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California officials clash over transgender athlete policy in track championship

The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced a policy change on Tuesday that will allow more girls to participate in the upcoming track and field championship due to the inclusion...


Posted: Saturday May-31-2025 6:20 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News
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Former Bakersfield school employee faces 11 felonies for alleged sexual abuse of underage student

A former local school employee, accused of having sex with an underage high school student, and the victim’s family say there could be more.MORE: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/former-sch...


Posted: Saturday May-31-2025 6:20 AM
Source: 29 Eyewitness News

Septic truck sewage spill upsets Cal City family

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Matthew Swanson and his family are upset after a Waste Management septic truck malfunctioned and spilled raw sewage onto their driveway at their home in California City.


Posted: Friday May-30-2025 8:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Delano assemblywoman demands resignation of California Air Resources Board chair

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


Posted: Friday May-30-2025 8:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

'Shut up!' BCSD board meeting gets testy after frustration sets in

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Posted: Friday May-30-2025 7:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

Assemblywoman demands resignation of California Air Resources Board chair

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


Posted: Friday May-30-2025 7:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Community unites to honor cancer survivors at AIS Cancer Center brunch event

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Posted: Friday May-30-2025 7:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Deadly stabbing victim family speaks out

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Posted: Friday May-30-2025 7:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

East Bakersfield residents claim unsafe living conditions in apartment complex

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An East Bakersfield apartment complex is facing some upset tenants after they claim unsafe and hazardous living conditions. Tenants are now taking a stand and signing a petition for action.


Posted: Friday May-30-2025 7:10 PM
Source: 23 ABC News Videos

Neighbors advocate traffic safety after bicyclist is struck by a car


Posted: Friday May-30-2025 6:40 PM
Source: KGET TV 17