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Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur talks re-election bid for Bakersfield City Council’s Ward 7

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — When it comes to Kern County, Bakersfield City Councilwoman and Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur said she’s as local as it gets. Kaur, who represents Ward 7, said her parents bought their first home in Ward 7 and that she was born at Kern Medical. “Bakersfield always brought me back,” Kaur said. […]

Bakersfield, CA · 9d

Yahoo!

Kern County supervisors to consider new recommendation on decertified ex-deputy’s possible new DA role

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted to reconsider the highly questioned creation of a new job at the District Attorney's Office for a former deputy fired in 2022. On Tuesday, the DA's office asked the Board to create a new administrative position -- Systems Administrator...

Kern County, CA · 10d

KGET

Water line break causes sinkhole on Roberts Lane

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A water line break that resulted in a sinkhole in an Oildale roadway on Saturday is set to impact traffic until Wednesday. The sinkhole was reported on Roberts Lane between Sanford and Airport drives after the roadway collapsed. Officials with the Kern County Public Works department said for public safety multiple […]

Kern County, CA · 11d

KGET

Bataan Death March survivor laid to rest at Bakersfield National Cemetery at age 106

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – An exceptional man was laid to rest Friday afternoon at Bakersfield National Cemetery. Capt. James T. Murphy, a World War II veteran and survivor of the Bataan Death March, passed away in Arroyo Grande on Oct. 5 at the age of 106. Murphy enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1939 […]

Bakersfield, CA · 11d

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California Leaders honor Dolores Huerta’s legacy after her death

From Bakersfield to the state Capitol, leaders are remembering the farmworker movement pioneer and her decades of advocacy for workers’ rights and civil rights.

Kern County, CA · 9d

Bakersfield Now

Kern County Library offers free Halloween events for families this week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Halloween is just around the corner, and the Kern County Library is helping families get into the spooky spirit with free events happening across the county this week. The library is offering Halloween-themed activities, giving families an opportunity to celebrate the holiday while enjoying free...

Kern County, CA · 10d

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Kern County royalty owners raise concerns over California’s oil setback law

Kern County, CA · 10d

SFGate

AOC grabs In-N-Out after stumping for Central Valley progressive

"I got to tell you, our future is not David Valadao."

Bakersfield, CA · 12d

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New parks unveiled at Marcona Preserve

North of the River and Lennar, the development company behind the homes at Marcona Preserve, celebrated the opening of two new parks in the community.

Shafter, CA · 10d

ognsc.com

Villegas rallies SEIU Caregivers in Bakersfield in CD-22 race against Valadao

Standing before a room packed with home care workers, Randy Villegas shared a memory of his father yelling at him for holding the flashlight wrong in the family auto shop. Standing before a room packed with home care workers, Randy Villegas shared a memory of his father yelling at him for holding the flashlight wrong in the family auto shop.

Bakersfield, CA · 9d

Bakersfield Now

'Putting You to Work Wednesdays' Oct. 28

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Finding a job or hiring the right employees can be challenging, but Kern County residents and businesses have access to resources designed to help. As part of Eyewitness News' weekly "Putting You to Work Wednesday" segment, local job seekers can learn about employment opportunities and services available throughout Kern County.

Kern County, CA · 9d

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BLM and USWFS Launch Prescribed Burn Season Throughout Eastern Fresno, Western Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura Counties

October 28, 2026 - BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed fire operations throughout eastern Fresno, western Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will start as early as Oct. 28 and will continue throughout the fall and winter. These treatments are carefully planned to reduce hazardous fuels, protect nearby communities, and restore native ecosystems. Information about specific upcoming and active burns is available online.

Tulare County, CA · 9d

KGET

Care Court showing positive results, program judges say

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Arvin considers state bar complaint against former city attorney

The city of Arvin could file a formal complaint against its former city attorney with the state bar, stemming from allegations of overbilling that led the city to fire him.

Arvin, CA · 10d

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Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta passed away at 96, California flags ordered half-staff

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (FOX26) — The Dolores Huerta Foundation announced on Wednesday that labor leader and civil rights advocate Dolores Huerta has passed away. "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has passed away today at the age of 96," the foundation said in a social media post. "As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for us, and we ask for privacy as we grieve this incredible loss to our family."

California · 9d

KGET

Downtown Bakersfield streets to be impacted by corridor improvement project

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A corridor improvement project in downtown Bakersfield will close traffic on 18th Street between L and O streets. The closure is set to begin Wednesday and work is expected to be completed by Nov. 6. City officials said most of the work will be performed during the day and the road […]

Bakersfield, CA · 11d

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Kern County royalty owners raise concerns over California’s oil setback law

Royalty owners are urging Kern County leaders to provide advance notice of certain land-use decisions, arguing Senate Bill 1137 could limit oil production and affect mineral rights.

Kern County, CA · 10d

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