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McCarthy issues response to delay in new Bakersfield veterans clinic
Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) expressed disappointment Monday with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ decision to terminate a lease for a new community-based outpatient clinic in Bakersfield.
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Lawsuit alleging excessive force filed against city of Bakersfield in shooting that left carjacking suspect paralyzed
Filed Monday in federal court, the suit says Detectives Ryan McWilliams and Isaac Aleman were on a stakeout Feb. 11 in the 2600 block of Kentucky Street, looking for a man and woman suspected of being involved in a carjacking earlier that day.
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Police investigating apparent copycat threat against Warren Junior High
Police on Monday were investigating an apparent copycat threat at Warren Junior High in which the same picture used in a threat against another school in late September was posted.
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KHSD board decides to give community more time to suggest names for newest high school
Kern High School District's newest southeast Bakersfield high school will have to wait a little longer until it's named.
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Gun seized and alleged gang member arrested during traffic stop
Officers stopped a vehicle at about 1:17 a.m. on Monday in the 1400 block of Baker Street and found a passenger was on active probation.
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