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Local & Regional Sheriff: Death of man in police custody ruled accidental by coroner (New) Sheriff: Death of man in police custody ruled accidental by coroner
The autopsy results for the man who died while in police custody on May 8 have been released. According to the Kern County Coroner’s Office, the cause of death for David Silva was hypertension death disease, and the manner of death was accidental, Sheriff Donny Youngblood announced in a press conference Thursday.
Local & Regional Questions leveled about group seeking donations Questions leveled about group seeking donations (Video)
One local organization is leveling accusations against a new group that's just started soliciting donations. "Ray's Life Ministries" set up outside several stores this week. The organization "Nu Creations" has put out similar solicitors for several years, and they raised questions to city officials about the new group.
Local & Regional Perez wins district, but Vidak wins State Senate seat Perez wins district, but Vidak wins State Senate seat
Leticia Perez garnered 56.3% of the votes in Kern County for the 16th District Senate seat, but only 41.7% in the district - making Republican Andy Vidak the unofficial winner in the race to fill the seat vacated by Democrat Michael Rubio.
Local & Regional Civil rights questions raised in phone seizure Civil rights questions raised in phone seizure (Video)
The seizure of cell phone video of the incident when a man died in sheriff deputies' custody is raising legal questions. Some attorneys argue a number of civil rights were violated when officers insisted that witnesses turn over the phones.
Local & Regional Some customers fired up over smoking in bars Some customers fired up over smoking in bars (Video)
Smoking in bars was banned in California years ago, but some tavern patrons say it's still happening, and they want it stopped. Eyewitness News was contacted about two bars, and the owner says they fall under an exemption. But, local authorities say there are no exceptions to the no-smoking rule, and they continue to crack down when they get complaints.