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• Ford City man accused of dealing drugs to 13-year-old girl

  27-04-2015 23:35
  
  A 19-year-old Ford City man is accused of selling drugs to a 13-year-old girl.
  
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• 19-yr-old accused of selling drugs to 13-yr-old

  27-04-2015 23:33
  
  Authorities said an 19-year-old was arrested Saturday after it was discovered he was selling drugs to a 13-year-old girl.
  
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• Puppy rescued from dumpster

  27-04-2015 23:18
  
  (KPNX) How far would you go to save a puppy? Joanna Cipriani wouldn't let a dumpster stop her.She saved a 7-day-old puppy she found crying in a Glendale, Arizona dumpster, inside a Panda Express bag.It was midnight when Cipriani ran across a community Facebook page called Straydar. The original post was was from someone under the impression there were kittens in the dumpster.I wasn't doing anything, so I grabbed two of my kids and headed out there," Cipriani said.When she arrived, the dump
  
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• Riots plunge Baltimore into chaos after funeral for man hurt in police custody

  27-04-2015 23:15
  
  Rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos Monday, torching apharmacy, setting police cars ablaze and throwing bricks at officershours after thousands mourned the man who died from a severe spinalinjury he suffered in police custody.
  
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• Riot erupts after funeral for man hurt in police custody

  27-04-2015 23:15
  
  Rioters looted stores and hurled rocks and bricks at Baltimore police Monday, injuring several officers just hours after thousands mourned the man who died after suffering a severe spinal injury in police custody.
  
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• KMC raises awareness for organ and tissue donors

  27-04-2015 23:06
  
  Kern Medical Center raises awareness for organ and tissue donors with a flag-raising ceremony Monday, April 27th, 2015. 
  
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• Driver dies after pulling car in front of Amtrak

  27-04-2015 22:49
  
  Passengers on an Amtrak train from Chicago to San Francisco were delayedafter a car pulled onto the tracks resulting in a collision that killedthe car's driver.
  
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• Families briefly reunited at border following deportations

  27-04-2015 22:48
  
  Families disrupted by deportation were able to reunite -- briefly -- during a special event at the U.S.-Mexico border.
  
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• Critics take aim at Nestle bottled water plant in Sacramento

  27-04-2015 22:47
  
  A plant that bottles Sacramento municipal water and sells it at a profithas been the target of criticism during the California drought.
  
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• Truckers at huge seaport complex strike; impact minimal

  27-04-2015 22:34
  
  Hundreds of truck drivers who haul goods from docks at the nation's busiest seaport complex walked off the job Monday in a dispute over their earnings and employment status, but the impact on international commerce did not appear to be significant.
  
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• Local high school artists to have work displayed at Capitol

  27-04-2015 22:29
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Two local high school students will have their art work displayed at the State Capitol.Jazmin Davis of South High School and Ali Vaughn of Bakersfield High School won this years Youth Art Month for the Central Area.The winning artworks from across the state will be on display at the State Capitol, in Sacramento, in the 3rd Floor Gallery, May 17-May 29, 2015.
  Legislators, staff members and general public are encouraged to visit the exhibit. The show features Augmented Reali
  
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• Bakersfield Police seek suspect couple

  27-04-2015 21:56
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Bakersfield Police are looking for a couple they say tried to steal merchandise and then fought with store employees.Police say it happened on April 11 at the Target Store on Mall View Road.
  A man and a woman went into the store stuffed items in the woman's purse and tried to leave without paying.
  When employees stopped them they struggled with them and then took off.The merchandise was recovered by store employees.The suspects are described as:
  #1 – hispanic male, 3
  
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• Special Report: Safe Sleeping

  27-04-2015 21:26
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - It's only April, but already this year seven Kern County infants, ranging in age from 13 days to four months, have died. A Channel 17 examination of coroner’s records found 21 very young children died in Kern last year. Most didn't die of sickness or in traffic accidents or by violence. Most deaths were associated with unsafe sleeping.
  Two infant deaths were ruled accidental, one by asphyxia and one by strangulation. Another death was caused by a car crash, another by a
  
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• Gunman at Washington high school tackled by staff

  27-04-2015 21:11
  
  A gunman who was on campus at North Thurston High School in Lacey was captured by school staff, according to school district officials.
  
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• Martial arts instructor arrested for child sex abuse found dead in jail cell

  27-04-2015 21:10
  
  A martial arts instructor accused of sexually abusing a child from Southeast Portland was found dead in his DeschutesCounty jail cell.
  
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• Investigative preview: How new technology is making it easier to invade your home

  27-04-2015 20:55
  
  You may being giving thieves the tools they need to rip you off.
  
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• US gas prices jump 13 cents a gallon; could go slightly up

  27-04-2015 20:22
  
  The average national price of a regular gallon of gasoline has jumped 13 cents in the past two weeks to $2.58.
  
