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Top Stories- Today we expect to learn whether the Kern County District Attorney's office will retry Wendy Howard for the shooting death of an ex-boyfriend, after a jury last month deadlocked 7 to 5 in favor of guilt on voluntary manslaughter in the heat of passion- The Los Angeles County Sheriff now calling it a deliberate act -- the wrong-way driver who slammed into more than two dozen law enforcement recruits in South Whittier on Wednesday

Top stories: - Business owners in downtown Bakersfield have complained about “aggressive” panhandlers and not enough security. The Bakersfield City Council unveiled a possible solution. - Bakersfield police arrested a man after he allegedly threatened to kill members of a church, according to the department.- There are plenty of ballots left to count in Kern County, with the election’s office reporting more than 55,000 ballots in need of processing from the midterm general election.

Top Stories- The Bakersfield city council last night unanimously approved giving $50,000 to the Downtown Business Association - a fraction of the money the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act- NBC News projects republicans have won control of the House of Representatives- The Kern County elections office says there's more than 55,000 ballots that still need to be processed from last week's midterm

Top stories: - A woman arrested in connection with a homicide in Rosamond pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a charge of first-degree murder. - On Tuesday, Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy as their next Speaker. It’s a crucial first step in McCarthy’s long quest.- A recap of the updated election results.

Top Stories- Former President Donald Trump has formally launched his 2024 presidential campaign- Republicans in the House of Representatives unofficially chose Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy as their next Speaker yesterday by a vote of 188 to 31- NASA's Artemis rocket launched toward the moon this morning from Kennedy Space Center

Top stories: - Republicans in the House of Representatives chose Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy as their next Speaker.- An unlicensed 70-year-old man arrested earlier this month in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with fatal injuries told officers he thought the man got up and walked away, according to a court filing.- Police made dozens of arrests and impounded numerous vehicles at multiple “sideshow” events over the weekend where participants blocked streets to perform stunts.

Top Stories- Republicans are now just one seat from gaining control of the House of Representatives- This all comes ahead of tonight's "big announcement" from former President Donald Trump- Two juveniles were arrested last night after a high-speed pursuit

Top Stories- Officials say three people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting last night on the campus of University of Virginia- Over the weekend, a tipping point in the battle for power in Washington- Former Bakersfield Condors athletic trainer Chad Drown is scheduled to be arranged today

Top stories: - The Bakersfield Police Department responded to a viral video of two officers detaining a teenager. - Given an opportunity to accept responsibility for his horrific crimes, Armando Cruz chose to remain silent.- Thieves took the opportunity to burglarize Johnnie O’Neal's home, stealing his handicap-accessible truck, a camper, a car trailer, his TV and all his appliances.

Top Stories- As we thank our heroes today, the 103rd Annual Bakersfield Veterans' Day Parade will kick off right outside our studios at 10 a.m. - Three days have passed since the midterm election, and we still don't know which party will control Congress- The Bakersfield Police Department is responding to a viral video showing two of its officers detaining a teenager

Top stories: - Believing his mother was in danger from a drug cartel, Brandon Clark, high on methamphetamine and armed with an assault rifle, blasted his way into Bakersfield Heart Hospital five years ago.- The Delano Police Department is investigating a death they believe is suspicious, according to the department.- The Bakersfield Police Department seized thousands of dollars worth of fentanyl and other drugs while serving a search warrant in South Bakersfield Monday night.

Top Stories- A baby boy was shot and killed yesterday in Merced in a drive-by shooting- Hurricane Nicole weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall on Florida's Atlantic coast early this morning, but it's still bringing powerful winds, heavy rain and potentially life-threatening storm surge- Veterans Day is tomorrow and our heroes will be honored with Bakersfield's 103rd Annual Veterans Day Parade

Top stories: - Local election rundown.

Top Stories- In one of the most contentious elections in a generation, results are coming in to decide America's future- For us in Kern County, one of Bakersfield's own is poised to become second in line in the presidential succession

Top stories: - One man was rushed to a hospital Sunday night following a shooting in east Bakersfield, the sheriff’s office said.- A 27-year-old woman accused of driving with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit in a deadly crash on Highway 58 must stand trial.

Top Stories- A man is fighting for his life after he was shot in East Bakersfield- The family of a mother-of-three who was hit and killed in southwest Bakersfield Friday night, is pleading for the drivers who hit her to come forward- We are still waiting to hear from PG&E on why power was out for more than 50,000 homes and businesses in Bakersfield early Saturday

Top Stories- A domestic fight in Tehachapi ended in an officer-involved shooting, leaving one man dead- We are set to learn more about a multi-agency operation yesterday where law enforcement served 21 search warrants, arresting several suspected gang members

Top stories: - No fewer than nine law enforcement agencies – including the FBI and DEA – participated Thursday morning in what Bakersfield Police are describing as a criminal gang enforcement operation.- The City of Arvin said its transit staff are now trained in spotting possible opioid overdoses and its buses will be equipped with Narcan, according to a release from the city.

Top Stories- There are a number of local ballot measures before voters in Kern County in this midterm election- The country goes another drawing without a Powerball winner