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• Press conference: Bakersfield police address fallen officer

  29-06-2015 23:17
  
  Leaders within the Bakersfield Police Department held a news conference Monday to address the death of Officer David Nelson.
  
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• Supreme Court: Lethal injections can continue

  29-06-2015 23:13
  
  (NBC News) The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a controversial lethal injection drug linked to several botched executions.By a vote of 5-4, the justices ruled that Oklahoma and other states can continue to execute death row inmates with a three drug combination that includes the sedative Midazolam without violating the Eighth Amendment on cruel and unusual punishment.Midazolam, also used in executions in Arizona and Ohio, raised concerns that it failed to induce a deep coma-like sleep leading to
  
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• A former cop who killed shares lessons on deadly force

  29-06-2015 22:51
  
  It all happened in seconds. But those brief moments would forever change life for David Klinger, a self-described "beach kid" who'd dreamt of being a police officer since he was a kid. He'd entered the Los Angeles Police Academy in 1981 with a clear motive. He wanted to try to help make life better for the people of violence-ridden south-central Los Angeles.
  
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• Local Memorial set for fallen Officer David Nelson

  29-06-2015 22:45
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- At a news conference Monday, Bakersfield Police announced plans for a local Memorial for fallen Officer David Nelson.Nelson was killed when he crashed his patrol car during a high speed chase last week.According to police, the memorial will be held at Rabobank Theater on Tuesday July 7 at 3p.m.The memorial will be open to the public.Nelson will be buried in a private ceremony in Burbank July 1. 
  
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• California Legislature passes strict school vaccine bill

  29-06-2015 22:10
  
  California lawmakers on Monday sent the governor a contentious bill thatwould impose one of the strictest school vaccination laws in thecountry after a series of emotionally charged debates.
  
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• Man arrested in 2013 killing of 2 people

  29-06-2015 21:45
  
  Bakersfield police have arrested a man accused in the 2013 killing of two people.
  
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• 2 arrested in robbery, beating

  29-06-2015 21:37
  
  Two men were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of robbing and beating someone.
  
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• Police searching for murder suspect

  29-06-2015 21:23
  
  On Sunday at about 4:50 a.m., Bakersfield police officers were sent to the 1000 block of Dolores Street regarding a shooting. 
  
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• BPD offers ways to donate in honor of Officer David Nelson

  29-06-2015 20:59
  
  The police department on Monday announced ways people can donate in the memory of fallen Officer David Nelson.
  
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• BPD offers ways to donate in honor of fallen officer

  29-06-2015 20:59
  
  The police department on Monday announced ways people can donate in the memory of fallen Officer David Nelson.
  
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• Account set up to collect donations in fallen officer's name

  29-06-2015 20:58
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- There have been a lot of people asking how they can donate money in memory of fallen Officer David Nelson, according to Bakersfield Police.Nelson was killed when he crashed his patrol car during a high speed chase last week.According to Bakersfield Police, an account has been established at the Bakersfield City Employee Federal Credit Union (BCEFCU), 2817 16th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301.Donations can be made in the name of Officer David Nelson at that location or to the Bak
  
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• 3rd defendant guilty in cocaine smuggling case

  29-06-2015 20:47
  
  The final defendant of a cocaine smuggling case has pleaded guilty.
  
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• BPD opens memorial fund for Ofc. David Nelson

  29-06-2015 20:41
  
  The Bakersfield Police Department has been receiving numerous inquiries about how people can donate in the memory of Officer David Nelson.
  
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• 12 apartments damaged in fire

  29-06-2015 20:30
  
  Twelve units in an apartment complex were damaged Sunday night in a fire.
  
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• Man killed in weekend shooting

  29-06-2015 20:21
  
  Darrelle Rashad Robinson, 36, was shot early Sunday on the 1000 block of Dolores Street, police said.
  
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• Burbank man dies in Kern River Saturday

  29-06-2015 20:14
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- A man died Saturday in the Kern River, according to the Coroner's Office.The coroner's office identified the man as Vanik Vartanians, 63, of Burbank.According to the coroner's report witnesses saw him go into the Kern River Saturday at Borel Road and Highway 178.Officials say he was pulled under water by a strong current and was found unresponsive.They say he died at the scene.
  According to the Kern County Sheriff's Office, 272 people have now died in the Kern River since
  
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• Man missing, presumed drowned in Lake Isabella

  29-06-2015 19:58
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Sheriff's officials say they are still looking for a man who they believe drowned in Lake Isabella.
  Officials say a 38-year-old man was reported missing around 6 p.m. after he didn't return from swimming near the auxiliary dam campground at the south end of the lake Saturday.
  Officials say wittnesses saw the man struggling to get back to shore, but lost sight of him.
  Several agencies are involved in the search.
  
