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• Investigators: Train in deadly wreck was going over 100 mph

  13-05-2015 23:43
  
  The Amtrak train that crashed in Philadelphia, killing at least seven people, was hurtling at more than 100 mph before it ran off the rails along a sharp curve where the speed limit is just 50 mph, federal investigators said Wednesday.
  
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• BSO: Putting money where the music is

  13-05-2015 23:17
  
  The management of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra believes the organization may be ready to expand its operations. Fresh off the last concert of the season, the BSO will host its annual fundraising gala on Friday at the CSUB Amphitheater. With a Roaring Twenties theme of "Puttin' on the Ritz," BSO board chairman Ira Cohen hopes the event will raise about $100,000.
  
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• Man convicted of killing daughter by throwing her from cliff

  13-05-2015 23:12
  
  Los Angeles jurors on Wednesday convicted a former airline baggage handler of first-degree murder for killing his 4-year-old daughter by tossing her off a sea cliff nearly 15 years ago.
  
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• Storm system heads toward drought-stricken California

  13-05-2015 23:05
  
  Drought-stricken California is set to get some relief from anapproaching storm that forecasters say will be unusually strong for thistime of year for parts of the state.
  
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• California tells colleges to quickly respond to sex assaults

  13-05-2015 22:55
  
  California law enforcement and education leaders on Wednesday directed colleges to quickly notify authorities when a sexual assault is reported on campus, following criticism that incidents were being hidden by universities and not investigated thoroughly.
  
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• Newport Beach lets the jetpacks fly again, with limits

  13-05-2015 22:54
  
  Newport Beach will allow wearers of water-propelled jetpacks to fly around its harbor, but with a set of tight restrictions.
  
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• Driver in California crash that killed 4 arrested

  13-05-2015 22:53
  
  Authorities say the driver of a car that veered off a road in Northern California and crashed, killing four passengers, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
  
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• Xerox to add 500 new jobs in Bakersfield

  13-05-2015 22:50
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Xerox is adding 500 new jobs to its customer care center in Bakersfield.The new employees will be housed at their facility on 34th Street.Xerox says the new employees will provide technical support of on of its clients.To help fill the positions, Xerox will hold a recruiting open house Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Xerox says applicants need a high school diploma and 6 months of customer service experience.People who want apply can go in person, apply over the phone or ap
  
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• Garces HS announces new Theater Instructor

  13-05-2015 22:48
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Garces Memorial High School has announced a new Theater Instructor for the 2015-2016 school year.Bethany Lahammer has designed and directed four thriving Youth Theatres between Colorado, New York and the Virgin Islands according to a release from the school.Locally, Bethany was the recipient of The Empty Space's Best Actress Award for Diana in “Next To Normal”.She also assisted David Lollar at BCT in directing “Bang Bang You're Dead” and directed &#
  
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• Week of ceremonies for fallen officers continues Thursdsay

  13-05-2015 22:09
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Local law enforcement gathered Tuesday morning to honor those who gave their lives in the line of duty.It was a somber ceremony outside the Bakersfield Police Department.The flag flew over Truxtun Avenue, as Mayor H+arvey Hall and BPD Chief Greg Williamson spoke to officers and families of officers."Well I think it's very touching to all the officers, they understand the sacrifice that each of the individuals has made and I think it also puts in their mind that at som
  
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• Bear season could be a busy one this year

  13-05-2015 20:55
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- It's not just humans feeling the impact of the drought.It also forces wildlife out of wilderness areas, down into cities and towns in search of food and water.Last year was a record year for bear encounters in and around Bakersfield.There were also several bobcat sightings near the Kern River Bed.In Tehachapi Tuesday, wardens with the California Department of Fish and Game warned residents that bear season is ramping up."Right now we have lots of sows with cubs becomi
  
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• Don't let the drool fool you - your dog could be a genius

  13-05-2015 20:48
  
  People believing they have a smarty pants for a pet can see if their dog fits the bill on Nat Geo Wild's three-part series "Is Your Dog a Genius?" airing May 15-17.
  
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• Olidale Mutual Water starts issuing notices to wasters

  13-05-2015 20:04
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Water conservation methods are starting to settle in and now some are asking how do the different water agencies plan to enforce these restrictions.Oildale Mutual Water Company has started a "Water Patrol."
  The company is one of the first to have a designated water cop that is currently issuing notices, but could soon be issuing fines.Oildale is part of the county, but they've adopted the same rules as the city of Bakersfield rules like people with an odd numbere
  
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• High Tea Ceremony honors Kern County women

  13-05-2015 19:47
  
  Bakersfield non-profit organization Garden Pathways will recognize local women who make a difference in the community during the 13th Annual High Tea Ceremony on Wednesday, May 13th, 2015.
  
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• Police: Fresno runaway came to Bakersfield for prostitution

  13-05-2015 19:41
  
  Police later said the girl traveled to Bakersfield voluntarily with 36-year-old Kitteran Patton, also of Fresno, so she could engage in prostitution.
  
