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Today's top stories:Multiple people die in overnight at home in eastern Kern CountyKiller who escaped prison custody in Delano reportedly involved in shootout with Mexican authoritiesBakersfield City Council discusses proposal to develop massive industrial developmentVeterans on Honor Flight 51 visits war memorials in Washington D.C.Proposed California law would boost pay for educatorsTrump announces 90-day pause for most tariffsSmith's Bakeries celebrates anniversaryFor more local news, visit KGET.com.

Today's top stories:Arvin votes to hold special election to fill vacant seatReport on the scope of Border Patrol's Kern County operationMarkets, lawmakers react to tariffsHonor Flight 51 arrives in Washington DCBakersfield kids raise money for Make-a-WishFor more local news, visit KGET.com.

Today's top stories:More tariffs against China expected to be put in placeExperts say there's no need to panic buy groceries as tariffs set to beginSome Kern County, Bakersfield food, housing assistance programs see cutsCA legislators debate another homelessness billMenendez brothers set for another hearing on possible resentencingDowntown Bakersfield welcomes new brewery, restaurantNew documentary examines 'Bakersfield 3' caseGarces Memorial HS student named state FFA officerFor more local news, visit KGET.com.

Today's top stories:KCSO investigating shooting at Wible Road in BakersfieldInmate at Tehachapi prison dies, prompts investigation"Hands Off" protests take place in BakersfieldPresident Trump defends tariffs as markets fallIPhone update brings new emojiPeacock party at Hart ParkWomen in farming on the riseFor more local news, visit KGET.com.

Today's top stories:Man accused of threatening Kern County Supervisor speaks with 17 NewsArvin PD employee faces criminal chargeApril is Valley Fever Awareness Month, county health officials renew calls for awarenessDeath toll rises from Southern California wildfiresPacks of coyotes concern Southern California neighborhoodHouchin Community Blood Bank offers upcoming festival tickets for blood donationsMarkets, lawmakers react to President Trump's tariffsFor more local news, visit KGET.com.

Today's top stories:A paroled convicted child killer won't be let back into Kern CountyApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kern CountyThe Bakersfield Police Department releases March crime reports statsFederal judge makes a ruling on whether water must be returned to the Kern River in BakersfieldHundreds sign petition for better traffic safety in school zones. The two Big Bear eaglets now have namesRodeo is coming to Bakersfield this weekendFor more local news, visit KGET.com.

Some of today's top storiesNow to an update on a story we brought you yesterday...     A suspect is still on the run this morning... following a bizarre officer-involved shooting in northwest Bakersfield Monday night.    A sheriff's deputy opened fire after allegedly being assaulted by a man who fled from a traffic stop.    17's Connor Dore reports.From our 17 follow up file.    Kern County Sheriff's Office is searching for the gunman in an a deadly Oildale shooting. Investigators are looking for Luis Villachana in connection to the shooting that happened last Thursday on Olympic Drive near Highland elementary school. Deputies responding to the scene found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound.    She later died.    Homicide detectives are investigating, and have not arrested any suspects.    Anyone with information is urged to call 861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at 322-4040.CHP officers were on maximum enforcement over the Labor Day weekend.    During the 72-hour holiday enforcement effort, which began Fri

Some of today's top storiesWe begin with breaking news from overnight.    KCSO deputies swarmed a Motel 6 in Northwest Bakersfield after reports of shots fired last night. This is video of the scene on Olive and Knudsen Drives.    It happened just before 10.    Eyewitness reports say a suspect was pulled over for a regular traffic stop...and allegedly pepper-sprayed a deputy...    That's when a deputy started shooting.    Those witnesses say three shots were fired.    There are currently no reports of any injuries..    17 News has confirmed the suspect is still on the run.Another downtown Bakersfield landmark is gone this morning.    The "Toucan Building"...formerly the home of Thompson's Pet Land, was destroyed by a fire yesterday afternoon.    And, the building that started out as a bus stop is just one of many vacant downtown buildings that have burned in the last several years.    17's Rob Hagan has more on the destruction that keeps growing.More than 2 months later, we have positive identification on a J

Some of today's top storiesWe begin with news breaking overnight and a signature issue here at 17... that's pedestrian safety.    A person is dead this morning after being hit by a car in south Bakersfield. It happened just after 11 last night.    This is on White Lane and South Union Avenue.    The victim's identity has not been released.    No arrests have been made.    We will update you on this story as more information becomes available.Now in your 17 Crime Watch.    A man is behind bars this morning on suspicion of shooting and killing a person last month. Rodrigo Lara was arrested for the alleged murder.    Officers were dispatched to the area of Lloyd and South Bliss Streets and found a person had been shot.    The identity of the victim has not been released.    Lara faces charges including: first degree murder, participating in a street gang, and possession of a firearm by a felon.    He's due in court later this week.Authorities have identified the driver of a vehicle who was killed after crashing

Some of today's top storiesNow to your 17 crime watch.    And, new information this morning on a breaking news story we first brought you on 17 news at 5 yesterday. The Kern County Sheriff's Office confirming one person was killed and another wounded in a shooting in Oildale.    The incident happened around 4:20 yesterday afternoon in the 2700 block of Olympic Drive near Highland Elementary School.     KCSO says homicide detectives are still in the early stages of the investigation and could not say what happened prior to the shooting.    However, we're told the surviving victim's wounds are minor.    The incident triggered a huge law enforcement response with patrol vehicles seen lining the street.    Investigators are still looking for the shooter or shooters.Bakersfield police are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital.    Officers were called to the 200 block of Chester Avenue near 2nd street, at 9:30 last night for shots fired.    There, they found a male victim with a single gunsh

Some of today's top storiesThis morning... an exclusive update on former Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner.It has been 128 days since shocking allegations were made that he sexually assaulted a child.He hasn't been charged -- but has remained quiet and his whereabouts have largely been unknown.We now know he's in town....he looks healthy....and he's back out in public.  But, as 17's Jenny Huh reports, he doesn't want to talk about the allegations against him or the health reasons that prompted him to resign from office.This is still an ongoing investigation...    But we've compiled all this information on our website, KGET dot com.    Just scan the Q-R code on your screen for complete coverage of developments in the case, including the full press conference at the KCSO headquarters.A Shafter Police officer who passed away yesterday morning at his Oildale home, is being remembered as a hero.    Sergeant Moises {Moses} Martinez was known as a man who served his department and community with "honor and distin

Some of today's top storiesTwo teenage boys are under arrest this morning - and facing charges in connection to the alleged bullying of another boy, while he was walking home from school.Video of the incident has been circulating online, with supporters of the victim holding a rally today at Golden Valley High School.  17's Mikhala Armstrong has the details. In your 17 court watch.    Sheriff's investigators have resubmitted reports to prosecutors for a decision on whether former Delano police chief Mark DeRosia, will be charged with a crime. DeRosia was arrested in March on suspicion of contacting a minor for sex.    Sheriff's officials say DeRosia, who was 68 at the time, contacted a detective in an online sting operation who was posing as a 15-year-old.     Officials say their conversation turned sexual and a meeting was arranged.    Derosia was arrested in March in the area of Olive and Knudsen drives.    In June, prosecutors sent the case back to the sheriff's office for more investigation.    The report

Some of today's top storiesState regulators paid a visit to Bakersfield yesterday, in the aftermath of a June oil spill that contaminated drinking water for dozens of businesses.    Regulators examined various sites operated by local oil producer Griffin Resources LLC, which is responsible for that water contamination and is being sued by the City.    17's Jenny Huh reports.The Golden Empire is bracing for a round of layoffs following a major merger. California Resources Corporation announcing it's laying off 69 employees.    The layoff notice was sent to county supervisors last Thursday.    Those jobs are mostly at the senior level, as well as human resources, legal and engineering positions.    An additional 49 employees have already voluntarily ended their employment.    The company says this is all part of the reorganization and streamlining process after Aera Energy LLC was acquired by CRC almost two months ago. A notice sent to the county says employees will recieve pay for 60 days after getting the not

Some of today's top storiesIn your 17 Crime Watch....    A person is dead this morning after a shooting in a central Bakersfield neighborhood Saturday. Officers were dispatched to the area of South Bliss Street and East Brundage Lane Saturday morning around 3:15 a.m.    Police discovered the body of a victim lying in a driveway near a residence.    The victim has not been identified...    It is unknown if any arrests have been made.    An investigation is underway.And a man is dead following a shooting in McFarland this weekend.It happened Saturday night on East Perkins Avenue.When Officers arrived, they found the man with multiple gunshot wounds.He later died.If you have any information on the homicide case, call the McFarland Police Department.The Bakersfield Police Department released body camera footage of a police pursuit. During the 60 second foot chase, the officer jumped 5 fences before making the arrest.    A caption on the post reads: Can't outrun a rookie.    The subject was arrested for resisting

