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Local YMCA faces closure unless money is raised
CEO Clete Harper inherited $100,000 of debt when he took over the local YMCA a year ago. $200,000 needs to be raised by June to keep it open. Read More..
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Local readers can't get their hands on erotic romance novel
It's a book creating a lot of buzz among women. The book "Fifty Shades of Grey" is an erotic romance novel that's growing in popularity. But getting your hands on a copy in Kern County may be difficult. Read More..
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Residents invited to get update on High-Speed Rail project
Series of open houses held in Kern County. Read More..
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Residents invited to get update on High Speed Rail project
17 News Investigation: Corrections officer arrested, accused of framing inmate
The officer worked at Kern Valley State Prison and now faces criminal charges. Read More..
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Correctional officer faces criminal charges
17 News Investigation: Internet sweepstakes cafes
Some say they are actually operating as casinos. Read More..
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Early release of inmates re-evaluated after 17 News investigation
The Kern County Sheriff's Department is re-evaluating the way it releases inmates after 17 News told you Friday that a six-time DUI offender was set free from Lerdo Jail after serving 81 days of a six-year sentence. Read More..
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Taft mother with brain cancer gets great news
A 28-year-old Taft woman thought she only had a few weeks left to live when she was diagnosed with brain cancer. She said two medical centers denied her help, but one finally agreed to help save her life. Read More..
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Kern County Firefighters help battle Arizona Wildfire
More than a dozen firefighters received the call Monday to assist. Read More..
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Kern County Firefighters help battle Arizona Wildfire
Decision made about local Black Republican group
BRICK members came under fire for endorsing a Democrat. Read More..
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Decision made about local Black Republican group
Officer-involved shooting leaves one man dead
A Bakersfield police officer shot and killed a man at an apartment in northwest Bakersfield after, police say, he refused to put down a handgun. Read More..
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Coroner identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting
How will Governor Brown's revised budget affect local schools?
Governor Jerry Brown's revised budget claims to preserve funding for education and public safety, but voters will have to help in November. The governor says voters must approve tax hikes or prepare for deep cuts. Read More..
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Local Black Republican group endorses Democrat for new 32nd Assembly seat
A local Black Republican group could face sanctions for endorsing a Democrat for elected office. Read More..
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Black Republicans endorsing Democrat for elected office
Ten people homeless after east Bakersfield house fire
Ten people are without a place to live after a fire destroyed their east Bakersfield home. Read More..
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Ten people homeless after east Bakersfield house fire
Bakersfield Police honor officers killed in the line of duty
It's National Peace Officer's Memorial week, and the Bakersfield Police Department held a small ceremony to honor officers killed in the line of duty Read More..
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JP Morgan Chase executives step down after company loses billions
It could be a bumpy week for Wall Street. There's word three executives at JP Morgan Chase are expected to step down. This huge loss was the result of a failed hedging strategy. Read More..
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About a dozen local moms have Mother's Day babies
About a dozen local moms gave birth on Mother’s Day, welcoming their bundles of joy into the world. Read More..
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About a dozen local moms have Mother's Day babies
Local veterans record war stories in studio
More than 20 local veterans will soon fly to the nation's capitol to see a number of veterans memorials, but before they take off, they lent their voices to a special audio recording. Read More..
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Students hit the dance floor at Delano's Special Needs Prom
The prom is one of the most memorable events in a high school students' life. One local high school district hosted the dance for a very special group of students. Read More..
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Repeat DUI offender sentenced to 6 Years, but serves 81 days
A six-time DUI offender who was sentenced to six years in prison is out after just 81 days behind bars. Israel Iglesias was released from jail early because of the state's realignment plan. It shifts the responsibility for some felons from the state to the county. Read More..
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Bakersfield woman claims she was victim of Mystery Shopper scam
41-year-old Claudia Pacheco is a mother of two. She thought she could use extra money, but instead she says she was scammed. Read More..
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Local readers can't get their hands on erotic romance novel

Local YMCA faces closure unless money is raised

Residents invited to get update on High Speed Rail project

Proposed routes for high speed rail

Correctional officer faces criminal charges

Contact 17 News: Internet sweepstakes cafes

Contact 17 News: Sixth time offender gets released early

Taft mother with brain cancer gets great news

Kern County Firefighters help battle Arizona Wildfire

Decision made about local Black Republican group

Coroner identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting

Black Republicans endorsing Democrat for elected office

Budget claims to preserve education funding

Governor Brown releases details on May revise

Fallen BPD officers remembered at memorial

JPMorgan Chase executives to step down

About a dozen local moms have Mother's Day babies

Local veterans record war stories in studio

Students hit the dance floor at Delano's Special Needs Prom

Special needs prom in Delano

Contact 17 News: Possible scam warning

Police searching for suspects in pot shop robbery

Contact 17 News: Jail release after 81 days

Navy christens newest cargo ship for Cesar Chavez

New vintners in Tehachapi

Measure G showdown in Kern County

Teaching jobs cut in Greenfield Union School District

Major milestone for local business

Contact 17 News: New coin-counting fee

Police identify new witness in fatal toddler shooting

DNA clears man of crime

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