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Komen reverses decision to pull funding for Planned Parenthood
The controversy surrounding the Susan G. Komen Foundation took a turn this morning. The charity reversed its decision to cut grants to Planned Parenthood. Video Video
Family gets personal belongings of murder victims
A Bakersfield family, once left with only memories of their murdered loved ones, now has boxes of their belongings to cherish. Video Video
"Freedom Riders" share the stories that made them heroes
Two people who played roles in the Freedom Riders movement of the Civil Rights era recount the fear, the fire, and the fury they faced protesting segregation in the Deep South. Video Video
Remembering Trinity: Taft toddler laid to rest
Friends and family gathered near Los Angeles Friday to say their final goodbyes to a 3-year-old Taft girl who was killed last week. Video Video
Local filmmaker supports anti-human trafficking measure
A group made up of police, survivors, and their advocates is trying to collect enough signatures to get a measure to strengthen laws and punishments against human trafficking. Video Video
Go Red for Women raises awareness about heart disease
People across our county and across our country will wear red Friday to raise awareness about heart disease. Doctors say thousands of lives could be saved with simple lifestyle changes and screening. Video Video
17 News examines Urgent Care policy following death of Taft girl
There is a growing community uproar against the mother of a 3-year-old Taft girl beaten to death last week, allegedly by the mother's boyfriend. But, the Sheriff's Department says Angela Hanna is not considered a suspect. Video Video
Governor's tax hike proposal gets mixed reaction in Kern County
Governor Jerry Brown wants Californians to raise taxes on themselves to save the state's education system from huge cuts. A new state poll says most voters would go along with the plan if the election were held today. Video Video
Contact 17: Residents complain about rig noise
Residents in one southwest Bakersfield neighborhood want to know when a loud, big oil rig will be moved out of the area. Video Video
New Bishop weighs in on Obama contraceptive policy
Bishop Armando Ochoa says conscience clause should be enforced instead of going against religious beliefs.
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