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This week on Breaking the Cycle of Gang Violence, we're speaking to Kern County Probation Department Supervisor Ahmed Baameur. With nearly 20 years on the job, he discusses the patterns he's seen with juveniles on probation to adults on probation. He discusses resources for parents and how he believes we can break the cycle of gang violence.

Governor Gavin Newsom provides an update on the state’s response to wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sheriff Donny Youngblood is holding a press conference related to two recent deputy-involved shootings.

Kern County Health Department is holding an update on the county's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Kern County Public Health provides an update for Sept. 17.

United States Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome Adams will visit Kern County Monday for a roundtable discussion with community leaders.

President Donald Trump visited California on Monday to receive an update on the dozens of wildfires that are currently raging across the Western United States.

This week we talk to Judge Robert Tafoya about what he sees in the courtroom when it comes to gang violence.

Governor Gavin Newsom surveys damage caused by the North Complex Fire.

Every year, the event is held at Station 15. The station holds a piece of history from that day in New York - a beam from one of the Twin Towers that was gifted to the Bakersfield Fire Department from the New York Fire Department.

Friday marks six months since the coronavirus was declared a pandemic and Thursday morning county officials said Kern County's positivity and case rates are close to moving us into the next tier which would allow more businesses to open at smaller capacities.

President Donald Trump is holding a press conference as he continues to face backlash over his comments in a Bob Woodward interview and Congress is stalled on COVID-19 relief.

Kern County Health Department is holding an update on the county's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law giving tax breaks to businesses that hire more workers over the next three months.

Governor Gavin Newsom will provide an update on the state’s response to the California wildfires and COVID-19.

In Episode 5 of Breaking the Cycle of Gang Violence, we speak to District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer. "If you don't think gang violence can effect you because you're not a part of a gang, you're wrong." said Zimmer. Zimmer discusses the pattern of violence escalation as people get further into gangs.

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This week, we're shifting into the law enforcement side of gang violence and the struggles law enforcement face to investigate cases, how they handle the violence they see, and how they think we can break the cycle. Sergeant Mario Nunez has been working with the Delano Police Department for more than two decades. He talks about the strategies he uses as an officer to build relationships with people in the community and how he thinks the community and parents can help prevent kids from joining gangs.

Kern County Public Health discusses latest reopening guidelines announced by Gov. Newsom

Visit Bakersfield is proud to present the Live Stream Vaccine: The Entertainment Cure concert series, brought to you by 23ABC and the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater. Join us tonight for a live concert featuring The Aviators with Joey Kuntz.

Kern County Health Department is holding an update on the county's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans for reopening businesses that were shuttered in July amid soaring coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.

Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District held a press conference and Public Service Announcement with concern to the Aedes aegypti mosquito and the problems this pest is creating in and around area homes.

Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District is hosting a press conference and Public Service Announcement with concern to the Aedes aegypti mosquito.