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Andy Vidak wins 16th State Senate seat
Republican Andy Vidak has gained an outright win in the 16th district senate seat, with Democrat Leticia Perez conceding the race. Read More..
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Andy Vidak wins state senate seat
Kern High School District working on new notification system
After small explosions at Bakersfield High School Monday morning caused a lockdown and sent students home early, some parents are upset about what they say is the school district's lack of communication. Kern High School District officials say they don't have the technology to immediately notify parents of an emergency, but there are plans to change that. Read More..
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Kern High School District working on new notification system
17 News special report: Drought descends on Kern County
It's one of the driest seasons for Kern County in the last 50 years, and experts say it's likely to get worse before it gets wetter. Read More..
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Worse before it gets wetter
Missing person case turns into homicide investigation
Kelly Gill's body was found inside his roommate's closet. Read More..
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Missing person case is homicide investigation
Deadly Big Rig Accident on Highway 99
A deadly big rig accident had traffic backed up for miles Monday evening along Highway 99. A south-bound semi crashed through the center divider and plunged into the canal below. The driver was able to escape, but a passenger died at the scene. Read More..
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Deadly Big Rig Accident on Highway 99
16th District State Senate race: Who is Mohammad Arif?
17 News has our final candidate profile as voters head to the polls Tuesday in the 16th District State Senate primary. Mohammad Arif says he aims to help the poor and underprivileged. Read More..
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Local World War II veteran gets second chance to fly with Honor Flight
James Cartwright had to delay his first trip after he broke his hip. Read More..
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Veteran being extra careful
Video released in deputy beating
The cell phone video from the David Silva in-custody death was finally released Monday afternoon. It comes with new details of another lawsuit planned against the Sheriff's department. Read More..
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Video released in deputy beating
BHS evacuated; parents asked to pick up students
Classes were cancelled at Bakersfield High School Monday afternoon after three small explosions were heard on campus, the Bakersfield Fire Department said. Parents were urged to pick up students near 14th and F Streets. No injuries were reported. Read More..
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Small explosions lock down high school
New group looks to continue downtown improvements
A new non-profit organization is working on continuing the revitalization of downtown Bakersfield, after the project's funding was cut. The Downtown Bakersfield Development Corporation, or DBDC, is looking to take on the redevelopment of the area, starting with lights, parking, signs and safety. Read More..
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New group looks to continue downtown improvements
Taft Powerball ticket matches 5 numbers
No one in California picked the winning numbers in Saturday night's Powerball drawing, but two tickets had five winning numbers. Read More..
Teens shot at party, including local football star
It happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning at a large house party in the 2200 block of Edwards Avenue. Read More..
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Stabbing victim speaks with 17 News following deputy-involved shooting
A Kern County Sheriff's deputy is on paid administrative leave while the department investigates a deadly deputy-involved shooting in Oildale. Read More..
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Stabbing victim talks about confrontation
How easy is it to recover deleted cell phone videos?
A Bakersfield mother said she captured cell phone video of deputies striking 33-year-old David Silva with batons before he died outside Kern Medical Center. But, detectives who confiscated her phone say they couldn't find the video. Read More..
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Analysis of cell phones in David Silva's death not complete
Cell phone videos that witnesses say, show the in-custody death of a Bakersfield man will not be released, even though the phones were returned to their owners. Read More..
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News conference of Attorney John Tello
KMC videos, medical records released to Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's detectives now have their hands on some of David Silva's medical records. They also have video of what could be his last moments in front of KMC and the Mary K. Shell Mental Health Center. Read More..
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Judge releases videos, medical records
Grand Fire barely misses high school
Frazier Mountain High School students returned to school Friday, two days after firefighters evacuated the campus because of the approaching Grand Fire. Read More..
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Students return to school after fire burns nearby
Witnesses to David Silva's death say they suspect a cover-up
They want to know what happened to cell phone video, they say, they took of deputies beating Silva before he died. Read More..
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Eyewitnesses say they smell a coverup
South High School sends more seniors to college
It's an encouraging turnaround for one local school. Dozens of South High School seniors will attend a four-year university this fall, which is nearly three times the number accepted three years ago. Read More..
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Encouraging turnaround for one local school
17 News special report: The new Lerdo
Our county jail used to house low level offenders, like drunk drivers, petty thieves and those awaiting trial. But since prison realignment, deputies said Lerdo is more like a state prison. Read More..
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Special Report: The new Lerdo Jail

Andy Vidak wins state senate seat

Kern High School District working on new notification system

Young mother to take big step

Worse before it gets wetter

Ribbon cutting for AIS Cancer Center

Voters going to the polls in 16th Senate District

Missing person case is homicide investigation

Deadly Big Rig Accident on Highway 99

State Senate candidate profile: Mohammad Arif

Voter fraud allegations

Veteran being extra careful

Small explosions lock down high school

What happened to David Silva before his death?

New details of another lawsuit against sheriff's department

Video released in deputy beating

New group looks to continue downtown improvements

Mother says she captured cell phone video

The first Howdy Parade

Stabbing victim talks about confrontation

Students return to school after fire burns nearby

Judge releases videos, medical records

News conference of Attorney John Tello

Encouraging turnaround for one local school

Deputy involved shooting in Oildale

Special Report: The new Lerdo Jail

Veterans ID cards now available

Controversial arrest making national headlines

Eyewitnesses say they smell a coverup

Crews working to get Grand Fire under control

Public hearing about proposed hydrogen plant

Deputies looking for teenagers in park assault

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