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Arvin police arrest man in child sex abuse case, charged by DA; additional victims sought
The Arvin Police Department has arrested a 44-year-old man, Jeffrey Ruiz, in connection with an alleged child sexual abuse ...
KCSO releases body cam footage from May 9 deputy-involved shooting on Water Street
The Kern County Sheriff's Office has released body-worn camera footage from a May 9 officer-involved shooting in northeast Bakersfield that resulted in injuries ...
BPD seek public's help identifying suspects in $20,000 EV cable theft from Brundage Lane
The Police Department is asking for help in identifying suspects accused of stealing EV charging cables from a business's parking lot on Brundage ...
President Trump leaves G7 summit early for Washington, citing Middle East tensions
"President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir ...
California enforces stricter 'No Touch' phone law to curb distracted driving incidents
It’s easy to be distracted while driving and wanting to look at your phone. Whether entering directions or quickly checking a ...
Kern County DHS to close Lake Isabella office June 16-17 due to PSPS event
The Kern County Department of Human Services (KCDHS) office in Lake Isabella will be closed on Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, ...
US Open champion JJ Spaun turned a free fall into a title at rain-soaked Oakmont
On a day built for umbrellas, ponchos and industrial-sized squeegees, Spaun reversed his own free fall, took advantage of several others' and hit two shots that turned him into a major champion while ...
NASCAR's Mexico City race: How a historic event overcame skepticism and delays
Despite the handful of industry insiders too scared to leave their hotels in Mexico City, NASCAR’s first international Cup ...
Lawmaker shootings highlight America's growing problem with political violence
Politically motivated violent acts are becoming a more common issue targeting lawmakers and causes across the spectrum.
Family rescue dog also killed in deadly shooting of Minnesota lawmaker and husband
MINNESOTA (TNND) — The beloved rescue dog of Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband was also killed on ...
Reward offered for information on 2020 Delano shooting that killed 18-year-old man
Kern County Secret Witness is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest for a 2020 shooting that killed a man in Delano.Kern County Secret Wit ...
Kern County man guilty of attempted murder, faces up to 32 years to life in prison
A man faces up to 32 years to life in prison after being convicted of shooting a person eight times in 2024.The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said on J ...