Top Stories:
-Members of the community and the biological family of Orrin and Orson West held a prayer vigil last night one year to the day since the brothers were reported missing
-Governor Gavin Newsom last night announced a new mandate affecting California health care workers
-One person is dead following a crash south of Bakersfield
Noon Top Stories:
-California announces COVID booster requirement for health care workers
-Ex-McFarland High coach ordered held without bail in child sex sting case
-California State University students, staff required to get COVID boosters
Noon Top Stories:
-Pres. Biden to pledge 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron
-Public Defender’s office appointed to represent accused killer of Patricia Alatorre
-One year since Orson and Orrin West were reported missing from California City
Top Stories:
-President Biden is preparing to address the nation today about his administration’s response to the surging omicron variant
-A gun was seized after a man accidentally fired shots inside a local hospital last night.
-A Kern County firefighter has been arrested after investigators say they found more than 500images of suspected child pornography in his possession
Top Stories:
-President Biden is preparing to address the nation tomorrow about how the administration will respond to the spread of the highly-contagious omicron variant
-The investigation continues this morning into a deadly shooting in East Bakersfield Friday night
-A candlelight memorial service was held Saturday night for a young brother and sister killed by an -alleged DUI driver
Noon Top Stories:
-Local school districts respond to threats trending on TikTok
-After a year of vaccinations, COVID still grips Kern County
-Doctor accused of negligence in death of Demi Dominguez agrees to surrender medical license
Top Stories:
- School officials are aware social media threats
- Doctor surrenders his license
- Last day to ship using first class mail
Top Stories:
- Train hits car in Wasco
- Coronavirus concerns continue
- Expansion approved for Brundage Ln navigation center
Top Stories:
-The city council approved just over $6 million last night for the Brundage Lane Navigation Center
-Prosecutors yesterday filed three felony charges against a former McFarland High School basketball coach who allegedly tried to arrange a meeting with a minor for sex
-The matriarch of Bakersfield’s renowned Basque culinary scene has died
Noon Top Stories:
-Grapevine, Hwy 58 open and Hwy 178 remains closed
-California’s state-wide mask mandate starts today
-Bakersfield College to waive student parking fees this spring
Top Stories:
-Starting today the state of California is re-imposing an indoor mask mandate that will apply to everyone
-The House has taken the serious step of holding mark meadows in contempt of congress
-Road conditions keep Highway 58 shut down in both directions
Noon Top Stories:
-Wind and rain batter Bakersfield in first big storm of the season
-SWAT callout on S Real Road ends with no arrests, says sheriff’s office
-Multiple reports say Las Vegas is set to host 2024 Super Bowl
Top Stories:
-Convicted murderer Jamie Osuna pleaded not guilty yesterday to another charge filed against him while in custody
-Starting tomorrow you’ll need to wear a mask in indoor public spaces regardless of your vaccination status
-Officers were called out to Centaur Street just south of Pacheco Road for reports of a shooting just after 11 p.m. Sunday night.
Noon Top Stories:
-Two women were shot leaving one dead in south Bakersfield late Sunday night.
-Jamie Osuna, accused of decapitating his cellmate in 2019, pleaded not guilty Monday to another charge filed against him while in custody.
-A big storm is set to arrive in Kern County Monday night.
Top Stories:
-Dozens are feared dead in Kentucky after tornadoes and severe weather tore through multiple states and caused catastrophic damage
-An N-B-C News tally has confirmed more than 800-thousand deaths from the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic
-CHP has identified the man who crashed on Interstate 5, leaving his passenger to die and carjacking a good Samaritan who came to his aid
Noon Top Stories:
-A simple, protective act of brotherly love—walking his little sister home from the bus stop—is now an appalling tragedy.
-The California Highway Patrol Buttonwillow Office is looking for the man who allegedly crashed on Interstate 5, leaving his passenger to die and carjacking a good Samaritan at gunpoint who came to his aid.
-Tyler Schilhabel’s football journey starts, and continues, at Independence
Top Stories:
-In a jailhouse interview with 17 News. The woman accused of driving under the influence before hitting and killing a young girl and her teen brother, says she was not drunk at the time of the crash, and had a seizure
-Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy Phillip Campas was honored last night during the 33rd annual Officer of the Year Awards
-Two Kern County teams have the chance to etch their name in State Football history
Noon Top Stories:
-Bakersfield PD arrest driver, Lisa Core, involved in Panama Lane crash that killed teen, child
-Father and son arrested for arson in connection to California’s Caldor Fire: DA
-Children’s Miracle Network annual Day of Giving raises more than $180K
Top Stories:
-A brother and his sister were struck and killed by a car that ran off Panama Lane yesterday afternoon in South Bakersfield
-Kern County is turning a new chapter in how it responds to our homeless population.. with a controversial “unlawful camping” ordinance taking effect today
-After nearly two years of negotiations, Kern County has reached a deal with the local chapter of the Service Employees International Union
Noon Top Stories:
-Children’s Miracle Network annual Day of Giving now underway
-Pfizer says its COVID-19 booster protects against omicron
-Kern County Fair ranks 22nd in the nation
Top Stories:
-As we approach the 2022 election, the future of one supervisor isn’t so clear
-Bakersfield 1st Ward City Councilmember Eric Arias has thrown his support behind Louis Gill in the race to unseat Kevin McCarthy
-Kern Public Health Director Brynn Carrigan provided an update to county supervisors yesterday, urging the community to remain vigilant as the omicron variant continues to spread
Noon Top Stories:
-Woman dies after being struck by vehicle on Union Avenue
-Biden administration talks diplomacy as Russian troops mass at Ukraine border
-Children’s Miracle Network annual Day of Giving kicks off tomorrow
Top Stories:
-A woman has died after being struck by a car in central Bakersfield
-President Biden holding a high-stakes video conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin today
-Today marks 80 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO investigating apparent murder-suicide on Hughes Lane in south Bakersfield
-Independence advances to CIF 5-AA football championship; Liberty advances to CIF 1-A state football championship
-Children’s Miracle Network annual Day of Giving kicks off Dec. 8
Top Stories:
-Kern County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in South Bakersfield
-The Mayor’s Ball returned to downtown Bakersfield this weekend
-Two Kern County football teams are are slated to play for a State Championship
Noon Top Stories:
-Shooting leaves one dead, one wounded in East Bakersfield
-Charges filed against brothers accused in deadly Union Avenue pileup
-Kern Public Health reports 14 new COVID-19 deaths, 261 cases
Top Stories:
-A Madera man admitted to leaving the scene, after rear-ending a vehicle on Union Avenue, and sparking a chain-reaction crash involving 10 vehicles
-A grand jury investigation says erroneous IRS filings regarding the pension information of 1,800 Bakersfield city employees was a simple mistake, and not a intentional breach of data
-Two Kern County football teams have a chance to etch their name in State history books
Noon Top Stories:
-To fight Omicron, Biden to add travel rules, make at-home COVID tests free
-Accused Greyhound bus shooter found competent to stand trial
-A tense Supreme Court hearing Wednesday over Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban suggested the conservative-majority court is willing to place new restrictions on abortion.
Top Stories:
-At least one person was killed in a crash near Buttonwillow last night
-As expected, the omicron covid variant has reached the united states — the first case confirmed yesterday in San Francisco
-The Bakersfield Christmas Parade returns today, in-person this year
Noon Top Stories:
-First US case of omicron variant detected in San Francisco
-Man dead, two injured after crashing car into block wall in south Bakersfield
-East Bakersfield shooting wounds juvenile, prompts school lockouts
Top Stories:
-Detectives are still trying to find out why a boy was shot yesterday afternoon in southeast Bakersfield
-A former McFarland High School basketball coach who plead no contest to attempting to contact an underage person for sex, has been arrested again for the same thing
-One person was killed in a car crash in south Bakersfield last night. It happened on Old Yard Drive
Top Stories:
-President Biden is urging Americans to remain calm as the Omicron variant emerges
-Water watchers are enforcing new restrictions to ensure we conserve our most precious resource during this extreme drought
-Here in Kern County, more people are getting vaccinated and boosted.
Top Stories:
-President Biden will deliver an update today on the U.S. response to the omicron variant of -COVID-19, already spreading in dozens of countries
-Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old hospitalized yesterday afternoon
-A local restaurant is thanking the community after a thief who broke into their building was taken into custody — the robbery caught on camera
Top Stories:
-Shoppers ready to score Black Friday deals camped out at major retailers overnight
-At least one person is dead after a head-on crash on Weedpatch Highway
Noon Top Stories:
-All three men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery were convicted of murder Wednesday.
-Free Thanksgiving drives, meals and giveaways happening this week
-Local boxer Joel Iriarte is competing in the finals of the PanAmerican games
Top Stories:
-Today is expected to be one of the heaviest traffic days in the past several years
-In a matter of hours, we may know the fate of the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery
-Newly released court records show the man accused of punching radio show host Ralph Bailey at a local steakhouse, was arrested after police received an anonymous tip
Noon Top Stories:
-The Department of Energy will release 50 million barrels of oil from the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the White House announced Tuesday, as the Biden administration seeks ways to control rising costs at the pump.
-Houchin Blood banks are empty, looking for donations
-All adults eligible for COVID-19 boosters
Top Stories:
-President Joe Biden will tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of a global effort to calm a rapid rise in gas prices
-Overnight the smash and grab trend continued at a Nordstrom in Los Angeles
-Our local health department is reminding the public about the CDC's move to approve booster shots for all adults
Noon Top Stories:
-An SUV plowed into a Christmas parade in Wisconsin on Sunday, killing at least five people and injuring 48
-A male found with a gunshot wound Sunday night in southeast Bakersfield has died, according to sheriff’s officials.
-"Gas prices" are dominating Google searches just as people get ready to travel for Thanksgiving.
Top Stories:
- Five killed and dozens hurt after SUV drives into parade in Waukesha, WI
- Rescue crews save man who slid down hillside
- Teacher's aid arrested on child porn charges
Noon Top Stories:
-Kyle RIttenhouse cleared of all charges in Kenosha shootings
-Former BC student who criticized ICE, Jose Bello, arrested in Tulare County homicide
-With Thanksgiving just around the corner, several local groups are making sure families have a holiday meal this weekend
Top Stories:
-The vote for the build-back spending bill has been delayed. After local house minority leader Kevin McCarthy set a record for the longest filibuster
-Police arrested the man they say is responsible for a 10-car chain-reaction crash earlier this week
Noon Top Stories:
-Brothers arrested in connection with Union Avenue multi-vehicle crash
-Police investigating homicide in east Bakersfield
-Report shows CSUB among lowest student vaccination rates in Cal State system
Top Stories:
-A man was shot and killed in east Bakersfield last night
-Local business leaders came together yesterday to share their ongoing projects in Downtown Bakersfield
-The Kern County Airports Department will hold an emergency response exercise this morning – simulating a commercial plane crash
Noon Top Stories:
-A married couple whose bodies were found last week at a home in southeast Bakersfield died in a murder-suicide, according to coroner’s officials.
-KGET Holiday Food Drive benefitting the Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank is happening today until 7 p.m.
-Woman in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash on 21st Street and Union Avenue Tuesday, suspect driver fled
Top Stories:
-Police are searching for the driver responsible for a massive chain reaction crash last night in Downtown Bakersfield
-COVID-19 cases are declining here at home but health officials are warning, there is still an expected surge following the holiday travel season
-The debate over whether to redraw county districts came to an end yesterday, with county supervisors largely voting on a new map
Noon Top Stories:
-The getaway driver in the 2016 Lamont double homicide that killed a father and son was sentenced to life without parole on Tuesday.
-A man fatally shot in Wasco on Monday has been identified.
-Charges were dismissed Monday against Elaine Rosa, who once faced a felony animal cruelty charge for dragging a small dog from an electric scooter.
Top Stories:
-Yesterday we learned animal cruelty charges have been dropped against the woman captured
-The search continues this morning for a missing teen last seen west of Bakersfield
-Dozens of upset parents gathered in front of Bakersfield City Hall yesterday to protest the state's vaccine mandate
Noon Top Stories:
-Heavy fog impacts Kern County traffic, causes school delays
-President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package into law at the White House on Monday.
-The Kern County coroner’s office has identified one of two people killed in a plane crash Friday northeast of California City.
Top Stories:
-An apartment complex in North Bakersfield is severely damaged after a fire ripped through at least one unit last night
-A man was shot and killed over the weekend in Oildale
-Another person has died after last week’s deadly Astroworld music festival in Houston
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 633 cases
-Kern Supervisors to consider two final maps for supervisorial district boundaries
-Dutch Bros location on Panama Lane now open
Top Stories:
- State models predict coronavirus surge in January
- D.A. Cynthia Zimmer to run for re-election
- New Dutch Bros location opens in Bakersfield
Noon Top Stories:
-Veterans Day Parade returns to Downtown Bakersfield
-Veterans Day 2021: Freebies, discounts to honor our brave
-Prisoner of war medal reunification ceremony to be held at Portrait of a Warrior gallery
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 24 new COVID-19 deaths, 316 cases
-Sheriff Youngblood discusses anti-camping ordinance, fentanyl in Kern County
-Bakersfield Animal Care Center in desperate need of dog fosters
Top Stories:
- KCSOS trustee claims she's targeted for opinion on vaccine mandate
- Parents speak out against vaccine mandate
- Charles Prunty still missing after 7 months
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County passes anti-camping ordinance
-Married couple killed at residence in southeast Bakersfield
-Kern Public Health reports 314 new COVID-19 cases
Top Stories:
-Fire crews knocked down a large structure fire at what appeared to be an abandoned house
-It was a packed house at last night's county supervisor's meeting as talks continued over redrawing district boundaries
-The Kern County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote today on an ordinance addressing homelessness
Noon Top Stories:
-A 40-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night in southwest Bakersfield
-Houston officials investigating after a crowd surge kills at least 8 at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival over the weekend
-8th Annual "Campout Against Cancer" raises money for local survivors
Top Stories:
-Texas is honoring the lives lost at the Astroworld Music Festival on Friday
-The Kern Board of Supervisors will hear public comment today on preliminary maps ahead of this month's hearing on the re-drawing of district boundaries
-Assemblyman Rudy Salas is expected to announce a $6 million dollar investment for Bakersfield College today
Top Stories:
-Democratic leaders expect a vote in the house today on both a social safety net bill and an infrastructure package
-Armando Cruz, the man accused of raping and strangling a 13-year-old girl last summer, was arraigned yesterday on an indictment replacing charges previously filed against him
-The Dioceses of Fresno invited the community out last night to learn more about development plans for a proposed cemetery in a Northwest Bakersfield neighborhood
Noon Top Stories:
-Man found shot at southwest Bakersfield gas station declared dead at the scene: police
-Kern Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 339 cases
-US sets Jan. 4 vaccine mandate deadline
Top Stories:
-Bakersfield police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in a gas station parking lot in Southwest Bakersfield
-The investigation continues this morning into a deadly airplane crash near Shafter Airport
-Dozens of parents filled the Greenfield Union School District board meeting last night to speak out against the vaccine mandate for students
Noon Top Stories:
-Report of aircraft crash in Shafter
-Kern Public Health reports 21 new COVID-19 deaths, 402 cases
-With Aaron Rodgers out with COVID, Green Bay's backup quarterback and Bakersfield native Jordan Love is set to start this Sunday.
Top Stories:
-After months of study, the C-D-C director has given emergency approval for young children to get vaccinated
-A group called Faithful for Freedom gathered at St. Francis Parish School for a peaceful protest against the Covid vaccine
-Early returns show voters in Taft are overwhelmingly in favor of a one-cent sales tax increase
Noon Top Stories:
-People living in Taft will decide today whether to adopt a one-cent sales tax increase.
-Police are asking for help to locate a 12-year-old boy who was last seen Monday night in Northeast Bakersfield.
-Kern Public Health reports 271 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Top Stories:
-Law enforcement confirm the man wanted in connection to a murder in Tulare County, is the same man at the center of a 2019 Bakersfield immigration controversy
-A sheriff's office review board has ruled an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month was justified
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 969 cases
-Sheriff’s office investigating deadly McKee Road shooting
-Californians who qualify for a Golden State Stimulus check started to receive the checks this weekend
Top Stories:
-The sheriff's office is investigating a shooting that left a man dead in South Bakersfield early yesterday morning
-The Tulare County Sheriff's office has arrested two men in the case of a man found dead in Tulare County two weeks ago
-American Airlines has canceled more than 15-hundred flights since Friday over disruptions it blamed on staffing problems and high winds at its busiest hub
Top Stories:
-Bakersfield Fire Chief Anthony Galagaza {GALA-GAYZA} yesterday announced his retirement after 30 years in the department
-Over 100 people gathered at Union Cemetery yesterday to commemorate "First responders recognition Day"
-Bakersfield Congressman and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is taking aim at President Biden's infrastructure bill
Noon Top Stories:
-1 dead in 3-vehicle crash on Brundage Lane in Central Bakersfield
-Kevin McCarthy challenger Louis Gill raises upwards of $100K in campaign
-Kern Public Health reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths, 246 cases
Top Stories:
-Overnight we learned alcohol played a role in a crash that left one person dead and eight others hurt
-The Kern High School District board held a special meeting last night to approve an expenditure plan, but once again the vaccine mandate was the hot topic
-Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez announced she will not run for reelection when her term is up in 2024
Noon Top Stories:
-Two men caught driving with a dead body in 2018 have been sentenced to 25 years to life on
Tuesday.
-The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office provided an update on the "Rust" movie set shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
-The Bakersfield Condors are honoring veterans with a special match dedicated to them and may get to send one local veteran to the nation’s capital -- if they win a bet.
Top Stories:
-Parents in the Panama Buena Vista Union School District made their frustrations heard once again last night, over the state's impending vaccine mandate for students
-At the same meeting, board members motioned to expel two students who made threats toward students and staff on social media
-Two men who were pulled over with a body in their front passenger seat are scheduled to be sentenced for murder today
Noon Top Stories:
-Residents and community members are all invited to provide input on the redistricting process at the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday.
-The city of Delano swore in its new police chief on Monday, but not everyone was happy about the choice.
-Disneyland on Monday raised the cost of most daily tickets and expanded its tiered-pricing ticket system
Top Stories:
-Wicked weather uprooted trees, caused crashes and created dangerous hazards throughout Kern County yesterday
-Today the Board of Supervisors will hear public comment on preliminary maps ahead of this November's redistricting
Noon Top Stories:
-A storm has wreaked havoc down the west coast, causing deaths, damage and evacuations and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands.
-The man killed in the Northwest Bakersfield shooting on Saturday has been identified.
-"The Facebook Papers": Journalists from a variety of newsrooms worked together to gain access to thousands of pages of internal company documents obtained by Frances Haugen, the former Facebook product manager-turned-whistleblower.
Top Stories:
-A storm is poised to drop more than an inch of rain in Bakersfield and the Kern County mountains
-Sheriff's deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man early Saturday morning in Northwest Bakersfield
-Community members, stakeholders, and organizations are invited to provide input on the redistricting process at Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting tomorrow
Noon Top Stories:
-Crews contained a fire at an abandoned three-unit apartment complex on Thursday night, according to the Bakersfield Fire Department.
-The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office says Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed director of photography Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza while filming near Santa Fe Thursday afternoon.
-Chris Taylor hits 3 HRs, Dodgers beat Braves 11-2 to extend NLCS
Top Stories:
-A massive fire consumed an abandoned apartment complex on Jewett Avenue near Stella Hills Elementary School
-A woman is killed and a man wounded in a shooting while working on a movie set in New Mexico
-The Los Angeles Dodgers live to see another day as they survive an elimination game in the N-L-Championship Series
Noon Top Stories:
-Today marks 10 months since Orrin and Orson West were reported missing in California City.
-The Bakersfield City Council approved the $58,274 expansion design project for the Brundage Navigation Center on Wednesday.
