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Top Stories- We're learning more about the tragic shooting death of an officer in the small city of Selma in Fresno County- Tyre Nichols will be laid to rest in Memphis- President Biden and the Bakersfield Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will have a high-stakes meeting at the White House today

Top stories: Kern County Animal Services seized 18 dogs from a trash-filled home in Taft this month, according to a search warrant. Officers also found three dead dogs and two cats.A Wasco Union Elementary School District employee was arrested Monday on suspicion of molesting a 14-year-old girl in May, according to sheriff’s officials.By mid-February, injured oil well worker Leonardo Andrade is expected to be released from a rehabilitation center.

Top Stories- After video was released showing Memphis police officers beating Tyre Nichols to death, more law enforcement officers and emergency responsders are being displicined- The search continues for two suspects in a home invasion last week in Southwest Bakersfield- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is visiting South Korea, as it faces a growing threat from North Korea

Top Stories- The congressional black caucus has requested a meeting with president biden to discuss police reform, in the wake of the release of video showing Tyre Nichols' beating by police- The Kern County couple charged with murder in the deaths of their adopted sons, Orrin and Orson West, are due back in court this morning- The Phildelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will be going to the Super Bowl

Top stories: Officers with the Bakersfield Police Department are investigating a home invasion robbery where an elderly woman was allegedly held at gunpoint at a home in southwest Bakersfield.The hottest place to eat in Bakersfield doesn’t have linen napkins or sterling flatware, and it doesn’t require reservations.Attorneys on Friday said they are ready for trial in the case of a woman charged with two counts of murder for allegedly driving while impaired in a crash that killed two siblings.

Top Stories- Out of southwest Bakersfield, police are investigating an apparent home invasion- The city of Memphis, Tennessee on edge, following the arrests of five former memphis police officers charged with murder- A report in the New York Times says a teacher within the Kern High School district helps students socially change gender identities without their parents' knowledge

Top stories: Two teenage boys allegedly crashed a reported stolen vehicle into a parked vehicle near Harding Elementary School Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.A second person has filed a claim against Kern County in connection with the June 30 explosion that killed a man at a Bakersfield apartment complex.Probation officers seized more than 5,550 fentanyl pills Wednesday from a central Bakersfield home.

Top Stories- There is new information about the possible motive of one of the two men who carried out separate mass shootings in California in recent days- The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a train- We have disturbing new details about the shooting of Abigail Zwener, a Virginia teacher who was shot by her six-year-old student

Top Stories- An early morning earthquake rattled many parts of LA and Ventura counties- As we learn more about the Monterey Park mass shooting that left 11 people dead this weekend, we have learned that one of the victims was a long time resident of Bakersfield- Governor Gavin Newsom is blasting those who oppose gun control following the deadly mass shootings

Top stories: A gas leak at Noble Elementary School has prompted a shut-off as the school seeks to make repairs, according to a release from the Bakersfield City School District.Ammunition, a vehicle diagnostics tablet, and keys were among the items stolen from a deputy’s vehicle parked in the Downtown Jail parking lot, according to a court filing.A vehicle being worked on by auto mechanics Tuesday briefly caught fire at a southwest Bakersfield auto shop, fire officials said.

Top Stories- Another mass shooting, this time in Half Moon Bay, a small coastal city in San Mateo County- The death toll in the Monterey Park shooting from over the weekend increased to 11 yesterday after another victim died from injuries- Brandon Tsay, 26, has been hailed as a hero for disarming Tran at a dance hall in Alhambra

Top Stories- Ten people were killed this weekend at a Lunar New Year Party in Monterey Park in LA County- The suspect in that shooting, is now dead- This shooting is the deadliest in America since last year's massacre at Uvalde elementary school which killed 21

Top Stories- The sheriff's office is investigating a shooting in Wasco from last night- One person has died in a crash involving a car and a train in Shafter- We're learning more about the violent crash that left one man dead and three others with serious injuries, including two Bakersfield police officers

Top Stories- A man was killed in a crash when he hit a tree near Bakersfield High School- Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon is closed after yet another rockslide- President Biden will travel to Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties to survey areas devastated by the recent storms

Top Stories- The search continues for the suspects in the shooting deaths of six family members in Tulare County, the youngest victim, just ten months old- A 13-year-old boy is recovering after being stabbed Monday night during an assault by multiple people- Sheriff's officials are warning of a phone scam where callers either tell residents about a gun buyback program or that there is a warrant out for their arrest

Top Stories- Six people, including a mom and her six-month-old baby, were killed in a shooting in Tulare County- There's growing fallout regarding the classified documents found at President Biden's private office and at his Delaware home- Don't forget to stop by compassion corner, across from our KGET studios tomorrow to take part in some sweet charity

Top Stories- California's continuous cleanup is far from over, as the welcome wet weather has turned to too much of a good thing - The murder trial of Sabrina Limon was one of the most highly watched cases in Kern County Superior Court in years- Annual tributes and commemorations continue today, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr

Top Stories- Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock icon Elvis Presley, has died- Derek Carr's time with the Raiders, comes to an end after nine years- Kevin Harvick announcing this upcoming season will be his last as a full-time Nascar driver

Top Stories- Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon is back open- Officials in northern California are still dealing with storm damage- The Federal Aviation Adminstration is blaming the nationwide delays and cancellations Wednesday on a computer outage, saying a corrupt file crippled its notice to Air Missions System

Top stories: One man is dead and one is hospitalized after a collision in south Bakersfield Tuesday evening, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.An accused drunken driver arrested last year in a deadly southwest Bakersfield crash will not face felony charges after prosecutors determined the speed of the other driver was the primary cause of the collision.Charges were not filed Tuesday against a man accused in a fatal beating outside a grocery store after prosecutors requested further investigation.