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Some of today's top storiesIt's the first day back to school for most students across Kern County... including for the Bakersfield City School District.    As you're waking up to get the kiddos to school, being mindful of street safety could save lives.It's hard to believe but it's already that time of year.     With the kids going back to school, comes safety zones and traffic.    California Highway Patrol wants to warn drivers that 25 mph zones are back. This also means 25 miles per hour for football practices and other activities.     That's definitely something to keep in mind considering that Friday night football will be here again.As students return to school this week, Governor Gavin Newsom is urging districts statewide to ban the use of cell phones in classrooms.     17's Mikhala Armstrong looks at our local policies and has reaction to the governor's request from students.This morning -- the Borel Fire continues to burn in the mountains east of Bakersfield, although the fire is nearly out. Containme