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Multi-agency law enforcement operation hits Delano's probationers

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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BCSD hosts Parent University event Saturday 21 hours ago

The Bakersfield City School District is encouraging parents to get more involved in their child's education.
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At least 1 person killed in rollover crash on I-5 near Lebec 21 hours ago

At least one person was killed in a crash near Lebec on Interstate 5 Friday evening.
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Procession for corrections officer who died months after inmate attack, takes... 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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,... 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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 1 day ago

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 21 hours ago

Kern County Fire crews were able to save several homes from the Lynn Fire Friday afternoon.
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