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Pursuit suspect taken into custody following standoff in Oildale

First vocational school owned by African-American woman opens in Bakersfield

CHP investigating head-on collision in South Bakersfield

Kern County residents excited for the return of weekend activities

BPD raises over $4,000 for homeless kids to celebrate Christmas in July

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At least 1 dead in head-on collision along Hwy 65

‘Dating Game Killer’ Rodney James Alcala dies at 77

Wildfires blasting through West draw states to lend support

LeVar Burton says ‘Jeopardy!’ tapings got off to rough start: ‘Can’t let your focus drop for a nanosecond’

States scale back virus reporting just as cases surge

Bakersfield Gold Star mother looking to reunite lost POW medal with soldier’s family

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at Kern County Lincoln Day Dinner

Collision in Lamont damages power pole, knocks out power to nearby residents

Californians split on requiring COVID vaccine in schools, new poll finds

Housing ties homelessness as top issue facing California, new poll shows

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Kern County In Depth

Kern County in Depth: Space tourism’s roots in Kern County

Kern County In Depth: How will Bakersfield, Kern County spend millions in latest round of COVID-19 relief?

Kern County in Depth: Flood Ministries and its efforts to help Bakersfield’s homeless

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Sunrise Interviews

Kern County Cancer Foundation kicking off Campout Against Cancer next week

Former Mojave Air & Space Port CEO Stuart Witt discusses Blue Origin’s first crewed flight to space

In the kitchen with Eli: banana granola pops

Moneywise discusses Child Tax Credit payments, rising inflation

Dr. Patel discusses use of liquid biopsies, new options in palliative care

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National News

California’s largest fire torches homes as blazes lash West

Wildfires blasting through West draw states to lend support

Prosecutors air more claims in R. Kelly case; 1 involves boy

Groups urge state to protect last wild Atlantic salmon in US

Georgia man arrested in 1988 murder of 8-year-old boy after DNA evidence links him to crime

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Sports

Untouchable: Aussie women continue 4×100 freestyle dominance

Russians top Biles, Americans in gymnastics qualifying

Flying start: American swimmers do just fine without Phelps

DeChambeau, Rahm out of Olympics after positive COVID tests

The jewel of the 1964 Olympics: The Yoyogi National Stadium

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Politics

Rep. Luria’s pro-Navy, centrist identity may get Jan. 6 test

Elaine Luria

Biden jabs at Trump during campaign event in Virginia: ‘This is not a Trump rally’

Beware of budget gimmicks in push for massive spending deals

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at Kern County Lincoln Day Dinner

Groups worry about tapping COVID relief for infrastructure

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Crime Watch

Pursuit suspect taken into custody following standoff in Oildale

UPDATE: Attempted murder charges dismissed following no contest pleas in drive-by shooting

Conviction upheld after defense argued Pledge of Allegiance violated right to a fair trial

Family needs “all the help we can get” after Delano father’s shooting

Man pleads no contest to stealing thousands of dollars in electric razors

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