Some of today's top stories

• we begin with new numbers this morning in the special election to replace former Bakersfield congressman Kevin McCarthy in the House. 
      In the count so far... one candidate is taking a commanding lead... but it may not be enough to avoid a runoff election.
      17's Jenny Huh joins us now to break it all down. 
• Parents are holding their children a bit tighter this morning after hearing about a shocking case of child abduction right in our own backyard.
      17's Aleeya Fitzgerald joins us in studio with more.