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Inflation rises from June to July


Posted: Wednesday Aug-12-2026 8:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17
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KCFD assists in New Mexico's Frijoles Fire


Posted: Wednesday Aug-12-2026 8:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Porterville helicopter pilot killed fighting fire in Utah


Posted: Wednesday Aug-12-2026 8:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

17 News at Sunrise team's back to school photos


Posted: Wednesday Aug-12-2026 7:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Birthright citizenship clarifications


Posted: Wednesday Aug-12-2026 7:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Back to school health for kids


Posted: Wednesday Aug-12-2026 7:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Morning Minute: Bakersfield students head off to their first day of school

In your Wednesday Morning Minute: Bakersfield students head off to their first day of school, Meadows Field introduces new flights to Los Angeles, and submissions open for Via Arte.


Posted: Wednesday Aug-12-2026 7:44 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News

23ABC Morning Weather Update Aug 12, 2026

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Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif.


Posted: Wednesday Aug-12-2026 6:14 AM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Live streaming of Kern County Crime Watchers 8/12/26

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Posted: Wednesday Aug-12-2026 6:08 AM
Source: Kern County Crime Watchers

Tehachapi school official arrested for allegedly failing to report abuse

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A Tehachapi school district administrator was arrested after allegedly failing to report child abuse complaints about a former PE teacher to police.


Posted: Wednesday Aug-12-2026 12:14 AM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos