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Tune in for 17 News at 11 for a special report on Honor Flight Kern County...17's Rachelle Murcia reports from Washington D.C.! 9:26 PM May 26th via Facebook
It was another cool day today, about 10 degrees below average. Tomorrow will be warmer and mid 80s by Monday.... fb.me/1FQlgMDsf 5:46 PM May 26th via Facebook
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"Investigators said it appeared a number of children were playing in the trailer, including an older child who... fb.me/1NGUxzxMt 3:31 PM May 25th via Facebook
UPDATE #2: Fire officials say the two children may have been part of a larger group that was playing in the... fb.me/1uXFSHbhQ 3:17 PM May 25th via Facebook
UPDATE: Kern County Fire Department spokesman confirms both victims were children under the age of 5; no... fb.me/1EFRYbGh0 3:01 PM May 25th via Facebook
Two die in Kern trailer fire Two people, perhaps children, were killed early Friday afternoon in a fire that... fb.me/24vZqqeoU 2:41 PM May 25th via Facebook
Coming up on 17 News at 6: Local business owners contacted 17 News concerned about the possibility of their... fb.me/17U3L6DW4 12:15 PM May 25th via Facebook
Community Action Partnership of Kern honored volunteers and businesses at a special event Thursday night at Seven... fb.me/1I1YlQWdR 11:53 AM May 25th via Facebook
Police: Bystanders watched as assault and rape took place. Experts say it's not uncommon for people who witnesses... fb.me/20L16C0Zo 11:53 AM May 25th via Facebook
Honor Flight Kern County launches from Meadows Field Friday morning with 22 war veterans on board. fb.me/1r4RTGg21 11:52 AM May 25th via Facebook
Caribbean medical school offers $35M to Kern Medical Center fb.me/15MPaCeqT 11:51 AM May 25th via Facebook
FRIDAY WEATHER UPDATE: Mosty sunny skies today, but expect the winds to pick up. A low pressure system is moving... fb.me/18erobysd 5:27 AM May 25th via Facebook
We're live this morning from Meadows Field Airport, where local veterans are headed to Washington, D.C. to tour... fb.me/1xVwj6IkI 4:56 AM May 25th via Facebook
17 Sunrise Feedback: Should condoms be handed out to students at high school proms? 4:54 AM May 25th via Facebook
What are your plans for the holiday weekend?... fb.me/15OMM9cSU 9:45 PM May 24th via Facebook