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‘Psychological war’: Inside California’s expanding use of jailhouse stings

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Posted: Tuesday Jul-14-2026 12:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
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RAW VIDEO: ICE protesters, supporter clash during rally after deadly Maine shooting

Emotions remain extremely high more than 24 hours after a young man was shot and killed by ICE in Biddeford. A federal immigration officer fatally shot 26-year-old Johan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford on Monday morning. ICE said in a statement that Guerrero was fleeing the scene during an enforcement action. However, Guerrero was not the intended target of the ICE operation. According to ICE, a targeted surveillance operation began at 7 a.m. Monday at the last known address of a person the agency says was in the country illegally. The shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Pool and Hill streets. According to Sen. King, the initial information provided by the Department of Homeland Security was that Guerrero was shot after "weaponizing" his vehicle. In its first public statement, issued nearly 12 hours after the shooting, ICE did not mention that allegation. Instead, the agency said Guerrero was shot while "attempting to flee the scene" and that there were concerns for public safety. Sen. King says Mullin told him Guerrero was not the person ICE agents were attempting to locate. According to Presente! Maine, Guerrero was a 26-year-old Colombian national who was authorized to work in the United States and had been issued a Social Security number. A protest began on Tuesday morning outside the ICE facility in Scarborough. While the demonstration started peacefully, tensions increased as the day went on. ----------------------------------------- Stay up to date with our social media: BakersfieldNow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow BakersfieldNow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bakersfieldnow BakersfieldNow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakersfieldnow Subscribe to BakersfieldNow on YouTube: / @bakersfieldnow For more information, visit https://bakersfieldnow.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call our Tipline: 661-869-2929 KBAK and KBFX are CA based stations and a CBS and FOX Television affiliates owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #bakersfield #News #KBAK #KBFX #BakersfieldNow#kerncounty #California


Posted: Tuesday Jul-14-2026 12:44 PM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News

Blooming corpse flowers draw crowds in LA County


Posted: Tuesday Jul-14-2026 10:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Summer Olympics return to Los Angeles in 2 years


Posted: Tuesday Jul-14-2026 10:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Kern County Republicans react to sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham


Posted: Tuesday Jul-14-2026 9:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Suspect in bicyclist shooting set to be in court Tuesday


Posted: Tuesday Jul-14-2026 9:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to finish term


Posted: Tuesday Jul-14-2026 9:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

For second time, child running alone through Oildale streets located


Posted: Tuesday Jul-14-2026 9:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

What is an aortic dissection? ER doctor explains the life-threatening condition | 17 News at Sunrise

The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham sent shockwaves throughout Capitol Hill. Preliminary medical examiners report that the cause was an aortic dissection. Dr. William Franklin from Adventist Health breaks down what that is and the warning signs people should watch out for. 17 News at Sunrise


Posted: Tuesday Jul-14-2026 8:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17

Cancer cases set to ‘nearly double’ by 2050, according to WHO | 17 News at Sunrise

New cancer cases are projected to double by the year 2050, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Dr. Ravi Patel from the Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center (CBCC) is here with everything you need to know for your monthly cancer update. 17 News at Sunrise


Posted: Tuesday Jul-14-2026 8:55 AM
Source: KGET TV 17