Kern County In Depth: May 18, 2025

On this week’s Kern County In Depth, a look at efforts being made in combatting human trafficking. After much debate and posturing, California lawmakers finally passed a bill that would make it a felony for predators who purchase 16- and 17-year-olds for sex.

Maddie Janssen speaks with California Sen. Shannon Grove on the passage of the bill and efforts to protect human trafficking victims.

Plus, an interview with June Nachor, vice chairwoman of the Tejon Indian tribe, who discusses efforts to fight the crime and the tragedy of murdered indigenous people…

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