Some of today's top stories17 News is your local election headquarters...    It was a historic night in chicago.    The democratic national convention there has come to an end with vice president kamala harris accepting the party's nomination for president.Meantime... some of Kern's own were among the crowd at the convention.    You may have seen them on your TVs, front and center with California leaders like Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta -- delegates Dolores Huerta and Jesse Aguilar on the convention floor.     Both say the convention has been all about party unity, especially following President Joe Biden's passing of the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. Dolores Huerta says she's been to every convention except one since 1968.     She's a super delegate -- considered a party leader with an automatic seat to all conventions.And in local politics, District 5 Supervisor Candidate Kim Salas is challenging her opponent incumbent Leticia Perez on public safety... branding herself as t

Some of today's top storiesA Southwest Bakersfield Daycare is the center of controversy this morning after allegations surfaced online, saying a child was placed in a high chair for hours as a form of discipline. 17's Mikhala Armstrong spoke to the daycare owner and the family behind the allegations.Now to Kern County's homeless crisis.    We have been following developments over the last several months in a vacant field that had become a haven for the homeless in South Bakersfield.    But this may be the end on the line for that massive encampment. Dozens of homeless are gone, at least for now.     A multi-agency city sweep stemming from weeks of planning was finally executed.    Police say the encampment was ultimately a violation of the law due to being on private property.    Many items were trashed as a result of the sweep. Now, the question is, how long will it stay this way?     That is yet to be determined... but Code Enforcement says the more these sweeps happen, the fewer homeless will come back.   

Some of today's top storiesDay three will begin later this afternoon.    But last night featured two big stars of the party...    Barack and Michelle obama attacked former president Donald Trump... And tried to make the case for the Harris-Walz ticket.    As they did, the candidates themselves were in another arena...    NBC's Alice Barr is in Chicago with the latest.Now to an exclusive interview with governor Gavin newsom at the democratic national convention in Chicago...    "Inside California Politics" co-host Nikki Laurenzo went one-on-one with the governor...All part of a conversation that saw a passionate newsom express frustration over the state's homelessness crisis, but that's not all.    17 News Capitol correspondent Eytan Wallace has more.Here locally, Kern County's elections department presented its plan for the 2024 election cycle.    But controversy surrounds livestreaming voters using remote ballot boxes.    The elections office claims it violates voter privacy, but some argue it would increase

Some of today's top storiesNight one of the democratic national convention featured a raucous and rowsing tribute to the party's leader.    Just weeks ago, president Joe Biden was the Democrats' nominee for a second term... Now he has officially passed the torch to his former running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.    NBC's Alice Barr has more on a historic night in Chicago.We are learning California Governor Gavin Newsom will speak tonight from the convention floor. His speech comes during the D-N-C delegate roll call tally where Governor Newsom will deliver the delegates that formally clinch the Democratic nomination for president for fellow Californian and Vice President Kamala Harris.   Newsom and Harris have known each other for decades...Back to their days in San Francisco when Newsom served as mayor and Harris as district attorney.   Harris -- who has also served as California attorney general and represented California in the U-S Senate -- will accept the nomination on Thursday.While this conventi

Some of today's top storiesthe democratic national convention kicks off today in Chicago.and after a wild few weeks, the democratic nominee, vice president kamala Harris, has arrived in the windy city.protests over several top issues are already taking place... And evoking images of another political convention there.NBC's Alice Barr is live from the united center with more.The statewide Trump Train made its way through Bakersfield over the weekend.    The train started in Visalia and rode through Bakersfield with a final destination in Paso Robles. Once they arrive in Paso Robles the plan is to host a rally.    Feinberg said there may be a surprise Trump apperance.Protests have erupted worldwide and here at home after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's victory, which many say was a fixed election. There are Worldwide protests including one that happened here in Bakersfield at the Park at River Walk.    Dozens of protestors are speaking out against President Maduro's victory, saying they've had enough of a

Some of today's top storiesWe begin with efforts to address our homeless crisis. A temporary housing development in Oildale designed to help fight homelessness is bringing more meaning to the word "Hope."  The "Hope on Hart" Tiny Homes Village is open and filling up fast, providing immediate housing to dozens of people previously on the streets.  The tiny homes have a bed, air conditioning, and a place to put all your belongings, but most importantly, it is the start of a life off of the streets. Each unit houses one resident unless it is a couple, and residents are able to bring their pets.  Like homeless shelters, the tiny home village is filling up fast... and the group behind it, Hope the Mission, is now working on plans for expansion.  17 news has yet to get an answer as to when that could happen.Turning now to the Borel Fire...still holding at 91-percent containment more than three weeks after it broke out in mountains east of Bakersfield. Firefighters report they're continuing their work on stabilizing