Today's top stories: 

• 6th week of government shutdown 
• CAPK holding daily food distributions throughout Kern County amid loss of SNAP benefits
• Investigation underway after crash leaves one in critical condition
• Bicyclist hit on 4th Street by unmarked BPD Arson Investigator vehicle 
• Bakersfield Police chief Greg Terry retiring in April 2026
• Kern County victims of violent crime memorial unveiling to take place this week 
• Pinpoint Weather Forecast: Nov. 3, 2025

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