The law enforcement corruption scandal that first rocked Kern County in 2015 broke wide open Sept. 5 when the grand jury indicted two former sheriff’s deputies. Channel 17 has covered this story from the beginning and covered it from every angle. We present a collection of that coverage here.
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Procession for corrections officer who died months after inmate attack, takes...
A procession is planned to honor a correctional officer who died five months after being assaulted by inmates.
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Kern County Fair 2018: Ride round-up
17's Karen Hua spent the day trying almost every ride at the Kern County Fair.
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Opening arguments begin in trial of man accused in crash that killed teacher,...
Attorneys presented their opening arguments Friday in the trial of a man suspected of driving under the influence causing a crash that killed a local teacher and her unborn baby.
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Dollar Plus Mart closed by county health inspectors for numerous violations
Health inspectors closed down Dollar Plus Mart for numerous unsafe conditions at the store.
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19-year-old faces life without parole for murder case over $100
A 19-year-old man may spend the rest of his life behind bars after a jury found him guilty of murder today. Ivan Ruiz was convicted of the murder of 18-year-old Michael Ballesteros. This is a murder case with a scenario that shockingly isn't all that uncommon for Kern County these days. It shows the ruthless violence of young men against other young men, ruinings so many lives in the process.
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Attorney accused of third DUI is released from jail on bail
A local DUI attorney accused of a third DUI following a crash with major injuries has been released from jail on bail.
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County fire crews contain Lynn Fire
Kern County Fire crews were able to save several homes from the Lynn Fire Friday afternoon.
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Local hospital needs help identifying male patient, 25-30 years old
Dignity Health Mercy Hospital is asking for the community's help in identifying one of its patients.
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