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DID YOU KNOW? The guy behind the 'Area 51' Facebook page, which has reached millions, lives in Bakersfield?
We talked to Matty about his actual "raid" plan, social-media buzz, and what exactly is a Naruto Runner? Hmmmm.
Tune into our 6 p.m. newscast for full story!
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Blaine was at a Starbucks on Stockdale Hwy Sunday when a man chased a woman inside with a machete. Friends say when everyone ran out of the store, Blaine jumped in between the man and the woman. Blaine was stabbed multiple times. Thankfully, Blaine is recovering in the hospital.
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BREAKING: Governor issues state order for people to stay home starting tonight due to COVID-19.
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Another racehorse has been euthanized at Santa Anita Park, the 26th since the racing season began in December. The unusual number of horse deaths at the track has sparked controversy from animal advocates, and a re-examination of the sport in California.
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BREAKING: Health officials announced the temporary closure of all Kern County schools to fight against the spread of COVID-19.
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UPDATE: According to the Army Corps of Engineers there are "no concerns" regarding the Lake Isabella dam. They currently have crews on-site now and preliminary inspection shows no issues and the dam "looks good."
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NEW: Second Bakersfield resident reported to have passed after a gunshot wound in
#LasVegas
attack. Saved his wife from getting hit by bullet .
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Seats are starting to fill up at the Spectrum Amphitheater for tonight's
@franklin_graham
event.
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The National Rifle Association has filed Chapter 11 proceedings and plans to relocate to Texas. The letter, from NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre, says the organization is “as financially strong as we have been in years.”
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Inglewood man arrested for murder, sexual assault charges in missing 13-year-old girl case
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‘NO ICE’ message seen in the sky over the Rosedale area just now.
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In a new report,
@BrandeisU
named Bakersfield the worst place for children to grow up in America.
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Well, according to ABC7 in Los Angeles, it's going to get REALLY, REALLY hot in Bakersfield today!
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BREAKING: Kern County health officials confirm 8 more cases of COVID-19 in Kern County, totaling 23 cases locally, and one non-resident.
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Raiders Fans came out to celebrate this afternoon in East Bakersfield.
The Raider Nation Summer Kickoff event took place on Chester Avenue.
Defensive End Maxx Crosby was there to even sign autographs for fans
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Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has sent a video shoutout to Ridgeview High School students who were asking for his help with a final exam.
@derekcarrqb
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#BREAKING
:
@warriors
star
@StephenCurry30
has been involved in a multi-vehicle
#crash
in
#Oakland
. Curry's Porsche was hit twice, but Curry and everyone involved are okay, according to CHP.
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'Killing County' billboards seen across Bakersfield
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ROCK SLIDE: This is viewer video of the rock slide in the Kern River Canyon.
The viewer tells 23ABC that they had to help move rocks and/or boulders to get through.
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IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SHARE: BPD is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Jada Praseuth was last seen on Sept. 11th at 6 PM in the 6000 block of Mardal Avenue. Praseuth is considered at risk because she has no prior history of running away.
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IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SHARE: According to the BPD, 17-year-old Katlyn Kinoshita was last seen on July 4th at 3:30 a.m., in the 3800 block of Monitor Street. She is considered at risk due to a medical condition.
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SOCIAL DISTANCING: The company Unacast released a scorecard that graded each county by their social distancing efforts. According to that scorecard, Kern County received an F.
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.
@AnnCoulter
asked if she could change one thing about Trump, what would it be?
#BakersfieldBusinessConference
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A threat written on a wall at Golden Valley HS is under investigation by school police
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Breaking : Health Officials Confirm First Two Cases of COVID-19 in Kern County Residents
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ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SHARE: Benjamin Sandoval, a 16-year-old teen from Cal City, has been reported missing since June 5, 23ABC confirmed with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
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IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SHARE: Anuar Gonzalez was last seen on Monday at around 4:30 p.m. at the Walgreens on Buena Vista Rd in Bakersfield.
