Today's top stories:

• 7 months after deadly fire at Edison Mobile Home Park, few answers from authorities
• Madre Fire continunes to burn west of Bakersfield, burns over 80,000 acres, 55% containment
• Kern County Animal Services takes in dozens of dogs after Fourth of July, offers free adoptions 
• 110 dead in Texas flooding, more than 160 still missing: officials
• President Trump says US will send more weapons to Ukraine
• CA lawmakers look to regulate AI chatbots
• FTC warns companies about 'Made in USA' labels
• Elevate Apartments open in Bakersfield, offers paths to more permanent housing
• Gov. Newsom visits South Carolina

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Today's top stories:

• Recovery efforts continue in Texas after devastating floods
• Over 100 dead in Texas flooding, dozens missing
• Secret Witness renews calls for information on disappearance of Ana Barbosa
• Madre Fire continues to burn west of Bakersfield
• Bakersfield Fire Department promotes 7, but finds it's difficult to fill higher roles
• Motorists will see lane closures, detours along Hwy 99 for construction
• President Trump announces new tariffs for multiple countries including Japan, South Korea
• Dr. Jasmeet Bains expected to enter 2026 race against Rep. David Valadao
• California sending search and rescue teams to Texas

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Today's top stories:

• Dozens killed in Texas flooding, death toll expected to rise
• Homicide victim Ahmaya Alexander remembered on what would have been her 17th birthday
• Madre Fire at 30% containment; 80,480 acres burned
• Residents work to put out Fourth of July fire in SW Bakersfield
• Bakersfield animal shelters see runaway dogs, animals after Fourth of July
• Elon Musk announces creation of America Party
• TikTok building US version of its app: report
• 2 extra hours of sleep can ease anxiety in teens: report
• Amazon Prime Days sales begin Tuesday
• Dodgers get swept by Houston Astros in weekend series

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Today's top stories:

• Assault suspect shot, wounded by officers in SW Bakersfield
• KCSO releases body-worn camera footage of shooting that wounded suspect
• Fire breaks out in McFarland following fireworks show
• Questions remain after fire, explosion at Taft home
• Fire departments work overtime on Fourth of July due to illegal fireworks
• Fourth of July celebrations to begin in Bakersfield
• Using emoji shows you're more caring, emotionally responsive: study
• After being booted from downtown shack, Taco Bros is back and growing

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Today's top stories:

• Massive fire burns east of Santa Maria, portion of Hwy 166 closed
• Fire, possible explosion damages homes in Taft
• Kern Transit bus overturns in Lancaster, mutliple people injured
• Court documents reveal more details in death of 1-year-old in hot car
• CHP will be on maximum enforcement period for Fourth of July weekend
• Medical experts warn of dangers of misuse of fireworks leading to burns, injuries
• First KCFD chief Bob Lechtreck dies at 100
• Newsom announces $750M tax credit for film TV production

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Today's top stories:

• Man arrested for murder of his grandfather in Tehachapi
• Mom accused leaving children in hot car makes court appearance
• Fire damages home in central Bakersfield; family escapes, dogs rescued
• Fireworks sales benefit local groups for a variety of causes
• House expected to vote on Senate version of Trump's budget
• AAA expects record Fourth of July travel
• Catholic Diocese of Fresno files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Today's top stories:

• Experts warn against leaving children unattended in vehicles after 1-year-old dies
• Investigation underway after body found on Ohio Dr
• Another landmark building in Bakersfield goes up in flames
• Senate continues work on President Trump's budget bill
• Jurors continue deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
• Brian Kohberger takes plea deal in Idaho college student murders case
• Gov. Newsom signs aimed at building more housing
• California gas tax increases by 2 cents per gallon today
• California Highway Patrol's new patrol vehicle paint scheme blend in with traffic

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Today's top stories:

• Fire breaks out at bottling plant in central Bakersfield
• Child dies after being left in hot vehicle, mother arrested: Bakersfield PD
• Man suspected of abducting teen through video game to stand trial
• Fire departments offer ways to report illegal fireworks
• Proposed Bakersfield VA clinic back in courtroom
• Kern County Public Health urges caution in Lake Isabella over toxic algae blooms
• American Airlines to add flights in California
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon is hiring 
• 11th Annual usic Media Jam raises $100K for cancer patients

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Today's top stories:

• County supervisors approve ordinance to allow for expansion of oil drilling on county land
• Bakersfield City Council approves $852M budget
• Vigil held for teen shooting victim
• Kern County detentions officer pleads not guilty to DUI
• Man taken into custody after standoff at Baylor St home
• Health experts encourage HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day
• Senate continues work on passing President Trump's budget bill
• Rick's Reviews: 'Phineas and Ferb' returns for a new season
• Covey Cottages opens offering homeless veterans
• Celebrating Maddie Janssen's final day at KGET

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Today's top stories:

• Lawmakers want briefing on full scope, impact of Iran nuclear site bombing
• Closing arguments to begin in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
• American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Las Vegas
• Democrats, Gov. Newsom finalizing details in state budget deal
• How to prepare your home for the wildfire season
• Woolworth's to reopen luncheonette with some modern touches
• 'Tales for Tails' program builds kids reading skills with some help from furry friends
• Kern County Fair announces additional concerts

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