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• Fresno runaway found in Bakersfield, possibly held against her will

  13-05-2015 19:41
  
  A runaway girl from Fresno has been found at a motel in Bakersfield after her parents got a text message that she was being held against her will, possibly by three men.
  
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• Bomb squad called out overnight to Jastro Park

  13-05-2015 19:36
  
  The Bakersfield Police Department bomb squad responded overnight to Jastro Park on a report of a suspicious object. Police said the object was found to not be a threat.
  
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• Getting past mental health stigma keeps some from getting help

  13-05-2015 19:27
  
  "Stigma associated with mental illness is widely held," said Appleton."A good proportion of people hold a stigma about mental illness, even educated people which is surprising."
  
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• NASA works on electric aircraft

  13-05-2015 19:25
  
  NASA Armstrong, NASA Langley, and two small companies, JOBY Aviation and ESERO, are working to make the first electric aircraft.
  
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• The Latest on Amtrak crash: Death toll reaches 7

  13-05-2015 19:06
  
  Another body has been pulled from the wreckage of an Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia, increasing the death toll to seven.
  
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• BPD: Girl taken from Fresno rescued at local motel

  13-05-2015 18:47
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Bakersfield Police rescued a teen girl Wednesday who they say may have been a victim of human trafficking.It started when BPD relieved a call from a person in Fresno who said they were texting with someone who had been kidnapped.According to police the 15-year-old girl was able to describe the kind of car she was in and the people who were holding her via texts.Police say the victim texted she was at the Motel 6 on Easton Drive in Bakersfield, but she didn't know the room
  
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• BPD: Girl from Fresno rescued at local motel

  13-05-2015 18:47
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA-
  UPDATED 4:26 p.m. Bakersfield Police say the teen from Fresno traveled voluntarily to Bakersfield to work as a prostitute. The man she was with, Kitteran Patton, 36, was arrested for human trafficking. The juvenile girl is in protective custody._______________________________________________
  Bakersfield Police rescued a teen girl Wednesday who they say may have been a victim of human trafficking.It started when BPD relieved a call from a person in Fresno who said they were
  
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• Endangered Bighorn lambs birthed at CALM

  13-05-2015 18:35
  
  Three endangered Desert Bighorn lambs — two girls and a boy — were born at the California Living Museum recently, the zoo announced today. All three births occurred within 48 hours of each other between April 29 and May 1. All ewes and lambs are doing well.
  
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• Meet our 23ABC Pet of the Week, Trixie!

  13-05-2015 18:34
  
  Meet our Pet of the Week, Trixie!
  
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• Elementary schools go on lockdown after calls

  13-05-2015 18:10
  
  On Tuesday, at about 1:50 p.m., Bakersfield police officers were sent to Discovery Elementary at 7500 Vaquero Avenue and Horizon Elementary at 7901 Monitor Street after both schools reported receiving suspicious threatening phone calls within a few minutes of each other.
  
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• At-risk teem missing from Onyx

  13-05-2015 18:00
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Deputies are looking for a teen they say is missing from Onyx near Lake Isabella.They say Nadia Roberts, 13, was last seen near Scodie Park in Onyx on Monday evening.She is considered at risk due to her age and a history of mental health issues, according to the Sheriff's Office. She has several piercings, including a pierced nose and lip.If anyone has information on her whereabouts they are asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 661-861-3110 or Secret Witness at 661-
  
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• At-risk teem from Onyx found

  13-05-2015 18:00
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA-
  UPDATED 4:16 p.m.Deputies report Nadia Roberts has been found._______________________________________________Deputies are looking for a teen they say is missing from Onyx near Lake Isabella.They say Nadia Roberts, 13, was last seen near Scodie Park in Onyx on Monday evening.She is considered at risk due to her age and a history of mental health issues, according to the Sheriff's Office. She has several piercings, including a pierced nose and lip.If anyone has information on her
  
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• Survey: More than 40 percent of bee hives died in past year

  13-05-2015 17:26
  
  More than two out of five American honeybee colonies died in the past year, and surprisingly the worst die-off was in the summer, according to a federal survey.
  
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• Kern Valley high school takes first place in teen driver safety cup

  13-05-2015 16:47
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA.-Kern Valley high school has won first place in this year's teen driver safety cup, and a $1,000 cash prize for the school. This marks the third first-place title for Kern Valley. The teens in the driver seat program allows students to educate their peers about the dangers of unsafe driving. Car crashes are the number one killer of American teens. Kern Valley high school students are the best in the state at teaching their fellow students the importance of driving safe
  
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• Humpday Dance featuring Wrenwood Sessions

  13-05-2015 15:47
  
  The Humpday Dance returns for May 13th, 2015. Wrenwood Sessions provided the Celtic sounds for morning forecaster Aaron Perlman, reporter Kalyna Astrinos and weekend forecaster Kahtia Hall to dance to.
  
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• CSUB students host mental health event

  13-05-2015 09:55
  
  At California State University, Bakersfield, Monday looked like any other day. Students were seen going to class and studying for midterms. But inside the student union, a group of students decided to take on a complex issue.
  
