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Police say abuse investigation preceded girl's death

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Court filings indicate Kern County Child Protective Services had opened an investigation of possible abuse of an 8-year-old before the girl was found dead last weekend in a hotel bathroom from suspected murder and torture.


Posted: Wednesday Aug-6-2025 8:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian
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Wanted: Musicians willing to play for free with Veterans Family Band in need of new blood

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Posted: Wednesday Aug-6-2025 8:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

Sheriff Deputy needs help with cancer diagnosis, new home

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Jasmine Francisco, a single mother of two, was diagnosed with kidney cancer two weeks before getting the keys to a new home. In addition to the cost of cancer treatment, Jasmine was saddled...


Posted: Wednesday Aug-6-2025 8:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Sheriff Deputy needs help with cancer diagnosis, new home

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Jasmine Francisco, a single mother of two, was diagnosed with kidney cancer two weeks before getting the keys to a new home. In addition to the cost of cancer treatment, Jasmine was saddled...


Posted: Wednesday Aug-6-2025 8:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Cal City places public safety director on paid leave following his lawsuit

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California City places public safety director Justin Vincent on paid leave. Vincent recently filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging the mayor and a councilman plotted to fire him. Vincent...


Posted: Wednesday Aug-6-2025 7:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

New details in torture, murder case involving Kern County 8-year-old

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Posted: Wednesday Aug-6-2025 7:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Gerrymandering: Texas and California fighting for the control of the house

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


Posted: Wednesday Aug-6-2025 7:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

CRC reports financial gains, new optimism as state mulls new permitting pathways

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Posted: Wednesday Aug-6-2025 6:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

Understanding the impact of books on children's lives through literacy campaign

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Posted: Wednesday Aug-6-2025 6:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

23ABC Evening weather update August 6, 2025

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Posted: Wednesday Aug-6-2025 6:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos