17 News @ Sunrise 06/20/2024

Some of today's top storiesA suspected killer is behind bars this morning after a woman's body was found inside a trailer in South Bakersfield. Kern County Sheriff's deputies were called out for suspicious circumstances yesterday at a trailer park on South Union Avenue. And that's where the woman's body was found.  43-year-old Jesus Navarro Razo was arrested in connection to her death.  The woman has not been identified as of newstime. A homicide investigation is underway in Rosamond after a man was found stabbed to death.     On May 31st, deputies were called out to Harvell Street and Sierra Highway.     The victim, identified as 48-year-old Gary Martin, was found in a dirt lot outside a motorhome.     42-year-old Raul Rodriguez was arrested more than a week later in connection to Martin's death.     He's due in court next week.Police are searching for a suspect wanted for questioning in a fraud investigationPolice say this man made a fraudulent purchase at a business on North Chester Avenue back on February 20th.     He's described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.    Anyone with information is asked to call the BPD at 327-7111. 17 News is your local election headquarters.     The Delano rent control and Lamont school board recall initiatives... will *not* make it to November ballot... because of a lack of valid signatures.     17's Jenny Huh has the update.We've teamed up with the Volunteer Center of Kern County for our 23rd annual fan drive and we've been asking for your help to keep our seniors cool and you were listening. 100 fans and $2,600 was donated right outside our studio at Compassion Corner on 22nd and L Streets.    We don't have an exact total yet because so many of you made donations.    Lori Honea with the Volunteer Center said seniors in need will get the fans just in time for Heat Wave number 2. There's still time to donate.    Call (661) 395-9787 between 8-4 today to make a monetary donation or you can go to the center located at 1311 Eye Street and drop off a fan.    The fan pickup is from 8-2 tomorrow.    For all who donate, thank you for giving in the spirit of the golden empire.