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• County officials pledging to conserve water

  24-07-2015 23:54
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - County health officials have begun a pledge campaign to raise the awareness of the Kern County's drought situation.   County officials in a news release say there are many simple ways to reduce the amount of water that's used both inside and outside homes.Turning off the water while brushing your teeth, taking shorter showers, washing only full loads of dishes and clothes, fixing water leaks around your homes, water grass and landscapes earlier in the morning or late
  
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• Redlands firefighter to stand trial for murder in Tehachapi

  24-07-2015 22:02
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - After a day and a half of testimony and 20 minutes of deliberation, Judge Charles Brehmer ruled there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial in the case of Jonathon Hearn.Hearn will stand trial on one count of first degree murder with enhancements of lying in wait and discharging a firearm causing bodily harm or death. Prosecutors allege Hearn ambushed Robert Limon at the BNSF rail yard in Tehachapi on August 17, when Limon returned to work.
  The prosecution says Hearn
  
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• Former firefighter to stand trial for murder in Tehachapi

  24-07-2015 22:02
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - After a day and a half of testimony and 20 minutes of deliberation, Judge Charles Brehmer ruled there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial in the case of Jonathan Hearn.Hearn will stand trial on one count of first-degree murder with enhancements of lying in wait and discharging a firearm causing bodily harm or death.
  Prosecutors allege Hearn ambushed Robert Limon at the BNSF rail yard in Tehachapi on August 17, when Limon returned to work.
  The prosecution says Hearn
  
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• Toddler rescued from hot car in Wasco

  24-07-2015 21:36
  
  A mother was arrested after allegedly leaving her 2-year-old child in a hot car for about a half an hour.
  
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• Swift rescue saves four people in the Kern River

  24-07-2015 21:07
  
  Three adults and a 4-year-old child were rescued after being stranded on a rock in the Kern River.
  
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• Police: Woman uses victim's credit card at grocery store

  24-07-2015 20:32
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - Bakersfield police need your help finding a woman who's wanted for burglary and fraud.   Police say on July 10, 2015, the suspect and a companion entered the Foodmaxx store at 6300 White Ln. and purchased items using the victim’s credit card.
  Police describe the suspect is as black, 30-40, black hair, black tank top, coat and pants. The suspect’s companion is described as black, eye glasses, multi-colored head wrap, black tank top.If you have informa
  
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• Redlands firefighter to be held for murder trial

  24-07-2015 20:26
  
  A judge has found enough evidence to trail Redlands firefighter Jonathan Hearn.
  
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• Murder trial will be held for Redlands firefighter accused of first-degree murder

  24-07-2015 20:13
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Judge finds sufficient evidence for trial, where Redlands firefighter Jonathan Hearn is accused of first-degree murder in the death of Robert Limon at BNSF industrial complex in Tehachapi in August 2014.
  
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• Murder trial will be held for former Redlands firefighter accused of first-degree murder

  24-07-2015 20:13
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Kern County Superior Court judge Chales Brehmer ruled Friday there is enough evidence for Jonathan Hearn to stand trial, accused of first-degree murder in the death of Robert Limon who was fatally shot in a BNSF industrial complex in Tehachapi in August 2014.The charges also include enhancements for lying in wait and for discharging a firearm causing great bodily injury or deathProsecutors allege Limon's wife Sabrina was having an affair with Hearn, but announced before the p
  
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• Women wanted for burglary, fraud at Foodmaxx

  24-07-2015 20:01
  
  The Bakersfield Police Department are looking for a woman and her companion who are "wanted for burglary and fraud" at a local Foodmaxx store that occurred earlier this month.
  
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• Former McFarland police chief arrested, booked on battery charge

  24-07-2015 19:55
  
  Former McFarland Police Chief Greg Herrington is arrested in Palm Springs on suspicion of battery against domestic partner.
  
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• Mayor Harvey Hall immortalized as bobblehead

  24-07-2015 19:47
  
  Bakersfield Mayor Harvey Hall has gone to bat for many local businesses and organizations -- and Friday night -- the Bakersfield Blaze will go to bat with him nodding his approval.
  
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• KCFD rescues two people from water in Kernville

  24-07-2015 19:00
  
  Kern County Fire Department officials say they saved a woman and child stuck on a rock in the Kern River on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• R&L Recycling center owner arrested

  24-07-2015 18:23
  
  In June 2015, the Kern County Sheriff's Office Rural Crime Investigation Unit conducted a compliance check at R&L Recycling, located in the 2400 block of Edison Highway. 
  
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• Toddler rescued from Wasco hot car; mom arrested

  24-07-2015 18:09
  
  The mother of a 2-year-old boy was arrested after emergency crews had to rescue the child from a hot, locked car in Wasco on Thursday.
  
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• Firefighter accused of murder in court

  24-07-2015 18:00
  
  The firefighter accused of killing his mistress's husband faced his preliminary hearing today.
  
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• Boy hit by counselor at camp

  24-07-2015 17:13
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA.-A Bakersfield boy and his parents are speaking out after he says he was struck by a counselor at a nearby boys camp. The family's story places a spotlight on ways parents can keep in contact with their child and the camp while away to make sure they're safe. R.M. Pyles is a free 10-day boys camp located in the Sequoia National Monument for boys from 5 Southern California counties including Kern. The camp says 12-14 year olds are chosen either because they're low
  
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• WWE severs ties with wrestling star Hulk Hogan

  24-07-2015 17:13
  
  World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. has severed ties with its biggest star, Hulk Hogan.
  