-Gabby Petito case: Remains found during Brian Laundrie search were ‘bones’
Top Stories:
-Today marks ten months since Orrin and Orson West were reported missing from their home in California City
-The Bakersfield city council last night voted unanimously to approve the design of a 150-bed expansion project for the Brundage Lane Navigation Center
-Passed last night retention bonuses for Bakersfield Police officers
Top Stories:
-A man is dead after a late-night shooting in Lamont
-A shooting ended with a car crashing into a home in Northwest Bakersfield
-Louis Gill, the former CEO of Bethany Services, announced yesterday he's running for California's 23rd Congressional District in 2022
Top Stories:
-A man is hospitalized after being shot at a local bar overnight
-A statewide protest against a COVID vaccine mandate for school children sent ripple effects across the county yesterday
-If you are a customer of Pacific Gas & Electric, you could see a major change to your rate plan in early 2022
Today's top stories:
-School walkout to protest vaccine mandates for children
-Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell, dies of covid-19 complications
-Up to date weather
-Assemblyman Rudy Salas runs for Congress
Top Stories:
-At least one person is dead after a head-on crash near Arvin
-This morning it appears Assembly member Rudy Salas is planning a run for Congress
-Thursday marks 10 months since California City Boys Orrin and Orson West were reported missing, and there is still no sign of the brothers
Top Stories:
-Former President Bill Clinton is hospitalized this morning and is said to be in good spirits and on the mend
-A student at Fairfax Middle School was arrested yesterday, after allegedly pulling an air-soft gun on another student in an attempted robbery
-The Dodgers are one step closer to the World Series this morning after knocking off the Giants in a historic showdown in San Francisco
Top Stories:
-Several parents spoke in opposition to the governor's student vaccine mandate at last night's Norris School Board meeting
-The man accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a local teen girl is set to be arraigned today
-Several structures have been destroyed and a firefighter has been seriously hurt while battling the Alisal Fire
Noon Top Stories:
-Coroner says Gabby Petito was strangled to death; Laundrie lawyer releases comment
-Kern Public Health reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 295 cases
-Jon Gruden resigns as Raiders coach over offensive emails
Top Stories:
-Fierce winds whipped up trouble across Kern County yesterday
-Developing news in Santa Barbara County where a brush fire is burning near El Capitan State Beach
-A father-to-be who died in a motorcycle accident Sunday was remembered last night
Noon Top Stories:
-A motorcyclist died following a collision Sunday evening in Southwest Bakersfield
-Kern Public Health reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths, 747 cases over weekend
-Independence High School was placed on lockdown and a student was arrested for having a gun on campus on Monday.
Top Stories:
-One man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Southwest Bakersfield
-Bakersfield Track Club has settled a lawsuit with the family of defense lawyer Benjamin Greene
-Pacific Gas and Electric announced it will begin turning off power today in 20 different counties due to a dry, offshore wind event
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 9 new COVID-19 deaths, 427 cases
-Firefighters okay, released after tree falls and strikes them while fighting KNP Complex Fire
-Via Arte street painting returns to The Marketplace next weekend
Top Stories:
-With just days to spare, the senate last night voted to increase the nation's debt limit
-For the second time this week another student has been arrested in connection to a social media threat at a local school
-A local family is asking for your help rebuilding after a fire ripped their duplex in Arvin
Noon Top Stories:
-BPD makes second arrest in connection with school social media threats
-Kern Public Health reports 7 new COVID-19 deaths, 361 cases
-Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would have devastated the economy.
Top Stories:
-Detectives believe yesterday's officer-involved shooting stemmed from a domestic violence incident
-A woman was shot last night during a robbery at an Oildale marijuana shop.
-The Bakersfield City Council last night approved the expansion of the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village
Noon Top Stories:
-Multiple people were injured in a shooting at a Texas high school Wednesday morning and the suspect was arrested after a brief manhunt.
-The fairgrounds are set to resume as a vaccination clinic next week, according to the Kern County Public Health Department.
-Bakersfield City Council to take up $30,000 mural proposal Wednesday
Top Stories:
-A man was shot and killed in South Bakersfield Tuesday evening
-There was a heavy police presence in the area of Texas and Tyree Toliver St
-The City Council is taking up an expansion of the Kaiser Permanente Sports Village
Noon Top Stories:
-Genealogy database led investigators to a suspect in the 1997 rape and attempted murder of Cari Anderson, according to reports.
-United Way of Kern County is partnering with Lyft to offer free rides for COVID-19 vaccines.
-Single winning $699.8 million Powerball ticket sold in Morro Bay
Top Stories:
-Two men have been arrested for the shooting death of another man in North Bakersfield last week
-California Governor Gavin Newsom is declaring a state of emergency in Orange County to support the emergency response to the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach
-The Bakersfield Police Department is inviting the community to national night out
Noon Top Stories:
-A Bakersfield family is mourning the loss of their 22-year-old daughter who died in a house fire early Saturday morning.
-Several schools in Kern County are ramping up security due to threats made on social media over the weekend. Sheriff Donny Youngblood said deputies have investigated the school threats and found no credible information.
-Kern Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 819 cases for the weekend
Top Stories:
-A house fire claims a life over the weekend
-A number of local schools are ramping up security today following an apparent threat made on social media
-Oil is beginning to show up off the coast of Southern California, following a spill
Noon Top Stories:
-An incident involving a person standing on an overpass at Belle Terrace has caused a major traffic delay on northbound Highway 99 since it began Thursday evening.
-California pushes 1st US vaccine mandate for schoolchildren
-Final weekend of the Kern County Fair
Top Stories:
-Today, California's renter eviction moratorium will be lifted
- A government shutdown was averted last night but President Biden is still trying to bring Democrats together to resolve a crisis of their own making
- Mark Root, a prominent Bakersfield physician, and former Chief Medical Officer for Dignity Health, has been identified as the man who was killed in a motorcycle crash on the Westside Parkway earlier this week
Noon Top Stories:
-A man has died following a shooting Wednesday night at the Mesa Marin Sports Complex in East Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
-Bakersfield doctor identified as man killed in Westside Parkway crash
-KGET says goodbye to 17 News at Noon anchor Nicole Gitzke
Top Stories:
-A man was shot and killed last night at the Mesa Marin Sports Complex in East Bakersfield
-That killing, coming just hours after another deadly shooting, this time in Southwest Bakersfield
-Firefighters continue to make gains on the Windy Fire
Top Stories:
-Arvin Police Chief Eddie Brock went before the city council last night to push for body cams for his 15 patrol officers and supervisors
-Bakersfield appears set to get two popular national chain restaurants
-You'll soon be able to catch a flight from Bakersfield to Reno, Nevada
Noon Top Stories:
-A man was fatally shot Monday evening in north Bakersfield, police said.
-Kern Public Health reports 349 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
-A new report shows Bakersfield broke the top 100 for most expensive rental markets in the nation last month.
Top Stories:
-An investigation is underway following a shooting in North Bakersfield
-The Windy Fire is threatening communities just north of Kern County this morning
-There are now two human cases of the West Nile Virus in Kern County
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 8 new COVID-19 deaths, 952 cases
-Firefighters were called to put out a fire burning at a business on Chester Avenue late Sunday night.
-Halloween spending expected to increase this year nationally
Top Stories:
-A man is dead after being shot and killed in South Bakersfield last night
-A large structure fire blanketed parts of Downtown Bakersfield with smoke last night
-One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Delano
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern High School District cancels all activities Friday, including football due to poor air quality from wildfires
-Kern Public Health reports 438 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
-CHP to hold pedestrian safety operation Friday
Top Stories:
-Governor Gavin Newsom signs a $15 billion dollar climate change bill
-Fawn Fire prompts evacuations
-The Windy fire evacuations have been expanded
-FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk
-On Friday, those age 62 and older can get into the Kern County Fair free for "Senior Day"
-Chick-Fil-A to reopen in November after closing in August for remodeling project
Top Stories:
-The FDA is now authorizing some to receive the booster shot
-Matthew Vandecasteele, the man whose garage is believed to have been used in the alleged torture slaying of Micah Holsonbake, pleaded no contest yesterday to three felony charges
-The Tulare County Sheriff's office says evacuation warnings are in place for the communities of Eshom and Heartland Camp
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Fair kicks off today
-Kern Public Health reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 391 cases
-Woman, 76, admitted killing retirement home roommate, reports say
Top Stories:
-The Kern County Fair opens its gates today for the first time in two years
-Kern County hit its 100th homicide of the year Sunday afternoon
-The community came out and helped us Clear the Shelters last weekend but there are still dogs in need of forever homes
Noon Top Stories:
-Local ICUs reach highest level in eight months as COVID-19 continues to grip Kern County for a third time
-It’s been exactly nine months since Orson and Orrin West from California City were reported missing. The search for them continues.
-Two convicted on all counts in Lamont double murder trial
Top Stories:
-The State Department of Justice is investigating the Kern County government over alleged discrimination and civil rights violations in contracts and employment
-Today marks nine months since two young boys were reported missing from their home in California City
-The Kern County Fair is back tomorrow, but there will be some changes due to covid-19
-Kern Public Health reports 1,445 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
-Man dies in collision NW of Wasco
-Remains found in Wyoming fit description of missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito
Top Stories:
-Pfizer says it's two-dose Covid-19 vaccine was safe and showed a "robust" antibody response in children ages 5 to 11
-In California new Covid laws have been set in place in order to attend large indoor events
-Public Health Friday released the updated information on the people who have died from COVID-19 here at home
Noon Top Stories:
-The Kern County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement on Deputy Gabriel Gonzales' death
-Kern Public Health provides updated data on local COVID-19 deaths, those 65 and older continue to be most affected age group
-Kern unemployment rate dropped in August
Top Stories:
-A large structure fire broke out inside a trailer home early this morning
-A memorial service will be held today for California Highway Patrol Officer Scott Merritt, who died last week from COVID-19 complications at the age of 42
-Nearly 100 veterans aboard the latest Honor Flight returned home last night
Noon Top Stories:
-DOJ announces gang arrests following statewide investigation
-Kern Public Health reports 510 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths
-5th Annual Run to Remember taking place Saturday, Sept. 18
Top Stories:
-The city council last night approved the use of millions of dollars in rental assistance from the federal government
-Greenville residents are suing PG&E alleging the utility is responsible for the destruction of homes and businesses from the Dixie Fire
-Veterans aboard the first Honor Flight since the pandemic began and will return home to Bakersfield
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Gavin Newsom beats back GOP-led recall, will remain in office
-Kern Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 675 cases
-KCSO investigating suspicious death after body found in Lamont
-NBC News and the Associated Press both projecting this morning that California Governor Gavin Newsom has defeated an attempt to remove him from office
-Local health officials are calling in back-up as hospitals are near a breaking point
-Homicide victim killed on Larson lane identified
Top Stories:
-Today marks the recall election of governor Gavin Newsom, with polls opening in just a matter of hours
-The county of Kern is pushing to sue governor Gavin Newsom over recent denial's of hydraulic fracturing permits
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,750 cases
-Pedestrian killed after being struck by semi on Hwy. 178 at Union Avenue
-An exclusive Inside California Politics / Emerson College poll released Monday found the majority of California likely voters are voting against the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
-Recall candidate Larry Elder was in Los Angeles yesterday where he was joined by former actress Rose McGowan
-Hundreds gathered on Saturday to honor the fallen heroes of September 11th, on the 20th anniversary of the attacks on our country
-A multi-acre brush fire is still affecting drivers on the I-5 this morning
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Sheriff's Office releases body-cam footage of Wasco shooting that killed deputy, 4 others
-Kern Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 483 cases
-Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to return in-person
-Today President Biden will lay out a six-point plan to combat emerging covid variants and increase vaccinations
-A local group is demanding county supervisors have term limits
-A recall rally is being held today featuring candidate for governor Larry Elder
Noon Top Stories:
-Two pedestrians were struck and killed within a span of 24 hours in Bakersfield
-Kern Public Health reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 555 cases
-Man fatally shot in East Bakersfield, deputies say
-A man found dead in a East Bakersfield home prompts a homicide investigation
-A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Southwest Bakersfield
-A powerful earthquake struck near the pacific resort city of Acapulco
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 1,911 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths over holiday weekend
-Man dies from apparent stab wound in south Bakersfield, police say
-The recall election is one week from today - Sept. 14
-The war between a beloved former priest and Kern's Catholic bishop intensified this weekend with a letter read to worshipers at Craig Harrison's former Bakersfield parish
-In Kern County, 15 percent of the county's 441-thousand registered voters have filled out and returned their mail-in ballots, as of September first
-Today Kern High trustees are set to decide on proposed boundary change maps to accommodate the opening of Del Oro High School
-Bakersfield Police were able to make quick arrests following a shooting this weekend
-Hundreds have been ordered to evacuate after yet another wildfire broke out over the weekend
-Tens of thousands of evacuees are returning home to South Lake Tahoe, as crews continue to make progress against the Caldor Fire
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Sheriff's Office investigating Bernard Street shooting, 1 wounded
-Kern Public Health reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 609 cases
-Kern County Superior Court requiring masks for entry
-Republican recall candidate and radio-talk show host Larry Elder campaigned in Bakersfield yesterday
-A new poll shows governor Newsom will likely defeat the recall
-Bakersfield Recovery Services hosted a forum last night to address the fentanyl crisis in our community
Noon Top Stories:
-Officer-involved shooting in Shafter leaves one hospitalized
-The French Fire continues to burn in the mountains in the Kern River Valley as fire officials Thursday estimated it has scorched 25,871 acres and is at 43 percent containment.
-Man shot and killed in East Bakersfield identified
-Bakersfield City Council members will once again take up our city's homelessness crisis
-The fire fight is far from over in South Lake Tahoe as the Caldor Fire burns out of control
-Violence was on the rise during the month of August in Kern County
Noon Top Stories:
-A newly-filed lawsuit alleges a freshman at Bakersfield High School abused a classmate in 2019 during class, with a teacher standing at most 15 feet away.
-Kern Public Health reports 511 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths
-All national forests in California will be closed, beginning Aug. 31 through Sept. 17 due to wildfires burning throughout the state
-The Pentagon announced the last flight has left Afghanistan
-Fire crews gaining control on the French fire
-Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe have been told to evacuate due to the Caldor fire
Noon Top Stories:
-Hurricane Ida swamps Louisiana coast
-Update on the French Fire burning in the Kern River Valley
-Kern Public Health reports 1,482 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
-At least one person is dead and nearly half the state of Louisiana is without power after Hurricane Ida made landfall yesterday.
-One man dead and another hospitalized after a shooting that took place on South Owens street around 9 o'clock Sunday morning.
-The French Fire continues to burn near Lake Isabella this morning.
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on the French Fire that continues to burn through the Kern River Valley
-Kern County Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 564 cases
-Man who fled before sentencing for DUI crash is back in Kern custody, set for sentencing next week
-A man was hit and killed in Southwest Bakersfield
-The French Fire continues to burn its way through the Kern River Valley
-Evacuations continue in Afghanistan amid the deadly suicide bombing attack at the Kabul airport yesterday
Noon Top Stories:
-At least 12 US military members killed in 'complex attack' outside Kabul airport
-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 488 cases
-Chick-Fil-A closed temporarily for remodeling project
-Investigators say the French fire was human caused, suspicious in nature
-Parker Chamberlin stabbed his mother to death when he was 15. Today he's up for parole
-Unvaccinated woman pleads with community to get shot days before dying from COVID-19
-The French fire continuing to grow rapidly, evacuation orders and warnings expanded
-A major development in the case known as the Bakersfield 3 as remains have been found
-A man was arrested in connection to a murder that occurred in the area of Tyree Tolliver and E. 3rd streets on Aug. 11 just before 1 a.m.
Noon Top Stories:
-Skull of ‘Bakersfield 3’ member Micah Holsonbake recovered, mother says
-US increases evacuations from Afghanistan
-Kern Public Health reports 442 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
-Fire crews have made slight progress on the French fire but it continues to burn
-Quickly after the FDA approval of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine a wave of employers making it mandatory for staff to be vaccinated
-After being delayed a year due to the pandemic, the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics kicked off this morning
Noon Top Stories:
-An update on the French Fire, which is now burning 14,773 acres
-Attorney General Bonta announces Bakersfield Police Department reforms
-Kern Public Health reports 1,149 new cases, 3 deaths
Top stories:
-Hundreds of first responders on the ground and in the air are battling to stop the spread of the -French fire
-Kern County Sheriff's Office is ramping up patrols in evacuated areas of the French fire to stop potential looters
-Search efforts are underway in Tennessee to find those missing after fatal flooding this weekend
Noon Top Stories:
-French Fire burns 4,272 acres near Lake Isabella, 5% containment
-Supervisor Leticia Perez confirms intention to run for state Assembly — if Salas seeks different office
-Friday Football Xtra (FFX) returns Friday night with 17 Sports Director Taylor Schaub
Top Stories:
-The French fire continuing to burn out of control west of Lake Isabella.
-The French fire is now contributing to our smoky conditions here in the valley.
-A motorcyclist was killed near Lamont just after 8:45 p.m. Thursday evening.
Noon Top Stories:
-French Fire continues to grow near Lake Isabella
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 483 cases
-Golden Valley, Mira Monte fooball games canceled due to COVID-19
Top Stories:
-French Fire continues to grow near Lake Isabella
-Inside California Politics to host Governor Recall Debate in San Francisco
-Booster shots, nursing home vaccine mandate announced as US fights delta surge
Noon Top Stories:
-Former Kern County Fair supervisor charged with theft of 24 tons of scrap
-Kern County Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 434 cases
-The Bakersfield Police Department is reminding everyone to stay safe on the roads with the return of school
Top Stories:
-Public health alert remains in effect in Kern County due to wildfire smoke from Northern California
-Three republican recall candidates debated in Sacramento Tuesday night
-Wednesday is the first day of school for Bakersfield City, Kern High, Rosedale, Norris, Panama-Buena Vista and other districts in Kern County
Noon Top Stories:
-11-year-old girl shot in northeast Bakersfield Monday night
-ACLU says BPD continues to violate rights of people of color, disabled community members
-Falcons become first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
Noon Top Stories:
-The Taliban have seized power in Afghanistan two weeks before the U.S. was set to complete its troop withdrawal after a costly two-decade war.
-A man was fatally shot Monday in East Bakersfield, deputies say.
-Door-to-door vaccinations rolling out In Bakersfield
Noon Top Stories:
-Man killed in officer-involved shooting in central Bakersfield Friday
-Kern County Public Health reports 370 new COVID-19 cases
-Trial for accused killers of Kason Guyton postponed to January
Man killed in east Bakersfield shooting
BC nursing students doing door-to-door COVID-19 vaccinations
FDA approves COVID-19 booster shots for immunocompromised
Noon Top Stories:
-Man killed in southeast Bakersfield shooting identified
-Kern County's third coronavirus surge continues to skyrocket
-Cotton Candy grapes back at Sully's while supplies last
Firefighters respond to home fire in east Bakersfield
Body found in orchard identified as 17-year-old
Dixie Fire grows to be largest fire in state history
Noon Top Stories:
-California becomes the first state requiring vaccination or testing for educators working on school campuses
-Visitors to Bakersfield hospitals will now be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test in order to be allowed inside.
