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Top stories: A child’s death is being investigated by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office after the child was found unresponsive Monday morning, according to a release from the office.The Bakersfield Police Department arrested three teenagers on suspicion of conspiracy, auto theft and attempted vehicle burglary early Monday morning, according to the police department.Former Ward 7 city council candidate Raj Gill was arrested, accused of offering money to have people shot and to burn a temple, according to Bakersfield police.

Top Stories- Members and supporters of the LGBTQ community spoke in support of a local teacher at last night's Kern High School District Board meeting- Parents and students at Highland High School were on edge yesterday after shooting threats circulated on Instagram- Thieves and vandals have prompted county officials to close part of a local park, calling it a "public health and safety threat"

Top stories: An apparent threat made to “Highland High School” was intended for a school in Palmdale, not Bakersfield, the police department said.A child’s death is being investigated by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office after the child was found unresponsive Monday morning, according to a release from the office.A two-vehicle collision that left at least two people dead occurred on the freeway of Highway 99 Saturday at around 3 a.m.

Top Stories- A mayhem-inducing technical error caused anger at this weekend's Boots in the Park concert at the Kern County Fairgrounds- Investigators are looking into what caused a crash that left two people dead in South Bakersfield- A Bakersfield police officer is being hailed as a hero after pulliung a woman from a burning car

Top stories: A homicide investigation is underway in Rosamond, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.CHP officers responded to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on westbound Highway 58 at H Street just before 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon, according to a release from the department.Zingo’s, the truck stop diner with the catchy but nonsensical name and a faithful clientele that once included singer Merle Haggard, is closing.

Top Stories- A homicide investigation is underway in Rosamond- A decision is expected today in the case of a man accused of driving under the influence in a crash that killed three of his passengers- After just a few hours of deliberation, a South Carolina jury last night found former attorney Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and 22-year-old son

Top Stories- With the help of the FBI, a suspected serial bomber along with four others have been arrested after a series of explosions in Fresno- Bakersfield police are investigating a shooting in south Bakersfield- Bakersfield Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy yesterday introducing the Parents' Bill of Rights

Top Stories- Flakes are falling in our mountain communities as rain continues to drench the Valley- A crash in northwest Bakersfield left one person seriously hurt around 7 p.m. last night- After months of uncertainty and weeks of delays, the Kern County Board of Supervisors yesterday decided to renew its contract with Dominion

Top stories: Residents can get a number etched into their catalytic converter in the hopes of preventing their theft.The Bakersfield Californian is dropping “Dilbert” because of hateful comments made by the cartoon’s creator, management said.

Top Stories- A crackdown dubbed "Operation Nightmare" has netted new arrests connected to the Goshen massacre- A Westchester man got into a shootout with two suspects after coming home to find his house being burglarized- A tentative agreement has been reached between the Bakersfield City School District and the union representing its teachers

Top Stories- A group of protesters gathered outside the McFarland ICE compound yesterday to demand changes to what they call an inhumane environment and unpaid labor- NASA's Space-X Crew 6 launch has been scrubbed- U.S. Officials are raising new concerns that China is considering providing Russia with weapons and ammunition, but say Beijing has not done so yet, and strongly warns against it

Top Stories- We are preparing for the worst of this winter storm as Bakersfield could see inches of rain and our mountains could see feet of snow and treacherous conditions- The storm already causing issues on our road as the Grapevine shuts down overnight- This morning marks a year since the first Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine, where the first missiles were fired

Top stories: Ridgeview High School student, Noah Caceres died from cancer Wednesday.If you have not gotten your Girl Scout Cookies this year, head to Compassion Corner on Friday, March 3.

Top Stories- Cal Trans has closed Highway 58 from Towerline road to the Kern County san Bernardino line, in both directions, and with more snow on the way, there's no telling when it might reopen- President Jimmy Carter announced last Saturday he is entering hospice care, choosing to forgo medical intervention that might help him prolong his life beyond his 98 years

Top stories: The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating threats of a shooting targeting Bakersfield High School allegedly made by two juveniles in New York over a video game, according to a news release from the department.The Bakersfield Fire Department battled a massive structure fire early Wednesday morning in downtown Bakersfield.

Top Story- A big storm is coming--what to do to prepare.

Top stories: A judge on Tuesday said she will issue a ruling next month on a motion to dismiss the case against Wendy Howard, charged with voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of an ex-boyfriend.Lassen, a bald eagle who lived at the California Living Museum for over 30 years, has died, officials said.

Top Stories- Today a judge will decide whether to grant a defense motion that would end the case against Wendy Howard of Tehachapi- Charges against actor Alec Baldwin have been downgraded after possibly facing half a decade in prison

Top Stories- President Joe Biden leaving Kyiv, Ukraine this morning after an unannounced visit to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy- Unanswered questions after a beloved Los Angeles area bishop was found murdered in his own home- Some legislators want to put a leash on how police K-9s are used in arrests and investigations

Top Stories- Bakersfield Police and CHP are remaining tight-lipped on a deadly crash involving to BPD officers last month- Kern County Animal Services seized a pit bull and a husky from a Bakersfield home after receiving videos showing a pregnant woman beating the dogs with a metal baseball bat- New details on the case involving a counselor at Thomas Jefferson Middle School accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl