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Sinéad O'Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

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New details in claim filed against Kern County Coroner's Office

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Santa Barbara News-Press stops publishing after owner declares bankruptcy

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One dead in a two-vehicle crash in Southwest Bakersfield

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Ready Set Back 2 School Health and Wellness Fair held at Kern County Museum

Zelenskyy gives surprise commencement speech, receives honorary degree

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City offers security grants to Downtown Bakersfield businesses to combat crime

Crime

Three men arrested in connection to liquor store robbery in Bakersfield

Attorneys suggest possible alibi defense for Bryan Kohberger

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This giant air-fryer cookie recipe is so easy and delicious

Ukrainian troops wait to join the counteroffensive in the 'grey zone'

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Steve Wynn agrees to casino ban with $10M misconduct settlement

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Westland Water District farmers awarded grants by DWR

A major Atlantic Ocean current could collapse as early as 2025

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Ex-USC dean sentenced to home confinement for bribery

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A thumbs-up emoji can represent a contract agreement, judge says

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Dignity Health to hold free Back-to-School school supplies giveaway event

UN: 'The era of global boiling has arrived'

US man is brutally beaten while on trip to Ireland

Weather

Excessive heat and monsoonal moisture in Sunday's forecast

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