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• Man accused of murder in baby son's death

  27-04-2015 20:21
  
  A man was arrested over the weekend and accused of murder after his infant son died.
  
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• Drunk driver sentenced to prison Monday

  27-04-2015 20:15
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- A drunk driver who slammed into an Hall Ambulance vehicle injuring a paramedic and a firefighter was sentenced to 4 years in prison Monday.Fermin Garcia, 19, pleaded no contest to the charge in March.In November 2014, 19-year-old Fermin Garcia's van slammed into an SUV on Taft Highway injuring paramedic supervisor Armando Lazaro and firefighter Adam Bickford.
  
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• Man, 18, shot in east Bakersfield

  27-04-2015 19:50
  
  An 18-year-old man was shot Sunday night in east Bakersfield.
  
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• Reminder: No watering on Mondays in the city

  27-04-2015 19:26
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- A reminder this morning that new water regulations prohibit all outside irrigation for Bakersfield residents Monday.The new ordinance says nobody is allowed to water their lawns on Mondays.
  City officials say water users with an even numbered address may water on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
  Water users with an odd numbered address may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday.City officials say if a person continues to water on days they aren't supposed to they will
  
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• Overnight shooting lands teen in hospital

  27-04-2015 19:09
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- A man is recovering in the hospital this morning after being shot in east Bakersfield.It happened around 10:00 Sunday night in the area of Dublin Manor court and Guinness Way.Where the Kern County Sheriff's Office says they found Ulises Alvarez, 18, suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen.2The Sheriff's Office says Alvarez told them he was walking with friends through the area when three black males in a black colored late model Chevy Cavalier approached them,
  
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• Teen wounded in East Bakersfield shooting

  27-04-2015 18:57
  
  An 18-year-old is recovering after being shot in the stomach.
  
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• Win tickets to Kelly & Michael Disneyland

  27-04-2015 18:48
  
  2015 LIVE'S Magical California Getaway Sweepstakes
  
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• Mandatory dyslexia testing proposed

  27-04-2015 18:44
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA.-A proposed state bill would require all public schools to test public elementary school students for dyslexia and other learning disabilities. The legislation is an effort to identify more students in the classroom who learn differently. But some California agencies say the mandate may come at a cost too high for districts. The Kern County Superintendent of Schools office says they have already identified 7500 children in Kern County with some kind of learning disabil
  
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• County abuse numbers improve but are still high

  27-04-2015 18:26
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- April is Child Abuse Awareness month.The most recent report from the Kern County Network for Children shows 3,575 local children were abused or neglected last year.
  Although the number of cases continues to decline, Kern County has the 12th highest rate in the state.Last year, two infants in Kern County died of abuse of neglect, according to the Department of Human Services a little girl only 3 months old and a little boy just one month old.If you suspect a child is being
  
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• Study blames global warming for 75 percent of very hot days

  27-04-2015 18:13
  
  If you find yourself sweating out a day that is monstrously hot, chances are you can blame humanity. A new report links three out of four such days to man's effects on climate.
  
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• Raise your glass to health: Tips, tastings from a historic winery

  27-04-2015 18:07
  
  We've all heard about the health benefits of wine, and recently we spoke with a representative of a winery with roots that run deep in California history.
  
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• Raise your glass to health: Tips and tastings from a historic winery

  27-04-2015 18:07
  
  We've all heard about the health benefits of wine and recently we spoke with a representative of a winery whose roots run deep in California history. According to the Mayo Clinic, red wine seems to have even more heart-healthy benefits than other types of alcohol.
  
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• 'Desperate need for help' in quake-ravaged Nepal

  27-04-2015 15:47
  
  Shelter, fuel, food, medicine, power, news, workers — Nepal's earthquake-hit capital was short on everything Monday as its people searched for lost loved ones
  
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• Centre for Neuro Skills awarded contract by VA

  27-04-2015 09:22
  
  Local veterans suffering with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are about to see an improvement to their care thanks to a contract awarded by the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
  
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• BPD: Four people arrested in DUI/DL checkpoint

  27-04-2015 07:03
  
  Four people were arrested this weekend during a DUI/Driver's License checkpoint in Southwest Bakersfield.
  
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• Parishioners christen new house of worship

  27-04-2015 06:35
  
  Parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church had waited long enough for a home to call their own after seven years of holding Mass at Frontier High School. So when it was finally time to hold the first Mass services in its brand new building in Northwest Bakersfield Sunday morning, not even a pesky fire alarm going off at the 11:30 a.m. service moved the faithful from their chairs. As the choir continued to lead the congregation in song, a smile on the soloist's face, Monsignor Pe
  
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• OLIVIA GARCIA: 'Lone Survivor' author speaks at local gala

