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We’re back to summer-like weather soon

Memorial Day was beautiful for most of Kern County! The only issue was strong winds in Eastern Kern. Other than that we’ve had really comfortable temperatures and nice clear skies. The clear skies will be with us through the evening, which is good news for anyone hoping to catch the potential meteor shower tonight. I want to put extra emphasis on hoping and potential for this one, because it’s…

Woman waiting for heart transplant lives every day inspiring others – KERO 23ABC News

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The nation goes red in February and that’s because it’s American Heart Month. For the last seven years, Sophila Turner has been fighting for her life as she waits for a new heart.

“It’s a feeling that you can’t even describe, you feel like you just lost everything,” said Turner.

That is what 40-year-old Turner felt when doctors told her she needed a new heart. When she…

Kern County Sheriff’s Office: Use of force on Juan Fidel Castro and his death not connected – KERO 23ABC News

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The Kern County Sheriff’s Office released new details Thursday on the in-custody death of Juan Fidel Castro, explaining the use of force was justified.

Castro was arrested by CHP officers on December 8, 2015 for possession of a stolen car and burglary tools, and driving under the influence on a suspended license.

During the booking process, deputies suspected he was under the influence of…