 | Kern County crime rate continues to rise, more funding coming
Kern County is planning to pour more money into agencies dealing with the effects of prison realignment, namely the courts. This comes as public defenders and prosecutors handle thousands more cases, they say, because of the implementation of AB 109.  Video
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 | Closing arguments in DUI crash that killed elderly couple
Oscar Jimenez faces murder charges and a possible life prison term in connection with the deaths of two beloved community members. His attorney says there may have been a crime, but it wasn't murder. The case went to the jury Wednesday afternoon. Video
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 | Andy Vidak wins 16th District State Senate seat
Republican Andy Vidak has gained an outright win in the 16th District Senate seat, with Democrat Leticia Perez conceding the race. Video
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 | 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. Video
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 | 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. Video
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 | Missing person case turns into homicide investigation
Kelly Gill's body was found inside his roommate's closet. Video
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 | 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. Video
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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. Video
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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. Video
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 | 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. Video
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