Man dies in custody of deputies after eight-minute struggle
East Bakersfield--A man died in the custody of Sheriff's deputies early Wednesday after grappling with law enforcement officers for eight minutes across from Kern Medical Center.Deputies say they used...
View ArticleTornado touches down in Bakersfield
Bakersfield-The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday that a storm Monday included a tornado that touched down southwest of Bakersfield. The storm included rain, hail and strong gusty winds.
View ArticleInvestigation into gas line rupture continues
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Still no word on who is responsible for the shallow gas line that ruptured after it was hit by a road grinder and caused a massive fire last month. Throughout the week, PG&E...
View ArticleGun violence down nationwide
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Gun violence has dropped dramatically over the past two decades. That's what a report released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics reveals. While homicides dropped nearly 40 percent...
View ArticleMore homeless camps evicted from public property
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Dozens of homeless camps along the Kern River were removed last month, in an effort to clean up the city.But the City of Bakersfield is now facing a new problem, a shift in where the...
View Article16th State Senate District race: Who is Andy Vidak?
HANFORD, CA - In less than two weeks, the valley will vote to elect a new 16th District State Senator. In our second profile of the candidates, 17 News features Republican farmer Andy Vidak. Vidak ran...
View ArticleBakersfield man dies in custody of Sheriff's deputies
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A 33-year-old Bakersfield man died in Sheriff's Department custody Wednesday morning after an eight-minute fight with deputies in front of Kern Medical Center.Deputies said the man,...
View ArticleLocal company creates cotton candy flavored grapes
DELANO, CA - Table grapes come in many varieties, red, green, seedless, and now cotton candy. It isn't something most people would associate with the flavor of a grape but International Fruit Genetics...
View Article16th District State Senate race: Who is Francisco Ramirez?
RIVERDALE, CA - In less than two weeks, the valley will vote in the 16th District State Senate primary. In our third profile of the candidates, 17 News profiles Riverdale Democrat, Francisco Ramirez....
View Article'Fishing' technique used in Kern County mail thefts
ARVIN, CA - The U.S. Postal Service is investigating several recent cases of mail theft in Arvin. Postal inspectors say Kern County is one of the highest mail crime areas in the country. It's a...
View ArticleIn-custody death Investigation: Sheriff's Department refuses to answer questions
BAKERSFIELD, CA - There are many unanswered questions in the death of David Silva, who died in-custody at Kern Medical Center after an eight-minute fight with Sheriff's deputies early Wednesday...
View ArticleMarijuana march in downtown Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Last Saturday, dozens of people participated in the Global Marijuana March. And, part of that event happened right under the noses of Bakersfield police officers.It's an event that...
View Article17 News Special report: Sisters of the mountain
TEHACHAPI, CA - Nestled in the mountains just outside Tehachapi, there is a community of cloistered Catholic nuns, doing the Lord's work in seclusion, separated from the outside world.In a few days,...
View ArticleKern County teen birth rates continue to drop, still higher than average
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The most recent statistics indicate Kern County's teen birth rate continues to drop, but it remains one of the highest in the state and well above the national average. With almost...
View ArticleMerit awards for Kern and Tulare counties
The awards are given out to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, and who show character and positive values. Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R) who represents the district was there...
View ArticleCharity scuffle to blame for Bakerfield Relay for Life's lower totals?
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Bakersfield's Relay for Life still holds the title as the largest event of its kind in the world. While this year's event brought in more than $1.7 million, it's hundreds of thousands...
View ArticleHabitat conservation plan implemented at Tejon Ranch
TEJON RANCH, CA - For more than a decade, Tejon Ranch has been fighting for a habitat conservation plan that would protect endangered wildlife.On Friday, it was revealed after years of hard work and...
View Article911 Call: "These cops have no reason to do this to this man."
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Sheriff Donny Youngblood spoke publicly Friday for the first time about a Bakersfield man who died in-custody at Kern Medical Center, following an eight minute struggle with deputies....
View ArticleMany unanswered questions about David Silva's death
BAKERSFIELD,CA - As David Silva's family prepares to bury their loved one, there are still many unanswered questions about his death while in-custody at Kern Medical Center last week. "He had some kind...
View ArticleParents voice opposition of proposed school boundary change
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The Panama-Buena Vista School Board will vote on changes to attendance boundary lines Tuesday night that could potentially move about 1,500 kids to different schools. Parents upset...
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