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Top stories of the day: Damaging winds knock out power to thousands of people across Kern County as a massive storm sweeps across our state. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers -- arrived in Vegas last night ahead of the big game. This morning -- we're learning the owner of a replica DeLorean -- from the "Back to the Future" franchise -- died in a crash.

Top stories of the day: The rain pounded Bakersfield and Kern County: bringing hail and lighting. And leaving some drivers stranded on flooded streets. But we're in for a one-two punch... because just as this storm clears out, another is on the way. Today is national wear red day... and we're climbing for women's heart health. We'll take you a popular local fitness studio offering a free class and...

Top stories of the day: A "do-not-drive" warning has been issued for a number of Toyota vehicles. We'll tell you what models are part of the recall. Humans may soon be able to control phones and computers... just by thinking. We'll explain! The stage is set for the Super Bowl in Vegas. And a piece of Bakersfield... is going to be a part of it.

Top stories of the day: U.S. Lawmakers are responding to the attack that killed three American soldiers in the middle east. Some pressing president Biden to take action against Iran for backing the militia that launched the deadly drone strike. A Nightmare situation at Heavenly Ski resort; a woman stuck on a gondola for 15 hours overnight. How she ended up there and finally got down. The match-up...

Top Stories Local leaders addressed the state of Kern County last night. A chance to tout their accomplishments and goals for the new year. Two weeks from today, Bakersfield's Centennial Corridor Project, will be open for business, connecting the West Side Parkway to highway 99. Fast food chains might have found their solution to paying their workers $20 an hour. A.I fast food workers.

Top Stories City council members took the first step toward getting rid of abandoned buildings which have become, in some cases, public safety hazards. Republican assemblyman Vince Fong's congressional campaign will have another hurdle to clear.

Top stories of the day: After just one day on the picket lines... the strike is over at CSU Bakersfield and the 22 other university campuses across the state. We'll have the latest on the tentative agreement reached just hours ago. Former president Donald trump hoping to seal the deal for the GOP presidential nomination in New Hampshire today where voters are heading to the polls for the state's p...

Top stories of the day: In a surprise move, just days away from the New Hampshire primary... Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, once considered a top contender for the GOP nomination, drops out. Why he says he's stepping aside and what the polls show today as voters get ready to weigh in. Spring semester kicks off today at CSU Bakersfield ... but for many, classes won't be starting on time. The Califo...

Top stories of the day: 17's Jenny Huh sits down with Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux, as the race for the 20th congressional district seat heats up. What he says his top priorities would be if elected. We're learning more about that deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in downtown Bakersfield early yesterday morning. The threat that brought out drones, robots, and armored vehicles...

Top stories of the day: We're live with breaking news in downtown Bakersfield of an officer-involved shooting and a stand-off, blocking several streets. What police are saying this morning. Also breaking overnight... fire crews had to think fast while battling a blaze in east Bakersfield -- when, an explosion went off inside a building. What we know so far We're 3 days away from Bakersfield boy, J...

Top stories of the day: The battle for the republican presidential nomination moves on to New Hampshire. Former president Trump back on the campaign trail after spending yesterday in a NewYork courtroom, how his legal troubles could affect his chances of taking the nomination. Complaints are growing online that Bakersfield Police officers are using spotlights to illuminate vehicles at night, while...

Top Stories The first win of the 2024 presidential race is on the board and it's a big one. Flames tear through a southeast Bakersfield auto yard overnight engulfing vehicles and taxing firefighters for several hours. Frighting surveillance video released showing a man on a dark street, take out a gun and chase another man down.

Top stories of the day: A good samaritan is being credited with saving lives when a family's home went up in flames yesterday in northwest Bakersfield... how everyone managed to escaped the massive inferno, even as it spread to a second home. The first nominating contest of the 2024 presidential campaign is upon us. Republican voters in Iowa will caucus tonight to pick their state's nominee. But c...

Top stories of the day: Voters in Iowa will kick off the 2024 election season on Monday.... if they can trudge through the below zero temperatures to make it to the caucus that is. A blizzard warning is in effect for much of the state as candidates campaign their way across the frozen region, hoping to sway last minute voters. Meantime, a local city councilmember throws his hat in the ring to repl...

Top Stories of the day: The date is set to fill Congressman Kevin McCarthy's remaining term and it means we could see up to four elections for the seat just this year. Kern County kennels are in crisis... and even if you can't adopt, there's a way you can help. One local shelter is in desperate need of a specific type of bed, that could help make a shelter dog's stay a little less "ruff." It was a...

Top stories of the day: Deputies are investigating this morning after a man was found dead in east Bakersfield last night. All eyes are on Iowa with the first contest of the 2024 presidential race just a week away... What GOP candidates are doing to win away voters from front-runner Donald Trump and where President Biden is focusing his attention this week. Crunch time starts now for local student...

Top stories of the day: A winter storm is headed our way this morning ... and while it's not expected to be a powerful storm, officials are still warning of a potential shutdown of the Grapevine. Some travel tips if you're hitting the road this weekend. reaking overnight -- a deadly motorcycle crash in Oildale. The moment so many people have been waiting years for. Whole Foods is coming to Bakersf...

Top stories of the day: A Bakersfield man is pulled over for not wearing his seatbelt...and ends up in jail with a broken elbow. The encounter is all caught on camera. An investigation is underway after a man is found dead inside his car. Why homicide detectives are now looking into what happened. Another storm is headed our way...and it's expected to be very cold. Now officials are saying be prep...

Top stories of the day: County health officials say they expect to see an uptick in covid, flu and RSV cases following the holidays. How these viruses are spreading locally...and what you need to do if you get sick. While our local animal shelters are over-capacity, a glimmer of hope at the end of the year. How many furry friends found their forever home. where's the snow? While the first healthy...

Top stories of the day: A fiery scene out of Tokyo when two planes crash into each other. What we're learning about the deadly collision. We are waking up this morning with new laws in effect. And many of them focus on public safety. This morning -- we are introducing you to the newest residents of Kern County...coming into this world during the first moments of the new year.

Top stories of the day: Victory for Vince Fong. The assemblymember faced a judge in Sacramento Superior Court yesterday... in his battle to run to replace Congressman Kevin McCarthy. What this win means for his assembly seat, coming up. Wild waves are rocking our coastline, and even with that high surf warning in effect... these beachgoers were caught off guard when a rogue wave came crashing down...

Top stories of the day: Today, the drama over who will replace resigning congressman Kevin McCArthy cotninues in a Sacramento courtroom. Assemblyman Vince Fong is suing to be allowed on the ballot, after the secretary of state said he can't legally run. Coming home for the holidays is something almost every college kids off to new adventures, looks forward to. It's a time to catch up and reminisce...

Top stories of the day: Two cars collide along highwasy 46 near Wasco , throwing one person from a vehicle. We'll have the latest from the scene. For president Joe biden, 2023 began with democrats wondering: will he run? Now as we look to 2024, they're asking: can he win? The president's year in review and a look ahead at who has the momentum going into an election year. St. Nicholas has come and...

Top stories of the day: A special election to replace Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy once he resigns is confirmed but still no clarity on when that might be as the list of candidates to replace him grows. A shakeup for the city government of Wasco. The mayor is out and someone new is holding the position this morning. Who councilmembers appointed... A federal judge blocks a state law that...

Top stories of the day: Donald Trump is vowing to take his case to the US Supreme Court. Yesterday Colorado's supreme court kicked the former president off the ballot in the state's primary next year... what his republican challengers think of the move. Scammers are dialing up their tactics... to get you to trust them. What to do when you get a call that appears to be from someone you know and lov...