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Pregnant woman charged with 3 counts of attempted murder
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A pregnant woman accused of attempting to run over two women and hitting and seriously injuring a 14-year-old pleaded not guilty Thursday to multiple counts of attempted murder and assault. Nia McKnight is being held on $300,000 bail after being charged with three counts each of attempted murder and assault with […]
Coroner IDs Texas man who died in crash on Hwy 33
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Coroner’s Office identified a Texas man who died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 33 Tuesday. Coroner officials say Marcos Rosas Hernandez, 52, of Dallas, Texas was the driver of a vehicle that collided with a tree on Highway 33 near Twisselman Road in Lost Hills. The crash […]
Sheriff discusses cause of releasing repeat offenders, Jay Leno to speak at Kern Law Enforcement Foundation dinner and Mojave mass murder timeline
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) —Sheriff Donald Youngblood joined 17 News at Sunrise for his monthly update. Sheriff Youngblood discusses Kern County Sheriff’s Office inclusion with the crime suppression partnership, Mojave mass murder, cause of releasing repeated offenders, and a shooting that occurred in late March accusing deputies of using a cat as target practice. The Sheriff […]
Back to school buzz: Various Kern County schools back in session
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Wednesday marks the first day back to school for hundreds of students across Kern County. Right before the bells rang for students to get to class, Eyewitness News went out to catch up with some school principals and parents who shared their first day back excitement.
2 California men arrested in Virginia in connection to thefts at high-end stores across 7 states
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives said they arrested two men in Tysons who are part of a high-end retail theft ring operating in states across the country. In a news conference on Aug. 15, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said the group, known as the “Airpod Crew,” is responsible for hitting […]
California Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Doomsday-Driven AI Bill
This month, the California State Assembly is set to vote on Senate Bill 1047, legislation that could significantly disrupt AI research. If history is any guide, California could once again drag the entire country towards unpopular tech regulation. Yet the bill's sponsors have been caught off guard by the backlash from academics and the AI industry. "I did not appreciate how toxic the division is," admitted state Sen. Scott Wiener (D–San Francisco), who introduced the bill.
California legislators debate giving oil companies until 2031 to monitor wells for leaks
The last-minute Senate plan would delay by four years a law’s deadline for safety rules at oil wells near homes and schools. The post California legislators debate giving oil companies until 2031 to monitor wells for leaks appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills to fight retail crimes, car thefts and stolen good sales
Governor Gavin Newsom along with a large group of lawmakers, law enforcement, local and state leaders, and retailers came together on Friday in San Jose to celebrate what they hope will curb retail theft.Newsom signed 10 new bills into law that aim to combat smash-and-grabs, car thefts and the sale of stolen goods in California.MORE: Home Depot employee in her 70s fired for failing to stop $5K in fraudulent transactions: lawsuitVideos of smash and grabs became a more common sight during the pandemic.But since 2022, California has been cracking down on retail thefts from issuing millions of dollars in crimefighting...
Upper Park reopening | Medical aid program for unhoused expanding | Pets lost in the Park Fire must be picked up at local shelters
The latest North State and California news on our airwaves for Friday, August 16. Parts of Upper Park to reopen today — Ken Devol, NSPR. Medical respite program for unhoused people is expanding in Redding — Ava Norgrove, NSPR. Pet owners have until today to pick up dogs...
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