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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

Top Stories- A judge ruled yesterday 26-year-old Armando Cruz should never leave prison- Game 3 of the World Series ended up being more like a home run derby for the Phillies last night

Top stories: - The man who raped and murdered 13-year-old Patricia Alatorre was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.- The Bakersfield Police Department is warning the community of a phone scam.

Top Stories- The man who pleaded guilty to raping and killing a 13-year-old Bakersfield girl, will learn his sentence today- Charges have been filed against Chad Drown, the former head athletic trainer for the Bakersfield Condors- A man suspected of killing a local teenager last Friday is due in court this afternoon, but in a jailhouse interview yesterday said he never wanted to kill the teen

Top Stories: - A car-to-car shooting forced closures on Highway 99 on Saturday night. - Halloween safety.

Top Stories- Eight days until the midterm elections and the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband bringing politicians on both sides of the aisle together on one message at least, condemning the violence- A terrifying traffic jam this weekend, when three victims were discovered inside a bullet-ridden car on Highway 99- There are more than a few reasons to be deadly serious about safety on this Halloween, what parents need to know

Top stories: - Gov. Gavin Newsom made a surprise appearance Friday at the California Economic Summit held at Mechanics Bank Arena.- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was attacked in their home early Friday morning. - Lisa Core, a woman charged with murder in a December crash that killed two siblings won’t stand trial until next year.

Top Stories- 11 days to go until election day, and the U.S. economy is giving off mixed signals, as the distribution of power in Congress hangs in the balance- This morning, an apology from the county elections office, after officials made a printing mistake on a Tehachapi ballot measure- A woman charged with murder in a December crash that killed two siblings won't stand trial until next year

Top stories: - Kevin McCarthy and Marisa Wood debated on 17 News Wednesday evening, here is a recap. - A new report by a local law firm revealed the most dangerous intersections in Bakersfield. - Kern County schools are experiencing the aftermath of the pandemic shutdown with lower assessment test scores.

Top Stories- The California Economic Summit kicks off in Bakersfield tomorrow, with regional leaders from business, government and philanthropy coming together at the Marriot Convention Center- Tonight, 20th Congressional District candidates Kevin McCarthy and democratic challenger Marisa Wood will face off right here in the 17 News studios

Top stories: - The Bakersfield Police Department arrested two men and a juvenile on suspicion of armed robberies at tobacco shops in southeast Bakersfield. - A man was left with major injuries after a shooting Monday night on Iris Street in Wasco: KCSO. - A woman who had faced a charge of attempted murder has pleaded no contest to felony assault in the stabbing of an 86-year-old relative, according to court records.

Top Stories- Russia is accusing Ukraine of having plans to use a "dirty bomb" in its own territory- An alarming report shows the impact the pandemic had on our local students

Top Stories- A warning for parents as a dangerous virus for infants rapidly spreads across the nation- Today is the final day to register to vote, if you would like to receive a mail-in ballot- Ahead of election day, Governor Newsom and his republican challenger Brian Dahle faced off yesterday in their first and only debate

Top Stories- A protest is set to happen this morning outside Arvin High, after video of a student being bullied at school went viral- County firefighters are looking for three people who may be responsible for the fire at the Party City in Rosedale- The 45th Honor Flight Kern County did not return last night as expected due to flight delays

Top stories: - The mother of 4-year-old Jessica Martinez, who went missing and was murdered more than 30 years ago, responded to Governor Gavin Newsom’s offer for information.- The jury is deliberating in Wendy Howard's case.