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Delano police arrest 19-year-old man accused of sexual assault
Delano police said officers arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault.
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Kern County unemployment rate remains high despite statewide numbers
Newly released unemployment numbers reflect a struggling Kern County.
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As gag order goes into effect, plenty speak out on Perez conflict accusations
In a high profile case concerning one elected public official accusing another elected public official of a conflict of interest crime, the District Attorney's office was granted a gag order Friday.
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Paving work will close some lanes, ramps along Highway 99 Saturday night
Caltrans is closing some lanes along Highway 99 Saturday night beginning at 8 p.m. through Sunday morning for paving work.
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3 men arrested for allegedly attacking, killing man in Downtown Bakersfield
Nathanial Mayfield, 24, Steven Buckner, 19, and Timon Everidge, 18, were arrested Friday for the murder of Sergio Mendoza.
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Tattoo shop raises money for burned horse
A tattoo parlor in North Bakersfield is donating to a horse badly burned in a fire.
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Dangerous mosquito-borne virus detected at Buena Vista Lake
St. Louis Encephalitis Virus was detected in mosquito samples taken from a source near the lake, the district said.
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Free farmers market scheduled for Saturday at Kern County Fairgrounds
The farmers market will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Kern County Fairgrounds, at Gate 30 near the intersection of P Street and Belle Terrace, organizers said.
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