-Woman arrested in central Bakersfield shooting
Person killed in southeast Bakersfield shooting
Parents voice frustration on enforced masks for kids at Rosedale Union School District meeting
County Coroner reports 94 fentanyl deaths so far this year
Noon Top Stories:
-NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
-Accused killer of Patricia Alatorre makes court appearance Tuesday, hearing pushed back to October
-Actor, comedian Rob Schneider coming to Bakersfield Jan. 7
At least 1 killed in Hwy. 43 collision
Man flees after attempted robbery at Don Roberto Jewelers in Valley Plaza Mall
Final vote happening today on Senate infrastructure bill
Noon Top Stories:
-Man fatally shot on Union Avenue
-Kern County Public Health reports 903 new COVID-19 cases
-Dignity Health hosting drive-thru ‘Back to School Fair’
Memorial services taking place today for Kern County Deputy Phillip Campas
Two killed in crash on Highway 99 at Highway 58 on-ramp
Models project bleak fall, winter due to delta variant
City Council approves agreement for behavioral health clinician to assist with 911 calls
BCSD details COVID-19 safety plan for new school year
Woman dies after being wounded in northeast Bakersfield shooting
Woman, juvenile wounded in northeast Bakersfield shooting
Firefighters respond to large structure fire in east Bakersfield
Wasco City Council votes to remove Mayor Alex Garcia from post
KHSD board hears request from group against requiring masks next school year
BPD looking to partner with mental health experts on some calls
Murder suspect shot by Tulare County deputies
KCSO searching for possible human remains at Kern River
Man’s body recovered from Kern River
Former President George W. Bush, first lady Laura coming to Bakersfield
Memorial service announced for slain deputy
Three shot in southeast Bakersfield
Pedestrian struck, killed in East Bakersfield collision
Building that housed two businesses destroyed in large fire
Beloved Wasco community member dies
LA City Council passes anti-camping ordinance
Young widow spared in mass shooting describes terror of confronting father-in-law
Procession held to honor fallen Kern County Deputy Phillip Campas
Supervisors continue discussion of new solar project to next meeting
Simone Biles exits women's gymnastics team final due to health issue
Buena Vista Museum set to reopen Thursday after nearby fire
Bear Valley Springs' 'snake guys' on mission to protect snakes and help community
Noon Top Stories:
-Fire crews battled four seperate structure fires Wednesday night
-Someone broke into the Bakersfield Animal Care Center and released over 20 dogs, 6 remain missing
-Dutch Bros on California Avenue to reopen Monday after COVID-19 exposure
Former El Fagon restaurant completely destroyed in fire
Firefighters respond to structure fire at 30th and Q streets
Several dogs escape Animal Care Center after overnight break-in
Noon Top Stories:
-Peak Fire burns 1,752 acres, 5% containment with evacuation warnings still in place
-Local nurses gathering at Memorial Hospital to demand patient, nurse protections
-Tokyo Olympics begin on Friday, Brisbane, Australia picked to host 2032 Olympics; no other countries bid
Peak Fire burns 1,600 acres at 5% containment
Local nurses gathering at Memorial Hospital to demand patient and nurse protections
Four arrested and 53 pounds of meth seized during drug operation
Noon Top Stories:
-Blue Origin’s Jeff Bezos becomes latest billionaire in space
-Kern County Public Health seeing uptick in COVID-19 cases among children
-Honor Flight Kern County now accepting applications for fall flights
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches first crewed mission to space
Pedestrian killed in collision along Hwy. 178 in Central Bakersfield
Over $14K raised for mother of children shot in Arvin
Top stories at sunrise:
- Two juveniles shot and injured in Arvin
-Deadly fires
-Kern County forecast
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new delta variant cases, first case of gamma variant
-Dutch Bros Coffee location in northwest Bakersfield now open
-Red Sox-Yankees to play Friday night after PPD due to COVID
Two wounded in Oildale stabbing
Structure fire breaks out in south Bakersfield
Delano man arrested for animal cruelty after 4 dead horses found at his property
Noon Top Stories:
-‘My bad’; KCSO releases video of ‘accidental’ K9 bite
-Another competency trial to be held for notorious killer Jamie Osuna
-BPD searching for 3 men wanted for assaulting a man at local restaurant
Top Stories:
-Coronavirus returns to Kingston Healthcare Center, a local nursing home notorious for its handling of the pandemic
-City council approves establishing Bakersfield Affordable Housing Trust Fund
-Gov. Newsom details rent relief program
Noon Top Stories:
-Beckwourth Complex fires grow to more than 95K acres, 71% contained
-Health and herbal expert Jessica Meyers discusses health benefits of sweating
-Actress, singer and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo meets with Biden and Fauci to help get young people vaccinated
Power outage affects more than 8,000 PG&E customers in southwest Bakersfield
Retirement home murder suspect pleads not guilty
One dead after plane crashes into Monterey house
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO investigating homicide after body found in southwest Bakersfield
-As the Delta variant spreads among the unvaccinated, hospitals in at least five states are struggling to keep pace with a new covid surge
-CSUB’s Jacen Roberson drafted by Arizona Diamondbacks, Sean Mullen drafted by Tampa Bay Rays
Firefighters respond to large home fire in south Bakersfield
Truxtun Avenue crash caused by drunk driver
Kern County Fire Department gets new chief deputy
Noon Top Stories:
-Woman suspected of killing roommate at Bakersfield retirement community
-KCFD responds to pesticide exposure incident near North Kern Golf Course, Lerdo jail
-New Dutch Bros Coffee location opening in northwest Bakersfield this week
Woman arrested, suspected of killing roommate at Bakersfield retirement community
TCSO asks for help locating missing girls believed to be in Bakersfield area
Massive wildfire burning in Northern California, scorching 83,000 acres
Sunrise Top Stories
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Chester Ave Fire - A massive fire tears through an abandoned business.
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Fairfax School Board - A shocking move for the Fairfax School Board as calls grow for the board president to resign.
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NorCal Earthquake - A powerful earthquake and dozens of aftershocks in Northern California.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in Tehachapi on Thursday
-Kern County Sheriff’s Office investigating after a body was found inside a car in East Kern
-Kern County cooling centers open as temperatures surpass triple digits
Sunrise Top Stories
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Taliban Gaining Strength - President Biden expected to address the situation in Afghanistan.
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Bakersfield Apartment Shortage - Skyrocketing rent and dwindling inventory are pushing people out of the housing market in Bakersfield.
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Abandon Puppies - Temperatures prepare to skyrocket, a litter of abandoned puppies found just in time in south Bakersfield.
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO involved in hours-long standoff in south Bakersfield
-An excessive heat warning has been issued for Kern County beginning noon Thursday and lasting through Monday evening.
-Haitian President Moïse assassinated at home, first lady hospitalized, officials say
Sunrise Top Stories
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Via Del Mar Standoff - A man shooting a handgun while driving erratically through south Bakersfield, leads to a standoff.
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Firework Face Injury - A local man is in an LA hospital after a Fourth of July party went very wrong.
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Recall Election Preparation - Elections officials are scrambling to prepare for the upcoming recall election of Governor Gavin Newsom.
Noon Top Stories:
-Amber Alert issued for 1-year-old boy last seen in Riverside County
-Today is National Fried Chicken Day and several places around town are offering special offers
-Stars Theatre Restaurant and Stars Playhouse performances to resume July 16
Sunrise Top Stories
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US Vaccine Push - Doubling down on efforts to vaccinate millions of Americans.
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Hurricane Elsa - Severe winds and driving rains have already blasted the Florida keys .
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4th of July Fires Aftermath - A look at the damage left behind by illegal fireworks.
Sunrise Top Stories
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Kern County 4th of July Celebrations - Overnight, fireworks lit up the sky over Kern County.
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Jewett Ave. Structure Fire - Several fires broke out throughout the city.
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Ridgecrest & Trona Earthquake Anniversary - It's been exactly two years since a series of earthquakes rocked Ridgecrest and Trona.
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO identifies teen killed in apartment complex shooting
-Fireworks sale and usage hours for July 4 weekend
-Fentanyl: The Counterfeit Killer podcast now streaming
Sunrise Top Stories
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Patricia Alatorre March - A march demanding justice for a young girl kidnapped a year ago.
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McCarthy on Cheney's Appointment - McCarthy reacts to Cheney's appointment to the January 6th investigating committee.
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President Biden's Agenda Update - Why some are calling it a make or break moment for the Biden administration.
Noon Top Stories:
-Large police presence in southwest Bakersfield due to standoff
-Shell Fire now at 90% containment; nearly 2,000 acres burned
-7-Eleven giving away free Slurpees during entire month of July
Sunrise Top Stories
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Biden to Visit Surfside, Florida - President Biden is on his way to Surfside, Florida this morning, the sight of the devastating and deadly condo collapse.
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Anti Camping Ordinance - County staff is looking into the possibility of an anti-camping ordinance.
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LA Fire Work Explosion - An explosion in LA as police seize 5-thousand pounds of illegal fireworks.
Noon Top Stories:
-Bill Cosby freed from prison after sex assault conviction overturned by court
-Houchin Community Blood Bank offering donors chance to win new SUV
-Bakersfield has a new "selfie spot"
Sunrise Top Stories
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Florida Condo Collapse - Search and rescue officials in Florida pull another body from the rubble.
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Kern County Budget - Kern supervisors get their first look at the proposed 3 billion dollar budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Illegal Fireworks Dropoff - Bakersfield Fire Department wants your illegal fireworks.
Noon Top Stories:
-Shell Fire now at 65% containment, nearly 2,000 acres burned
-WHO urges continued mask-wearing, even for vaccinated individuals, as delta variant spreads
-Concerts by the Fountain coming back to The Marketplace starting this week
Sunrise Top Stories
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KHSD Ethnic Studies - The Kern County High School District discusses a new ethnic studies program.
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Pfizer Child Vaccine - We could be just months away from a covid-19 vaccine for kids as young as five.
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Kern County Budget Proposal Review - Kern County Supervisors plan to review the proposed $3 billion county budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Noon Top Stories:
-Shell Fire: Firefighters are working to contain a brush fire along Interstate 5 near Grapevine Road.
-Sheriff's deputies are investigating a man's death after his body was found in the Lost Hills area.
-Homicide investigation underway after man found dead along Weedpatch Highway
In todays Sunrise Podcast:
- Triple digits in the Valley
-Latest on the Shell Fire
- Florida condo updates
-US Track & Field on hold
-President Biden's agenda
Passions run high at Fairfax School District town hall
East Hills Mall gets new owners
Four people killed in Florida condo collapse
Noon Top Stories:
-Man killed in officer-involved shooting on southbound Hwy. 99
-Free vaccine clinic scheduled outside KGET today
-Family of McFarland man missing since April now offering $4K reward
Top Stories:
-Large police presence on Southbound Hwy. 99 at Houghton Road
-At least 1 dead, 51 residents unaccounted for after Florida condo collapse
-West Nile Virus positive mosquitos return to Kern County
Noon Top Stories:
-Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on Bernard Street
-City reopens Eye Street to traffic after being closed in September for outdoor restaurant seating
-New government data shows that a record number of people are voluntarily quitting their jobs
Congressman McCarthy calls for China to be held accountable for spread of coronavirus
MADD honoring locals who keep drunk drivers off the streets
Five-year anniversary of Erskine Fire
Noon Top Stories:
-Escaped murder suspect Tyrone Johnson back in custody
-Kern County Public Health to end COVID-19 vaccinations at fairgrounds next month
-AMC Theatres offering all-you-can-eat popcorn for moviegoers during ‘Cinema Week’
Escaped murder suspect Tyrone Johnson back in custody
Kern County Fair may have less live entertainment this year
KHSD holding public forum on boundary changes tonight
Noon Top Stories:
-Police are investigating after a busy weekend with six separate shootings
-Kern County Fair Board set to meet Monday to discuss the fair
-Americans have avoided routine check-ups during the pandemic. NBC's Dan Scheneman explains why it's important to not delay those appointments
Man arrested in possible DUI crash outside Amazon Distribution Center
Weekend shootings leave 1 dead, several wounded
Amazon's Prime Day sale kicks off
Noon Top Stories:
-Bishop demands Craig Harrison close counseling business: attorney
-Clinica Sierra Vista is giving away tickets to Six Flags Magic Mountain for the first 1,000 people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 next week
-President Joe Biden signed a law Thursday which makes Juneteenth, or June 19, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.
Sunrise Top Stories
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Juneteenth Federal Holiday - President Biden signed a law making "Juneteenth" a federal holiday.
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BC Free Speech Lawsuit - Two Bakersfield College history professors are suing the Kern Community College District.
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The Peoples Budget - A local group is encouraging people to boycott businesses affiliated with Bakersfield city council members.
Noon Top Stories:
-Statewide Flex Alert called for Thursday as extreme temperatures loom
-Officers shoot, wound pursuit suspect in South Bakersfield Wednesday night
-College Coffee & Donuts giving free doughnuts to all 2021 grads
Sunrise Top Stories
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South Union OIS - What the suspect was accused of doing right before he was shot by police.
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City Budget Update - An expletive-laced city council meeting prompts the chambers to be emptied.
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Second Heat Wave - How long this record-breaking heat will last.
Noon Top Stories:
-Excessive heat warning issued for parts of Kern County
-Gov. Newsom making stop at Bakersfield fitness center today
-Jessica Meyers, a health and herbal expert, joins 17 News at Noon to discuss the health benefits of lavender
Sunrise Top Stories
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Biden and Putin Summit - President Biden and Russian president Vladimir Putin meet for a high-stakes meeting.
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Yankee Canyon Fire - Tense moments for some in our local mountains as evacuation orders are issued after a brush fire breaks out.
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Lake Isabella Family Compete on Survivalist - A local family competes in a reality show to test their survival skills.
Noon Top Stories:
-California fully reopens after being 1st to shut in pandemic
-BPD identifies suspect wanted for hit-and-run that injured woman, 3-year-old boy
-Kern County gets first case of delta COVID-19 variant
Sunrise Top Stories
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CA Back in Business - Social distancing and mask requirements are no more as the state drops its mandates.
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COVID Vaccine Push - While the state reopens there's still a push to get people vaccinated.
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Vax for the Win - Ten people in the state will receive more than a million dollars if they've been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sunrise Top Stories
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Cottonwood OIS - Tense moments in Bakersfield as officers shoot and wound a man after a car chase.
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Getting Back to Normal - Governor Gavin Newsom is set to remove the stay-at-home order.
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Missing Candace - Update on a local girl reported missing over the weekend
Sunrise Top Stories
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Fairfax School Board - County education officials are investigating the Fairfax School board after weeks of contentions.
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High-Speed Rail Project - Nearly a billion dollars is coming back to the high-speed rail project from Biden Administration
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Counterfeit Killer Series Part 4 - The story of a local teen who couldn't escape fentanyl's grasp
Sunrise Top Stories
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CAL OSHA Mask Mandate - Confusion clears as CAL OSHA makes a decision on mask mandates in the workplace.
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COVID Federal Relief Funds - Hundreds of millions of dollars are coming to Kern County as part of the federal stimulus package.
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Craig Harrison Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit - New allegations surface against former Bakersfield priest Craig Harrison.
Noon Top Stories:
-Man killed in Central Bakersfield shooting
-Lawsuits allege ex-Bakersfield priest Craig Harrison sexually assaulted 2 minors
-Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving event raises nearly $47K for League of Dreams
Sunrise Top Stories
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Fairfax School Board - The troubled Fairfax School Board met to interview candidates for superintendent.
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Craig Harrison Sexual Abuse Allegations - A law firm says it will file two lawsuits accusing former Bakersfield priest Craig Harrison of sexual abuse.
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Counterfeit Killer Series Part 2 - Continue our conversation on the fentanyl epidemic sweeping the county.
Noon Top Stories:
-Senate report on January 6 attack points to security and intelligence collapse
-2021 Village Fest canceled due to COVID-19
-Kern High School District hosting 3 public forums on proposed boundary changes
Sunrise Top Stories
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Pride at Centennial High School - Allegations of harassment at a local high school as Pride Month begins.
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Dress For Success - Businesses are back and looking to hire.
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Fentanyl Epidemic Series Part 1 - Continuing the conversation on the Fentanyl epidemic in Kern County.
Noon Top Stories:
-1 killed, 2 seriously injured in Hwy. 58 collision
-Public Health warns about leaving children in hot cars
-Bucky’s Hot Chicken coming to downtown Bakersfield this fall
Sunrise Top Stories
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OC Road Rage Shooter Arrest - Two arrests in the tragic death of a six-year-old.
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Visalia Toddler Dies - A little girl has died after police say her mother left her in a car to tend marijuana grow.
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Fatal Fentanyl - There's a killer on the streets of Kern County and it's stealing dozens of lives a year.
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom draws first 15 winners in California’s ‘Vax for the Win’ giveaway
-Kern County Fair to happen this year, after all
-CBCC holding event for cancer survivors on June 5
Sunrise Top Stories
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Kern County Fair - The fate of the Kern County fair could be decided today.
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CAL OSHA Mask Mandate - The debate over masks in the workplace continues as CAL OSHA rules to keep the mandates.
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National Doughnut Day - There's plenty of local deals you dough-nut want to miss.
Noon Top Stories:
-Free vaccine clinic today outside KGET studios
-KCSO investigating possible homicide after body found in field
-Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run collision on Golden State Highway
Sunrise Top Stories
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Tommy's Liquor Shooting - Three people are in the hospital after being shot at a liquor store.
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Fairfax School Board - The controversy surrounding the board and why community members are asking for the superintendent to resign.
KGET Vaccine Clinic - KGET is hosting a vaccine clinic outside our KGET studios.
Noon Top Stories:
-Man killed in south Bakersfield stabbing
-Grand jury indicts 7 in vocational school fraud case
-Free vaccine clinic scheduled outside KGET on June 3
Sunrise Top Stories
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CA Firehouse Shooting - A fire department in Los Angeles is looking for answers.
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Cal City Missing Boys Update - The Bakersfield Police Chief says this case isn't cold.
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Bakersfield Rent Increase - It's getting more expensive to live in Bakersfield.
Noon Top Stories:
-BPD releases information regarding investigation into missing California City toddlers
-Names released in possible murder-suicide on Parkwood Court
-State Medical Board meeting today to discuss whether to support or oppose reform bill
Sunrise Top Stories
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Rebuilding America - The president lays out his vision on infrastructure. The latest on negotiations in Washington.
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KHSD Graduations - After a year of distance learning, Kern High School District seniors are set to graduate in person.
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Emergency Landing - A plane lands on the busy California 101 freeway.
Sunrise Top Stories
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Memorial Day Weekend - America is bouncing back!
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Condors Win - The Condors take to the ice over the weekend, competing for the Pacific Division title.
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Local Memorial Day Events - The events taking place in Kern County paying tribute to fallen service members.
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO updates sign at mouth of Kern River Canyon to mark 315 deaths
-Fairfax School District board approves hiring of LA law firm hours after release of critical grand jury report
-Student living with autism spectrum disorder graduates from Wasco High School as valedictorian
Sunrise Top Stories
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CA Vaccine Incentives - The governor's massive incentive program to get more people interested in getting that shot.
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Fairfax School Board Meeting - Passions running high at the Fairfax School District board meeting.
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Memorial Day Weekend - Memorial Day weekend, when and where events are taking place in our community.
Noon Top Stories:
-A ninth victim of the VTA railyard shooting in San Jose died Wednesday night in the hospital.
-Earthquake hits 6 miles southwest of Rosedale Thursday morning
-Bakersfield Museum of Art holding Art After Dark event tonight
Sunrise Top Stories
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San Jose Shooting - What happened when the gunman opened fire.
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Newsom Recall - A look at a recent poll that shows how Californians view our governor ahead of the recall election.
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Round Mountian Fire - A fire in Kern County threatens homes as it quickly spreads through the dry brush.
Noon Top Stories:
-Suspect, at least 8 victims dead after shooting at San Jose public transit facility
-KGET teamed up with several organizations to raise money for the Kern Cancer Coalition Wednesday afternoon
-Kern County Fair Board to review and discuss fair decision next Friday
Sunrise Top Stories
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Casa Loma Shooting - A bizarre crash in south Bakersfield leaves deputies puzzled.
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President Biden's Infrastructure Plan - Congress is set to vote on three big issues: Infrastructure, the January 6th commission, and police reform.
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Full Flower Blood Moon - a lunar eclipse is happening as the sun, earth and moon perfectly align.
Noon Top Stories:
-Murder suspects who escaped Lerdo created makeshift dummies they placed in their bunks: reports
-Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine highly effective in kids as young as 12
-Today marks one year since the murder of George Floyd and memorials are planned around the country
Sunrise Top Stories
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Oildale KCSO Pursuit - A man is on the run this morning after leading law enforcement on a chase and crashing into a deputy's car.
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Suspicious Northeast Fires - Fire officials say they're investigating suspicious fires in northeast Bakersfield.
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BPD Street Racing Crackdown - Police say they're cracking down on the dangerous trend.
Noon Top Stories:
-Bakersfield police are looking for looking for a suspect that shot and wounded a man Sunday afternoon
-Kern County Public Health reports 22 new COVID-19 cases
-The search continues for the person accused in an apparent road-rage shooting that took the life of a six year old boy near the city of Orange
Sunrise Top Stories
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US COVID Update - US is starting to turn the corner in the battle against COVID-19.
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Honoring a Hero - Dozens of community members help celebrate the birthday of a Bakersfield Korean War veteran.
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Sunrise Getaways - Kevin Charette is on the road, and he'll join us live from the Fresno Zoo
Noon Top Stories:
-Memorial service honors fallen BPD K-9 Jango
-Matthew Queen, charged with murder in the killing of a member of the so-called “Bakersfield 3,” is scheduled to stand trial this summer
-Kern County Public Health reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 60 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
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CSUB Graduation - Nearly 28-hundred CSUB graduates will be walking across the stage to accept their diplomas.
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Santa Barbara Loma Fire - Evacuations lifted after multiple buildings, including homes, were threatened.
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Memorial for Jango - A memorial service will be held today for Bakersfield police K-9 Jango, who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Noon Top Stories:
-Next KHSD high school to be the Del Oro Suns
-Kern County Public Health reports 82 new COVID-19 cases
-Tina Marie’s Cafe to reopen next week following devastating fire
Sunrise Top Stories
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Rexland Drive Standoff - A suspected murderer is behind bars this morning following a six-hour standoff in Southeast Bakersfield.
