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Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for his handling of classified documents that he had shipped from the White House town to his Mar a Lago estate after he left office. Now, one of the employees who was the head of the security footage at Mar a Lago had previously had a lawyer who was paid for by Trump's super PAC, but since obtaining new legal lawyers, he has now flipped against Trump.

When your pet isn't feeling well, the last thing you want to worry about is money. But is pet insurance worth it? Brian Vines at Consumer Reports says it's hard to do an apples-to-apples comparison of pet insurance providers because the rates and plans vary widely.

For many people, buying a new car just isn't an option. Soaring prices have kept many consumers away or in the used car market. But Alex Miller reports there's still one new model that's considered affordable.

It's been two weeks since fire leveled the historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui, the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history. And there's still a lot of confusion over exactly how many people are still unaccounted for.

That early morning alarm can be hard for anyone and some research has shown it's not good for teens. That's why some states like California and Florida recently passed laws requiring public middle and high schools to delay school start times.

As COVID-19 cases continue to steadily rise, the U.S. government awarded $1.4 billion to drive the development of new vaccines and therapies.

A new bridal shop has opened in Kern County. The Ladies and Gents Bridal Store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon.

The M Street Navigation Center is expected to be closed for seven days following a COVID outbreak. That's according to the Community Action Partnership of Kern which says they're making the move to protect the health of both existing and potential clients as well as members of the staff.

On Tuesday, the supervisors turned their attention to the grand jury's recommendations for the Kern County Sheriff's Office and County Coroner, approving the various recommendations offered there.

The issue at hand is allegations that KCSO is working with ICE to hold detainees for longer than their release dates so that ICE can interview or take them into their custody.

The Wounded Heroes Fund (WHF) has postponed the 2nd annual "Flights and Bites" fundraiser.

Arvin High School will pay tribute to the life of local educator, coach, and veteran Larry Hallum on Fri, Aug 25.

Even though used car prices have been dropping a bit this year new data shows the car market is still brutal. Consumer reporter John Matarese looked into why it’s so hard to find a car under 20 grand so you don’t waste your money.

A battle over buoys in the Rio Grande moved from the border to a courthouse Tuesday. The U.S. Department of Justice is challenging Texas Governor Greg Abbott's authorization to put the large red buoys in the river to deter illegal migrant crossings.

Neighbors came to each other's aid in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary in this Cathedral City neighborhood. With shovels in hand, they helped to free Paul Ponce's brother's car trapped in several feet of mud.

The B26 Marauder Historical Society is holding its annual reunion in North Canton, Ohio. On Monday, two special guests landed at the event.

The first 2024 Republican presidential debate takes place Wednesday night in Milwaukee featuring eight candidates but frontrunner Donald Trump won't be there. Sources tell ABC News the former president is planning to counter-program the debate.

On August 2, 2023, Kern County saw several wildfires and brushfires, one of which cost one family everything when a brushfire in a nearby field spread to their home. The fire engulfed the fence behind the Garcia family home and moved onto their property while the Garcia kids were still inside. 23ABC's Dominique LaVigne spoke with the Garcia family to see how they're coping.

Driving through Kern County, it's plain to see the area is firmly rooted in agriculture with fields of almonds and other various crops, but Tropical Storm Hilary is now creating troubles for farmers in California's Central Valley well after its exit. 23ABC's Sam Hoyle spoke with one almond farmer to find out how the rain is impacting her harvest schedule.

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Imagine constantly getting pains in your lower back, abdomen, and pelvis. Sounds uncomfortable, right? This is a reality for many women with uterine fibroids.

In June streaming made up nearly 38 percent of all TV usage. That's higher than both cable and broadcast. But a bigger piece of the pie doesn't mean streaming companies are worry-free. Some companies are increasingly dealing with something called churn, where subscribers jump in and out of services.

It might give you a warm and fuzzy feeling every time you head to a donation bin to drop off an old bag of clothes. But a lot of those clothes don't end up being reused. A study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology found only 15% of clothes and other textiles are reused or recycled. The other 85% end up in the trash. There are new efforts now to fix this.

Hilary was a historic storm for Southern California. And while it did cause damage in some areas others may have felt like the storm didn't live up to the hype. So we asked a climate scientist to help break down how we can better interpret hurricane forecasts.

Salon owner Alisha Hinton is teaching inmates how to braid. But it's more than just learning how to do hair, it's about gaining valuable life skills after they serve their time.