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Top Stories: - A man killed in a rollover crash on the grapevine has been identified. - The Kern County coroner identified a bicyclist hit and killed in Wasco. - Kern County is suffering the consequences of fentanyl.

Top Stories- A serious crash happened in northeast Bakersfield at the corner of Niles Street and Union Avenue around 9:30 last night- Mossman's, home of the self-described "best fish and chips in town," is closing in on the 1-millionth order of its trademark dish

Top Stories: - Two shootings happening near Jefferson Street last night are under investigation after three people were shot within a four-block radius.- Mossman's is nearing one-millionth fish and chips order. - Update on Kern County COVID-19 numbers.

Top Stories- Two shootings happening near Jefferson Street last night are under investigation after three people were shot within a four-block radius- New information on Wednesday night's shooting at a popular shopping center in southwest Bakersfield

Top Stories: - A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot multiple times in Southwest Bakersfield.- COURT WATCH: A judge ordered a former Kern County deputy to stand trial on several charges alleging sexual misconduct. - Efforts are underway to save wildlife stranded in Truxtun Lake and the Park at River Walk.

Top Stories- A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot multiple times in Southwest Bakersfield- Efforts are underway to save wildlife stranded in Truxtun Lake and the Park at River Walk- A federal jury yesterday awarded more than $30 million in damages to Vanessa Bryant and another plaintiff in their lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles

TopStories: - We have learned a 1-year-old child died in an accidental drowning earlier this month.- Wednesday morning, KCSO confirmed that ‘detectives have exhausted all leads’ and that the case ‘will remain inactive until pertinent information is discovered or relayed’ to KCSO.- The Bakersfield Police Department is being sued by the family of a man who was fatally shot during a foot chase in June of 2021.

Top Stories- We have learned a one-year old child died in an accidental drowning earlier this month- Kern Congressman David Valadao joined the GOP's Faith in Elections panel in Bakersfield yesterday- The community is mourning the loss of a beloved veteran musician of the Bakersfield Sound era

Top Stories: - The bodies of Larry Petree and his wife Betty were discovered on a desert dirt road east of California City Sunday afternoon.- Police asking for help searching for an at-risk missing teen. - More details about the couple charged in the death of a baby in Lake Isabella.

Top Stories- A Bakersfield woman is behind bars after police discovered dozens of animals, some dead and some living in horrifying conditions, across multiple homes- Parts of a Taft neighborhood were forced to evacuate yesterday afternoon after a contractor ruptured a gas line- Murder charges have been dropped for two teens accused of setting a fire that killed two Porterville firefighters

Top Stories: - Police are investigating a woman who allegedly acted as an unlicensed private boarding and training business. - Police investigating a person found dead inside a home on University Ave in northeast Bakersfield.- The Cracker Barrel in Bakersfield is now open.

Top Stories- Police are investigating this morning after responding to a disturbance and finding a person dead in a home- Bakersfield police say a driver is on the run after a deadly hit-and-run crash in East Bakersfield Saturday night- Bakersfield's Cracker Barrel will officially open its doors this morning at 7 a.m.

Top Stories: - County's Secret Witness Program is offering a reward of up to $16,000 for information that will solve the disappearance of Baylee Despot. - Officials say they have arrested a high-risk sex offender that was featured on Golden Empire Most Wanted. - Attorneys are ready for trial in the case of a Tehachapi woman who fatally shot her ex after confronting him over his alleged molestation of her teenage daughter.

Top Stories- The Sheriff's Office announced the death of one its K-9s yesterday- In the middle of this heat wave, dozens of people in Southwest Bakersfield are without water, after the well at their mobile home park ran dry- For the second time in two years, former McFarland High basketball coach Fernando Pruneda was sentenced to prison yesterday after trying to meet up with a teen boy for sex

Top Stories: - A second victim died after a shooting at the Vagabond Inn on Sunday night. - The coroner's office identified the man who was found floating in Mirror Lake at Hart Park. - For the second time in two years a former local basketball coach was convicted of pursuing sexual relationships with minors.

Top Stories- This morning -- a former local varsity basketball coach will find out how long he'll spend behind bars after being arrested last year for trying to meet a teen boy for sex- "Carmageddon" - Part 2 - kicked off last night on the eastbound lanes of the 210 freeway- The so-called "quail fire" broke out in Castaic just after six yesterday evening and quickly grew to 50 acres

Top Stories: - Former Kern County Democratic Congressman TJ Cox is out of jail – following his arrest yesterday morning by the FBI.- Extreme heat has prompted the state to issue a flex alert for today from 4 to 9 p.m.- Students step on campus at Del Oro High School for the first time.

Top Stories- Former Kern County Democratic Congressman TJ Cox is out of jail - following his arrest yesterday morning by the FBI- Extreme heat has prompted the state to issue a flex alert for today- Local law enforcement says despite online rumors, there is no serial killer or abductor roaming the streets of Bakersfield

Top Stories: - Former member of Congress charged and arrested on suspicion of multiple fraud schemes. - Development in the murder case of 3-year-old Major Sutton. -BPD is aware of a social media post warning community members of a possible serial killer but it is not based on truth.

Top Stories- A court filing obtained by 17 news says a Bakersfield police officer who's facing felony assault and vandalism charges punched a man then kicked him while he was down, breaking multiple bones- On January 28th, deputies were called out to a home on Bernie Drive for a report of a child not breathing- "School zone" speed limits will go back into effect tomorrow around most schools