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Woman killed after assault on College Avenue

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — A woman is dead after reports of an assault on Wednesday night, according to the Bakersfield Police Department. The department said they got a report of the assault in the 7000 block of College Avenue, at around 9:47 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a woman...
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Governor Newsom threatens to sue 2 Kern County cities for breaking state housing law

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Governor Gavin Newsom issued a final warning Wednesday to 15 communities for failing to adopt a housing plan. The list includes California City and Ridgecrest. According to California state housing law, every community must adopt a "housing element", that demonstrates how they plan...
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Neighbors react to woman stabbed at Bakersfield Apartment

A woman was found stabbed to death Wednesday night at an apartment complex in east Bakersfield, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.
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Delano school board votes 3-2 to change the name of high school from list...

DELANO, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Accusations of sexual abuse involving labor leader Cesar Chavez are prompting communities across California to reconsider the names of streets and schools that honor him, including in Delano, where the local school board voted 3-2 to change the name of Cesar E. Chavez High School. Before...
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Kern County school boards consider renaming schools named after Cesar Chavez

Residents in Delano shared their thoughts on the possible renaming of a school named after Cesar Chavez, the late labor leader and activist accused of abusing several victims.
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Cooper the Pilot flies above the rest and inspires others to join her

The pageant winner is flying high. She's inspiring others to do the same.
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Dolores Huerta Foundation Being Sued For Alleged Labor Violations

The recent scandal reported by the New York Times (NYT) regarding allegations of sexual abuse by the late labor leader Cesar Chavez has overshadowed news regarding a lawsuit against the Dolores Huerta Foundation. The namesake of the nonprofit, Dolores Huerta, worked alongside Chavez for decades as the co-founder of...
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Bakersfield police investigate death of woman found with severe injuries

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Bakersfield Police Department is investigating the death of a woman who was found with severe injuries in east Bakersfield. According to BPD, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 7000 block of College Avenue at 9:47 p.m. Officers arrived to find a woman with severe injuries....
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Murder investigation underway after a woman dies in Bakersfield

A murder investigation is underway in Bakersfield after a woman died from severe injuries following a reported assault at Shadow Ridge Apartments.
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Kern County Grand Jury criticizes inspection of mobile food vendors

A grand jury report pointed toward issues with Kern County's inspection of mobile food vendors, a lack of staff to inspect vendors, and the health department’s online portal.

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