  27-04-2015 03:48
  
  It may have only been in its second year, but the Red White & Blue Gala held last week at the Crystal Palace showed that Bakersfield truly cares about supporting families who have lost someone in the military.
  Kudos to E&B Natural Resources Management, a local independent oil and gas company, for putting on the second annual event that featured retired U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, author of "Lone Survivor" (which was made into a movie featuring Mark Wahlberg), and Bonnie Carroll, foun
  
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• Community gathers for 'Homeless Talent Show'

  27-04-2015 03:38
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - Some people in the community were dancing in the park on Sunday, showing off their skills at a special talent show honoring those who don't often get to share their talents.     The Homeless Has Talent event, hosted by the Shar-On Corporation provided an outlet for those who are homeless or have been homeless.     The event was held at Martin Luther King Jr. park.     According to organizers, the event is a fun way for people to exp
  
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• Church group works to feed the community

  27-04-2015 03:25
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - Some folks at a local church are reaching out to lend a helping hand to those in need in our community.     Every week church goers at Life Church at World of Pentacost feed about 200 people and hand out about 150 grocery bags to people in our community.     The church picks people up in limos and brings them to church for service each week.     Organizers say helping others is what they are called to do.
  "We're all part of thi
  
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• Artists pay tribute to Bakersfield

  27-04-2015 03:13
  
  The streets of Bakersfield came alive today as artists created picturesque views of a popular location downtown.
  On Sunday, the inaugural Plein Air Painting Festival took place downtown on 19th and Eye Streets and featured a host of painters from the western United States selected to participate.     The event, hosted by the Arts Council of Kern, looked to bring attention to Kern County's beautiful landscapes and cityscapes.     The artists had three days to paint
  
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• Ask TBC: What's the latest on the Isabella Dam fixes?

  27-04-2015 03:00
  
  Q: What is the latest update on the repairs to Lake Isabella Dam? Has the Corps of Engineers made much progress getting the dam fixed? -- Sybil Villaryo
  
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• Man who died in hillside collapse identified

  27-04-2015 02:57
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA  - We now know the identity of the man who died in a hillside collapse on Saturday at Hang Glider Hill.
  The coroner's office identified the man as 70-year-old Donald Lloyd Reading of Bakersfield.     According to Bakersfield city fire officials, Reading and his son were digging for shark teeth near Alfred Harrell Highway when the ground gaveway, trapping Reading in the rubble.     His son and a passerby tried to dig him out, but reading was dea
  
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• DUI checkpoint results for April 26

  27-04-2015 02:55
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Bakersfield Police Department arrested four people last night for drving under the influence during a checkpoint held in southwest Bakersfield.     The checkpoint was held on White Lane, near Stockdale High School.     Acording to police, they screened 380 vehicles.     BPD found seven drivers to not have a valid driver's license.     And, six vehicles were impounded.     Remember, if you suspect an
  
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• Man arrested for allegedly killing baby

  27-04-2015 02:36
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - A local man is in custody tonight accused of murdering his four-month old son.Bakersfield police responded to a call of a baby not breathing in the 1,900 block of California Avenue, near Bakersfield High School. Officers say there was trauma to the baby's bodyFour month-old Stepfon Devon Jones was transported to a local hospital where he died.Police arrested the father, 20-year-old Stepfon Jones, Sr. on charges of murder and child abuse. He is expected in court Tuesday.
  Jones
  
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• Men tried rescue in deadly hillside collapse

  27-04-2015 02:35
  
  A group of men tried to help rescue 70-year-old Donald Reading when a portion of a hillside collapsed on him at Hang Glider Hill near the California Living Museum.
  
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• Man tries to help save the man who died at Hang Glider Hill

  27-04-2015 02:35
  
  Alonso Torres helps try to rescue the man who died at Hang Glider Hill.
  
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• The newest Catholic church built in Bakersfield in 47 years

  27-04-2015 02:28
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - The newest Catholic church built in Bakersfield in 47 years, held it's first Sunday mass this morning in Northwest Bakersfield. Parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church were overjoyed this morning as they attended the first mass in their new facility.The voices of the children's choir rang through the new multi-purpose room as Monsignor Perry Kavookjian led mass for hundreds of people celebrating the grand opening. Tina Teissere and her husband have attended the
  
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• 4-mo. infant dies, police charge man with murder

  27-04-2015 01:53
  
  A man was arrested this weekend after police found a four-month-old infant unresponsive in Central Bakersfield late Saturday night. 
  
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• KCO. Sheriff's: Man assaulted in Lake Isabella

  27-04-2015 01:52
  
  A man who authorities say assaulted his roommate in Lake Isabella is nowhere to be found, said Joel Swanson of the Kern County Sheriff's Office. 
  
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• School officials fight new cap on reserves

  27-04-2015 00:00
  
  Local school officials plan to protest a new law Monday they argue could put local schools in harm's way should economic conditions drastically worsen.
  The law, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown last June, would cap school district reserves in certain years as part of an overall budget plan that has meant more money for many districts. State officials said only extreme economic conditions would trigger the cap.
  
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