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Plantation School Changes Name - A local school is changing its name because they say it references black slavery.
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Mystery UFOs - Video from the U-S government shows an object flying and then disappearing.
Noon Top Stories:
-KCFD holds news conference detailing how to prepare for potential fires
-Man arrested in connection with Ridgecrest homicide
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 73 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
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Vagabond Inn Shooting - Police are looking for an alleged killer this morning after a man was found shot to death in south Bakersfield.
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January 6th Capitol Attack Investigation - The U-S House votes today on whether to form a 9-11 style commission to investigate the January 6th attack at the u-s capitol.
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Bakersfield COVID Memorial - A local man builds a memorial for the people who died from COVID-19.
Noon Top Stories:
-BPD K-9 patrol vehicle involved in a collision in central Bakersfield
-Kern County Fair postponed until 2022
-CSUB holding commencement ceremonies starting Friday
Sunrise Top Stories
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Kern County Fair - The Kern County Fair is canceled for this year, but there could be a different type of event coming later this fall.
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Mask Mandate Update - Confusion continues over mask mandates and the different messages between California health officials and the CDC.
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President Biden's Agenda - Negotiations continue as the Biden administration continues to push his 2 trillion dollar infrastructure plan.
Noon Top Stories:
-Former detentions deputy at Lerdo Jail arrested for alleged sexual activity with multiple inmates
-State to wait until June 15 to lift mask mandate
-Happy Jack’s celebrating 45 year anniversary with a special treat for customers
Sunrise Top Stories
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Violence in the Middle East - Israel unleashes a new round of airstrikes -- and there's no sign the tensions are easing.
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L.A. Brush Fire - A fierce fire and a mountain manhunt.
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Tax Day - Today is the deadline to file sand federal taxes.
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO identifies kidnapping suspect who died after crashing vehicle on I-5 during police pursuit
-Trial begins in 2010 Bakersfield triple homicide
-Kern County Public Health reports only 9 new COVID-19 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
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CDC Loosens Mask Mandate - The CDC ends mask mandates for fully vaccinated people- so what does this mean?
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3 Homicides in 5 Hours - Local law enforcement is investigating three homicides that happened within a span of five hours.
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Shoes for the Homeless Shoe Drive - Kicking off a yearly drive that has generated tens-of-thousands donations over 29 years to help locals who live on the streets.
Noon Top Stories:
-Peace officer memorial ceremonies honor those who lost their lives in line of duty
-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places
-Bakersfield Heart Hospital awards 2021 Daisy Award to nurse for going 'above and beyond' for patient and his family
Sunrise Top Stories
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Police Memorials - Local law enforcement pause for police memorial day.
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Adolescent COVID Vaccines - A CDC advisory committee says Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine should be given to adolescents.
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Newsom Mask Update - Governor Newsom announces he'll be relaxing California's mask rules this summer.
Noon Top Stories:
-I-5 closed north of Laval Road due to police activity
-Deputies arrest 2 in shooting that damaged vehicles, homes in East Bakersfield
-California Senate unanimously passes bill to make to-go cocktails a permanent service option
Sunrise Top Stories
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House Republicans Vote - The vote on Wyoming congresswoman Liz Cheney to remove her from a leadership role.
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CA Drought - Kern County supervisors declare a local emergency due to a severe water shortage.
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Persisting COVID Symptoms - Three so-called long haulers, still dealing with the effects of the virus.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County remains in orange tier amid rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
-San Luis Obispo officials identify officer killed in fatal shooting
-Angelique Nash resentenced to time served in case involving 81-year-old’s death
Sunrise Top Stories
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SLO Officer Killed OIS - San Luis Obispo police officers serve a search warrant ending in a shooting that leaves both the suspect and a police officer dead.
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COVID Vaccines for Youth - The FDA announces its approval for kids as young as 12 to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
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Kern County Orange Tier Update - Kern County is on the cusp of moving into the least restrictive tier.
Noon Top Stories:
-Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the state is expanding the Golden State Stimulus
-The man accused of torturing and killing another man in the case of what's now known as the "Bakersfield 3" is back in court today
-Kern County Public Health reports 21 new COVID-19 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
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Matthew Queen in Court - The preliminary hearing continues today for Matthew Queen.
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Jango Parade - A parade for a fallen hero.
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Postponed Weddings - Wedding and event planning businesses bounce back.
Sunrise Top Stories
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President Biden's Economy Recovery - President Biden prepares to about the nation's economic recovery just ahead of the April jobs report.
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May St. OIS - An officer-involved shooting involving Kern County Sherrif's deputies is now the subject of a lawsuit filed in federal court.
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COVID Vaccine Makers Seek Full Approval - Pfizer and Biotech are asking the F-D-A for full approval of their coronavirus vaccine.
Noon Top Stories:
-Law enforcement has determined an officer-involved shooting in April of last year was within department policy
-The preliminary hearing for Matthew Queen, accused in the torture and murder of one of the Bakersfield three, continues today.
-Kern County Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 65 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
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COVID Day of Healing - Today has been designated a "Day of Healing" to remember the hundreds we've lost to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.
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City Council Meeting - The Bakersfield City Council takes up a proposal to save the historic Sumner Street train station in old town Kern.
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Matthew Queen in Court - Matthew Queen, accused of killing one of the Bakersfield Three, back in court today.
Noon Top Stories:
-Assistant Bakersfield City Manager Jacqui Kitchen, Public Works Director Nick Fidler leaving positions this month
-Jim Ranger to perform in Concert for the Causes fundraiser next month
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 103 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
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Newsom Recall - The recall election against Governor Gavin Newsom heats up, with campaign events and ads.
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BPD Body Cameras - Bakersfield Police Department seeks more body cameras to outfit more officers.
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Sumner Train Station - Another step in the effort to save the Sumner Train Depot in Old Town Kern.
Noon Top Stories:
-Man wounded in shooting at Fastrip in southwest Bakersfield Monday night
-Sixth annual Give Big Kern event
-Temblor releases special IPA's in honor of Star Wars Day
Sunrise Top Stories
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India COVID Crisis - The second wave of COVID-19 is overwhelming India's medical system.
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CDCR Prison Release - Tens of thousands of prison inmates in California can now earn good behavior credits, leading to an earlier release.
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Ming Ave. Shooting - Officers responded to reports of a shooting just after 12:30 at the Fastrip on Ming Avenue and South Real Road.
Noon Top Stories:
-Two people wounded in east Bakersfield shooting
-Kern County Public Health reports 24 new COVID-19 cases
-Adventist Health celebrates Nurses Week with art therapy
Sunrise Top Stories
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Oregon St. Shooting - Two people shot overnight in East Bakersfield.
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Delta Fire - A camera catches the moment a wildfire breaks out in Fairmont.
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Homeless Encampments Clean-up - Kern River occupants called out for assistance cleaning up along the river.
Noon Top Stories:
-Mothers Against Gang Violence plan march along Martin Luther King Jr. Park Friday afternoon
-Kern County Public Health reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 66 cases
-17 News, Bakersfield SPCA partners for virtual Unleash Your Love fundraiser
Sunrise Top Stories
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California Drought - State lawmakers move forward with a multi-billion dollar package to address the state's drought.
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Disneyland Reopens - The happiest place on Earth is set to reopen today after an unprecedented closure of more than a year.
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President Biden's Agenda - The roadblocks that stand in the President's way, and the Republican response.
Noon Top Stories:
-Man who died in a shootout that fatally wounded a Bakersfield police K-9 has been identified
-Closing arguments continue in the trial of a man charged with killing a local attorney
-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 23 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
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President Biden addresses Congress - Pitching his American Families Plan, policing reform, and bipartisanship.
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Escaped Lerdo Inmates - one captured, another still on the loose.
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Bakersfield Three Mom's in Studio - It has been three years since the lives of three local families changed forever.
Sunrise Top Stories
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Feliz Dr. Officer Involved Shooting - A tragic end to an intense police chase after shots were fired in Southeast Bakersfield.
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Laredo Jail Inmates Escape - Law Enforcement is on the lookout for two men that escaped from the Lerdo Jail facility.
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President Biden First Joint Address to Congress - The nation anxiously awaits President Biden's first joint address to Congress tonight.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County could move into yellow tier as soon as May 12
-Kern County Public Health reports 105 new COVID-19 cases
-Local photographer recounts life-threatening pregnancy, 17's Nicole Gitzke reports
Sunrise Top Stories
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Recalling the governor - The push to remove Gavin Newsom from office is official.
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Measure N - The decision on how to spend tens of millions of local tax dollars could be coming soon as a committee recommends how to budget the funds.
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Mask Mandate Update - Mask mandates could change as soon as today as health officials are preparing to change guidance.
Noon Top Stories:
-Bakersfield police said a 14-year-old boy was wounded as the unintended target of a shooting Sunday evening on White Lane.
-Bakersfield Fire Department looking for suspect in downtown fire
-CDC and FDA resume Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Sunrise Top Stories
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President Biden 100 Days in Office - President Biden nears a big milestone as Americans evaluate how he's doing.
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CDC Vaccine Report - A growing number of Americans have missed their second covid-19 vaccination.
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Delta IV Launch - Another rocket launch is set for later this afternoon from Vandenburg Airforce Base.
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom aims to phase out fracking; will halt issuance of permits by 2024
-KCSO announces 1980 cold case victim has been identified
-Kern Public Health reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths, 64 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
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SpaceX Launch - Four astronauts launched into space on a historic mission.
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San Diego Shooting - Many people shot in a deadly shooting in San Diego.
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Marsha St Shooting - An update on the toddler who accidentally shot himself in southwest Bakersfield.
Noon Top Stories:
-Arrests made in 2 deadly shootings that occurred January 15
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 70 cases
-Earth Day events happening around town
Sunrise Top Stories
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Toddler Shot on Marsha Street - Frightening moments for two parents after their child finds a gun and shoots himself.
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Kristin Smart Suspects Update - The man accused of helping his son hide the body of college student Kristin Smart, is out on bail this morning.
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State of Air - Where Kern's cities rank in the annual report, and why local officials say there are some bright spots in this report.
Noon Top Stories:
-One person dead after shooting in Northeast Bakersfield Tuesday night
-Kern County DA’s Office holding remembrance drive in honor of local homicide victims
-Preliminary hearing for man accused of raping and killing teen pushed back to August
Sunrise Top Stories
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Derek Chauvin Trial - Former police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in the death of George Floyd.
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Armando Cruz in Court - The man accused of meeting a local 13-year-old online, then raping and killing her, is expected back in court today.
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Water Street Fatal Shooting - One person killed overnight in northeast Bakersfield
Noon Top Stories
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Grapevine Fire - Interstate 5 at Grapevine Road is currently closed due to a brush fire.
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Panama Drive Crash - Another crash kills one person, injures another after the driver led the police on a pursuit.
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BPD Protests - As the country awaits a verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial, law enforcement around the country are preparing for the worst, including right here in Bakersfield.
Sunrise Top Stories
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Derek Chauvin Trial - The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is now in the hands of the jury.
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Vaccine Hesitancy - New data shows how many people in Kern County are hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine, and how many say they definitely won't get the shot.
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Newsom Executive Powers Lawsuit - Arguments begin today in a court of appeal over a lawsuit questioning Governor Gavin Newsom's use of power amid the pandemic.
Noon Top Stories:
-Pedestrian struck and killed by train Monday
-Kern County Public Health reports 20 new COVID-19 cases
-National Crime Victims’ Rights Week begins today, Kern County District Attorney shares message for the community
Sunrise Top Stories
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US COVID Vaccine Update - Vaccine eligibility opens up across the country to everyone 16 years old and up.
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Pandemic Alcohol Abuse - Amid the pandemic, doctors saw alcohol abuse rise, especially in
younger women. -
Derek Chauvin Trial - The prosecution and defense will make their final case to the jury today, in the Derek Chauvin trial.
Noon Top Stories:
-EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles woman admits to killing her three children in jailhouse interview
-Kern County Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 116 cases
-Village Flea returns to Pioneer Village this weekend
Sunrise Top Stories
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Reseda Mother Exclusive Interview - A Los Angeles mother, admits to killing her three children, in a lengthy and emotional one-on-one interview in a Kern County jail.
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FedEx Mass Shooting - A mass shooting at a fed-ex facility in Indianapolis.
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Chauvin Trial Rests - Both the defense and prosecution rest their case in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
Noon Top Stories:
-Anyone in California 16 years and older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
-Kern County Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 57 cases
-Kern County Sheriff's Office identifies man killed in fatal Oildale shooting
Sunrise Top Stories
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CA Return to In-person Learning - Governor Newsom talks about his expectations for the next school year.
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Golden Valley Apartments Homicide - Trial resumes today for the man accused of killing a local attorney.
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Expanding The SCOTUS - Four congressional democrats propose to add more justices.
Noon Top Stories:
-Opening statements begin in trial of man accused of killing local attorney
-Kern County Public Health reports 157 new COVID-19 cases
-Chef’s Choice Noodle Bar to close downtown location this week, reopen at The Marketplace in May
Top Stories Sunrise
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Kern County COVID Restrictions Update - Kern is set to move into the less-restrictive Orange tier, for the first time- signaling some big changes for local businesses.
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KC Fairgrounds Vaccine Drive-Thru - The fairgrounds will begin giving shots- in a drive-through system.
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2021 Tokyo Olympics - Today marks 100 days until the Tokyo Olympics.
Noon Top Stories:
-Fewer restrictions coming to Kern County as COVID-19 cases decline and county enters Orange Tier
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 60 cases
-‘Prime suspect’ arrested in 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office to make announcement about major developments in case
Sunrise Top Stories
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Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause - US health agencies are recommending a 'pause' in the use of the one-shot Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
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Fatal Train Collision Vigil - Dozens gather to remember a 17-year-old boy who was hit and killed by a train in northwest Bakersfield.
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Weapons Detection K9 - New K9 officer and just what he's been trained to detect.
Sunrise Top Stories
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Kern County Vaccine Numbers - As vaccination clinics continue across town, a look at the number of Kern County residents who have already gotten the shot.
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CA Drought Conditions - Spring showers aren't materializing, and Kern County and much of the state are struggling with drought conditions.
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Early Quinceanera Celebration - A local community came together to help a girl faced with starting chemotherapy celebrate her quinceanera before treatment.
Noon Top Stories
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Prince Philip Dies - Prince Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, was confirmed to have passed Friday by Buckingham palace.
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Dolores Huerta Day - Honoring Dolores Huerta for more than 50 years of activism for civil rights and justice.
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Dream Center Reopens - The Dream Center will be reopening its doors on April, 12.
Sunrise Top Stories
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Prince Philip Dies - Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth the second's husband, has died.
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B117 COVID Variant - Six cases of the B-117 Coronavirus variant have been detected in Kern County.
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Dodgers Return - The World Series Champs are back home in LA for the first home game of the season.
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President Biden's Gun Initiatives - Republicans are pushing back against President Biden's new gun initiatives.
Noon Top Stories
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B117 COVID Variant - Kern Public Health announced 6 cases of the B117 Coronavirus variant have been detected in Kern County.
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Wanted, Maico Encarnacion Lopez - The FBI announced yesterday a reward of up to 10-thousand dollars for information in a murder case out of Arvin nearly ten years ago.
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L Street Fire - Fire crews are investigating an early morning fire that chars an apartment building.
Sunrise Top Stories
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Recalling Governor Newsom - Within the next few weeks, we'll know for sure if there are enough signatures to force a vote this year.
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Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention - When the pandemic hit, last April, suddenly reports of suspected abuse plummeted. What was behind the sudden drop?
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Old Town Kern Train Station - Activists look to derail plans that would destroy the old Union Pacific train station in the heart of Old Town Kern.
Noon Top Stories:
-The Kern County Sheriff's Office confirms a man arrested following a wild chase through Southern California is a person of interest in a deadly Oildale shooting
-Cause of Tiger Woods crash revealed by Los Angeles county officials
-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 85 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
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CA Lifting Restrictions - Governor Newsom announces a plan to fully reopen California's economy.
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Harrison Road Shooting Update - A wild pursuit ends with the arrest of one of the Golden Empire's Most Wanted, accused in a deadly Oildale shooting.
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Calloway Drive Fatal Crash - A woman was killed in a suspected DUI car crash in Northwest Bakersfield.
Noon Top Stories
- Vaccine Rollout Update - President Biden is expected to slide up the date he expects all states will allow every American adult to get the vaccine.
CA Tier Update - Governor Newsom said we will reopen then if there is enough vaccine supply for Californians 16 and older and if hospitalization rates are low and stable.
Bakersfield Trending - Out-of-towners, including some celebrities, are trekking to Kern County's newest vaccination site at Cal State Bakersfield as they have plenty of extra doses.
Sunrise Top Stories
Vaccine Eligibility - Kern Public Health opens up vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and up, becoming one of the first in the state to do so.
Valadao Donates Gaetz Contribution - Congressman David Valadao donates contributions received from Representative Matt Gaetz, from Florida, who is now under investigation for an alleged sexual relationship with a 17-year-old.
Say It Creative - While the pandemic decimated so many businesses, it was a boom to one local family's creative start-up.
Noon Top Stories:
-All Kern County residents 16 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
-Kern County Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 20 cases
-Man killed in Cottonwood Road shooting identified
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Kern County Vaccines Rollout - Kern surpasses a big milestone over the weekend on the vaccine front.
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Sylvan Learning Center - Students continue to deal with a learning curve as a result of the pandemic and grades are plummeting.
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President Biden's Infrastructure Plan - A look at President Biden's infrastructure plan - plus the concerns Republicans have on how to pay for it.
Noon Top Stories:
-One US Capitol officer is dead and another injured after a suspect rammed into a patrol car and barricade, leading to a lockdown at the Capitol.
-CSUB basketball player in hospital with life-threatening injuries following car crash
-Kern County Public Health reports 13 new COVID-19 deaths, 41 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
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Homicide Investigations - Two homicide investigations overnight in the Bakersfield area. Putting April off to a deadly start, after a record number of killings last year.
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OC Mass Shooting - What we know about the suspected shooter's relationship with the victims.
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Vaccine Booster Study - As the first round of vaccinations against covid-19 continues, research is turning to the possibility of booster shots.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 11 new COVID-19 deaths, 49 cases
-CALM reopening with extended hours
-Bakersfield Heart Hospital recognizes National Donate Life Month
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City of Orange Shooting - Four people killed when a gunman opened fire at an office building in the city of Orange last night.
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Vaccine Eligibility - Vaccine eligibility widens again across the state- the new rules going into effect today.
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MLB Opening Day - Major League Baseball will play a full 162-game season starting April 1, through October 3.
Noon Top Stories:
-100 days since Orrin and Orson West were reported missing in California City
-Kern County Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 84 cases
-First Lady Jill Biden to visit Delano today for Cesar Chavez Day event
Sunrise Top Stories
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FLOTUS To Visit Kern County - The First Lady is set to land in Bakersfield in just a few hours, ahead of a scheduled visit to Delano.
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COVID Vaccines for Teens - New data released overnight on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in kids as young as 12-years-old.
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Missing Cal City Boys - The pair have been missing for 100 days since the two little boys were reported missing from California City.
-Man arrested in connection with fatal Padre Street shooting
-Bomb Squad called out to southwest Bakersfield after suspicious box found
-LA Sheriff's Office looking for missing man possibly in Kern County
Sunrise Top Stories
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Kern County Vaccine Eligibility - vaccine eligibility expands in Kern to nearly all areas, anyone 16-years-old and up.
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Virus Source - The World Health Organization weighs in on the origin of COVID-19, after a joint study with China.
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Derek Chauvin in Court - A look at the defense's strategy and what the Floyd family's attorney says the trial is really about.
Noon Top Stories:
-At least seven people were shot this weekend in Kern County, with law enforcement investigating five separate crime scenes.
-Kern County Public Health reports 23 new COVID-19 deaths, 53 cases
-Local & national eviction ban extended through June 30, CDC says
Sunrise Top Stories
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First Lady Jill Biden in Kern County - the First Lady is set to travel to Delano tomorrow, as part of the Day of Action.
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Gun Control - Lawmakers debating gun control in Washington toured the sites of the Atlanta shooting.
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Missing Boys - The adoptive grandmother of Orrin and Orson West, the little boys reported missing from Cal City nearly 100 days ago makes an impassioned plea to the community.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 28 new COVID-19 deaths, 44 cases
-Man arrested in deadly southeast Bakersfield shooting
-Kern County movie theaters reopen
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Vehicle Crashes Into House - A car slams into a house late last night in central Bakersfield.
