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• Man wins $1.25 million suit against county

  17-06-2015 23:33
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- A Bakersfield man has won a $1.25 million settlement with Kern County after he says deputies beat him and broke both of his legs.It happened in January 2012 when Jaime Duran says he was the victim of excessive force by Kern County Sheriff's Office deputies.Duran filed a claim against the county in July 2012, saying he was "beat, assaulted and battered by sheriff's deputies, without justification"Sheriff's Internal Affairs investigators sent the case to the D.A.'s
  
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• Deadly balcony collapse tied to rotted wooden beams

  17-06-2015 23:25
  
  The balcony collapse that killed six college students appears to have been caused by rotted wooden beams, Berkeley's mayor said Wednesday as the victims' heartbroken loved ones began arriving in the U.S. from Ireland.
  
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• Foster Farms accused of animal abuse at Fresno plant

  17-06-2015 22:37
  
  FRESNO, CA- Police are investigating possible animal cruelty at Fresno Foster Farms poultry processing facilities.
  An animal rights group, Mercy for Animals, claims it has undercover video shot this year.
  They say it shows chickens being slammed upside-down into metal shackles, punched, and having their feathers pulled out and scalded while they are still alive.
  The group released this video today.A Foster Farms spokesman says the company has launched its own investigation and is cooperati
  
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• Apps that can help you beat the heat

  17-06-2015 22:01
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- There are a number of apps you can download to help you stay safe in the heat, stay hydrated and avoid a sunburn. Watch the video above to learn more.
  
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• Prosecutor: 53 possible money-laundering cases in FIFA probe

  17-06-2015 21:58
  
  Banks in Switzerland have reported 53 possible acts of money-laundering in the investigation of FIFA's 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding contests, the country's attorney-general said Wednesday
  
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• Ronald Mcdonald house collecting donations Wednesday

  17-06-2015 20:58
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- The Ronald McDonald House in Bakersfield is hosting its first Kindness Crew event.It runs until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the house at 434 34th Street.This event is to raise funds/get donations of goods for Ronald McDonald House.Your $20 dollar donation gets you a free catered lunch from Hodel's Country Dining or if you'd like, donate one or more items from the Ronald McDonald House "most wanted" items list
  Meet LocalCelebrities and the Kindness Crew!Your act of hum
  
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• Teen dies in early morning crash on Edison Road

  17-06-2015 20:45
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- A 17-year-old male died from a car crash Wednesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
  Another man is still in the hospital with major injuries.
  It happened at the intersection of Edison Road and Buena Vista Blvd. just before 6 Wednesday morning.Officers say the two men were traveling north on Edison when the driver ran a stop sign.
  It then crashed with a pick up truck traveling east on Buena Vista
  CHP says the truck on Buena Vista did not have a stop sign.The two
  
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• Crash near Lamont possibly fatal

  17-06-2015 20:33
  
  The California Highway Patrol said 20-year-old Michael Hernandez III, of Bakersfield, failed to observe a stop sign around 5:45 a.m. and entered to path of a Ford F-150 that had the right of way.
  
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• 17-year-old killed in crash near Lamont

  17-06-2015 20:33
  
  The California Highway Patrol said 20-year-old Michael Hernandez III, of Bakersfield, failed to observe a stop sign around 5:45 a.m. and entered to path of a Ford F-150 that had the right of way.
  
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• Kern River water rights to be scrutinized

  17-06-2015 20:13
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Local water agencies are set to discuss whether to launch a full audit of property owners along the Kern River who are piping out water.The City of Bakersfield, Kern Delta, North Kern, Buena Vista, Water Master, and Kern County Water agencies are expected to hold the private meeting Wednesday.The property owners, many in Hart Park, essentially use pipes to divert water for their use.Many of the pipes are legitimate and legal.In times of severe drought like this, some of th
  
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• Delivery by drone in 30 minutes? Amazon says it's coming

  17-06-2015 20:11
  
  Borrowing a pizza delivery motto, online retail giant Amazon told Congress Wednesday it is developing the technology to use drones to deliver packages in 30 minutes or less, a broad expansion of unmanned flight that is raising concerns about safety, security and privacy.
  