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SCHOOL CLOSURES EXTENDED: The Kern County Superintendent of Schools announced school closures have been extended to May 1.
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IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SHARE: The BPD is requesting the community’s assistance in locating two missing juveniles. Darlyne Florez & Stacy Florez were last seen on May 9, 2021 at 11:30 PM, in the 400 block of Pacheco Rd. Call (661) 327-7111 with info.
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#BREAKING
Kern County Public Health is now releasing the age group of local coronavirus cases.
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The Kern County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with Langley Productions to produce episodes of
@CopsTV
with the
@KernCoSheriff
.
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HELP WANTED: Almost 9,000 more people are working in Kern County as of June compared to the same point last year.
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WOW! Check out this picture of the
#RyeFire
burning in Valencia near Magic Mountain. (Photo courtesy: Dustin Bright)
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UPDATE: The American Red Cross says the shelter at the Kerr McGee Community Center (100 W California Avenue in Ridgecrest) continues to remain open to those affected by tonight's earthquake.
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Police in Aurora, Illinois, are responding to a possible active shooting situation at a manufacturing company this afternoon.
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STAY AT HOME: Over 39 million people living in California are under orders to stay at home, following Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement last night.
The Los Angeles County Health Department has released guidelines for these orders.
DETAILS: https"//turnto23.com/stay-at-home-order
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame released the names of the nominees for the 2022 Induction Class today including
@RATM
,
@duranduran
,
@judaspriest
,
@beck
,
@Eurythmics
, and MC5.
#Rock
&RollHallofFame
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ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SHARE: The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community for help finding 74-year-old Erasmo Luna, who was last seen on Monday in East Bakersfield.
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PAY INCREASE: Target will increase pay for employees by $2 per hour for the next six weeks, as the retail corporation calls on employees to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
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2 shooting victims at Valley Plaza Mall, Bakersfield police confirms. Both victims are minors, BPD says.
WATCH LIVE:
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BREAKING: 4 more Kern County residents have tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of local residents to 32.
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Apparently actor John Cusack is not a fan of President Donald Trump... or Bakersfield for that matter... based on a tweet he posted.
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Benedict Cumberbatch is known for being polite and shy but now that he's up for another Oscar this year. He's the latest celebrity to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Three people have already found some
@HiddenCash
! Are you joining the fun?
http://t.co/pNP9KO6aSw
#KernNews
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Corey Borner was paralyzed in 2009 during a high school football game in Texas. He's now 28 years old and shared this video of him walking across the stage during his graduation ceremony.
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A lawsuit filed against two local OB-GYNs and Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield claims they are responsible for the death of 23-year-old Demi Dominguez who was pregnant with her son and expecting to graduate from CSUB about one month before she died.
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HAPPENING NOW:
BPD has ruled the protest downtown an unlawful assembly and are attempting to get people out of the street.
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#BREAKING
: A Los Angeles grand jury has returned a murder indictment against Eric Ronald Holder Jr. for the death of Nipsey Hussle.
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DID YOU FEEL IT? The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in Oildale Tuesday evening.
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Caltrans said all southbound and northbound lanes on I-5 through the Grapevine are closed again due to weather conditions.
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EARTHQUAKE: Here's a look at some of the local damage that occurred in and around Ridgecrest.
Thank you to everyone for sharing videos and images of what you've seen throughout the day.
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CORONAVIRUS: Trader Joe's employee tests positive for COVID-19
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CORONAVIRUS: Health officials confirm 33 people in Kern County have recovered from COVID-19
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City of Bakersfield: "No customer will be denied service for not wearing a mask/covering."
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Protests today at Arvin High School following a student bullying issue. 23ABC's Breanna Polk was on the scene, covering the issue. Watch her story on tonight's news.
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A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook the area Wednesday morning about 57 miles north of Ridgecrest. The tremor, near Lone Pine, could be felt throughout Kern County, including in Bakersfield and Tehachapi. Did you feel it?