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• Weekend events prosper in great weather

  24-07-2015 14:14
  
  It's been warm, but it's been below our hot average of 98 for the last few days, and thankfully the great weather trend continues into the weekend. That's a big highlight for all our weekend events!
  
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• Bakersfield hosts Special Olympics athletes from Jordan and Kenya

  24-07-2015 08:58
  
  Special Olympics athletes from Kenya and Jordan got a taste of Kern County Thursday night.
  
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• Lofts on 18th to move forward

  24-07-2015 08:45
  
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• Immigration officials welcome sheriff's plan to have ICE officers in Kern Co. Jail

  24-07-2015 04:07
  
  Federal immigration enforcement officials say they like the plan by Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood to let their officers work inside the local jail. Youngblood says the proposal would let him do his job better, and let Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials better decide if inmates should be deported after they are released from county custody.
  
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• Immigration officials welcome sheriff's plan for ICE in Kern Co. Jail

  24-07-2015 04:07
  
  Federal immigration enforcement officials say they like the plan by Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood to let their officers work inside the local jail. Youngblood says the proposal would let him do his job better, and let Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials better decide if inmates should be deported after they are released from county custody.
  
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• Deputies rescue child from hot car in Wasco

  24-07-2015 04:04
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - A child has been rescued from a hot car who's being treated for mild hypothermia in Wasco. Kern County sheriff's deputies tell us they've made one arrest in this case, but haven't revealed who is arrested or their relationship to the child.The sheriff's department got a call just before 2:30 Thursday afternoon, of a child locked in a car at a K Mart on Highway 46 in Wasco.The child was taken to a hospital, after a tow company responded to the scene as well to help deputie
  
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• Crews prepare for Rosedale Highway closure

  24-07-2015 03:43
  
  Crews are getting ready for this weekend's Rosedale Highway complete closure. The closure starts tomorrow night at 8 pm and will continue through the weekend until Monday at 5 am.
  
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• Daycare Database: DSS website update

  24-07-2015 03:33
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - There are nearly 250 active licenses for daycare facilities in Kern County. In the past five years, 68 facilities have had Type-A citations -- the type the state requires be fixed immediately. At some facilities, those details can be shocking -- local kids getting into rat poison, being injured by staff, or wandering off the property.In May, we created a daycare database, posting inspection records on our website from local licensed daycare facilities with violations. The stat
  
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• Plan in the works between ICE and KCSO to help deport undocumented immigrants

  24-07-2015 03:28
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA - Immigration agents may soon be moving into Lerdo Jail. It's part of a plan between the Kern County Sheriff's Department and ICE to help deport undocumented criminals after serving their time at Lerdo Jail.The plan between the two is still being ironed out but Sheriff Donny Youngblood says it's just the latest effort in trying to keep the community safe."If you are here and you are here illegally and you commit certain crimes or multiple crimes you should be deported."
  
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• Non profit groups vehemently oppose fireworks ban in Bakersfield

  24-07-2015 03:24
  
  A Bakersfield city councilman wants to explore what action what action city can take to regulate use of personal fireworks.
  
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• Man who left daughter for dead sentenced

  24-07-2015 02:53
  
  A man accused of kidnapping, raping and attempting to kill his then seven year old daughter -- was sentenced Thursday.
  
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• Young girl and parents rescued from the middle of Kern River

  24-07-2015 02:48
  
  KERNVILLE, CA- A young girl is safe after some scary moments in the Kern River in Kernville today.The 4-year-old girl was with her parents and a family friend when they became stuck in the middle of the river.
  The group clung to a large boulder to keep from being swept down stream.Firefighters from the Kern County Fire Department in Kernville responded as well as the US Forest Service Scorpions Hand Crew.Fire personnel were sent down stream in case the people were swept away before being r
  
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• State fines PG&E $5.5 million for worker death at Kern Power Plant

  24-07-2015 01:44
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- Commissioners with the California Public Utilities Commission approved a $5.5 million settlement with PG&E over the death of a worker in 2012 at the now dismantled Kern Power Plant.The CPUC opened a case last August to consider penalties against the utility.
  The settlement resolves all issues regarding the June 2012 death of Cleveland Wrecking Company employee, Luis Roberto Minjarez, 52.Minjarez died in a bucket lift after a large metal tank he was dismantling collapse
  
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• Woman wanted for stealing car items at a Walmart

  24-07-2015 01:29
  
  Bakersfield Police are looking for a woman who is accused of taking items from a victim's locked vehicle in a Walmart parking lot on July 11th.
  
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• Students digging dirt for a good cause

  24-07-2015 01:08
  
  One church is teaching their young people life lessons of responsibility while giving back to the community. 
  
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• Chief of Police for Kern High School District resigns suddenly

  24-07-2015 00:52
  
  BAKERSFIELD, CA- The Chief of Police for the Kern High School District resigned suddenly Thursday.A district spokesman confirmed the resignation and said former chief Mike Collier will return to being an officer for the district.Collier was appointed chief in 2011 to replace long-time Chief Steve Alvidrez who was killed by a hit and run driver.Collier has more than a dozen years with the KHSD police force.The district would not provide details about why Collier resigned saying it's a personnel
  
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