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Today's top stories: Woman now charged with murder in Bakersfield hot car death Husband of county Supervisor Leticia Perez pleads not guilty to making threats 2,000 National Guard troops released from duty in Los Angeles Prayer vigil to be held for Texas flood victims Saturday in Bakersfield Speaker Mike Johnson calls for 'transparency' in Epstein files controversy Special report: The story of wha...

Today's top stories: Prosecutors seek murder charge against mother who left child in hot car in Bakersfield What would you do if you see a child locked inside a car on a hot day? What can you do? Robert Price reports. Husband of Supervisor Leticia Perez scheduled to appear in court 2 arrested on suspicion of DUI during CHP checkpoint in Bakersfield Coroner identifies Taft man who died from injurie...

Today's top stories: Husband of Supervisor Leticia Perez arrested for allegedly making threats Multiple people arrested in homicide of Wasco woman Woman pleads not guilty to manslaughter after 1-year-old dies in hot car Massive fire spreads from warehouse to mobile homes in Lamont Rescue crews resume search for victims of Texas flooding after weekend rain CityServe arrives in Texas to aid Texas fl...

Today's top stories: Zack Scrivner criminal trial hearing postponed Ridgecrest man arrested for alleged kidnapping of child he was fostering 4 arrested in connection to killing of Wasco woman, 1 suspect found dead Bakersfield PD to conduct DUI checkpoint Friday night within city limits Arson suspect arrested in connection to brush fire at The Park at River Walk 6 Secret Service agents suspended ov...

Today's top stories: Hearing scheduled Thursday morning in Zack Scrivner trial Man accused of impregnating teen accepts plea deal Former Fairfax School District superintendent is sentenced Family says man died trying to protecting family in Pacheco Rd shooting Heat wave, temperatures in the 100s expected Thursday going into the weekend 31 workers rescued after tunnel collapse in Los Angeles Sen. S...

Today's top stories: 7 months after deadly fire at Edison Mobile Home Park, few answers from authorities Madre Fire continunes to burn west of Bakersfield, burns over 80,000 acres, 55% containment Kern County Animal Services takes in dozens of dogs after Fourth of July, offers free adoptions  110 dead in Texas flooding, more than 160 still missing: officials President Trump says US will send more...

Today's top stories: Recovery efforts continue in Texas after devastating floods Over 100 dead in Texas flooding, dozens missing Secret Witness renews calls for information on disappearance of Ana Barbosa Madre Fire continues to burn west of Bakersfield Bakersfield Fire Department promotes 7, but finds it's difficult to fill higher roles Motorists will see lane closures, detours along Hwy 99 for c...

Today's top stories: Dozens killed in Texas flooding, death toll expected to rise Homicide victim Ahmaya Alexander remembered on what would have been her 17th birthday Madre Fire at 30% containment; 80,480 acres burned Residents work to put out Fourth of July fire in SW Bakersfield Bakersfield animal shelters see runaway dogs, animals after Fourth of July Elon Musk announces creation of America Pa...

Today's top stories: Assault suspect shot, wounded by officers in SW Bakersfield KCSO releases body-worn camera footage of shooting that wounded suspect Fire breaks out in McFarland following fireworks show Questions remain after fire, explosion at Taft home Fire departments work overtime on Fourth of July due to illegal fireworks Fourth of July celebrations to begin in Bakersfield Using emoji sho...

Today's top stories: Massive fire burns east of Santa Maria, portion of Hwy 166 closed Fire, possible explosion damages homes in Taft Kern Transit bus overturns in Lancaster, mutliple people injured Court documents reveal more details in death of 1-year-old in hot car CHP will be on maximum enforcement period for Fourth of July weekend Medical experts warn of dangers of misuse of fireworks leading...

Today's top stories: Man arrested for murder of his grandfather in Tehachapi Mom accused leaving children in hot car makes court appearance Fire damages home in central Bakersfield; family escapes, dogs rescued Fireworks sales benefit local groups for a variety of causes House expected to vote on Senate version of Trump's budget AAA expects record Fourth of July travel Catholic Diocese of Fresno f...

Today's top stories: Experts warn against leaving children unattended in vehicles after 1-year-old dies Investigation underway after body found on Ohio Dr Another landmark building in Bakersfield goes up in flames Senate continues work on President Trump's budget bill Jurors continue deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial Brian Kohberger takes plea deal in Idaho college student murders case Gov...

