 | New trial denied for convicted child molester
A Kern County judge denied a convicted child molester a new trial. The Bakersfield man, who faces more than 100 years behind bars, will not be granted a new trial, even after three young girls recanted their testimonies.  Video
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 | New study shows Kern County children in trouble
Whether it's healthcare or education, our kids are in need of vast improvements, according to a new study that shows Kern County needs to get its act together.
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 | Books for the blind
A local organization that works with the blind and visually impaired is calling on the community for help and their request is simple; they need books. Video
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 | Injured deputy thanks community for support
A Kern County Sheriff's Deputy, who investigators say was shot in the face by a McFarland man about a month ago, is thanking the community for its support.
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 | Does cell phone ban really work?
A spokesman for the Highway Patrol tells 17 News, the key to making roads safer, isn't "hands free", it's distraction-free when behind the wheel. Video
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 | Plea bargain possible in drug doctor case
A plea bargain may be in the works for a prominent local doctor, his wife and four others who are facing multiple drug and conspiracy charges, the prosecutor said Tuesday. Video
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 | No new trial in foster family molestation
Tuesday, 8:50 a.m. -- A man convicted of molesting foster children should not get a new trial even though some of his young victims now say they never were abused, a judge ruled Tuesday morning.
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 | Injured deputy releases statement on his condition
Deputy Thomas "TJ" Moore says he's optimistic about regaining vision in injured eye. Video
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 | Gottschalks on the brink
Department store chain Gottschalks is sinking under debt and may run out of money by the end of the month. Video
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 | Drug sniffing dog plan approved
Drug sniffing dogs will soon be searching campuses in the Kern High School District. Video
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