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DOJ will phase out private contractors in federal prisons, including Taft facility
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LA authorities looking for help to identify woman's body found in Gorman
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Cedar Fire recommended evacuations for Tulare County communities
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San Joaquin Community Hospital to provide free prostate screening
San Joaquin Community Hospital is providing a free prostate screening Thursday, September 1 …
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Deputies looking for man wanted for liquor store burglary
Deputies need your help to identify a man wanted for a liquor store burglary. Sheriff's officials …
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In Shape agrees to pay members $23 million for illegal business practices
The company agreed to settle allegations that it engaged in deceptive membership promotions and …
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Four high schools receive state recognition
Four Bakersfield area high schools have been recognized by the California PBIS Coalition for …
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Officer-involved shooting leaves one suspect dead
We now know some of the names involved in this morning's officer-involved shooting.
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Wildfire smoke affecting Valley's air quality
Smoke from several fires including the Cedar Fire in Kern County is affecting air quality in …
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BPD: Marijuana dispensary owner arrested after shooting outside store
A marijuana dispensary owner is under arrest after police say he was firing several shots in the …
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State Senator delivers message about Valley Fever
Valley fever is not a statewide problem, but very few people are immune to it once they've been …
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Employee dies at Bolthouse Farms
One person has died at Bolthouse Farms, according to the company's general manager.
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Brazilian authority: U.S. Olympic swimmer Lochte fabricated robbery story
A Brazilian official says U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte fabricated a claim that he and three …
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Special Report: The casualties of meth
Methamphetamine is a devastating epidemic in our community. Many families are destroyed by the …
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Women who have been sexually assaulted by sheriff's deputies are offered…
Women who have been sexually assaulted by sheriff's deputies are offered cash settlements in …
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Special Report: A look at child abuse and neglect deaths and how they…
In the last five years, 30 Kern County children have died because abuse or neglect.
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Documents show PG&E substations intentionally sabotaged and at risk
KGET 17 reporters successfully petitioned state regulators to unseal documents and nearly all …
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Bakersfield Military enthusiasts keep old war horses alive and well
With over a dozen members and at least 30 running vehicles, the club prides itself on restoring and…
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Web Extra: McCaslin and his 20 war machines
Marc McCaslin is a member of the Olive Drab Drivers. His collection of over 20 military vehicles is…
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Web Extra: Duane Prokuski and his 1990s Humvee
KGET 17 chief videographer Grant Simpson put together this story, with Prokuski taking us inside …
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Web Extra: Hogstad and his 1976 Dodge
KGET 17 chief videographer Grant Simpson put together this story, with Hogstad introducing us to …
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The California Delta Blues: Part 2
Fresh water for 25,000,000 Californians and three million acres of farmland moves through the …
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The California Delta Blues
In Sacramento, state regulators find themselves in a perpetual balancing act, of stretching surface…
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Bolt wins third straight 200, 8th gold
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Usain Bolt's only real competition was the clock. He couldn't beat it. …
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US women reach basketball final again
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) The U.S. will be playing for a sixth consecutive gold medal in women's …
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Bryant 5 for 5 with 2 HRs as Cubs sweep
CHICAGO (AP) Kris Bryant homered twice, doubled and drove in five runs while going 5 for 5 and …
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Harrison willing to meet with NFL
PITTSBURGH (AP) A representative for James Harrison says the Pittsburgh linebacker is willing to…
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Tigers end BoSox's 6-game winning streak
DETROIT (AP) Second baseman Ian Kinsler caught a line drive by Mookie Betts for the final out …
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Serbia women's volleyball stuns No. 1 US
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Leaning over, hands on her knees and cheering at every chance, injured U.S. …
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Florida QB Del Rio to start opener
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida has named journeyman Luke Del Rio its starting quarterback for …
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Broncos QB Siemian gets turn to start
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Trevor Siemian, locked in a tight battle with Mark Sanchez for the …
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American Clement wins 400 hurdles gold
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) Kerron Clement cleared a space in his trophy case and wrote a little note on…
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Manny Lawson being probed for violation
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) The NFL is investigating whether Buffalo Bills linebacker Manny Lawson has …
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