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• Bill that would open Hwy 43 funding gets through state Senate committee

  17-06-2015 20:09
  
  AB 1043 would add State Route 43 to the Interregional Road System, according to sponsor Assemblyman Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield.
  
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• Bill passes state Senate committee to open up Hwy 43 to funding

  17-06-2015 20:09
  
  AB 1043 would add State Route 43 to the Interregional Road System, according to sponsor Assemblyman Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield.
  
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• "Summer of Humankindness" at Memorial Hospital

  17-06-2015 19:17
  
  Wednesday, June 17th, 2015, is the kickoff for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital's "Summer Of Humankindness."
  
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• Prosecutor: Woman discussed murder-for-hire plot with escapees

  17-06-2015 19:13
  
  A prison worker charged with helping two convicted murderers escape from a maximum-security facility had discussed with them a murder-for-hire plot involving her husband, a district attorney confirmed Wednesday.
  
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• More drones will bring about more rules

  17-06-2015 18:14
  
  The FAA is moving as quickly as possible to deal with a rise in private drone use across the country.
  
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• Warriors win NBA title on the road

  17-06-2015 18:11
  
  The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals Tuesday night for their first title in 40 years.
  
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• Authorities searching for 16-year-old

  17-06-2015 17:57
  
  The Kern County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 16-year-old who was last seen in Wofford Heights.
  
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• Billboard reaction: 'To be called roadkill is really disturbing'

  17-06-2015 17:15
  
  An Oildale family is upset about a new safety campaign. It warns bicycle riders and people walking to be more cautious, and "don't be roadkill."
  
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• Local shelter for human trafficking victims

  17-06-2015 15:23
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - A new shelter to help girls who are victims of human trafficking will soon open its doors in Bakersfield. It's called the Kern County Daughter Project.Experts say there is a huge need for a facility like this in our area because Bakersfield is a stop on a human trafficking route that runs the entire length of the state.
  The 21 day program is for at-risk girls ages 12 to 18. Federal law states anyone under 18 years old who is involved in prostitution is considered a victim on h
  
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• Family of missing teen asks for public's help

  17-06-2015 09:31
  
  A 16-year-old girl from Kernville has been missing since Thursday, June 11.
  
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• Taft City Council bans hookah lounges

  17-06-2015 08:52
  
  "No smoking" is starting to look like the city of Taft's motto. Tuesday the Taft City Council took a strong stance against smoke and hookah lounges by banning them in a 5-0 vote.
  
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• Warriors take home title

  17-06-2015 06:23
  
  Revived by a fresh-faced shooting superstar and a first-year coach whomade them believe, the Golden State Warriors again reign supreme.
  
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• Warriors bring NBA crown back to Golden State

  17-06-2015 06:23
  
  Revived by a fresh-faced shooting superstar and a first-year coach whomade them believe, the Golden State Warriors again reign supreme.
  
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• Locals respond to Kern County's HIV/AIDS Report

  17-06-2015 03:46
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - This report showed HIV incident rates from 2010-2014 increasing from previous years and AIDS incident rates decreasing. Local non-profits and the Kern County Department of Public Health are working to help combat the problem with education.
  Phillip Castro of Bakersfield volunteers at HIV/AIDS hospice home, Ricky's Retreat. "There is someone that know someone that is HIV positive or has died of aids it has affected our whole entire community," says Castro. He lost two
  
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• Bakersfield leaders look at ways to deal with expected sales tax declines

  17-06-2015 03:45
  
  The Bakersfield City Council expected to see $76 million this year from sales tax revenue to fill the city's $576 million budget for the upcoming 2015-16 fiscal year, but this expected drop of close to $6 million means budgets adjustments will be needed.
  