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• Oildale's water patrol

  13-05-2015 08:27
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - It's Tuesday evening, and only people with odd-numbered addresses should be watering. It's Mason Burleson's job to make his customers aware of the rules. Oildale is part of the county, but they've adopted the same rules as the City of Bakersfield. Rules like, people with an odd numbered address can only water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.People with an even numbered address can water on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.But as homes were checked off the list, no fines were g
  
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• Bugging out! Neighbors try to fix bug problem

  13-05-2015 06:12
  
  Residents in Northwest Bakersfield have tried everything to get an infestation of chinch bugs out of their homes and neighborhood.
  
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• Amtrack train derails, at least five dead

  13-05-2015 05:59
  
  An Amtrak train headed to New York City derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, mangling the front of it, killing at least five people and injuring several more. Some passengers climbed out of windows to get away.
  
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• 'Absolute disastrous mess': Death toll climbs to 7 in Amtrak crash

  13-05-2015 04:29
  
  Daylight on Wednesday revealed the destruction and devastation caused by an Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia that left at least six people dead and injured dozens more, several critically, as survivors recalled a terrifying wreck that plunged them into darkness and chaos.
  
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• 'Absolute disastrous mess': Amtrak train derails, killing 6

  13-05-2015 04:29
  
  Daylight on Wednesday revealed the destruction and devastation caused by an Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia that left at least six people dead and injured dozens more, several critically, as survivors recalled a terrifying wreck that plunged them into darkness and chaos.
  
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• Patients, families displaced as long-term health facility to close

  13-05-2015 04:01
  
  After a year and a half at the Corinthian Gardens health facility in east Bakersfield, Andrea Gonzales and his family received notice they had 30 days to move his father from the center.
  
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• Kern leaders urge use of 'greywater' during drought

  13-05-2015 03:33
  
  Kern County supervisors are encouraging the use of so-called "greywater" from places like a home's washing machine, tub, sink or shower drains.
  
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• Charges: Woman faked cancer to get a late-term abortion

  13-05-2015 03:25
  
  Charges have been filed against a woman accused of faking cancer in 2010 to get Arizona to pay for her late-term abortion, state prosecutors said Tuesday.
  
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• Remembering Shafter student: 'She was beautiful inside and out'

  13-05-2015 03:23
  
  It has been less than a week since the sudden death of a 14-year-old girl at Richland Junior High in Shafter. Now, her family is telling the world about the girl she was and how badly they miss her.
  
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• Kern County Board of Supervisors address promoting greywater use

  13-05-2015 03:20
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - With the continuing drought the Board of Supervisors decided Tuesday, they would begin an outreach to community members about the importance of installing greywater systems at home. Greywater is untreated waste water that has not been tainted by toilet waste. It's usually bathroom sinks, tubs, showers, and washing machines. County officals say most of this greywater can be reused for things like watering landscaping.
  There are three types of greywater systems that were discuss
  
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• Bear season advice: 'Don't run'

  13-05-2015 03:16
  
  Bear season is approaching, and it’s time for Kern County residents to freshen up on how to stay safe and live responsibly in bear country.
  
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• Shafter breaks ground on city's largest development

  13-05-2015 02:28
  
  SHAFTER, CA - Shafter made history Tuesday breaking ground on the largest development project ever in the city.
  It's called Gossamer Grove. It starts right at the edge of Bakersfield, at the corner of 7th Standard Road and Verdugo Lane and spans to the north and west covering more than 950 acres.Three thousand homes, two schools, businesses, and nine parks are all part of the master plan.
  "Most of our citizens never realized when we annexed out here because they didn't see any change,
  
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• California Assembly panel rejects soda tax proposal

  13-05-2015 01:12
  
  A legislative panel on Tuesday rejected a California soda tax, the latest loss for public health advocates seeking to cut down sugar consumption.
  
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• Surfer learns not to get between a momma gray whale and baby

  13-05-2015 01:08
  
  A Southern California surfer has learned the hard way not to come between a momma gray whale and her baby.
  
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• Report: Rising share of Hispanics speak proficient English

  13-05-2015 01:06
  
  A rising share of Hispanics in the United States speak proficient English and the percentage of those speaking Spanish at home has been declining, researchers said Tuesday.
  
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• Boy struck, killed by San Francisco light-rail train

  13-05-2015 00:59
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco police say a middle school student was struck and killed by a light-rail train as he ran across a street.The boy — identified as 12-year-old Andrew Wu — was killed Tuesday in the city's Oceanview neighborhood.
  
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• Supervisors discuss county housing plan

  13-05-2015 00:32
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- The Kern County Board of Supervisors is set to discuss Tuesday the county's housing plan for this fiscal year.Supervisors expect the plan that covers fiscal years, 2015-2016 through 2019-2020, to cost the county more than $7 million.Supervisors will detail the plan and take comments from the public at the meeting before potentially approving the plan or making any changes.To see a full list of proposed projects click here.
  
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