Firefighter helicopter crash victims identified
The National Transportation Safety Board has started assessing the scene where two helicopters collided in mid-air on Sunday.
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Mother of man detained in Russia fears her son won't get a fair trial
Glenda Garcia, mother of Michael Travis Leake, an English teacher and musician arrested in Russia in June, sits down with 23ABC's Corey O'Leary to discuss her son's conditions in Russian custody.
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Kevin McCarthy shares his thoughts on Trump's legal issues
Following the January 6 insurrection, Kevin McCarthy called the violent attack on the capitol undemocratic, un-American, and criminal, and did place some of the blame for it on former president Donald Trump. The speaker, however, told 23ABC's Mike Hart that he believes a vote to impeach Trump would only serve to further divide the country.
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Ring cam catches would-be robber moments before alleged home invasion
August 4 was supposed to be a normal Friday evening for Bakersfield homeowner Quincy Sloan, but while he was out on a date with his wife, he got an alarming notification from his Ring camera's mobile app. "Our dogs came, my son opens the door, our dog Ebony runs out, makes contact with him, and chases him to the next-door neighbor," said Sloan, describing the doorbell camera video that shows a man ringing a doorbell at a home near Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield. 23ABC's Breanna Polk spoke with Sloan to watch the video and find out more.
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Mother of man detained in Russia fears her son won't get a fair trial
Glenda Garcia, mother of Michael Travis Leake, an English teacher and musician arrested in Russia in June, sits down with 23ABC's Corey O'Leary to discuss her son's conditions in Russian custody.
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McCarthy talks Trump, Newsom, and the future of the California GOP
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy visited Mike Hart in the 23ABC studio today to discuss a range of topics, including his recent trip to Clovis and his hopes of expanding the Republican Party in California. In addition, McCarthy levied heavy criticisms toward Gavin Newsom and the California governor's handling of state policies. McCarthy blames Newsom for the state's population decline and says California would be better off without Newsom, regardless of who would take his place.
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Mother of Bakersfield man held in Russia discusses his conditions
This year has seen authorities in the Russian Federation arrest and jail United States citizens on what the U.S. government contends are illegitimate charges, including the arrest and sentencing of WNBA start Brittney Griner and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershowitz. Another U.S. citizen being held in Russia is Bakersfield native Michael Travis Leake, who was arrested in June. Although the U.S. State Department has not commented on Leake's case, his mother, Glenda Garcia, believes he has been caught in the crossfire of rising political tensions. 23ABC's Corey O'Leary sat down with Ms. Garcia to learn more about her son's current situation.
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Farming Faces Challenges Amidst Rising Costs
We've all felt the squeeze from higher prices at the grocery store in the last few years. Farmers across this country have been feeling the pinch too. Battling rising costs and the prospect that younger generations may not view farming as the noble profession it once was. But there is a new push to change that.
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Ukraine Thwarts Alleged Russian Assassination Plot
After a week of vigorous air defense operations by Ukraine, an alleged Russian informant has been arrested in connection with a plot to assassinate the Ukrainian president.
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Hollywood Stalled: Writers and Studios Deadlocked
Hollywood remains on hold as writers and studios failed to reach an agreement on resuming negotiations after meeting on Friday. Meantime, there are no planned talks yet with SAG-AFTRA which represents 160,000 actors and other media professionals.
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Ready Set Back 2 School Health and Wellness Fair held
The Kern County Department of Child Support Services made sure that Kern County kids are healthy and stocked with supplies for the school year.
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August is a big month for special elections
Scripps News Congressional correspondent Stephanie Liebergen tells us who's going to the ballot box this month and what they're voting on.
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Trump faces legal dead regarding Special Counsel request
Time is ticking for former President Donald Trump's attorneys.
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Hundred march for immigration reform
Hundreds of marchers from across the Bay Area are taking part in two marches, logging a combined 90 miles over three days.
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2 killed, 3 inured in boat fire
Two women in Long Beach were killed and three others injured in a boat fire over the weekend.
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B&D Law Group | KERN LIVING
Join host Ryan Nelson as he chats with Alina Dermendjian, an attorney with B&D Law Group, about Prop 213 and driving without driver's insurance.
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Men's Monthly Breakfast | KERN LIVING
Join Kern Living host Ryan Nelson as he speaks with pastor and community advocate Traco Matthews about the Men's Monthly Breakfast.
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Spotlight Dance Academy performs during Books in Motion
One dance academy with the program is stepping into the "Spotlight" through Books in Motion.
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Kevin McCarthy visits Clovis
Kern County Congressman and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spent the day in Clovis meeting with Fresno County supervisors and other elected officials.
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Trump pleads 'not guilty' to 2020 election charges
The former President pleaded not guilty to all four counts accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election.
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Startup hopes to revolutionize the aerospace industry
Lightning McClean is the name of one of the first airplanes to ever experience hydrogen-powered flight. The plane is owned by L.A. startup Universal Hydrogen, and the company is testing the groundbreaking technology at the Mojave Air and Space Port in Kern County. According to Loris Griner, director of powertrain engineering and flight tests for Universal Hydrogen, hydrogen-powered flight has the potential to change the aerospace industry and benefit the environment at the same time. 23ABC's Corey O'Leary spoke with Griner to learn more.
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Soggy ground from winter floods impacts Kern County's cotton farmers
While Kern County is known for being home to the production of corn, almonds, and pistachios, this year local farmers saw a decline in the number of acres they were able to plant in cotton. Typically, Kern farmers grow roughly 120,000 acres of cotton, but due to the wet winter we started 2023 with, that number has dropped this year to about 80,000 acres. 23ABC's Breanna Polk spoke to a Kern County cotton farmer to learn more.
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Record Heat Continues, Affecting Sleep, Life
July was the hottest month on record for the planet and we may not see much relief from the heat in August either. Rising temperatures can have a significant impact on many aspects of life including your sleep.
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Wet winter causes increased risk for Valley Fever in Kern County
Valley Fever season is here, but this year is different from other years. As Kern County residents continue to deal with summer heat, water from the winter has caused an increased risk of encountering Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii - the fungal spores that cause Valley Fever. 23ABC's Ruby Rivera spoke with public health professionals to learn more about this year's risks.
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Nonprofits Revive Local News for Minorities
Traditionally news deserts are communities that have no access to a local news source. While most of us would immediately think of rural communities many minorities also fall into this category. The biggest issue is funding. But what happens when nonprofits step forward? Two different Hispanic news outlets are funded exactly this way and the impact touches thousands in the Hispanic community.
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