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• Open cooling centers for June 30, 2015

  29-06-2015 19:57
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - Cooling Centers open in the San Joaquin and Kern River Valleys when the temperatures are forecast to be 105 degrees or higher, in the desert areas when temperatures are forecast to be 108 degrees or higher, and in Frazier Park when temperatures are forecast to be 95 degrees or higher.The centers are open from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.Residents using the Cooling Centers are encouraged to bring their favorite non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, reading material, games, etc. to bette
  
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• 3rd man pleads guilty to smuggling cocaine

  29-06-2015 19:31
  
  FRESNO, Calif. — Jose Luis Montoya-Salazar, aka Rafael Salazar-Sanchez (Montoya), 42, of Mexico City, pleaded guilty today to conspiring with Jimmy Gil, 35, of Shafter, and Luis Ricardo Eslava-Corral (Eslava) 42, of Sinaloa, Mexico, to import, distribute, and possess with intent to distribute 38 kilograms, or about 84 pounds, of cocaine, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. Montoya also agreed to the forfeiture of over $3.1 million in cash that drug agents seized during the inv
  
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• Rep. David Valadao on drought, Supreme Court decisions

  29-06-2015 17:52
  
  Congressman David Valadao joined Eyewitness News Mornings to discuss the drought and the latest decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court in regards to same-sex marriage and the Affordable Care Act.
  
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• Rep. David Valadao on drought, SCOTUS decisions

  29-06-2015 17:52
  
  BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - Congressman David Valadao joinedEyewitness Newss Mornings to discuss the drought and the latestdecisions by the Supreme Court in regards to same-sex marriage and theAffordable Care Act.
  
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• Julian Hernandez has long criminal history

  29-06-2015 16:15
  
  Julian Hernandez was arrested Saturday morning just a day after the car chase he was involved in led to the death of Bakersfield Police officer David Nelson. 
  
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• Man arrested in connection with 2013 house party murders

  29-06-2015 09:05
  
  Jose Garcia III, 20, and Feliberto Ponce, 17, were gunned down on Columbus St. at a house party on May 26, 2013.Two others were shot and injured, but survived.The suspected shooter, Julio Jesus Romero, has been on the run since, but the Bakersfield Police Department confirmed Romero was captured in Sinaloa, Mexico Friday June 27, 2015.
  
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• Apartment fire affects 12 units in East Bkrsfld

  29-06-2015 08:20
  
  A fire that spread to twelve units at an apartment complex in East Bakersfield appears to be under control, a spokesperson with the Kern County Fire Department said. 
  
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• Man missing in Lake Isabella after going in lake

  29-06-2015 06:48
  
  A man remains missing Sunday night in Lake Isabella after swimming in the lake and failing to return to shore, the Kern County Sheriff's Office said. 
  
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• Suspect arrested in connection with Officer Nelson's death

  29-06-2015 03:36
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - A suspect involved in the pursuit and crash that cost a Bakersfield police officer his life early this past Friday morning in northeast Bakersfield has been arrested.     A tip to police Saturday morning proved to be the big break officials were looking for.
  Someone spotted the unlicensed silver Hyundai about a mile and a half south of Panorama Drive and Mount Vernon Avenue where officer David Nelson crashed.     A caller told police they spotted
  
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• skateboarder killed in collision with a semi truck identified

  29-06-2015 03:31
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - The name of a teenager who died after being struck by a semi truck in central Bakersfield has been released.   The coroner's office identified him as 17-year-old Blas Nahum Sandoval.     It happened Wednesday afternoon at California and Union Avenues.     Police say the teen was riding his skateboard and entered the crosswalk while a semi was turning right.     The teen reportedly hit the back wheels of the truck and suffe
  
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• Drag racer dies at Famoso Raceway on Saturday

  29-06-2015 03:15
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - A drag racer is dead after a crash at Famoso Raceway Saturday night.
  Roger Garten, 69, of Fallbrook died following a crash at the Saturday Night Nitro event.
  Garten's War Horse Funny Car crossed over into the lane of the Nitro Nick Car, driven by Matt Bynum.     The two cars collided before bouncing off the wall and coming to a stop past the finish line.     Bynum was uninjured.     Officials have not yet released details of the inj
  
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• KCSO investigating death of man found dead in Kern River

  29-06-2015 03:12
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Kern County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found unresponsive in the Kern River.
  The coroner's office identified the man as 63-year-old Vanik Vartanians, of Burbank.     According to the coroner's report, witnesses saw him go into the Kern River on Saturday at Borel Road and Highway 178.     He was pulled under water by a strong current and was found unresponsive just before 2 p.m. Saturday, officials said. He died at the
  
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• Suspect arrested in the death of BPD officer

  29-06-2015 02:31
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - Bakersfield Police arrested 32-year-old Julien Hernandez for his suspected involvement in the death of BPD officer, David Nelson. Hernandez is accused of evading an officer in a vehicle causing injury or death, hit and run causing injury or death, obstructing arrest with violence, being a felon in possession of a firearm and additional firearms related charges.
  Hernandez was arrested at Bakersfield Police headquarters Saturday night at 11:30 p.m.
  Police found Hernandez after r
  
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