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1 adult, 2 children dead after two vehicle accident on Highway 43
A two vehicle accident on State Route 43 leaves three people dead, including two children. The accident happened shortly before four Sunday afternoon on Highway 43 just north of Panama Lane. More
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One dead, several injured after shooting on T Street
Bakersfield Police say there was a large party at a residence in the 200 block of T Street. It was the typical Fourth of July family reunion-type of a party until three teens walked up to the party and one pulled out a semi-automatic handgun. One person died and 4 others were injured. More
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Behind the scenes of a firework display
It's the Fourth of July and that means fireworks. One man shows how these impressive displays happen by going behind the scenes of a local fireworks display, and showing what it takes to put on a patriotic pyrotechnic spectacular. More
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Plane crash in Tehachapi hills leaves 2 dead
Two people are dead after a small plane crashed near Tehachapi Saturday afternoon. The plane went down around 1:30 in the area of Old Town Road leaving residents shocked. More
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Fireworks task force hitting streets for holiday
Fireworks are synonymous with Independence Day, and to make sure the celebrations stay safe the Fireworks Task Force is hitting the streets. A total of 39 Fireworks Task Force teams will hit the streets of Kern County over the Fourth of July weekend. More
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Local boxer has sights set on big goals
Bakersfield's Michael Dallas, Jr. is unbeaten as a professional boxer and he is getting closer to reaching the top of the boxing world. More
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River rescue serves as safety reminder for holiday weekend
A man is rescued from the Kern River, which serves as a reminder to holiday weekend swimmers about how dangerous the river can be. Hot temperatures for the holiday weekend mean hundreds of people could head to the Kern River to cool off. More
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WWII vet gets overdue medals
Walter Truax, a 90-year-old World War II veteran who served his country finally gets his due recognition. Even if it does come 65 years later. More
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Dozens participate in memorial ride for cyclist
Dozens turn out for a memorial ride for a well known local cyclist, Alton Saceaux who was killed in an accident by an alleged drunk driver.
Bicyclists are hoping Saceaux' death will be a rallying call to educate drivers and cyclists about the need to safely share the road. More
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Shafter schools accused of wasting food, money
A Shafter summer school volunteer claims hundreds of dollars of perfectly good food is being thrown away every day. School district officials say there's not much that can be done to stop it from happening. More
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Smash-and-grab: Ole Boy Outdoors robbery video released
Someone used a stolen pickup June 16 to smash into Ole Boy Outdoors at Rosedale Highway and Allen Road and steal 10 handguns. The Kern County Sheriff's Office released the surveillance video Thursday.
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JV sports safe for now; more school cuts loom
Junior varsity sports are safe in the Kern High School District for at least another year. But, the following year sports funding cuts and more job losses are on the horizon. More
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Squirrel pops out of woman's shirt during interrogation
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WWE's Rey Mysterio talks smack with Eyewitness News
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Man dies after stun gun used in arrest
A man died Thursday morning after being arrested by Kern County Sheriff's deputies. Deputies went to an apartment on the 900 block of Feliz Drive in east Bakersfield and used a Taser and sheriff's dog when Rory McKenzie resisted arrest, they said. More
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Veterans laid to rest in new national cemetery
Nine veterans now have their final resting place in the new Bakersfield National Cemetery. The first burials were Wednesday, and relatives say it's an important step to honor their loved ones. The burial site has been six years in the works. More
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Uncut video: Surveillance camera captures cigarette store robbery
Bakersfield police are looking for a man suspected of assaulting a cigarette store clerk with a stun gun. Officers released surveillance video Wednesday in an effort to elicit information leading to the man's capture. This is the raw surveillance video.
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Schwarzenegger declares fiscal emergency
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday declared a fiscal emergency to address California's deficit and ordered state offices closed three days a month to save cash. The Legislature will have 45 days to send him a plan to balance the budget. More
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Police seek suspected cigarette store robber
Police are looking for a man suspected of assaulting a store clerk with a stun gun. The man is accused of entering Bargain Cigarettes on the 2600 block of Oswell Street on June 18 and assaulting the clerk before stealing cash from the register and a cigar box. More
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Raw interview: Mother shares grief before toddler's funeral
Guillermo Alvarez, 2, was allegedly beaten to death June 22 by his mother's boyfriend. The boy's funeral was Wednesday, and his mother, Gina Serna, took time beforehand to speak with Eyewitness News.
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