Witnesses to David Silva's death say they suspect a cover-up
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Eyewitness say they smell a cover-up in the disappearance of cell phone video that, they say, shows the beating and death of a man in Sheriff's Department custody last week.The...
View ArticleGrand Fire barely misses high school
FRAZIER PARK, CA - Frazier Mountain High School students returned to school Friday, two days after firefighters evacuated the campus because of the approaching Grand Fire. The school was untouched, but...
View ArticleKMC videos, medical records released to Sheriff's Department
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Sheriff's detectives now have their hands on some of David Silva's medical records. They also have video of what could be his last moments in front of Kern Medical Center and the Mary...
View ArticleAnalysis of cell phones in David Silva's death not complete
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Cell phone videos that witnesses say, show the in-custody death of a Bakersfield man will not be released, even though the phones were returned to their owners. It's still not clear...
View ArticleHow easy is it to recover deleted cell phone videos?
BAKERSFIELD,CA - A Bakersfield mother said she captured cell phone video of deputies striking 33-year-old David Silva with batons before he died outside Kern Medical Center. But, detectives who...
View ArticleStabbing victim speaks with 17 News following deputy-involved shooting
OILDALE, CA - A Kern County Sheriff's deputy is on paid administrative leave while the department investigates a deadly deputy-involved shooting in Oildale. Deputies say it started with a stabbing and...
View ArticleTeens shot at party, including local football star
Two Bakersfield teenagers, including a local football star, were shot at a party in east Bakersfield.It happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning at a large house party in the 2200 block of Edwards...
View ArticleTaft Powerball ticket matches 5 numbers
The largest multi-state Powerball jackpot in history has been hit. But the multi-million dollar question still remains, who is the winner? No one in California picked the winning numbers but two...
View ArticleNew group looks to continue downtown improvements
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A new non-profit organization is working on continuing the revitalization of downtown Bakersfield after the project's funding was cut. The Downtown Bakersfield Development...
View ArticleBHS evacuated; parents asked to pick up students
Three small explosions were heard near the center of Bakersfield High School Monday morning, prompting an evacuation of campus and the cancellation of afternoon classes, the Bakersfield Fire...
View ArticleVideo released in deputy beating
The cell phone video from the David Silva in-custody death was finally released Monday afternoon. It comes with new details of another lawsuit planned against the Sheriff's department.Attorney Daniel...
View ArticleLocal World War II veteran gets second chance to fly with Honor Flight
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A local World War II veteran who missed his chance to see his memorial, will be on board the next Honor Flight. James Cartwright fell and broke his hip in November, just days before...
View Article16th District State Senate race: Who is Mohammad Arif?
BAKERSFIELD, CA - 17 News has our final candidate profile as voters head to the polls Tuesday in the 16th District State Senate primary. Mohammad Arif says he aims to help the poor and underprivileged....
View ArticleDeadly Big Rig Accident on Highway 99
A deadly big rig accident had traffic backed up for miles Monday evening along Highway 99. A south-bound semi crashed through the center divider and plunged into the canal below. The driver was able...
View ArticleMissing person case turns into homicide investigation
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A missing person case is now a homicide investigation. Bakersfield police say they found Kelly Gill's body hidden inside the home where he lived, a day after he was reported missing....
View Article17 News special report: Drought descends on Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, CA - It's one of the driest seasons for Kern County in the last 50 years, and experts say it's likely to get worse before it gets wetter. It's a two-pronged problem with our record low...
View ArticleKern High School District working on new notification system
BAKERSFIELD, CA - After small explosions at Bakersfield High School Monday morning caused a lockdown and sent students home early, some parents are upset about what they say is the school district's...
View ArticleAndy Vidak wins 16th District State Senate seat
Bakersfield, Ca. --Republican Andy Vidak has eeked out an outright win in the 16th district senate seat, with Democrat Leticia Perez conceding the race. Chief Deputy Registrar Karen Rhea says there...
View ArticleClosing arguments in DUI crash that killed elderly couple
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Jury deliberations will resume again Thursday in the case of a Bakersfield man accused of hitting and killing an elderly couple, allegedly while driving under the influence of...
View ArticleKern County crime rate continues to rise, more funding coming
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Kern County is planning to pour more money into agencies dealing with the effects of prison realignment, namely the courts. This comes as Kern County public defenders and prosecutors...
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