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CA Vaccines - California is expanding vaccine eligibility, everyone 16 and older will be able to get the COVID-19 shot.
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Restaurants Reopening - With loosened restrictions, some restaurants are bringing customers back inside for the first time in nearly a year.
Noon Top Stories:
-California expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines; all individuals 16+ can get one starting April 15
-Kern County Public Health reports 19 new COVID-19 deaths, 58 cases
-On 15th anniversary of Buck Owens’s death, BMOA to reopen soon with 3 exhibits, including Bakersfield Sound
Sunrise Top Stories
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President Biden Facing Dual Crisis - The pandemic and a surge of migrants at our southern border, today President Biden will hold his first news conference since taking office.
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CSUB Mass Vaccination Site - A new mass vaccination site opens up today at Cal State Bakersfield.
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Catalytic Converter Theft Surge - Hundreds of catalytic converters have been reported stolen in just the first few months of this year.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County moves to the red tier
-Kern County Public Health reports 20 new COVID-19 deaths, 185 cases
-Most Bakersfield movie theaters to reopen by Friday
Sunrise Top Stories
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Gun Control Legislation - President Biden calls on Congress to act on gun control legislation, after two mass shootings in the span of a week, take the lives of nearly 20 people.
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Kern County Moves To Red Tier - Kern County residents are waking up with loosened coronavirus restrictions for the first time since last fall.
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COVID Variant - With more and more of the population getting vaccinated against COVID-19, concerns are rising about what the virus is doing to survive: mutating into new strains.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern to move into red tier tomorrow, county confirms
-Kern County Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 83 cases
-Assemblyman Vince Fong’s bill targeting illegal street racing passed by committee
Sunrise Top Stories
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Boulder, Colorado Shooting - After an active shooter in enters a grocery store, leaving ten dead, including one of the first police officers on scene.
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Red Tier Movement - Kern County business owners are on the edge of their seats today, waiting to see if we will be moved back into the red tier.
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Governor Newsom Lawsuit - A lawsuit against Governor Newsom's use of executive power amid the pandemic is moving forward.
Noon Top Stories:
-Woman arrested in connection to car fire outside KGET
-Kern County Public Health reports 19 new COVID-19 deaths, 43 cases
-Get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut every day in 2021 for showing your vaccination card
Sunrise Top Stories
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Southern Border Crisis - The Biden administration is under fire for how it's handling the situation at the border as thousands of children are in custody.
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KGET Studio Car Fire - A frightening scene outside our KGET studios overnight after a car goes up in flames and 13 crosses were found.
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County Fair Future - The future of the Kern County Fair for this year still hangs in the balance, and the board of directors hopes to have an answer for the public today.
Noon Top Stories:
-Attorneys hold press conference announce filing of multiple lawsuits in deadly shootings by BPD, KCSO
-Kern County Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 146 cases
-California Coastal Commission has voted to completely phase out off-road vehicle use at Oceano Dunes over the next 3 years
Sunrise Top Stories
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House Passes Immigration Bills - Two immigration bills pass the house, and head to the senate.
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Sunset Hearing - A local family grieving the loss of a new mom and her baby, is taking their fight to protect other mothers to the state legislature today.
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B117 COVID Variant - A variant strain of the coronavirus, first found in the UK, discovered in Kern.
Noon Top Stories:
-Wrongful death lawsuit filed in Mojave shooting
-Kern County Public Health reports 16 new COVID-19 deaths, 78 cases
-Greyhound bus station moving to Amtrak train station; old Greyhound building to turn into apartment complex
Sunrise Top Stories
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Jackie Cabrera - FDA approves treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy allowing patients to enjoy an active life.
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Alta Vista Illegal Casino - Several people were arrested yesterday after deputies discovered an illegal internet casino.
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Vaccine Do's & Dont's - Guidelines for what to do when it's your turn to get vaccinated.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County surpassed 1,000 coronavirus deaths on the anniversary of health officials confirming the first local case of COVID-19
-KHSD only allowed to have home team fans at games
-Jessica Meyers, integrative health and herbal expert, gives insight on teens' mental health during the pandemic
Sunrise Top Stories
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U.S. Mexico Border Crisis - President Biden's administration faces increasing pressure over the growing number of migrants piling up at the U.S. Mexico border.
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Purple Tier Update - Kern County is expected to move into the red tier of coronavirus restrictions, next week.
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Georgia Mass Shooting - Eight people are dead at three different massage parlors in the Atlanta area.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern set to move into less restrictive red tier next week
-Kern County Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 77 cases
-CHP urges safe driving on St. Patrick’s Day
Sunrise Top Stories
President Biden - President Biden continues a campaign-style tour, touting the American Rescue Plan.
Purple Tier - State health officials say Kern County will remain in the most restrictive tier for at least another week.
Newsom Nexstar Poll - Californians evaluate Gavin Newsom's job as CA Governor.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 65 new COVID-19 cases
-Sen. Hurtado to sit in on Medical Board oversight hearing to support family of Demi Dominguez, baby Malakhi De Leon
-Mission at Kern County vaccinate shelter guests, clients against COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories
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KCFD Graduation - Kern County Fire Department graduates new recruits for the first time since 2019.
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GOP Delegates Head to Texas - A 13-member congressional delegation to address the surge in unaccompanied migrant children at the Texas-Mexico border.
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President Biden's, Help is Here Tour - Stimulus checks from President Biden's covid relief bill started hitting bank accounts this weekend.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 18 COVID-19 deaths, 199 cases
-Family’s fight for justice continues for young mother and baby; Attorney General files negligence accusation
-Victim identified in deadly shooting outside Union Avenue restaurant
Sunrise Top Stories
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President Biden First National Address - President Biden hits the road to sell the new relief law to the public, offering the hope that the 4th of July could mark new independence from the pandemic.
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Newsom Recall - Organizers of the effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom say they have two million sixty thousand signatures, enough to take it to the ballot.
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Local OBGYN Faces Negligence Accusations - The California attorney general files accusations against a local OBGYN, over the death of a mother and her baby two years ago.
Noon Top Stories:
-Pres. Biden signs $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
-Kern County Public Health reports 16 new COVID-19 deaths, 55 cases
-Attorney General’s Office files accusation against Bakersfield doctor for woman’s death during childbirth
Sunrise Top Stories
- COVID Shutdown Anniversary
- Allen Rd. Sexual Assult
- J&J COVID Vaccine in Kern County
Noon Top Stories:
-Congress approves $1.9T virus relief bill, Biden will sign Friday
-Kern County Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 66 cases
-Man killed in Southeast Bakersfield shooting on Tuesday
Sunrise Top Stories
- Hero Cop Follow-up
- Biden Stimulus Relief Update
- CA State of the State
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County not able to move into red tier this week
-Kern County Public Health reports 136 new COVID-19 cases
-Feature on Remarkable Women finalist Robin Hartney
Sunrise Top Stories
- Remarkable Women Finalist
- Kern County Oil Ordinance
- Kern County COVID Tiers Update
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom visits vaccination site in Earlimart
-Public hearing set today for the much-debated ordinance to streamline Kern's oil and gas permitting process
-International Women's Day
Sunrise Top Stories
- Alfred Harrell Hwy Fatal Crash
- Cal City Missing Boys Search Party
- International Women's Day
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 13 new COVID-19 deaths, 163 new cases
-Man arrested after body found in Bakersfield home on Candy Street
-Non-military aircraft crashes at Edwards Air Force Base, pilots eject safely
Sunrise Top Stories
- American Rescue Plan
- Newsom Exclusive 17 News Interview
- Rosedale Pedestrian Fatal Collision
Sunrise Top Stories
- US Capitol Security Threat
- Wayside Shooting Vigil
- Bakersfield Housing Projects Approved
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce holds panel, discussion with biological family of missing California City boys
-Health and herbal expert Jessica Meyers gives mental health tips
-Trio of fires break out in Bakersfield overnight
Sunrise Top Stories
- White Ln. Fatal Solo Vehicle Crash
- Kern County High School Sports Cleared
- Local Educator Recognized as Teacher of the Year
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 25 new COVID-19 deaths, 200 cases
-Kern’s days in purple tier limited as local COVID-19 numbers improve
-13 dead after semitruck hits SUV carrying 25 people near US-Mexico border
Sunrise Top Stories
- President Biden's COVID Relief Plan Update
- Missing Cal City Boys Update
- Kern County Moving Tiers
Noon Top Stories:
-Bakersfield Police Department becomes lead agency in missing California City boys investigation
-Kern County Public Health reports 26 new COVID-19 deaths, 127 cases
-Deal reached to get California children back in classrooms
Sunrise Top Stories
- Kern Medical Center Swarmed
- Downtown Vandalism
- Biden's COVID Relief Bill Update
Noon Top Stories:
-FDA panel reviewing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
-Kern County Public Health reports 15 new COVID-19 deaths, 371 cases
-Last weekend for Teen Challenge Feb Foodie Fair underway
Sunrise Top Stories
- President Biden Orders Air Strike
- Recall Newsom Update
- Bakersfield COVID Baby Boom
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 25 new COVID-19 deaths, 295 cases
-Arvin, Rosamond and Wasco clinics now open for COVID-19 vaccinations
-Lady Gaga’s dog walker shot, two dogs stolen
Sunrise Top Stories
- Human Trafficking Virtual Discussion
- Light Up Education
- CA Reaches 50k Death Milestone
Noon Top Stories:
-Man found dead in Rosamond; homicide investigation underway
-Kern County Public Health reports 195 new COVID-19 cases
-Bath & Body Works, Sephora planning to open stores in Shops at River Walk
Sunrise Top Stories
- Kern County Students Failing
- Bitwise Bakersfield Campus
- Tiger Woods Car Crash
Noon Top Stories:
-Tiger Woods hospitalized after single-vehicle rollover crash in Palos Verdes area on Tuesday
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 288 cases
-More local students failing classes amid distance learning, new district data reveals
Sunrise Top Stories
- Biden Focuses on Trade and Climate
- Malaga Structure Fire
- Delano Victims Vigil
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom visits Kern County to highlight COVID-19 vaccine effort
-Kern County Public Health reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths, 111 cases
-CASA of Kern County to unveil new clubhouse
Sunrise Top Stories
- US Reaches COVID Deaths Milestone
- Valadao Avoids Censure
- Whiskey Barrel Fatal Shooting
Noon Top Stories:
-Education, ag and emergency services workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday: Kern Public Health
-Kern County Public Health reports 14 new COVID-19 deaths, 213 cases
-Alta Sierra Ski Resort to open again this weekend
Sunrise Top Stories
- Missing Cal City Boys Protest
- Monsignor Craig Harrison Leaves Priesthood
- Flex It Pink - Women Empowerment and Health
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 37 new COVID-19 deaths, 308 cases
-Man injured in machete attack in southwest Bakersfield
-CSUB Planetary Geologist discusses significance of NASA rover landing on Mars
Sunrise Top Stories
- Porterville Firefighters Killed in Fire: One Year Anniversary
- Tire Factory Fire in Lamont
- Perseverance Prepares to Land on Mars
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 263 cases
-One dead, one wounded after shooting in Delano
-Physician Assistant Jessica Meyers shares the health effects of increased alcohol consumption amid the coronavirus pandemic
Sunrise Top Stories
- President Biden's COVID Relief Plan
- Newsom CA County Restrictions Update
- BCSD Pre-K - 2nd Grade Students to Return
Noon Top Stories:
-BPD looking for man who attacked 2 dogs with hatchet in Central Bakersfield
-Kern County Public Health reports 152 new COVID-19 cases
-CNBC Senior Personal Financial Correspondent shares what you need to know before you file this tax season
Sunrise Top Stories
- Biden Prepares for First Road Trip
- Downed Plane Found in Tehachapi
- Dogs Attacked with Hatchet
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on downed airplane found in Tehachapi mountains over the weekend
-Kern County Public Health reports 144 new COVID-19 cases
-CALM’s wild boar nicknamed ‘Hammy’ has died
Sunrise Top Stories
- COVID Relief Bill Proposal
- Newsom Recall Efforts Update
- COVID Vaccines Available at CVS
Noon Top Stories:
-Planning commission votes to recommend more oil wells in Kern
-Kern County Public Health reports 483 new COVID-19 cases
-17 Entertainment Reporter Rick Bentley talks with sci-fi legend Ron Moore about the second season of the series, “For All Mankind’
Sunrise Top Stories
- Cupid's Challenge
- Kern County's Revised Oil Ordinance
- Trump's Second Impeachment Update
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 13 new COVID-19 deaths, 451 cases
-Reward increased to $7,500 for information leading to arrest in fatal hit-and-run near CSUB
-Rosedale, Panama-Buena Vista districts detail reopening plans
Sunrise Top Stories
- Trump's Second Impeachment Update
- New Oil Ordinance Opposition
- COVID Vaccine Fear Town Hall
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Sheriff’s Office looking for 2 missing sisters
-Kern County Public Health reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 449 cases
-Physician Assistant gives mental health tips for dealing with stress of COVID-19 pandemic
Sunrise Top Stories
- Congress Impeachment Update
- Kern County Budget Meeting
- Open Our Schools Rally
Noon Top Stories:
-Former Pres. Trump Impeachment Trial begins in Senate
-Kern County Public Health reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 665 cases
-Levi's Stadium opens as state's largest vaccination center
Top Stories
- Former President Trump Second Impeachment
- Cal City Boys 7 Weeks Missing
- Newsom Administration Discuss Reopening CA Schools
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 273 new COVID-19 cases
-Bakersfield College could open COVID-19 mass vaccination site as soon as early March
-A recap of Super Bowl LV, Tom Brady leads Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory
Sunrise Top Stories
- Black History Month Celebration
- Tampa Bay Bucaneers Win Super Bowl
- Stimulus Bill Update
Noon Top Stories:
-Public health provides updated data on local COVID-19 deaths
-Kern County Public Health reports 8 new COVID-19 deaths, 521 cases
-New businesses open in northwest Bakersfield
Sunrise Top Stories
- Biden's COVID Relief Update
- Majorie Taylor Greene Stripped of Assignments
- Johnson & Johnson Applies for EUA
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 9 new COVID-19 deaths, 439 cases
-Four wanted in catalytic converter theft investigation
-Physician's assistant shares mental health tips for those struggling during the pandemic
Sunrise Top Stories
- GOP to Discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene
- December COVID Deaths
- Urban Hens Ordinance Revote
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 15 new COVID-19 deaths, 560 cases
-Chick-fil-A looking to open new restaurant in northwest Bakersfield
-Cal State Bakersfield softball opts out of 2021 season
Sunrise Top Stories
- Biden Sets Deadline for COVID Relief
- Kevin McCarthy to meet with Majorie Greene
- Cal City Missing Boys Vigil
Noon Top Stories:
-Bakersfield College receives approval to be COVID-19 vaccination site
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 527 cases
-Punxsutawney Phil says there will be 6 more weeks of winter
Sunrise Top Stories
- Biden's COVID Negotiation
- Fairgrounds Vaccination Site
- KHSD to Discuss In-person Learning
Noon Top Stories:
-Houchin Community Blood Bank offering incentives for blood, plasma, platelets donations
-Mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Kern County Fairgrounds now accepting appointments for this week
-Dunkin' giving out free coffee every Monday in February
Sunrise Top Stories
- 17th St. Structure Fire
- Tina Marie's Makeover Begins
- Fatal Foods Co. Supermarket Shooting
Sunrise Top Stories
- Kern County Bar Association's First Latina President
- "The Little Things" Features Denzel Washington as KCSO Deputy
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Two Hospitalized in Snyder Ln. Shooting
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on traffic alerts for Interstate 5 at Grapevine
-In-N-Out Burger on Rosedale Highway now open
-Speculation over Tokyo Olympics
Sunrise Top Stories
- Salinas Mudslides
- Biden's COVID Relief Plan
- Fox Theater Stories Project
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on traffic alerts for Interstate 5 at Grapevine and Highway 58
-ADAKC holding Digital Drive outside KGET today
-Kern County Public Health reports 9 new COVID-19 deaths, 643 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
- Biden Administration To Buy More Vaccines
- BPD Firearm Arrest
- ADACK Digital Drive
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on traffic alerts for Interstate 5 at Grapevine and Highway 58
-One year later: Remembering Kobe Bryant and 8 others who died in helicopter crash
-Alta Sierra Ski Resort expects to reopen Friday
Sunrise Top Stories
- President Biden Raises Vaccination Promise
- Kobe Bryant's Death One Year Anniversary
- Latest COVID Cases Update
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on snowy, rainy weather conditions
-Kern County Public Health reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 351 cases
-Health officials release new guidance about mask wearing
I-5, Hwy. 58 closed due to snow and ice
Gov. Newsom expected to lift regional stay-at-home order
UK COVID-19 variant could be deadlier
Noon Top Stories:
-BPD, federal agencies make arrests following years-long human trafficking investigation at Bakersfield motel
-Kern County Public Health reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 685 cases
-Fair Food Drive-thru returns this weekend
Sunrise Top Stories
- President Biden's First Day in Office
- Morin Ct. Fatal Shooter Arrested
- Cal City Missing Boys Update
Noon Top Stories:
-President Joe Biden begins first day in Oval Office
-KCSO employee dies from COVID-19
-South High School to change mascot name
Sunrise Top Stories
- President Biden In Office
- Twindemic Avoided
- Jennifer Maldonado Arrested
Noon Top Stories:
-Joe Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States; Kamala Harris sworn in as first female Vice President
-Local leaders give remarks on Biden's Inauguration
-Local law enforcement says they're prepared for any local unrest due to presidential inauguration
Sunrise Top Stories
- Trumps Final Day in Office
- Inauguration Day
- Kern County Fairgrounds Vaccination Site
Noon Top Stories:
-Officer-involved shooting took place after 3 suspects attempted to kidnap federal agent during undercover investigation
-Kern County Public Health reports 530 new COVID-19 cases
-Art gallery coming to Outlets at Tejon this year
Sunrise Top Stories
- Inauguration Day Update
- US Reaches 400K Coronavirus Deaths
- Delano to Vote on Stay-at-Home Order Fines
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 826 new COVID-19 cases
-Volunteers complete Day of Service projects today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-Crash in East Bakersfield this weekend leaves one woman dead, 9 children injured
Sunrise Top Stories
- Inauguration Day Preparations
- Vice President Pence Visits Lemoore
- String of Fires in Arvin
Noon Top Stories:
-Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Oildale
-Kern County Public Health reports 7 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,149 cases
-"Operation White Lights Day" proclaimed in Bakersfield
Sunrise Top Stories
- President-Elect Biden Announces COVID Stimulus Plan
- CA Capitol Security
-
John Hefner Remebered
Noon Top Stories:
-President Trump impeached a second time
-Kern County Public Health reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 908 cases
-Those 65 years and older can now receive COVID-19 vaccine
Sunrise Top Stories
- President Trump Impeached Again
- Congressman McCarthy Interview
-
Panama Ln. Fatal Shooting
Sunrise Top Stories
- Trump's House Impeachment Process
- Dr. Ghaly CA COVID Update
- CDC Vaccine Announces New Vaccine Rules
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Democratic Party calls on McCarthy to resign
-Seventh human case of West Nile virus reported in Kern County
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 946 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
- US Congress Calls To Remove Trump
- Teen Killed in Coffee Rd. Crash
- Cal City Missing Boys Update
Noon Top Stories:
-Several members of Congress call for Rep. Kevin McCarthy to resign after riots at U.S. Capitol
-Kern County Public Health reports 896 new COVID-19 cases
-City of Bakersfield celebrating 123rd birthday
Sunrise Top Stories
- Republicans Call For Trump's Resignation
- Missing Cal City Boys Update
- CA ICU Nurse Firsthand Account
Noon Top Stories:
-President Trump said he will not attend Inauguration
-Kern County Public Health reports 16 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,941 cases
-Two men arrested in Bakersfield Friday for possible connection in Ventura County shooting
Sunrise Top Stories
- Capitol Officer Dies
- US COVID Deaths Update
- Bakersfield Condors Are Back
Noon Top Stories:
-Fallout continues after Wednesday's violence at Capitol by pro-Trump supporters
-U.S. sets new record for COVID-19 confirmed cases and COVID-19 related deaths
-McKinley Elementary choir teacher back home after being hospitalized with COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories
- US Capitol Attacked
- Woman Killed In Capitol Attack Identified
- GOP Leaders Reaction To Capitol Attack
Noon Top Stories:
-Riots rage outside U.S. Capitol as Congress met to finalize Biden victory
-Gov. Newsom announces new stimulus payment for Californians
-Update on New Year's Eve homicide
Sunrise Top Stories
- Georgia Senate Run-off Elections Update
- Electoral Count Protests
- Local Hospitals Initiate Crisis Plan
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on COVID-19 in the state
-Search continues for two missing California City boys
-Adventist Health Bakersfield offering free immunizations this month
Sunrise Top Stories
- Georgia Senate Run-off Elections
- Cal City Missing Boys Update
- Brimhall Triple Fatal Crash Follow-up
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on two missing boys from California City
-Pres. Trump begs, threatens Georgia secretary of state to overturn results in phone call
-PrimeX Farms fined for deadly COVID-19 outbreak last year
Sunrise Top Stories
- Trump Election Phone Call
- First Homicides of 2021
- Cal City Missing Boys Update
Sunrise Top Stories
- New Year 2021
- Brimhall Fatal Car Crash
- US Surpasses 20 Million COVID Cases
Noon podcast topics:
-Weather update and snowfall
-Latest on coronavirus in Kern
-New Years traditions
Sunrise Top Stories
- COVID Stimulus Check Update
- Cal City Missing Boys Follow-up
- Newsom Announces New Plan For Schools
Sunrise Top Stories
- COVID Relief Stimulus Update
- 2 Million Kids Milestone
- Colorado Reports First Case of UK COVID Variant
Noon Top Stories
- Dr. Mark Ghaly Update
- Cal City Missing Boys Update
- Truxtun Ave. Officer-involved-shooting Update
Sunrise Top Stories
- Walmart Shooting Update
- Kern County Latest COVID-19 Cases
- Newsom Stay-at-home Order Update
Sunrise Top Stories
- Trump Signs Covid Relief Bill
- Two Missing Cal City Boys Update
- Local Restaurants Challange Newsom
12/24/2020 topics:
-Update on relief package
-Kern County covid update
-Christmas weather
-Soup for the Soul
12/23/2020 noon topics:
-Latest on the Cal City missing children
-Covid in Kern
-Weather updates
12/23/2020 Sunrise topics:
-Cal City missing children
-Covid relief package
-Christmas weather
- The hugging curtain
12/22/2020 Noon topics:
-Covid updates around the nation
-Updated weather
-Free covid tests
12/22/2020 Sunrise topics:
-Hospital bed capacity
-New Covid relief bill
-Todays weather
-Holiday travel
12/21/20 Topics:
-Coronavirus latest
-Vaccine in Kern County
-Today's weather
-Jim Ranger Day
Noon Top Stories:
-Adventist Health Bakersfield to administer COVID-19 vaccines to employees
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 886 cases
-Man arrested on murder charge in connection with shooting near Stramler Park
Sunrise Top Stories
- CALM Christmas Special
- Kern County Vaccine Rollout
- COVID Financial Relief Package Update
Noon Top Stories:
-First COVID-19 vaccines administered in Kern County
-Kern County Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,120 cases
-Last day of KGET Toy Drive
Sunrise Top Stories
- Kern County Restaurant Owners Sue Newsom
- US Surpasses 17 Million COVID Cases
- Kern COVID Vaccine Update
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on Tuesday night's officer-involved shooting
-Kern County Public Health reports 987 new COVID-19 cases
-Bakersfield's Jim Ranger places second on 'The Voice'
Sunrise Top Stories
- CA Mass Casualty Program Initiated
- FDA Moderna Vaccine Approval
- Jim Ranger Finale
Noon Top Stories:
-Four vehicles involved in crash on southbound Hwy. 99; one person suffered minor injuries
-Kern County Public Health reports 2,082 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
-Moderna vaccine appears to protect against coronavirus infection
Sunrise Top Stories
- First American Receives COVID Vaccine
- Jim Ranger Makes on The Voice Finals
- Kern County COVID Vaccine Rollout
Noon Top Stories:
-Two fires broke out in Downtown Bakersfield over the weekend, Tina Marie's burns down
-Kern County Public Health reports 988 new COVID-19 cases
-Bakersfield pastor Jim Ranger to perform on "The Voice" finale tonight
Sunrise Top Stories
- CA COVID Vaccine Rollout
- Kern County COVID Update
- Four Businesses On Chester Ave. Destroyed
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 831 cases
-Coroner releases name of woman found dead in Cheatham Avenue home
-Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah with modifications due to pandemic
Sunrise Top Stories
- FDA's To Announce COVID Vaccine Decision
- CSUB Announces 2021 Fall Semester
- Kern County Hanukkah Celebrations
Noon Top Stories:
-FDA advisors meet to determine whether Pfzier's COVID-19 should be approved for emergency use in the U.S.
