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Reports: Bakersfield man raped woman then asked her on a date
A man suspected of forcing a woman into his car and raping her after she left a downtown bar asked her on a date afterward, according to court documents. The woman, hoping police would be able to trace the man’s phone, gave him her number. He messaged her soon afterward, and police arrested him the next day.
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Long-term, around-the-clock closure of 24th Street set to start next week
Crews will be closing the outside lane between C Street and Highway 178 starting on Monday. The closure is expected to last until spring.
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Man who broke into home while armed with a hammer sentenced to year in jail
In June, Andrew Oldham broke into a house in east Bakersfield while armed with a hammer and was shot by a woman inside, prosecutors said.
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Kids Empire opens in Bakersfield
A new playground and activity center for kids is now open for business in Bakersfield.
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Firefighter rescues newborn puppy from Bakersfield brush fire
The firefighter said he couldn't see the puppy at first but could hear its cries for help.
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