Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Bakersfield.
Image released of man wanted in sexual assault of child
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police have released a composite image of a man investigators say grabbed and sexually assaulted an elementary school-aged girl who was walking home.
Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.
KCSO: Store clerk foils armed robbery attempt, opens fire on suspected thieves
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A clerk at a Northeast Bakersfield liquor store ended up stopping an robbery attempt and opened fire at a pair of armed robbers Wednesday night.
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Accused Cotton Candy grape thief pleads no contest to misdemeanor charge
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man who investigators say stole Cotton Candy grapes and sold them online has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor offense.
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Jeremy Staat says he's running for Congress — in an eastern California district
Jeremy Staat, a former Bakersfield High and Bakersfield College standout athlete who went on to play four seasons in the NFL, is running for Congress, his campaign representative confirmed Wednesday.
Read the full story on The Bakersfield Californian.
Police release abduction prevention tips
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Police have released a list of abduction prevention tips following two incidents in which men are accused of sexually assaulting girls.
Read the full story on KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield.
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