-CA Notify coronavirus app launches statewide
-An update on the Children's Miracle Network Day of Giving pledge drive
Sunrise Top Stories
- Kern County COVID-19 Update
- Substitute Teacher Shortage
- Latino COVID-19 Taskforce Testing
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,014 cases
-Children’s Miracle Network Day of Giving benefiting Lauren Small Children’s Center
-Bakersfield pastor Jim Ranger advances to ‘The Voice’ finale
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 1,055 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death
-State issued reminder of stay home order to San Joaquin Valley region
-Dr. Mark Ghaly provides update on state response to COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories
- UK Woman First Vaccinated
- Tennesee Nurse Killed
- HWY 99 Firery Crash Kills Four
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County could receive doses of COVID-19 vaccine as soon as this week, hospital leaders say
-Kern County Public Health reports 264 new COVID-19 cases
-Gov. Newsom provides update on state’s response to COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories
- Newsom Issues Stay-at-home Order
- FDA To Hold Meeting For COVID-19 Vaccine Approval
- Dr. Ratty Followup
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 505 cases
-President-elect Biden provides more info on his COVID-19 plan
-KGET holding toy drive until Dec. 17
Sunrise Top Stories
- Newsom's Plan for Stay-at-home Orders
- COVID Relief Bill
- Orange County Bond Fire
Noon Top Stories
- Kern County School Districts Reclose
- Downed Power Pole Prompts Evacuation
- High Winds Cause Safety Power Shut-off's
Sunrise Top Stories
- High Winds Force Safety Power Shut-off's
- US Health Officials Report Highest Deaths In Single Day
- Willow Fire Prompts Evacuations in San Diego
Noon Top Stories
- Terrace Way Shooting
- Pfizer Announces Vaccine Approval
- Safety Power Shut Off
Sunrise Top Stories
- Pfizer Announces Approval
- Truxtun Ave. Officer-Involved Shooting
- Jim Ranger Advances to Semi-finals
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO investigating suspicious death after body found in Buttonwillow
-Kern County Public Health reports 657 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
-Bakersfield College English professor writes murder mystery novel set in Kern County
Sunrise Top Stories
- Elijah Adames Dies
- Governor Newsom CA COVID Update
- Officer-Involved Shooting in Bakersfield
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 130 new COVID-19 cases
-Jim Ranger first live performance on "The Voice" tonight
-Cyber Monday shopping tips
Sunrise Top Stories
- President-Elect Biden COVID Intell Briefing
- Bank Robber Arrested
- Bakersfield Man and Children Killed in San Bernardino Crash
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 295 new COVID-19 cases
-AP projects 21st Congressional District race for David Valadao
-More than 4,500 Kern residents impacted by Southern California Edison power shutoff
Sunrise Top Stories
- Fairfax Shooting Victims Identified
- David Valadao Claims Victory in District 21
- Black Friday Shopping Changes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 269 cases
-KCSO responding to suspected homicide in Ridgecrest
-Soccer legend Diego Maradona dies at 60
Sunrise Top Stories
- The Voice Contestant Jim Ranger Advances
- President-Elect Biden Transition Update
- Assualt in Oildale
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 284 cases
-President-elect Biden begins transition
-Hoffman Hospice announces virtual "Light Up A Life" event
Sunrise Top Stories
- Kern County Latest COVID Cases
- CHP Holiday Car Theft Advisory
- CALM Holiday Light Spectacular
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 918 new COVID-19 cases
-KCSO identifies man killed in Sunday night's shooting
-Bakersfield College to honor local veterans
Sunrise Top Stories
- H St. Shooting
- Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Modifications
- Holiday Travel Safety Tips
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 350 cases
-NBC’s ‘Dateline’ to air episode on Todd Chance's murder and interview with convicted murderer Leslie Chance tonight
-BPD investigating shooting in Central Bakersfield
Sunrise Top Stories
- Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Update
- Newsom Announces Statewide Curfew
- Kern Public Health Holiday Gathering Advisement
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 309 new COVID-19 cases
-Update on last month's officer-involved shooting in Mojave
-KGET hosting free COVID-19 testing
Sunrise Top Stories
- Fairfax Fatal Shooting
- Kingston Healthcare Center Fined
- Maggie's Sunrise Cafe Staying Open
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 182 cases
-Special COVID-19 permits available for churches, gyms and youth sports
-Pfzier seeking to have coronavirus vaccine approved within days
Sunrise Top Stories
- Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Update
- President Trump Fires Krebs
- Kevin McCarthy Reelected to Congress
Noon Top Stories:
-Supervisors approve $360K to provide $25 gift cards to residents who get tested for COVID-19
-Kern County Public Health reports 222 new COVID-19 cases
-Trial continues for Beant Dhillon
Sunrise Top Stories
- Governor Newsom Outlines COVID Restrictions
- President-Elect Biden Transition Update
- Hurricane Iota Makes Landfall
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern among 28 counties being pushed back by state into purple tier amid rise in COVID-19 cases
-Kern County Public Health reports 301 new COVID-19 cases
-Gov. Newsom gives update on state COVID-19 response
Sunrise Top Stories
- Corona Virus Surge
- Governor Newsom Power Contested
- Presidential Transition Update
Sunrise Top Stories
- Kern County COVID Update
- Thanksgiving Travel Tips
- President-Elect Biden First Appointee
Sunrise Top Stories
- Double Officer-Involved Shootings
- Kern County COVID Update
- President-Elect Biden Begins Transition
Sunrise Top Stories
- Shooting Suspect Arrested in Oildale
- Kern County COVID Update
- Affordable Care Act Challanged
Sunrise Top Stories
- Kern County Elections Update
- Barricade Suspect on Beachwood St.
- Alex Trebek Dies
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on presidential election
-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 90 cases
-Plea deal in California officer killing where gunman was arrested in Kern County
Top Stories:
-Update on the presidential election
-KGET hosting free COVID-19 mobile testing site
-A preview of Veteran's Day events
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on the presidential election
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 194 cases
-Starbuck holiday cups are back starting Friday
Sunrise Top Stories
- Presidential Election Update
- Ballot Count Protesters
- COVID Kern County Metrics
Sunrise Top Stories
- Election Day
- Election Preview
- Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Panama Ln.
Noon Top Stories:
-Early votes in Kern County for Tuesday’s election surpass total votes cast in primary
-Kern County Public Health reports 106 new COVID-19 cases
-2 wounded in Wasco shooting over the weekend
Sunrise Top Stories
- Election Day Preview
- Fatal Crash on Burlando Rd.
- Businesses Board-up Ahead of Election Day
Noon Top Stories:
-Police investigating hit-and-run in Southwest Bakersfield
-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 154 cases
-Woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer starts battle against disease
Top Stories:
-Virtual Sunrise Spooktacular
-Police investigate shooting possibly related to vehicle burglary in Southwest Bakersfield
-Officials across the state taking steps to ensure election security
Noon Top Stories:
-Woman who fatally shot J’s Place chef sentenced to 6 years in prison
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 40 cases
-Voting information on filling out ballots, returning your ballots
Sunrise Top Stories
- Attempted Kidnapping Thwarted
- Officer-Involved Shooting in North East Bakersfield
- French Terrorist Attack in Nice
Noon Top Stories:
-Several schools in Kern County welcomed back students for in-person instruction
-Kern County Public Health reports 87 new COVID-19 cases
-Dodgers win 1st World Series title since 1988
Sunrise Top Stories
- BCHS Reopens
- Warming Fire Spreads in Oildale
- Dodgers Win World Series
Noon Top Stories:
-Person suffers severe burn injuries in East Bakersfield trailer fire
-Update on Bheant Dhillon case, who is accused of drowning her teenage daughter's newborn
-Voting rules explained
Sunrise Top Stories
- Orange County Fire
- Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed
- Eddie Leyva Sentenced to Life
Noon Top Stories:
-Man sentenced to life term in prison following murder conviction in 3-month-old daughter’s death
-Kern County Public Health reports 47 new COVID-19 cases
-Kern County Elections Office holding extended hours
Sunrise Top Stories
- Community Holds Vigil For Local Boy
- Dodgers Take Series Lead Over Rays
- US Senate Vote to Make Confirmation
Noon Top Stories:
-Recap of the final presidential debate
-Kern County Public Health reports 106 new COVID-19 cases
-Feature on local breast cancer survivor
Sunrise Top Stories
- Domestic Violence Rallies
- Seasons Park Shooting
- Final Presidential Debate Recap
Noon Top Stories:
-The latest in politics ahead of the final 2020 presidential debate
-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 39 cases
-BPD searching for man involved in indecent exposure incident at Mill Creek Park
Sunrise Top Stories
- Man Impersonating FBI Agent Arrested
- Kern Canyon Rd. Fatal Motorcycle Crash
- US Intelligence Announces Foreign Meddling in Election
Noon Top Stories:
-Killer of 81-year-old woman, Dorothy Sessions, resentenced to life without parole
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 79 cases
-Person arrested after leading officers on vehicle pursuit in East Bakersfield
Sunrise Top Stories
- Pedestrian Threatens to Jump off Fairfax Bridge
- Aircraft Crashes Near Robbers Roost
- CA Theme Parks Prepare to Reopen
Noon Top Stories:
-Navy fighter jet crashes near Highway 14 in Mojave
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 54 cases
-Brundage Lane City Navigation Center opens
Sunrise Top Stories
- Hand-cuffed Man Escapes Deputies
- Fatal Shooting in Rosamond
- Gov. Newsom COVID-19 Update
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO identifies human remains found in Lamont
-Kern County Public Health reports 49 new COVID-19 cases
-Oct. 19 is the voting registration deadline
Sunrise Top Stories
- Fatal Shooting on Jastro Ave.
- Logan's Roadhouse Fire
- LA Dodgers Head to World Series
Noon Top Stories:
-Minor injury crash on State Route 178 causes closure
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 61 cases
-A feature on a local breast cancer survivor
Sunrise Top Stories
- Fatal Car Collision in Delano
- Robert Mistriel Files Claim Against Kern County
- Garces Memorial High School Planning Re-opening
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO identifies leg found in Buena Vista Lake in 2018, body pulled from car in July as that of same woman
-Kern County Public Health reports 80 new COVID-19 cases
-Earthquake alert app runs test Thursday morning
Top Stories:
-Man shot and killed at North Chester Avenue market
-Flex alert issued throughout state
-Presidential candidates prepare for dueling town hall meetings
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 9 new COVID-19 deaths, 56 cases
-Body of woman found during property cleanup; BPD investigating case as homicide
-CBCC offering free mammograms for month of October
Sunrise Top Stories
- Kern County Moves to CA Red Tier
- Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Confirmation Hearings
- Presidential Candidates Prepare for Town Hall Meetings
Noon Top Stories:
-Officer-involved shooting investigation in East Bakersfield
-Kern Public Health announces county moving into red tier today
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 69 cases
Sunrise Top Stories
- Teen Fatally Shot on 11th St.
- San Dimas St. Standoff
- Free COVID Testing
Sunrise Top Stories
- San Dimas Standoff
- Local School Sports
- Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings
Sunrise Top Stories
- Hurricane Delta Update
- Fruitvale Ave Car Collision
- Edwards Air Force Base Air Show
Sunrise Top Stories
- VP Debate
- Newsom Staff Test Positive
- Young Entrepreneur Success Story
Noon Top Stories:
-A preview of the Vice Presidential debate happening Wednesday night
-Kern County Public Health reports 65 new COVID-19 cases
-KCSO identifies 3 killed in Shafter crash
Sunrise Top Stories
- Kern County Moves to Red Tier
- President Trump Kills Stimulus Talks
- Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County moves into the Red Tier of reopening next week
-Kern County Public Health reports 1 death, 87 new COVID-19 cases
-Early voting underway in California, ballots started mailing out this week
Noon Top Stories:
-The latest on President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis
-Kern County Public Health reports 31 new COVID-19 cases
-KHSD board to consider allowing students to return to school later this month
Sunrise Top Stories
- Man Killed in McDonald's Drive-thru
- Shooting in East Bakersfield
- KUSD to Vote on Bringing Students Back
Noon Top Stories:
-Pres. Trump, First Lady Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus
-Kern County Public Health reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths, 159 cases
-Man gets life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing girlfriend’s baby in Tehachapi
Top Stories:
-President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus
-Murray Family Farms opening pumpkin patch this weekend
-State wildfires update
Noon Top Stories:
-Three years since Route 91 Last Vegas mass shooting
-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 56 cases
-Virtual FFA auction happening through Saturday
Sunrise Top Stories
- Las Vegas Shooting 3 Years Later
- CA Wildfires Update
- Vehicle Collision Involving a Pedestrian
Noon Top Stories:
-Kaleb Kessinger sentenced for killing girlfriend's 2-year-old son
-Kern County Public Health reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 55 cases
-Free COVID-19 testing outside KGET today
Sunrise Top Stories
- US Presidential Debate
- CA Wildfire Update
- Oildale Shooting Follow-up
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County still in most restrictive reopening tier, according to state
-Kern County Public Health reports 54 new COVID-19 cases
-BPD looking for man wanted for burglary
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on California wildfires burning throughout the state
-Kern County Public Health reports 25 new COVID-19 cases
-Update on weekend street racing enforcement operation
Sunrise Top Stories
- CA Fires Update
- Bakersfield Protestor Arrested
- Victim Hospitalized After Accidental Shooting
Noon Top Stories:
-A preview of the fair food drive-thru
-Kern County Public Health reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths, 80 cases
-Solidarity protest for Breonna Taylor to be held in downtown Bakersfield Friday
Top Stories:
-Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg honored at U.S. Capitol
-Delano police ask for help locating vehicle possibly involved in shooting
-Fair food drive-thru opens
Noon Top Stories:
-Gang members arrested on gun and drug charges
-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 73 cases
-County urging residents to volunteer to take COVID-19 tests
Noon Top Stories:
-Kentucky grand jury indicts one of three officers in Breonna Taylor killing
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 65 cases
-Newsom orders state regulators to end sales of gas-powered cars and trucks by 2035
Noon Top Stories:
-Man, 2 children wounded in drive-by shooting in South Bakersfield
-Kern County Public Health reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 75 cases
-24th Street Cafe reopening for outdoor dining and takeout
Sunrise Top Stories
- Baby Hit by Stray Bullet
- CA Wildfires Update
- KHSD Student Work Overload
Noon Top Stories:
-Man killed in collision near Shafter
-Kern County Public Health reports 63 new COVID-19 cases
-Trump backs deal to keep TikTok operating in U.S.
Sunrise Top Stories
- Man Shot on Lake Street
- National and State COVID Cases
- Trump Nominates to Fill Supreme Court Vacancy
Noon Top Stories:
-Sheriff Donny Youngblood holds news conference on recent officer-involved shootings
-Kern County Public Health reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths, 113 cases
-CALM Zoo reopening with modifications
Sunrise Top Stories
- El Dorado Firefighter Dies
- Carpet Cave Destroyed in Fire
- Officer-Involved Shootings Update
Sunrise Top Stories
-Deputies Ambushed Update
-Hurricane Sally Update
-Project Home Key
Noon Top Stories:
-Former school principal Leslie Chance sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for husband’s murder
-Kern County Public Health reports 7 new COVID-19 deaths, 160 cases
-Boy Scouts baked potatoes to be sold this month
Sunrise Top Stories
- West Coast Fires and Air Quality Update
- Leslie Chance Returns to Court
- World Health Organization on Schools Reopening
Noon Top Stories:
-A recap of what county leaders discussed at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting
-Kern County Public Health reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 66 cases
-Banducci's Family Pumpkin Patch not opening this fall due to COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories
- Officer-Involved Shooting in Oildale
- West Coast Wildfire Update
- 48 Days Till Election Day
Noon Top Stories:
-Pres. Trump in California for briefing on wildfires
-Kern County Public Health reports 115 new COVID-19 cases
-Kern County College Night to be held virtually today
Sunrise Top Stories
- President Trump Visits California
- Deputies Ambushed in Compton Update
- U.S. Surgeon General to Meet with Kern County Officials
Noon Top Stories:
-Local events commemorate 19th anniversary of 9/11
-Kern County Public Health reports 15 new COVID-19 deaths, 123 cases
-Dutch Bros opens in Bakersfield
Top Stories:
-Events around town held in honor of 19th Anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
-Driver crashes into power pole in northwest Bakersfield
-Bakersfield police investigate shooting that led to crash on Panama Lane
Noon Top Stories:
-Police investigating shooting at Motel 6 on Easton Drive
-Kern County Public Health reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths, 69 cases
-Update on Elaine Rosa case, woman who who drove a Bird scooter with a dog dragged behind her
Sunrise Top Stories
- West Coast Fires Update
- Project Room Key
- Bob Woodard's Book on President Trump
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 169 cases
-Update on wildfires burning throughout the state
-Los Angeles County announces Halloween restrictions
Sunrise Top Stories
- Local Firefighters Join the Battle
- Public Safety Power Shutoffs
- 2020 Decisions Update
Noon Top Stories:
-An update on the wildfires burning throughout the state
-Kern County Public Health reports 23 new COVID-19 cases
-Public Safety Power Shutoffs in Kern County set to begin Tuesday afternoon
Sunrise Top Stories
- BPD Street Racing Enforcement
- Vehicle Into House on Olive Drive
- Creek Fire Emergency Evacuations
Noon Top Stories:
-Bakersfield Police investigating drive-by shooting in south Bakersfield that left two men wounded
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 95 cases
-Kern County now at 91 homicides this year
Sunrise Top Stories
- Labor Day Travel Safety
- Portland Shooting
- Beirut Blast Search Continues
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 161 cases
-Statewide Flex Alert issued through Labor Day weekend
-BBQ fundraiser held for Kern Secret Witness
Sunrise Top Stories
- Calloway Drive Pedestrian Fatality
- Secret Witness Fundraiser
- Nancy Pelosi Salon Controversy
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 143 new COVID-19 cases
-BPD looking for missing at-risk teen
-KGET partners with Kern Public Health for free COVID-19 testing site
Sunrise Top Stories
- Niles St. Shooting
- KGET Free COVID Testing Site
- President Trump Visits North Carolina
Top Stories:
-Kaleb Kessinger found guilty of murder
-California Senate extends eviction moratorium
-Latest COVID-19 updates
Sunrise Top Stories
- Eviction Protection Extended
- Kern County Reopening Guidelines
- Chadwick Boseman - Early Colon Cancer Screening
Noon Top Stories:
- Latest COVID-19 Updates
- Southwest Home Invasion
- National Overdose Awareness Day
Sunrise Top Stories
-CA COVID-19 Business Guidelines
-Fire in East Bakersfield
-President Trump Heads To Wisconsin
Sunrise Top Stories
-COVID Testing
-Back To School
-RNC Trump Gives Nomination Acceptance Speech
Noon Top Stories:
-Hurricane Laura strikes Gulf coast
-Kern County Public Health reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 242 cases
-More than 1 million Americans applied for jobless benefits
Noon Top Stories:
-Sentencing date set for convicted murderer Leslie Chance
-Kern County Public Health reports 92 new COVID-19 cases
-Hurricane Laura moves to Category 4 storm
Noon Top Stories:
-Man injured in shooting at marijuana dispensary with attached illegal casino
-Kern County Public Health reports 11 new COVID-19 deaths, 286 cases
-KGET hosting COVID-19 Federal Mobile Test Site on Friday
Noon Top Stories:
-New school year gets off to rocky start due to issues with distance learning platforms
-Kern County Public Health reports 94 new COVID-19 cases; KCPH unable to update deaths, recovered cases
-One killed, one injured in collision with tractor trailer on Hwy. 99 near Grapevine
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 9 new COVID-19 deaths, 280 cases
-An update on Kern County's unemployment rate
-Golden State Killer sentenced to life in prison
Sunrise Top Stories
-Bad Air Quality Alert
-Tony's Pizza Officer-Involved Shooting
-DNC Final Day
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 194 cases
-Stabbing, carjacking suspect killed in officer-involved shooting identified
-Uber, Lyft threaten California shutdown over driver status
Noon Top Stories:
-PG&E has a new tool to help you plan when to expect an outage in your area during the rolling blackouts
-Kern Public Health reports 12 new COVID-19 deaths, 216 cases
-Kern County Fair holding virtual event this year
Sunrise Top Stories
-Threat of rolling blackouts continue
-The DNC officially announces Joe Biden as candidate
-Baby Chavez trials begin
Noon Top Stories:
-Man killed in shooting on Eye Street on Sunday has been identified
-Kern County Public Health reports 12 new COVID-19 deaths, 180 cases
-Statewide flex alert remains in effect through Wednesday
Noon Top Stories:
-Statewide Flex Alert issued through Wednesday
-Kern County Public Health reports 218 new COVID-19 cases
-BPD investigating officer-involved shooting
Sunrise podcast 08/17/2020:
-Statewide flex alert
-Kern County Fair Board to meet
-Latest on Coronavirus cases
-California fire updates
- DNC updates
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 17 new COVID-19 deaths, 389 cases
-Extreme temperatures will be expected through next week
-Memorial held for 14-year-old who died in the Kern River
Sunrise Podcast 08/14/2020:
-Latest on the California fires
-COVID and back to school
-Look ahead at the weather
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 4 more deaths, 320 new COVID-19 cases
-County to provide help for county employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
-Victim in motel shooting identified
Top Stories:
-Lake and Stagecoach Fire updates
-COVID-19 latest
-Back to School and what you need to know
Noon Top Stories:
-Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris as running mate
-Kern County Public Health reports 184 new COVID-19 cases
-Firefighter dies while working on Stagecoach Fire
Sunrise Podcast 08/12/20
- Stagecoach Fire update
-Today's forecast
-Covid-19 update
-Back to School
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 12 new COVID-19 deaths, 555 cases
-Gas leak causes closure of Dean Avenue at Rosedale Highway
-Big Ten cancels fall football season
Top Stories:
-Children see a rise in COVID-19 cases nationwide
-Boys and Girls Clubs of Kern County aims to help with childcare crisis
-Stagecoach Fire burns at 7,700 acres and is 77% contained
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 857 new COVID-19 cases
-Update on deadly Union Avenue motel shooting
-Krispy Kreme celebrates Education Appreciation Week
Today's top stories include a recap of this weekends homicides, updates on COVID-19, and the CA director of public health resigning.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 8 new COVID-19 deaths, 285 cases
-Fort Fire burns 277 acres, 100% containment
-Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County offering space, assistance to students doing virtual learning
Noon Top Stories:
Ex-deputy Logan August charged with stealing drugs and putting them on the street pleads no contest to all charges
Kern County Public Health reports 291 new COVID-19 cases
Delano native who lost more than 100 pounds after creating ‘Eat Like a Bear!’ is a guest on 17 News at Noon
Today's top stories include updates on the Stagecoach fire which has burned over 4,000 acres, the explosion that happened in Beirut this week, and a story on school supplies.
Noon Top Stories:
-Train hits car in East Bakersfield leaving one person dead and one with major injuries
-Kern County Public Health reports one new COVID-19 death, 205 cases
-Shooting in central Bakersfield leaves two men dead
Today's top stories include updates on the Stagecoach fire, COVID-19, and on an incident off the shores of Southern California.
Noon Top Stories:
-Stagecoach Fire burns 2,500 acres with 0% containment
-Kern County Public Health reports seven new COVID-19 deaths, 577 cases
-Census ending data collection for 2020 count a month early
Today's top story is the stagecoach fire which is burning just eats of Bakersfield near Bodfish.
Noon Top Stories:
-Sheriff’s detectives arrest 15 people, including a CHP officer, accused of trying to meet minors for sex acts
-Kern County Public Health reports 106 new COVID-19 cases
-Monsignor Ronald Swett, who retired in 2012 as pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Church, has died
Today's top stories include the latest on COVID-19, a fire on I-5 near tejon, and a story on back to school.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County man goes Facebook Live after shooting in Shasta County campground
-Kern County Public Health reports one new death and 924 new COVID-19 cases
-Remembering local businessman Herbert G. Walker
Today's top stories include a deadly shooting on Haley st, and updates on the impact of COVID-19.
Noon Top Stories:
-Funeral held for Rep. John Lewis
-Kern County Public Health reports 4 new deaths and 1,067 new COVID-19 cases
-NASA launches Mars rover Perseverance
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 448 new COVID-19 cases
-Shafter baby dies after being found unresponsive in swimming pool
-Man injured in east Bakersfield shooting identified
Today's top stories include the latest info on COVID-19, updates on the city supervisors meeting, and info on plasma donation.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 12 new deaths and 1,893 new COVID-19 cases
-Kern Recovers program begins today
-A preview of the Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting
Today's stories include updates on Governor Newsom's COVID-19 response, a story on homeless students in the central valley, and updates on city supervisors.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 442 new COVID-19 cases
-BPD looking for vehicle involved in deadly crash near Cal State Bakersfield
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state COVID-19 response
Today's Top Stories include updates on COVID-19 locally including a feature on masks, as well as a few stories on violence that happened over the weekend.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 8 new deaths, 1,038 new COVID-19 cases
-Plane crash in Tehachapi
-BPD now investigating East Bakersfield shooting as homicide
Today's top stories include updates on new restrictions, a COVID-19 surge in Kern County, and opening day for Baseball.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 1,135 new COVID-19 cases
-Former teacher's aid sentenced for lewd acts with a child
-Bakersfield police are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen Tuesday morning
Today's top stories include a story about a possible COVID-19 death back in 2019, MLB opening day, and the latest on COVID-19
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 10 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,120 cases
-School districts move to distance learning plans amid coronavirus mandates
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
Today's top stories include updates on local schools, COVID-19, and a special feature about make a wish!
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health: 834 new COVID-19 cases, 10,078 total cases
-Kern County placed back on state monitoring list today
-2020 Kern County Fair canceled amid coronavirus pandemic
Today's Top Stories include updates on COVID-19 here in Kern County, Stimulus Checks, and the latest on the Kern County Fair.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health: 787 new COVID-19 cases, 9,244 total cases
-CIF delays start of fall high school sports to winter amid COVID-19
-Family mourns 14-year-old who died after being pulled from Kern River
Today's top stories include the wait for the decision on local sports for the 2020-2021 sports season, local covid updates, as well as an update on the Kern County Fair.
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Gavin Newsom announces new guidelines for schools as they plan for how they will operate in the upcoming school year
-Kern County Public Health reports 159 new COVID-19 cases
-Kern County unemployment rate drops slightly to 17.5% in June
Today's top stories include Kern County state watchlist, Plasma donation, and one year since the passing of local businessman Jose Arredondo.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 7 new COVID-19 deaths, 153 cases
-KCSO identifies motorcyclist killed in crash on South H Street
-2 petitions, a quarter-million signers urge criminal charges in Robert Forbes case
Today's top stories include Kern County's COVID breakdown, footage of BPD's close calls, and an update on KHSD's back to school plans.
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 162 new COVID-19 cases
-Kern County Fair board set to decide next week whether to cancel 2020 fair amid COVID-19
-Woman sentenced to 11 years in prison for killing son in what she said was a suicide pact
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern schools holding meetings to discuss back-to-school plans
-Kern County Public Health confirms 158 new COVID-19 cases
-Ventura County officials ID body found in Lake Piru Monday as missing "Glee" actress Naya Rivera
Noon Top Stories:
- Body found in car pulled from Buena Vista Lake
-Kern County Public Health reports 99 new COVID-19 cases, one death
-Gov. Newsom orders all counties to close certain indoor operations
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health reports 216 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths
-Detectives investigating shooting in south Bakersfield on Morin Court
-No free Slurpee Day tomorrow
Top Stories:
-Death of Wasco State Prison inmate being investigated as homicide
-Break-in at Brazilian Acai Bowls in Downtown Bakersfield
-KCFD working to contain Flat Fire
Noon Top Stories:
-New details released in Alatorre case
-Kern County Public Health reports 220 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
-Arvin to hold mask giveaway
Noon Top Stories:
-Man accused of killing 13-year-old girl charged with 12 felonies, pleads not guilty
-Kern Public Health reports 216 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths
-New species of mosquito arrives in Kern County
Noon Podcast:
-Bicyclist killed when hit by truck in hit-and-run
-Kern Public Health reports 174 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
-Vigil held Monday night for 13-year-old Patricia Alatorre
Noon Top Stories:
-Police arrest Inglewood man for murder, sexual assault in connection to missing 13-year-old girl now considered deceased
-Kern Public Health reports 124 new COVID-19 cases
-Body recovered from Kern River on Sunday near where man went missing on Fourth of July
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 171 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
-Kern County new restrictions and closures due to rising COVID-19 cases
-BPD investigating shooting in downtown Bakersfield that left one person with moderate injuries
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom orders closure of some indoor operations in several counties, including Kern County
-Kern Public Health reports 113 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
-Assistant Police Chief Joe Mullins placed on leave in workplace violence investigation
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 107 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
-Trans teen brutally beat in southwest Bakersfield apartment
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health: 4,558 total cases, 68 deaths
-KCSO investigating suspicious death in Oildale
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
Noon Top Stories:
-Person killed in collision on Hwy. 43 near McFarland
-Kern Public Health reports 118 new COVID-19 cases, one death
-Village Fest canceled this year due to COVID-19
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports 74 new COVID-19 cases, one death
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
-Bakersfield City Council budget meeting
Noon Top Stories:
-5.8 magnitude earthquake in Inyo County felt in Bakersfield on Wednesday
-Kern Public Health confirms 59 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths
-BPD looking for suspect in Hobby Lobby theft
Noon Top Stories:
-Man arrested after crashing into vehicle, causing it to go into canal in road rage incident
-Kern Public Health: 84 new COVID-19 cases, 4,059 total
-Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocks southern Mexico
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health: 75 new COVID-19 cases, 3,975 total
-A baby who fell out of a window last week in downtown Bakersfield has died, police said Monday morning.
-KHSD graduations begin tonight at Golden Valley High School
Noon Top Stories:
-Local Juneteenth celebrations set for today and tomorrow
-Kern Public Health confirms 116 new COVID-19 cases
-Defense files supplemental motion seeking dismissal of charges or new trial for convicted murderer Leslie Chance
Noon Top Stories:
-State now requiring residents use face coverings at all times when out in public
-Kern Public Health confirms 78 new COVID-19 cases, one death
-Supreme Court rules against Trump administration in decision to end DACA
Today's Top Stories:
- Rosamond Officer Involved Shooting
- Kingston COVID-19
- School Budget
Noon Top Stories"
-Kern Public Health confirms 60 new COVID-9 cases, 3 deaths
-Kern County Sheriff's Office said its Search and Rescue team recovered the body of a man from the Kern River on Tuesday night; he had been lost in the river since Sunday
-In-N-Out Burger to open new restaurant on Rosedale Highway
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 85 new COVID-19 cases, one death today
-Pres. Trump signs Safe Policing for Safe Communities executive order
-PG&E to plead guilty to deaths from California wildfire
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health Services Department confirms 86 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 3,377
-ICU hospitalizations due to COVID-19 may exceed Kern County bed capacity as soon as July, new model shows
-Gov. Gavin Newsom holds briefing on the state's COVID-19 response
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 114 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths
-Armed male injured Friday in shooting involving two deputies, KCSO says
-Wasco man uses pandemic to get GED 20 years later
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms county has had a total of 3,026 coronavirus cases
-Manhant underway for the gunman in the "ambush" shooting of a sheriff's deputy and fatal shooting of a homeless man in Paso Robles; suspect identified as 26-year-old Mason James Lira
-Man killed in car fire on Hwy. 58 at Bena Road
Noon Top Stories:
-Active shooter reported in downtown Paso Robles this morning according to the SLO County Sheriff's Department
-Kern Public Health confirms 72 new COVID-19 cases, including four deaths
-George Floyd’s brother testifies before Congress as they discuss how to reform policing
Today's Top Stories:
- George Floyd's Brother Testifies
- Local Protests
- Spray Parks Reopen
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 76 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 2,880
-12 more sectors reopen in Kern County: gyms, bars and more
-Man charged with driving into Bakersfield protesters due in court today
Noon Top Stories:
-A man was seriously injured in a shooting in Wasco this morning in what is expected to become a homicide
-Kern Public Health confirms 74 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 2,804; including two deaths
-The former police officer accused of second-degree murder for the death of George Floyd was in court today
Noon Top Stories:
-Protests over the death of George Floyd continue for 7th day
-Kern Public Health confirms 72 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 2,544
-20 new recruits join Bakersfield Fire Department in Friday graduation ceremony
Noon Top Stories:
-Bakersfield police said they are investigating after a driver hit and critically injured a protester Wednesday night in Central Bakersfield
-Kern Public Health confirms 44 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 2,472, including five deaths, bringing total to 45 deaths
-5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ridgecrest Wednesday evening
Today's Top Stories:
- Ridgecrest City Council
- Trump National Protest
- Pedestrian Protester Struck By Vehicle
Noon Top Stories:
-Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged
-Kern Public Health confirms 42 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 2,428 cases and one death, bringing total to 40 deaths
-Local law enforcement investigating a possible hate crime after protester's car found on fire
Noon Top Stories;
-Kern Public Health confirms 54 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 2,386, including one death
-Elaine Rosa ordered to stand trial on felony animal cruelty charge and misdemeanor in dog dragging case
-KCSO identifies two women killed after car crashes into canal in South Bakersfield
Noon Top Stories:
-3 nights in a row, people marched out nationally and locally to protest the death of George Floyd, who died after a police officer pinned him by his neck in Minneapolis last week
-Kern Public Health confirms 72 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 2,332
-Bakersfield Police are looking for the people involved in a deadly shooting overnight in Bakersfield
Sunrise top stories:
-The latest on George Floyd protests
-Today's weather
-SpaceX/NASA historic launch
Noon Top Stories:
-Fired police officer Derek Chauvin charged with murder in George Floyd’s death
-Kern Public Health confirms 69 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 2,086
-Preliminary hearing has begun in case of woman accused of dragging dog behind electric scooter
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 66 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 2,017; including one new death, bringing total to 37 deaths
-Bakersfield Police identify two suspects in deadly Bandolero Way shooting
-New developments in the Bakersfield 3 cases
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 65 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,951; including 7 new deaths
-A 3.7-magnitude earthquake hit Tuesday evening about 3 miles southeast of Oildale
-The showroom at Jim Burke Ford was vandalized for the second time in two weeks
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 5 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,886, a significant drop from recent weeks
-West High School's cafeteria was broken into and ransacked over the weekend, the Kern High School District confirmed today, pressure washer was stolen but has since been recovered
-KCSO identifies man killed in Saturday crash along Highway 99 near 7th Standard
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 47 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,881
-Virgin Orbit’s Cosmic Girl launches from Mojave
-Gov. Gavin Newsom releases new guidelines to reopen churches in California
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 51 new COVID-19 cases, including two deaths, bringing total to 1,705 cases and 27 deaths
-19-year-old woman identified as suspect in deadly stabbing on East 9th Street
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 39 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,654
-Bakersfield city council approves amendment to the city's special event permit process allowing businesses to apply for a permit to expand outdoor seating to private parking lots, sidewalks, streets
-At least one person has died after a three-car crash in East Bakersfield early Thursday morning
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 34 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,615
-Sentencing pushed back to August for convicted murderer Leslie Chance
-The Apple store at Valley Plaza re-opened its doors today for curbside genius support and curbside pick-up for online orders
Todays Top Stories:
- Reopening Kern County
- COVID Relief Fund
- Jesus Alvarez Senior Sendoff
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 34 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,581
-Kern County meets new state criteria for accelerating further into Phase 2 of reopening, officials say
-Bakersfield Police are searching for a man who left one injured in a shooting on San Dimas Street
Noon Top Stories:
-Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a mass shooting that left five teenagers injured in East Bakersfield
-Kern County Public Health confirms 22 new COVID-19 cases this morning, bringing county total to 1,547
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state's response to COVID-19
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health reports three new COVID-19 deaths and 35 more cases on Friday, bringing county total to 1,428
-6.5-magnitude earthquake in western Nevada felt in Bakersfield, surrounding region
-Unemployment numbers for Kern are released
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 50 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,403; including four deaths
-McFarland Interim City Manager Larry Pennell is stepping down
-A man was arrested in Oildale on Wednesday for stealing a motorcycle and evading deputies
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 27 new COVID-19 cases
-KCSO identifies three killed in Hwy. 178 collision at Isabella Lake
-CSUB president Lynnette Zelezny was recognized as CSU President of the Year
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 30 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,326; including two deaths
-Three people were killed in yesterday's collision on Highway 178 near Yankee Canyon Drive.
