Judge sentences 3 men for series of robberies
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Three men convicted of robbing a number of fast food restaurants and convenience stores in Bakersfield, were sentenced Tuesday morning. Cameron Arterberry was sentneced to...
View ArticleControversial billboard to be posted in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- A controversial billboard ad will soon be posted here in Bakersfield. The ad is currently posted in Los Angeles. It features an enlisted American soldier and muslim woman...
View ArticleNumeral nuptials send couples down the aisle
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Thousands of couples rushed to the altar across the country and in Bakersfield Tuesday, which happened to be 11-12-13. Victoria and Tony Diaz of Bakersfield sealed the deal, renewing...
View Article17 News Special Report Part 2: Spying on your kids
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Technology is changing the way you keep an eye on your child. Some parents say tracking devices give them peace of mind knowing where their kids are at all times.But, is this invading...
View ArticleSupervisors appoint new C.E.O. for Kern Medical Center
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Kern Medical Center has a new leader. The Board of Supervisors appointed a new C.E.O. Tuesday afternoon, two months after firing Paul Hensler amidst financial woes. Supervisors made...
View ArticleGrand Jury praises Kern County Mental Health
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A grand jury report praises Kern County Mental Health for its efforts in treating those with serious mental illnesses.The Grand Jury singled out the Consumer Family Learning Center...
View ArticleSearch continues for missing Delano mother
DELANO, CA - It has been more than a month since Delano mother Erika Padron Lango, disappeared. Detectives say they've exhausted their search areas and are once again asking the public for help....
View ArticleEfforts underway locally to help typhoon victims
KERN COUNTY, CA - Relief efforts are underway in Kern County to help Philippine towns devastated by last week's typhoon.17 News is teaming up with the Filipino community of Delano and the Red Cross to...
View ArticleCHP's new patrol vehicle
MCFARLAND, CA-- New technology is helping the California Highway Patrol fight crime. The Bakersfield unit got hands-on training with their new patrol vehicles at the Famoso Auto Club Raceway Tuesday...
View ArticleBattle underway for control of local church
BAKERSFIELD, CA - The battle for control of St. John Missionary Baptist Church is set to come to a head within the next few weeks. The church is a house divided, with some parishioners supporting the...
View ArticleCSUB prison realignment forum
BAKERSFIELD, CA - A forum will be held Wednesday night to discuss the current and future impact of Governor Jerry Brown's prison realignment plan. AB109 aims to reduce overcrowding in state prisons by...
View ArticleDeputies looking for theft suspect
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- The sheriff's department is asking for your help in locating Daniel Koch. Deputies say on October 23, 2013, a warrant was issued for Koch’s arrest charging possession of a stolen...
View ArticlePolice: Man shows genitals to two women
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police need your help finding and identifying a suspect wanted for indecent exposure. Police say on November 6, 2013, around 1:35 p.m. a suspect identified as a: Black...
View ArticlePolice investigating similarities between 2 bank robberies
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police are investigating several similarities between two Chase Bank Robberies that took place in September and earlier this month. The robbery on September 7, 2013...
View ArticleMission at Kern County helps residents start over
BAKERSFIELD, CA - It's one of the most important areas in the Mission at Kern County, and some say the new equipment is helping people start new lives. Sixteen new computers were donated to the...
View ArticleDelano woman's family devastated by typhoon
DELANO, CA - It's been nearly a week since the Typhoon Hiyan hit the Philippines. But, the effects of that natural disaster are still hitting home for the Filipino community in Kern County.Regina...
View ArticlePolice identify victim of shooting in east Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, CA -- Bakersfield Police need your help in a fatal shooting investigation. Police say the victim in this case has been identified as Roberto Cortes, 24 of Bakersfield. The exact location...
View ArticleBig turnout for holiday food drive
BAKERSFIELD, CA - Kern County has been called one of the hungriest counties in the nation.Many of those empty bellies belong to children. But on Wednesday, people from all over the county turned out...
View ArticleLocal officials discuss prison realignment
BAKERSFIELD, CA- After two years of Governor Jerry Brown's prison realignment plan, local officials discussed whether it's working at a forum Wednesday night at Cal State Bakersfield. Prison...
View ArticleNew Arvin interim city manager
ARVIN, CA- The Arvin City Council appointed a new interim city manager Wednesday night. Current city manager Tim Chapa is leaving his position to become the new city manager of Rio Vista in northern...
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