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• The Avian Flu outbreak is causing egg prices to double

  17-06-2015 03:35
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - Avian Influenza, or bird flu has killed over 47 million chickens and turkeys nationwide this year, according to a report by the USDA. They say resulted in an increase in egg prices which hurts you, the consumer, but helps a local farmer, John Lewis. "It's about two and three quarters higher than they have ever been," says Lewis.
  John Lewis, plant manager of Farmer John Eggs in Bakersfield, says the bird flu outbreak is driving up the cost. "It's affected the cos
  
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• Murder suspect in court

  17-06-2015 03:32
  
  Anthony Rivera, 20, is accused of shooting Jose Angel Banales, 28, March 13 at his home on Crawford Street.
  
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• Man sentenced in stalking case

  17-06-2015 03:23
  
  A man was sentenced Tuesday to a year in jail for a stalking case.
  
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• 12-yr-old breaks ankle after jumping into canal

  17-06-2015 02:21
  
  A 12-year-old boy broke his ankle after jumping in a canal near the Bluffs.
  
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• County Grand Jury has questions about district's finances

  17-06-2015 01:54
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- A Grand Jury report is raising questions about how a Kern County community service district is using public money.Citizen complaints prompted the Kern County Grand Jury to launch an investigation of the Mountain Meadows Community Service District.The district maintains 27 miles of roadways, drop inlets and posted signs in the Tehachapi mountains.The Grand Jury says its investigation has revealed many long-standing problems, including numerous questionable financial transac
  
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• Honoring the home front heroes of World War II

  17-06-2015 01:51
  
  The impact of hundreds of Kern County women who went to work during World War II comes to life as a special display honoring "Rosie the Riveters"  was unveiled at the Kern County Museum Tuesday.
  
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• Billionaire who shaped Las Vegas led life behind scenes

  17-06-2015 01:36
  
  He was born Kerkor Kerkorian in Fresno, California, in 1917, one of four children of a poor Armenian fruit grower.
  
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• Police searching for armed robbery suspect

  17-06-2015 01:21
  
  The Bakersfield Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in identifying and locating the following suspect wanted for armed robbery.
  
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• Elderly woman's body found in surf on SF Bay Area beach

  17-06-2015 01:12
  
  Authorities say the body of an elderly woman has been pulled from the water on a beach in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  
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• BPD: Man wanted for robbery, pulled gun on Walmart workers

  17-06-2015 00:54
  
  Bakersfield police are looking for a man who allegedly pulled a gun on Walmart employees.
  
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• Police looking for vintage uniform taken from car parked at hotel

  17-06-2015 00:46
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Police hope the public can help them recover a unique 125 year-old uniform.According to Bakersfield Police a vintage San Francisco Commandery uniform was stolen from the victim's car while it was parked at the Double Tree Inn near Rosedale and 99 Highways.Police say they have no suspect information in this case but the uniform was taken overnight between May 19 and 20.Anyone with information regarding this case or has seen any of these unique items is encouraged to call De
  
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• CHP warning: SB I-15 at state line shut down overnight

  17-06-2015 00:46
  
  Southbound I-15 at the California-Nevada line will be shut down between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Wednesday.
  
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• Coalition: California farmers illegally taking river water

  17-06-2015 00:37
  
  A group of public water agencies that serves millions of Californians asked the state on Tuesday to order farmers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to stop irrigating their crops amid the relentless drought.
  
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• Brown, lawmakers agree on $115.4 billion California budget

  17-06-2015 00:31
  
  Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders on Tuesday announced a $115.4 billion budget that sends billions of dollars more to public schools and universities in the fiscal year that begins July 1 and boosts spending on social welfare programs that legislative leaders have made a priority.
  
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• Lawmakers cut reporting rules for California high-speed rail

  17-06-2015 00:28
  
  A measure approved by legislative Democrats this week cuts the reporting requirements for the agency that oversees California's $68 billion high-speed rail program, requiring spending reports to the Legislature every two years instead twice per year, prompting critics to charge that oversight is being scaled back.
  
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• Man beaten by deputies on video remanded to jail

  17-06-2015 00:13
  
  A Southern California man beaten by sheriff's deputies after a chase onhorseback has been jailed on charges of more than a dozen crimes.
  
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• Officials frustrated over city park vandalism

  17-06-2015 00:08
  
  A recent spike in vandalism at city parks has park goers and city officials frustrated.
  
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