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Top stories of the day:Deputies are investigating this morning after a man was found dead in east Bakersfield last night.All eyes are on Iowa with the first contest of the 2024 presidential race just a week away...What GOP candidates are doing to win away voters from front-runner Donald Trump and where President Biden is focusing his attention this week.Crunch time starts now for local students applying for federal financial aid for college.And a local organization wants to help you navigate the process. We'll tell you about the workshops they're offering and what you need to know if *you are a student, or have one in your home.

Top stories of the day:A winter storm is headed our way this morning ... and while it's not expected to be a powerful storm, officials are still warning of a potential shutdown of the Grapevine. Some travel tips if you're hitting the road this weekend.reaking overnight -- a deadly motorcycle crash in Oildale.The moment so many people have been waiting years for. Whole Foods is coming to Bakersfield. Where the store will be located...and what we're learning about the project

Top stories of the day:A Bakersfield man is pulled over for not wearing his seatbelt...and ends up in jail with a broken elbow. The encounter is all caught on camera.An investigation is underway after a man is found dead inside his car. Why homicide detectives are now looking into what happened.Another storm is headed our way...and it's expected to be very cold. Now officials are saying be prepared for road closures.

Top stories of the day:County health officials say they expect to see an uptick in covid, flu and RSV cases following the holidays. How these viruses are spreading locally...and what you need to do if you get sick.While our local animal shelters are over-capacity, a glimmer of hope at the end of the year. How many furry friends found their forever home.where's the snow? While the first healthy storm sweeps across the state, officials say they're concerned about the snow pack. What they're predicting for the rest of the year...

Top stories of the day:A fiery scene out of Tokyo when two planes crash into each other. What we're learning about the deadly collision.We are waking up this morning with new laws in effect. And many of them focus on public safety.This morning -- we are introducing you to the newest residents of Kern County...coming into this world during the first moments of the new year.

Top stories of the day:Victory for Vince Fong. The assemblymember faced a judge in Sacramento Superior Court yesterday... in his battle to run to replace Congressman Kevin McCarthy.What this win means for his assembly seat, coming up. Wild waves are rocking our coastline, and even with that high surf warning in effect... these beachgoers were caught off guard when a rogue wave came crashing down on their heads in Ventura.With DUI arrests surging and revelers getting ready to ring in the new year... we are running down the various ways to get home safely if you plan to drink this holiday weekend... and some of the solutions are even free.

Top stories of the day:Today, the drama over who will replace resigning congressman Kevin McCArthy cotninues in a Sacramento courtroom. Assemblyman Vince Fong is suing to be allowed on the ballot, after the secretary of state said he can't legally run. Coming home for the holidays is something almost every college kids off to new adventures, looks forward to.It's a time to catch up and reminisce... and if you're one of these former Liberty High Football players, a time to give the gift of life. As we close out 2023, there is a lot of buzz about what's going to happen in space in 2024... as NASA and America strap their space dreams to a spacex rocket... we'll take a look at where we're headed... and what other countries have planned...

Top stories of the day:Two cars collide along highwasy 46 near Wasco , throwing one person from a vehicle.We'll have the latest from the scene. For president Joe biden, 2023 began with democrats wondering: will he run?Now as we look to 2024, they're asking: can he win?The president's year in review and a look ahead at who has the momentum going into an election year. St. Nicholas has come and gone... and the shoppers have gone... and come again to stand in line at local stores.... grabbing deals and making returns... A look at the boxing day rush.

Top stories of the day:A special election to replace Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy once he resigns is confirmed but still no clarity on when that might be as the list of candidates to replace him grows. A shakeup for the city government of Wasco. The mayor is out and someone new is holding the position this morning. Who councilmembers appointed...A federal judge blocks a state law that would have forbidden Californians from carrying guns in most public space, the governor's vehement response, and what the state attorney general is promising to do.

Top stories of the day:Donald Trump is vowing to take his case to the US Supreme Court. Yesterday Colorado's supreme court kicked the former president off the ballot in the state's primary next year... what his republican challengers think of the move.Scammers are dialing up their tactics... to get you to trust them. What to do when you get a call that appears to be from someone you know and love.. but alarm bells start ringing instead. A rocket is set to take off from the Vandenberg Space Force Base later this morning... The mission, called Fly the Lightning. What's launching, if mother nature doesnt get in the way.

