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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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State Senate candidate profile: Mohammad Arif
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sheriff's deputy involved in Oildale shooting
A Kern County Sheriff's Deputy shot a stabbing suspect just before 5 p.m. Thursday. There was no immediate word on the extent of injuries. Read More..
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Crews working to contain Grand Fire near Frazier Park
Winds are the enemy working against firefighters who are trying to get the Grand Fire under control. Read More..
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Crews working to get Grand Fire under control
David Silva's death gains national attention
The controversial arrest of David Silva has received national attention. News networks across the country have picked up the story. Some people who don't live in the area have taken out their frustrations by threatening Kern County employees. Read More..
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Controversial arrest making national headlines
Wildfire continues to grow rapidly near Frazier Park
The fire is now more than 3,000 acres. Read More..
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Wildfire burning near Frazier Park
Sheriff's Department returns cell phones to witnesses in David Silva's death
The attorney representing the witnesses says as soon as he makes a copy of the video, he will make it public. Read More..
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Sheriff returns cell phones to witnesses