Today's top stories: Fire breaks out at bottling plant in central Bakersfield Child dies after being left in hot vehicle, mother arrested: Bakersfield PD Man suspected of abducting teen through video game to stand trial Fire departments offer ways to report illegal fireworks Proposed Bakersfield VA clinic back in courtroom Kern County Public Health urges caution in Lake Isabella over toxic algae b...

Today's top stories: County supervisors approve ordinance to allow for expansion of oil drilling on county land Bakersfield City Council approves $852M budget Vigil held for teen shooting victim Kern County detentions officer pleads not guilty to DUI Man taken into custody after standoff at Baylor St home Health experts encourage HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day Senate continues work on pas...

Today's top stories: Lawmakers want briefing on full scope, impact of Iran nuclear site bombing Closing arguments to begin in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Las Vegas Democrats, Gov. Newsom finalizing details in state budget deal How to prepare your home for the wildfire season Woolworth's to reopen luncheonette with some modern touches 'Tales for Tail...

Today's top stories: Fire breaks out in Kern River Valley President Trump arrives in Netherlands for NATO summit Pursuit suspect needed to be rescued from crashed vehicle 2 taken into custody after high-speed pursuit through Kern County Kern County Supervisors pass $4 billion budget Multiple people arrested for alleged trafficking of fake Oxycodone pills Burglars raid stalled train in downtown Bak...

Today's top stories: Israel-Iran continue attacks despite ceasefire announcement Concerns over gas price amid Israel-Iran conflict CA Republicans aim to repeal 'sanctuary city' laws CA lawmakers look to prevent law enforcement from covering faces while on the job California is among best in the country for lung health: study A look at Mesa Verde ICE detention center in Bakersfield Kern County DA s...

Today's Top Stories:  Trump directs military attack on Iran  Silver alert issued for California City woman  1 dead after hit and run in East Bakersfield  Indiana Pacers assistant cooach making history as first woman coach competing for title  Fan drive helps Kern County's elderly population Sourdough bringing women together

Today's top stories: Federal appeals court rules Trump can keep control of National Guard in California Kern County firefighters control trailer fire on Downing Avenue in NW Bakersfield Petition to ban unsupervised minors at Valley Plaza Mall gains steam President Trump will decide 'within 2 weeks' to strike Iran 3 members of Bakersfield family are in Israel as attacks continue Auditions set for '...

Today's top stories: Israel, Iran continue trading attacks as US weighs intervention SpaceX rocket explodes during test in Texas Man sentenced in death of 10-year-old Arvin girl First responders mural vandalized at corner of 21st Street and Chester Avenue Supervisor raises concerns to state regulators over Kern River Valley power shutoffs County considering alternatives to fund new animal shelter...

Today's top stories: Lawmakers debate whether the US should become involved in Israel-Iran conflict Sen. Alex Padilla speaks out on his removal from DHS press conference Keep Kern County Cool fan drive for seniors taking place today Three more Rite Aid stores in Bakersfield set to close County approves Uber service availablity at Meadows Field Airport Costco to open standalone gas station in South...

Today's top stories: Trump leaves G7 summit early amid Irael-Iran conflict Gov. Newsom says he'll fight back after Trump annouces escalation of ICE deportations KCSO releases video of Water Street shooting where deputy and suspect were wounded Arvin man arrested, accused of sexual abuse of child Thieves take car charger cables from Brundage Lane business KCSO warns of text scams demanding payment...

Today's top stories: Man suspected in shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers is captured Trump calls for ICE to expand deportation raids in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York Thousands turn out for "No Kings" protest in Bakersfield 2 people struck by pursuit suspect in Oildale: Kern County Sheriff's Office Suspected DUI driver in deadly Union Ave crash is booked into jail Fifth suspect in deadly dispensary sh...

Today's top stories: Israel launches military strikes against Iran nuclear sites One passenger survived Air India crash Santa Ana man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping Bakersfield teen girl he met through video game Federal appeals court ruling allows National Guard to remain in California Anti-ICE protests continue in Southern California California Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from DHS Se...

Today's top stories: Air India jet crashes moments after takeoff City of Bakersfield approves water usage rate hike for some residents Bakersfield City Council approves additional funds for police officer body-worn cameras California Living Museum mourns deaths of 2 animals Driver in deadly suspected DUI crash in SE Bakersfield is 19 Standard School District superintendent resigns Federal court to...