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Top Stories: -A woman was shot and killed last night in northeast Bakersfield -A Bakersfield man accused of killing his daughter-in-law, for allegedly dishonoring him and his family, was found guilty yesterday by a jury of first-degree murder -President Biden is trying to reassure Americans about the fragile economy

Top stories: Man armed with machete causes roadway shutdown Deliberations in Matthew Queen trial continue Deliberations in Jagjit Singh trial continue

Top Stories: -Firefighters were called to a large structure fire around 2:30 this morning in downtown Bakersfield -The driver of a Jeep was ejected and died at the scene as the result of a deadly hit-and-run crash in southwest Bakersfield last night -Expect more strong reactions to the leaked Supreme Court abortion brief today

Top Stories: -Two people were wounded in a shooting late last night in northeast Bakersfield -Closing arguments are set to begin this morning in the trial of Matthew Queen, as both sides have now rested in the case -Today we’re learning more about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s surprise visit to Ukraine and meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Top Stories: Both sides rest in "honor" killing trial Both sides rest in Queen trial Local authorities assist in child abduction arrests

Top Stories: -A bombshell in the trial for the man accused of killing Micah Holsonbake, one of the so-called Bakersfield 3 -Good Samaritans coming to the aid of a CHP officer who had been shot on a busy interstate earlier this week -A woman caught on camera kicking a small dog earlier this year has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor animal cruelty charge

Top Stories: Matthew Queen says he showed investigators where he buried Micah Holsonbake's body. The search continues for missing Bakersfield chef Homeless shoe drive celebrates 96,000 donations over the past three decades

Top Stories: -The Kern County district attorney’s office held its Crime Victim’s march yesterday for the first time since 2019 -A new report by the Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative shows that more than 50-percent of people who are homeless live in homeless shelters

Top Stories: -Russia and the U-S carried out a dramatic prisoner exchange today, releasing Tehachapi high school graduate and Marine veteran Trevor Reed who was jailed in Moscow and sentenced to nine years in prison -Bakersfield City School District students will be going to classes later after trustees adopted a streamlined “start times” schedule last night -A San Jose baby is safe after being ki...

Local woman faces her abuser in court Authorities arrest 20 in sex trafficking bust Kidnapped baby found safe, 3 suspects detained

Top Stories: -A three month old child was kidnapped from his home yesterday in San Jose -A man has died after being struck by a truck in Oildale last night -Matthew Queen took to the witness stand yesterday in his own defense – and spoke about his alleged involvement in the torture and killing of Micah Holsonbake a member of the so-called ‘Bakersfield 3.’

Matthew Queen trial: Day 10 Firefighters fight off naked woman while trying to put out fire GOP holds convention in Anaheim over the weekend

Top Stories: -Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday in Kyiv to discuss the latest on the war in Ukraine -The biological mother of Orrin and Orson West has filed a claim against the Kern County Department of Human Services for $40 million -Six people were arrested on Saturday night as part of a joint “Stree...

Top Stories: -New audio captured Bakersfield congressman and house minority leader Kevin McCarthy saying he would urge President Trump to resign after the January 6th attack at the U-S capitol -The man who was shot and killed after an exchange of gunfire with the Bakersfield Police has been identified as 33-year-old Jesus Javier Aleman -Ukraine and the United States both deny Vladimir Putin’s clai...

Noon Top Stories: -The trial of Jagjit Singh begins, who gunned down his daughter-in-law for showing independence by working a job and considering leaving her husband, an attorney said. -The man killed in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday has been identified. -A New York Times report shows Bakersfield congressman Kevin McCarthy looked into the idea of removing the president from office and pr...

Top Stories: -Bakersfield Police say the driver of the SUV involved in a pursuit, that ultimately led to the passenger in the vehicle being shot by an officer early yesterday morning in south Bakersfield, has been identified as 28-year-old Ismael Gardea -The iconic Woolworth’s Building in downtown Bakersfield isn’t going anywhere after a resolution was passed last night by the Bakersfield City Cou...

Noon Top Stories: Man shot and killed in BPD officer-involved shooting Accident on 23rd Street causes rush-hour slowdown Inflation hits Bakersfield’s new construction home market

Top Stories: -A suspect was shot and killed by police after firing at officers during a foot pursuit early this morning -On Monday, a judge voided the federal mask mandate for public transportation -Matthew Queen trial continues

Noon Top Stories: -Woman, 77, sentenced for killing lifelong friend at retirement home -COVID-19: What restrictions are still in place? -Bakersfield woman featured on Abercrombie and Fitch exposé

Top Stories: -Bakersfield Police are investigating a school threat posted on social media yesterday regarding Earl Warren Jr. High -A 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death on her high school campus in Stockton by an intruder who police say targeted her for the attack -A federal judge in Florida has overturned the mask mandate for travel

Top Stories: -Police are investigating a homicide in south-central Bakersfield -A fire erupted at the Trout’s building on North Chester Avenue, near Decatur Street, in Oildale overnight -Police in Pittsburgh say 2 juveniles were killed and at least 11 others injured during a mass shooting yesterday during a party at an air BNB, where as many as 200 people had gathered

Top Stories: -Firefighters were called to a two-alarm fire earlier this morning in east Bakersfield -Ukraine is claiming a big win by striking a Russian war ship that Moscow now confirms has sunk in the Black Sea -Two weeks after their originally scheduled home opener, the Blue Crew were finally back home yesterday celebrating their 60th year at Dodger Stadium

Top Stories: -Bakersfield police say a man is dead after being stabbed yesterday afternoon in Central Bakersfield, at the Travelodge on Oak Street near Sunset Avenue -In New York police have arrested the man suspected of shooting ten people on a subway train on Tuesday in Brooklyn -California Department of Public Health officials yesterday confirmed the BA.2 subvariant also known as Stealth Omicro...

Top Stories: -A five hour standoff in northeast Bakersfield ended just after midnight with a suspect being taken into custody -Bakersfield police are asking for help tracking down a man they say is wanted for murder -Newly-released video showing the moments leading up to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Boron

Top Stories: -New details about which California residents will qualify for the state’s proposed 400-dollar gas rebate -A new bill making its way through the state legislature would change the work week from 40 hours to 32 hours -PG&E is agreeing to pay millions to avoid criminal prosecution for causing two major wildfires in northern California