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Safety on the roads during holiday travel

Christmas Eve is approaching, and many folks will be packing up their cars to leave town for the holiday.

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New vaccine mandate for workers in high-risk settings

With California leading the nation regarding administered doses of the vaccine – Governor Newsom issued a requirement that by February 1, health care workers and all employees in high-risk settings like nursing homes, will be required to get their booster shot.

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Former coach charged with sexual offense repeats offense

A former McFarland High Basketball Coach who was charged with sexual offense after contacting a minor back in 2018 was in court today for a similar case.

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Kern County warns drivers to be sober during the holiday season

During this festive time, officials warn that they tend to see an increase in crashes involving people driving under the influence.

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Biological family reflects on West boys

The question we've all been asking the past year is
"where are the boys?" But wh​at about who they were?
2ABC's Kristin Vartan spoke to family members who shared their memories of Orrin and Orson West and what they're currently going through as they try to keep hope alive.

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Prayer held Tuesday night to remember missing Cal City boys

Family and community members continue to search for Orrin and Orson, the two boys who were reported missing from California City a year ago Tuesday. Those people are gathering in prayer as questions still remain.

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KCSO warns about phone scam targeting businesses

The Kern County Sheriff's Office wants to remind you about a phone scam currently targeting businesses in the area. According to KCSO, these scammers will call doctors offices claiming they are employed by the sheriff's department and need to discuss a civil matter.

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Holiday season residential maintenance calls increase

Since the end of November, the city of Bakersfield has offered to safely get rid of cooking oil and grease for city residents. However, a few local plumbers say maintenance calls have been increasing since Thanksgiving.

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