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It's currently 104 degrees outside & we decided to put some items on the concrete to see what will melt. Stay tuned!
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BREAKING: Joe Biden elected President of the United States.
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BREAKING: Protesters in Downtown
#Bakersfield
attempt to break into the Bakersfield police headquarters, according to BPD. Protest declared unlawful. Police attempting to clear the streets.
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Centennial High School remembers David Marcus who passed away earlier today from his fight with cancer
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The Valley Plaza Mall has announced that it will change its operating hours starting Monday, as a coronavirus precaution. According to the mall's website, the shopping center will operate between noon and 7 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, the mall will close at 6 p.m.
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IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SHARE: The Bakersfield Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a runaway teen.
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Check out this amazing drone footage of the mudslide that closed State Route 70 in Butte County within the massive Dixie Fire burn scar.
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IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SHARE: The BPD is asking for help in locating a missing juvenile who is considered at risk due to a medical condition. Alexis Palmer was last seen on September 13TH at 7 P.M., in the 4500 block of Cosmo Street.
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HAPPENING NOW: Bakersfield residents are gathered in Downtown Bakersfield protesting in honor of George Floyd's death.
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LOCAL NEWS: Bakersfield College to continue classes online due to Coronavirus outbreak
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KHSD approves transgender bathroom policy
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#BREAKING
: The Kern County Public Health Department has confirmed the fifth case of the coronavirus in Kern County.
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GETTING BACK TO WORK: Doctors and co-owners of Accelerated Urgent Care in Bakersfield say it may not be necessary anymore for residents to shelter-in-place. See what they had to say about lifting the governor's order.
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UNEDUCATED: According to a new study released by WalletHub, Bakersfield is the 4th least educated city in America. THOUGHTS?
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Kern County Democratic Party leaders call on Kevin McCarthy to resign
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CLOSING: Valley Plaza Mall officials confirmed the mall is set to close tonight at 7 p.m. until further notice.
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An evacuation center has been set up in Ridgecrest at Burroughs High School. In addition, emergency operations services are at the city hall and police department. A cooling center has been set up at the Kerr McGee Community Center.
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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has received the most votes than anyone who has ever run for president.
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Ridgeview grad Erica McCall taken in WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever
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POSITIVE TEST: Kern County Public Health Services Department has confirmed a non-resident has tested positive for coronavirus while visiting Kern County.
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TAKEN DOWN: A video press briefing with Accelerated Urgent Care doctors Dan Erickson and Artin Massihi was taken down from YouTube by the media company Monday. 23ABC has reached out to YouTube and is investigating the matter.
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A new movie theater (that serves alcohol) will be opening inside Rosedale Village Complex soon!
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IT ONLY TAKES A SECOND TO SHARE: The BPD is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Isaiah Gomez was last seen on November 3rd at 12:06 P.M., in the 400 block of White Lane.
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Jordan Love drafted 26th overall by the Green Bay Packers
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Weren't these the best?! Wet 'n' Wild waterpark slides on White Lane and Hughes... oh how we miss you!
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BREAKING: City of Bakersfield announces the Park at Riverwalk 4th of July fireworks show has been cancelled this year.
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A llama was on the loose in a southwest Bakersfield neighborhood Friday morning.
#ConnectingYou
#localnews
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IT'S OFFICIAL: Dave & Buster's is set to open in Bakersfield on August 10, 2020, the company confirmed with 23ABC.
Dave & Buster's brands itself as an arcade for adults, featuring gaming areas, a bar and restaurant.
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CORONAVIRUS: City of Bakersfield declares local emergency
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Randy's Donuts has made its way to Bakersfield! The new location is at 5625 California Ave. Here are a few pictures of the business. We'll keep you updated on the exact opening date.
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UPDATE: The California City Police Department has also issued an earthquake warning. "WARNING - A possible large earthquake may occur within the next few minutes. Prototype instruments are estimating earthquake."
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Suge Knight, the one-time rap mogul, has been transferred to Wasco State Prison, according to TMZ.
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