Top stories of the day:a Bakersfield police officer is facing charges this morning for a crash that happened almost a year ago, that took a man's life. What the victim's family says about whether they think justice is being served. Assemblyman Vince Fong made headlines last week when the Secretary of State ruled he *cannot* run for the 20th congressional district race to replace Kevin McCarthy... but Fong isn't done fighting for the seat yet.a local family will be missing someone at the holiday dinner table this year... after a young mother's short but valiant fight against colon cancer. Her message before she passed, about screening for the deadly disease.

Top stories of the day:Senate negotiators -- back on capitol hill today trying to hash out an aid deal for Ukraine and Israel that also addresses our own border security. Why some say a deal is not likely to get done before the deadline. We are one week out from Christmas... and if you're struggling to find last minute teacher gifts... we'll have some ideas that our local educators would love. And today we are wrapping up our 17 days of christmas toy drive... but there are still a few hours to get a gift under our tree... What we're still in need of to make the holidays a bit happier for local children in need...

Top stories of the day:Breaking ground on the new Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.When it's expected to be finished, plus, how it's all part of a display of culture, solidarity, and honor for California's first people.Don't let scammers steal your merry, we'll tell you what to watch out for if you plan on putting gift cards under your tree this Christmas.It's a Bakersfield tradition that stretches nearly three-decades... Dustin's Diner returns to southwest Bakersfield tonight. A preview of this festive tradition and all the good it's done for our community over the years.

Top stories of the day:Bakersfield city leaders pass new regulations they hope will help curb a crisis in our kennels.Dog overpopulation is leading to dire stress on our rescues and euthanization of healthy pets.The U.S. House of Representatives passes an impeachment inquiry resolution along party lines - with house republicans voting unanimously in favor. What comes next as we get ready to head into an election year. You know the trees... insteadof ornaments, they're filled with wishes of local children in need.This morning we have the story of a one-time recipient ... who has since devoted her life to helping others.

Top stories of the day:Online games and social media may seem like child's play, but to predators, they're hunting grounds where vulnerable children are a click away. A local mother shares her heartbreaking story... three years after her daughter's death.Police are searching this morning for a student who allegedly brought a gun to West High School yesterday. How the firearm was discovered and what campus officials plan to do today to keep kids safe. Assemblyman Vince Fong faces a conundrum over his intentions to run to replace Congressman Kevin McCarthy. First he said he wouldn't, then he said he would, now it's unclear if he can.

Today's top stories:We are learning more about the third victim in that DUI crash at the Bakersfield Christmas Parade. We have an update on the investigation.Just days after saying he wouldn't run to replace Kevin McCarthy, Vince Fong is officially running for congress. What he's saying about his campaign...We are learning more about that massive contract between the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani. Why he won't be getting most of that 700-million dollars until after he's done playing for the Dodgers...

Today's top stories:Chaos at the Christmas parade... we are learning more this morning about the crash that injured three people along the route right as festivities were about to kick off in downtown Bakersfield. What we know about the victims' injuries and what police say about the suspected driver this morning. The fallout conitnues after Bakersfied congressman and former house speaker Kevin McCarthy announced he would be retiring at the end of the year...another lawmaker announces he will *not run for the seat... who that leaves the door open for.Bakersfield firefighters are responding to an emergency among their ranks, flipping pancakes this morning to help a colleage facing a medical emergency.

Some of today's top stories:Less than a year after reaching the pinnacle of his career, congressman and former house speaker Kevin McCarthy says he's resigning, the prerecussions of that move and what it means for Bakersfield and his soon-to-be empty seat.Another firey showdown last night between four of the republican presidential candidates. We'll tell you what was said as our political analysts weigh in on the last debate before the Iowa caucus next month.Tonight's the night hundreds of local students have been preparing for, as they bring the sounds of Christmas to the streets of Bakerfield, and one local band is marching into a long history of performing in the parade, carrying on a nearly nine-decade long legacy.

Some of today's top stories:Talking trash with the Kern County supervisors... as local residents protest new garbage collection fees. The county's decision as they grapple with a costly new state mandate.President Biden weighs in on the latest controversy involving his predecessor and has some surprising comments on the thing that would make him less likely to seek his own second term.These pups want a home for the holidays... and you can help give that to them, even just for a short time. How shelter offiials hope a drive-through foster event can help alleviate Christmas crowding... and even save some lives.

Today's top stories:With the names and faces of hostages in their hands... Jewish community members, local leaders and more came together to pray for the kidnapped Israelis still in Hamas custody.The Wasco High Tigers are getting ready for a play they've never tried before, it's the first state championship game in school history, this Friday.As the Bakersfield Christmas Parade prepares to march down the streets of downtown Bakersfield... we take a look at the history of this festive tradition... dating all the way back to 1937 and the bumps its seen throughout the decades to keep the legacy going.