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The case had originally been considered a human trafficking case, but the sheriff's office and district attorney are now calling it a case of migrant smuggling.

The man escaped from a house in east Bakersfield, calling for help for himself and 15 others being held against their will by human traffickers, including his own wife and child.

Dustin's Diner is officially open, offering some extra cheer throughout the rest of the year. The diner raises funds every December for the Bakersfield Homeless Center.

According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 20 people are abused by their partners every minute.

At the Open Door Network, therapy plays a large part in helping people in the community recover from trauma. Boston is a therapy dog in training, getting ready to help children walk down that road.

The site shows that as of the Point in Time count in January, 2022, there are 1,356 unhoused people living in Bakersfield.

With ongoing concerns over crime and homelessness in the community, some local organizations have partnered to help keep the streets of Bakersfield safe.