Sheriff's Department releases video of arrest of man who died nine days later
BAKERSFIELD - Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood talked Friday about an in-custody death this week, explaining why five deputies used batons and a K-9 to take down one man. The Sheriff's Department...
View ArticleHighway 178 in the Kern River Canyon re-opens
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Caltrans says it has opened 2-lanes of traffic on Highway 178 in the Kern River Canyon. This closure was due to a major Rock Slide in the Canyon last week. Motorists may expect...
View ArticleBakersfield neighbors file claims against PG&E
BAKERSFIELD - People who live in a southwest Bakersfield neighborhood are filing claims against Pacific Gas and Electric Company. They say a power surge this month damaged electronics, blew meters off...
View ArticlePit bulls returned to owners after attacking two small dogs
BAKERSFIELD - Two pit bulls are quarantined and two small dogs dead after an attack in southwest Bakersfield that sent a pregnant woman to the hospital.Michelle Markowski says she was walking her two...
View ArticleSheriff's Dept: Evidence shows school principal killed husband
BAKERSFIELD - A long-time Bakersfield educator is behind bars. Deputies believe elementary school principal Leslie Chance shot and killed her husband in a field last Sunday. Greenfield Union School...
View ArticleContact 17 News: Possible scam targets local woman
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A Bakersfield woman says a debt collection company tried to scam her out of $60,000 and made threats to sue her if the money wasn't paid within one day. But, the company is telling a...
View ArticleWalking for immigration reform
DELANO, CA-- Fifteen activists arrived at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Delano Friday night after more than two weeks on the road to raise awareness for immigration reform. Activists have walked 245...
View ArticleLocal airman remembered
BAKERSFIELD, CA-- The community gathered Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church to pay their respects to Tech Sergeant Mark Smith.Smith was a rescue helicopter flight engineer. The Air Force said he...
View ArticleMan shot in east Bakersfield
The Kern County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting in east Bakersfield.It happened around 11 a.m. Saturday on the 2900 block of Kentucky Street.When deputies arrived, they found one man...
View ArticleDeadly crash on Taft Highway
Taft Highway has reopened following a deadly accident Saturday afternoon.The CHP believe the driver of a Toyota Camry crossed into the westbound lane, causing a head-on collision.Rescue crews from...
View ArticleWalk for immigration rights
A long walk for social and political change is finally over, for now."I am exhausted," said Estefany Mendez, participant. "I have never done anything like this and it was definitely hard to keep...
View ArticleDeadly crash in Arvin
An Arvin man is dead after losing control of his SUV Saturday night.California Highway Patrol officers say 51-year-old Jesus Pinzon-Rios was speeding down a dirt road near David and Valprado roads in...
View ArticleDeadly motorcycle crash in Northwest Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD- A motorcyclist died in a crash in Northwest Bakersfield late Sunday night.The accident happened just before 10:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Coffee Road. The motorcyclist was identified as...
View ArticleLocal authorities step up enforcement for Labor Day Weekend
BAKERSFIELD- Local authorities continue to be on the lookout for drunk drivers this Labor Day holiday. Law enforcement agencies are in a maximum enforcement mode.The Bakersfield Police Department and...
View ArticleDiana Nyad makes history swimming from Cuba to Florida
Long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad made history Monday, becoming the first person to swim the 110 treacherous miles from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage — at the age of 64.Crowds of fans, cheering...
View ArticleInmate escapes from North Kern State Prison
DELANO, CA -- Prison officials say inmate Michael Valdez, 27 was discovered missing by custody staff around 5:00 p.m. Sunday September 1, 2013. He was serving a 2-year sentence for possession of a...
View ArticleCBS, Time Warner agree on carriage deal
HOLLYWOOD, CA -- A month after it began CBS Inc. and Time Warner Cable have resolved their bitter retransmission consent dispute. CBS channels, including Showtime, return to to their systems at 3 pm...
View ArticleIt's a Labor Day focus on immigration
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A Labor Day focus on Immigration took place at the Fox Theater Monday with the end of a long 285- mile walk by a group of immigration reform activists.The 21-day walk started in...
View ArticleThousands attend town hall meeting
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- An estimated 2,500 people packed the Fox Theater, the overflow room and the street in the name of immigration reform Monday.The Bakersfield town hall meeting was organized by PICO...
View ArticleMcCarthy: "I have not made up my mind yet" on Syrian military strike
In a split with House Republican leadership, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) told 17 News Tuesday morning he had not yet made up his mind on a military strike against Syria.McCarthy spoke from...
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