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
Today's top stories:
-Kingston Covid cases
-Senate hearing
-Fuzzy Owens passes away
-Today' weather
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 32 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,296
-9 coronavirus-related deaths, 108 positive cases reported at Kingston Healthcare Center
-Surfer dies in shark attack at Santa Cruz County beach
Noon Top Stories:
-Seven coronavirus-related deaths reported at Kingston Healthcare Center
-Kern Public Health confirms two new COVID-19 deaths, bringing total to 1,176; KCPH employees exposed to person with virus
-Gov. Gavin Newsom holds press briefing on state response to COVID-19
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 28 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,083
-KCSO investigating a shooting that left one person dead and two others with serious injuries on Maria Way near Consuelo Street
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state's response to COVID-19
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms three additional deaths, 29 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 1,055 cases in the county
-Gov. Gavin Newsom says some business that were forced to close because of the pandemic can reopen as early as Friday
-Kern High School District board discusses the possibility of having a graduation ceremony for high school seniors
Sunrise Top Stories:
- Give Big Kern
- KHSD Graduations
-Newsom Reopening
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 11 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 1,026, releases race, sex and zip code data
-Gov. Gavin Newsom announces state to allow retail stores to re-open starting Friday as Phase 2 of lifting stay-at-home order begins
-One person is dead after a crash in southeast Bakersfield Monday morning
Sunrise Top Stories:
-County Order Lifted
-Senior Sendoff
-New Testing Sites Open
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 46 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 948, including eighth death
-17 News teamed up with the Bakersfield SPCA for the"Unleash Your Love" fundraiser happening today. They're raising money to build a new nursery for puppies and kittens.
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Unleash Your Love
-Prayer For Essential Workers
-Senator Grove Drafts Letter To Governor
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 27 new COVID-19 cases, bringing county total to 902, including seventh death
-County of Kern announced it is opening three COVID-19 testing sites next week that will be free to the public
-City cancels annual July 4 celebration due to COVID-19 concerns
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Fair Board Emergency Meeting
-State Beaches Closed?
-Closures Unconstitutional?
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern County Public Health confirms 19 new COVID-19 cases this morning, bringing county total to 875 and a new death, bringing the total to six
-Kern County Sheriffs Office arrested a man they believe is behind multiple armed robberies in the area of Fairfax Road and Niles Street
-Gov. Gavin Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Reopening Taft
-Fact Checking Local Doctors Claims
-Local Lawyers Sue
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health announced 19 new cases of COVID-19, bringing county total to 856 with 449 recovered
-U.S. passes 1 million COVID-19 cases
-Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses 5th indicator in plan to reopen the state, which focuses on businesses and child care
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Local Doctors Receive Backlash
-More Government Aid
-Kevin McCarthy Speaks From House Floor
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health announces one more person has died from COVID-19 and 19 new cases, bringing total to 837
-CHP closed down Highway 58 between Highway 184 and Fairfax Road because of a hazardous material spill
-Bakersfield Police Department investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in an alleyway downtown
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Visitors At Lake Isabella
-Some States Begin To Reopen
-Plasma Donations
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 36 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the county's total cases to 744
-Clinica Sierra Vista CEO Brian Harris abruptly resigns after 2 years
-California City Correctional Facility employee tests positive for COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories:
-President To Sign Stimulus Package
-Dr. Gives Warning
-Local Player In NFL Draft
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 16 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 708
-Resident of Mission at Kern County tests positive for COVID-19, the first known case among local unsheltered population
-Organizers for the Lightning in a Bottle Festival started a GoFundMe page to help cover costs from canceling event
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Local Doctors Has Comments About Reopening Economy
-Starbucks Employee Tests Positive
-Local Quarterback Prepares For NFL Draft
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 692
-Leslie Chance in quarantine amid coronavirus concerns as sentencing is pushed back another month
-KCSO identifies man killed in Tuesday car crash near Arvin
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Overnight Fires In Bakersfield
-Plans To Reopen State
-SBA Data Breach
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health announces 28 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 680
-A video depicting child pornography was displayed during a public Zoom meeting hosted by Bakersfield College, BPD is investigating
-KHSD adopting Pass/No Pass grading system for spring, summer due to COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Oil Prices Plummet
-Immigration Shutdown
-KHSD Grading
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-U.S. crude oil benchmark WTI dropped to its lowest price in history, going below zero
-Kern Public Health confirms 19 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 652
-Gov. Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories:
-More Small Business Loans
-Small Group Protests Around The Country
-Local COVID Testing Status
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-KCSO has 20 employees with coronavirus, two who have recovered, sheriff says
-Gov. Newsom news briefing on COVID-19 state response
-Kern Public Health announces 13 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 587
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Reopening The Economy
-Food For The Front Lines
-Keeping Residents Connected
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health announces 12 new cases of COVID-19, bringing total to 574
-Nicole Gitke shares what Operation BBQ Relief is all about
-Preview of a story about a mother battling terminal cancer and her motivation to "smile always"
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Breaking Down the Numbers
-Boys And Girls Club Theft
-Plasma Donations
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health announces 18 new COVID-19 cases, bringing 542
-Dignity Health, Operation BBQ Relief begin providing meals to people in need of food due to COVID-19
-Gov. Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Mask Safety
-Spike In Local Cases
-Governor Newsom Outlines Plan for Future
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom lays out 6 parameters California will consider before modifying his stay-at-home order
-Kern Public Health announces 16 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 470
-Update on a murder and kidnapping that happened Sunday night in Lamont
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Newsom Restrictions
-Stimulus Checks
-Free Gas For Healthcare Workers
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Update on Lamont shooting from overnight that left a woman and suspect dead
- Kern Public Health announces 40 new COVID-19 cases
-Target spokesperson confirms employee working at Shafter location has tested positive for COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Florence St. Shooting
-COVID Hotel
-Oil Production
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
-Kern Public Health: COVID-19 cases rise to 340
-Sheriff Donny Youngblood says 11 deputies, 5 inmates have tested positive for coronavirus
Sunrise Top Stories:
-More Money For Small Businesses
-State Unemployment Relief Package
- Addiction And Self Isolation
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health confirms 3 new cases of COVID-19 bringing total to 312
-KHSD ending food services at several schools in consolidation effort
-Gov. Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories:
-City Council Passes Relief Package
-Child Abuse Concerns
-Senior Supply Drive
Produced by: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom gives update on state response to COVID-19
-Kern Public Health announces four new cases of COVID-19, bringing total to 271
-KCSO announce five detention deputies at Lerdo Jail have tested positive for COVID-19
Sunrise Top Stories:
-COVID-19 Finding Potential Treatments
-Passover Holiday
-Automakers To Make PPE
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom gives state update in press conference
-10 KCSO employees, 2 inmates test positive for COVID-19
-Kern Public Health update reports 253 COVID-19 cases
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Relief Shoppers
-Pregnant In A Pandemic
-Keeping Officers Healthy
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom press conference on state's response to COVID-19
-Kern Public Health announces nine new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 239
-TurboTax launches free stimulus registration product
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Rain in Kern County
-More Local Cases
-Helping Patients Recover
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health: Two people have died, 176 tested positive for COVID-19
-Gov. Newsom update on homelessness response
-U.S. unemployment numbers drop for month of March
Sunrise Top Stories:
-A Musical Message
-Local COVID-19 Update
-Worldwide COVID-19 Update
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health: 142 people have tested positive for COVID-19
-Kern Public Health announced its cracking down on businesses not following stay at home orders
-Brookdale Riverwalk senior living community member has tested positive for virus
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Brookdale Resident Tests Positive
-Distillery Creates Hand Sanitizer
-Healthcare Heroes
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom update on COVID-19 press conference
-Big rig crash led to toxic spill on I-5
-Kern Public Health confirms 110 total COVID-19 cases
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Local Covid-19 update
-National Covid-19 update
-Governor Newsom on rent payment
Produced by Mickey Van Horn
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom introduces new initiative to help older Californians stay connected online in press conference
-Kern County Public Health confirms 84 cases of COVID-19
-Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously approve ratification of a local public health emergency
Sunrise Top Stories:
-COVID_19 In Kern
-Child Abuse Concerns
-Ramping Up Production
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Gov. Newsom makes major initiative to expand health care workforce
-Kern County COVID-19 cases totals 60
-Food take-out safety
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Latest Numbers
-Social Distancing Guidelines
-Local Teen Tests Positive
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-First COVID-19 death in Kern County
-Taft prison inmates flown from Meadows Field to other facilities due to impending closure
-Latest COVID-19 numbers
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Latest On Federal Stimulus Package
-British Prime Minister Test Positive For COVID-19
-United States Becomes Epicenter Of Pandemic
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Latest Kern County coronavirus numbers, 29 total cases
-BPD looking for AMPM robbery suspect
-Real ID deadline extended to October 2021
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Coronavirus Latest
-Senate Passes Two-Trillion Dollar Plan
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Weather update
-Local coronavirus update
-Bakersfield College offers "Back to College" program
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Prince Charles Coronavirus
-Coronavirus Spending Deal
-Sports And Social Distancing
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Local update on COVID-19: 14 cases in Kern County
-Two men dead after a shooting in Southeast Bakersfield
-A man accused of assaulting his mother was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies in Mojave
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Local Cases OF COVID-19
-Mayor Issues Warning To Stay Home
-Real ID Deadline Postponed
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Kern Public Health announces 12 positive local COVID-19 cases, including one non-resident
-Coronavirus update nationwide
-KCSO reports human fetus disposed in Oildale
Noon Top Stories:
-Governor Newsom issues statewide order telling Californians to stay at home
-Bakersfield now under State of Local Emergency
-Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) numbers
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Bakersfield State Of Emergency
-Governor Newsom Orders Californian's To Stay Home
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Two Kern County residents test positive for COVID-19
-Man accused of killing 8-year-old girl in Central Bakersfield has been arrested
-Coronavirus (COVID-19) world update
Noon Top Stories:
-Bakersfield Police are looking man on suspicion of murder after and 8-year-old girl was found with "obvious trauma" at an apartment on San Dimas street
-First case of COVID-19 in Kern County
-Governor Newsom gives update on schools
Noon Top Stories:
-First confirmed coronavirus case in Kern County
-Last day of school for students, schools will be closed tomorrow due to coronavirus
-State of emergency declared in Kern County
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Kern County State Of Emergency
-School Closures
-Coronavirus Testing
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kern County, health officials say
- KCSOS recommends that all Kern County schools close due to coronavirus
- Third man arrested in deadly December shooting
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Schools Closing
-Shopping Chaos
-Local Testing
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- All Catholic schools in Kern County closing for next two weeks
- Kern County Superintendent of Schools says no current plans to close schools
- Hearing for woman accused of dragging dog postponed
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Coronavirus Update
-Coronavirus Closures
-Wall Street Updates
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Sports, entertainment events being cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus
- BC begins moving classes online due to COVID-19 concerns
- Man sentenced to life behind bars for killings of mother, stepfather
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Coronavirus
-KHSD No Travel
-Prayer Breakfast
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
-One person dead following shooting in Central Bakersfield
- Nine people being monitored for coronavirus in Kern County
- Tuesday storm brings major flooding, lightning to parts of the county
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Flooding In Kern County
-Job Fair
-Coronavirus
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Nine people tested for coronavirus in Kern County; no confirmed cases so far
- Coachella postponed over coronavirus concerns
- Bicyclist killed in northeast Bakersfield collision, police say
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Top Stories:
- Trading halted as crude oil price plunge pushes Dow down by 1,800 points
- County reports 2 more negative coronavirus test results as local testing begins
- Grand Princess cruise ship is now in San Francisco on its way to Oakland
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Drop In Stocks Market
-Coronavirus Update
-Book Drive
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- One more local resident being tested for coronavirus, county confirms
- Los Angeles County authorities pursue DUI suspect in Santa Clarita area
- BPD looking for residential burglary suspect
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Palmdale Pursuit
-High Speed Rail
-Remarkable Women Series
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- First test result for the coronavirus comes back negative, county says
- Senate passes $8.3 billion emergency bill to combat coronavirus
- Accused dog-dragger’s preliminary hearing postponed
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Coronavirus Update
-High Speed Rail Meeting
-New Direct Flight At Meadows Field Airport
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- First California coronavirus death reported in Placer County
- Four local residents being tested for coronavirus, county says
- David Couch, Leticia Perez, Karen Goh likely keeping their seats
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Election Day
-Nashville Storm
-Remarkable Women
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Two local residents being tested for coronavirus, county says
- Sentencing for convicted murderer Leslie Chance postponed
- New poll shows Bernie Sanders in the lead in California
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Niles St. Fire
-25th St. Fire
-Early Voter Polls
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Arvin Police Chief Scot Kimble charged with misdemeanor
- Man arrested after falsely reporting gun on Greyhound bus
- Man killed in shooting in southwest Bakersfield
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Coronavirus Update
-Porterville Funeral
-Pacino Ct. Shooting
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Kern County Public Health monitoring 11 people for coronavirus
- Kern County flu deaths jump to 11 for season
- Funeral held in Tulare for firefighter killed in Porterville fire
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Coronavirus Update
-Memorial For Porterville Firefighter
-Proposition 13
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Noon Top Stories:
-Coronavirus Update
-Ash Wednesday
-New body cam footage of 6-year-old arrested
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Dem Debate Recap
-Ash Wednesday
-Coronavirus Update
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Funeral held in Delano today for fallen Porterville firefighter
- Assemblyman Vince Fong introduces three bills addressing homelessness
-KCSO looking for at-risk missing man
Top Stories:
- Raymond Figueroa Funeral Service
- New Coronavirus Quarantine
- Children's Miracle Network Pancake Day
Top Stories:
- Kobe Bryant memorial service held at Staples Center in LA
- Harvey Weinstein found guilty on two charges in sexual assault case
- Memorial service for fallen Porterville firefighter Ray Figueroa being held today
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Porterville Fire Funeral
-Kobe Bryant Memorial
-Edison Highway Hit and Run
Top Stories:
- Sen. Bernie Sanders to stop in Bakersfield today for rally
- Public vigil for fallen Porterville firefighter set for tonight
- California sues Trump administration to block water rules
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Bernie Sanders Rally
-Porterville Fire
-Shafter Festival Of Colour
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Monsignor Craig Harrison files defamation lawsuit against Diocese of Fresno
- Second firefighter who died in Porterville library fire has been found
- Kern County announces three new flu deaths, bringing total for season to seven
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Recap Of The President's Visit
-Bernie Sanders Rally at Riverwalk
-Remembering The Lives Of Two Firefighters Dead In Porterville Library Fire
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
-President Donald Trump making his way to Bakersfield today
- Protest of Trump's visit held this morning at Cesar Chavez Mural
- Firefighter killed in Porterville library fire was living in Bakersfield
Sunrise Top Stories:
-President Trump Visits Bakersfield
-Bernie Sanders Set To Visit Bakersfield
-Porterville Library Fire
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Today is last day to register to vote for March 3 election
- City Council could approve funding to outfit all BPD officers with body cams, support homeless shelter
- California to apologize for internment of Japanese Americans during WWII
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Primary Registration Deadline
-Early Wildfire Danger
-McFarland Detentions Protest
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Air Force transport plane parked at Meadows Field ahead of President Trump visit
- Fourteen Americans test positive for coronavirus after evacuation from quarantined cruise ship
- Man arrested for firearm and gang-related offenses
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Coronavirus Victims Quarantined At Travis AFB
-Whiskey Flats Recap
-Voting Deadline
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Report: CHP believed Greyhound shooting suspect may have been under the influence of drugs
- Police raid suspected illegal dispensary, casino on S. Chester Ave.
- Two missing teens have been found, BPD confirms
Sunrise Top Stories:
-S Chester Ave. Bust
-Parkland Shooting 2 Year Anniversary
-Coronavirus Update
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- President Donald Trump set to visit Bakersfield next week
- Congressman Kevin McCarthy defend's President Trump's interference in Roger Stone case
- Trial date postponed for woman accused of drowning daughter’s newborn
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Trump In Bakersfield
-Greyhound Bus 187
-Garces Teacher Retiring
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Pedestrian hospitalized with major injuries after being struck by vehicle in East Bakersfield
- Delano police find girl missing since January
- Reported decline in new coronavirus cases in China
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Union Ave. DUI Crash
-New Hampshire Primary's
-Cupid's Challenge
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Residents in New Hampshire vote in nation’s first primary election
- Coronavirus case confirmed in San Diego
- Alleged rideshare prowler Nassef Ragheb to make first court appearance today
Sunrise Top Stories:
-San Diego Coronavirus
-Rideshare Driver Poser
-New Hampshire Primary Elections
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- World Ag Expo kicking off in Tulare this week
- Man seriously injured in South Bakersfield shooting
- Reckless driving leads to the arrest of three people
Top Stories:
- Jaime Osuna to undergo mental health evaluation as proceedings suspended in murder case
- Man arrested after allegedly posing as rideshare driver and sexually assaulting a woman
- Suspect in fatal Oildale stabbing has first hearing in court
Sunrise Top Stories:
-CSUB Alleged Sexual Assault
-Disneyland Fire
-McFarland High School Coach Sexual Misconduct
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- BPD says there's insufficient evidence that sexual assault at CSUB occurred
- President Trump celebrates impeachment acquittal at White House
- Derek Connell takes the witness stand in double-murder trial
Sunrise Top Stories:
-CSUB Sexual Assault
-Impeachment Acquittal
-Honk For Hearts
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Sunrise Top Stories:
-State Of The Union
-Iowa Caucus
-Hooks 7 Ladders BBQ
Produced by: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- KCSO identifies woman killed in Greyhound bus shooting
- Vigil held for 21-year-old killed in Delano shooting
- KGET 17 News holds mayoral debate
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Greyhound Bus Shooting
-KGET Mayoral Debate Recap
-Iowa Caucus
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting on Greyhound bus near the Grapevine
- Mistrial declared in Michaele Bowers murder trial
- KCSO identifies man killed in Delano shooting
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Greyhound Bus Shooting On Grapevine
-Coronavirus Latest
-Fresno Super Bowl Party Shooting
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Man sentenced to 190 years to life for molesting children at day care
- Senate to vote today on whether to allow witnesses in impeachment trial
- Deliberations in Michaele Bowers murder trial continues; verdict expected soon
Sunrise Top Stories:
-KHSD Winter Forum
-January Homicides
-Super Bowl
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Jury finds Leslie Chance guilty in murder of her husband
- Student accidentally brought backpack containing gun to school
- Perez urges support for oil, energy industries in State of the County address
Sunrise Top Stories:
-State Of County
-Forced Miscarriage
-Local NFL Player In Super Bowl
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Q&A period begins in President Trump impeachment trial
- Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits near Oildale
- Eight people injured in LA high-rise fire
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Coronavirus
-New State Bill
-3,3 Earhtquake
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Trump's lawyers wrap up closing arguments in impeachment trial
- Jury deliberations start over in Leslie Chance murder trial
- Man dies in Southeast Bakersfield collision
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Hermosa Rd. Accident
-Leslie Chance Trial
-River Rescue
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
-Bolton report surprises Washington as Trump team resumes defense in impeachment trial
- Locals weigh in on death of Kobe Bryant
- Trial begins for Derek Connell, suspected of double murder
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Local/National/World Reaction To Passing Of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- 17-year-old girl arrested in fatal stabbing near Foothill High
- Hundreds hit the streets for Homeless Point-In-Time Count
- Man survives train collision in East Bakersfield
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Kern Flu Death
-Impeachment Trials
-Homelessness Count
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Jury deliberating in Leslie Chance murder trial
- Candlelight vigil held for teen killed in stabbing near Foothill High
- Opening statements continue in impeachment trial
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Homeless Meeting
-Foothill Stabbing Vigil
-Impeachment Trial Recap
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- KCFD firefighters respond to chemical spill near Taft; evacuations recommended for people within six miles of site
- Opening statements begin in impeachment trial
- One killed, two injured in stabbing near Foothill High
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Foothill Stabbing
-Privet Pl. Fire
-Impeachment Trials
Produced By: Paul Dykes
Top Stories:
- Impeachment trial in Senate gets underway with clash over rules
- Leslie Chance murder trial closing arguments begin
- Michaele Bowers to take the stand in murder trial today
Sunrise Top Stories:
-Impeachment Trial
-Impeachment Poll
-Leslie Chance Closing Arguments
Produced By: Paul Dykes