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Over 3,000 PG&E customers without power in northwest Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — There are 3,792 PG&E customers without power in northwest Bakersfield Thursday afternoon. The power outage is impacting the community near 7th Standard Road, Calloway Drive, Olive Drive and Snow Road. The outage was reported around 11:56 a.m., according to the PG&E outage map. According to the PG&E website, power should be […]

Bakersfield, CA · 7h

KGET

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‘It is going to excite people’: Kern County turns blue for first time in nearly 50 years

Last night, Kern County dropped the results of more than 60,000 ballots.

Kern County, CA · 2d

Bakersfield Now

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Community members react to planned Stockdale Highway off-ramp closure

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The southbound Highway 99 off-ramp to Stockdale Highway is scheduled to close permanently Nov. 20, according to the City of Bakersfield. The city said the closure is part of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program, which includes improvements to the Highway 58 and 99 interchange. The city and Caltrans said the closure is consistent with state safety standards and will “enhance safety for the traveling public.”

Bakersfield, CA · 3d
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Kings County Braces for Monster El Niño After Tule River Broke Through Its Banks in at Least 50 Places in 2023

Kings County supervisors declared a preemptive state of emergency on Oct. 13, preparing for potential flooding as forecasters warn of an extraordinarily strong El Niño bearing down on the southern San Joaquin Valley this winter. The move comes more than three years after the Tule River broke through its banks in at least 50 places, and officials say the memory of 2023 — when floodwaters damaged homes, dairies, businesses, roads and infrastructure — is shaping how the county and its web of water agencies are gearing up this time around.

Kings County, CA · 2d
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San Luis Obispo Tribune

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One person dies in SLO County E. coli outbreak, Public Health says

One person has died in connection with an E. coli outbreak in San Luis Obispo , the county Public Health Department confirmed Tuesday. “We can confirm that one individual associated with the E. coli outbreak has died,” San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department public information officer Tom Cuddy said in a statement. “We are sharing this information with the permission of the individual’s family. “This is truly a heartbreaking development, and our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected by this outbreak,” he added. “The entire team at Public Health extends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones during this difficult time.” The department did not share additional information on the person who died. Last week, the health department announced it was wrapping up its investigation into the outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli that officials believed was tied to Brookshire Farms on Los Osos Valley Road. There have been five confirmed total cases of E. coli in the outbreak — though there were eight additional unconfirmed other cases reported as well, the health department previously said. Of those confirmed cases, three involved children who were receiving intensive care after developing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. When reached

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 2d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Bakersfield veterans react to Hegseth impeachment effort

As an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a roadblock in Congress, Bakersfield veterans share why they believe he should remain in the role.

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

ABC30 Central Valley

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Construction begins for Kettleman City's first roundabout expected in Summer 2028

Many Valley residents drive through Kettleman City to get to the Central Coast. Work is underway to build a dual-lane roundabout at the intersection of Highway 41 and Bernard Drive to help ease traffic congestion.

Kettleman City, CA · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

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A McFarland Couple Spent About $15,000 on a Front-Yard Play Area for Their Daughter, Then a City Inspector Red-Tagged It Once the Concrete Was Dry

A McFarland, California couple says about $15,000 is at risk after the city red-tagged concrete poured as a play area for their 3-year-old daughter.

Mcfarland, CA · 10h

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Bakersfield Pitches Itself as Next Industrial Hub at Kern Capital Summit

Wonderful Logistics Center — Major Logistics Project Under Construction. Kern County’s bid to attract industrial investment depends on more than available land: summit speakers also pointed to labor, transportation and electrical power as factors in site decisions. Those questions were part of the discussion this week at the second annual Unbound Kern Capital Summit, where more than 200 investors, site selectors, local politicians and economic development officials gathered as organizers pitched the region for industrial growth.

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

hoodline.com

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California Prison Kitchen Audit Finds Mold, Rotten Food, Missing Wire Whip and Cutters

Inspectors sent to check on California prison kitchens found rotten tomatoes, moldy peppers, spiderwebs and bug-covered fly traps at Corcoran, and moldy ceilings at Corcoran and California State Prison, Sacramento, along with equipment failures and missing utensils serious enough to raise security concerns. The findings come from an audit by the state's Office of the Inspector General, which examined food programs and services inside California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

California · 3d

The Fresno Bee

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CEO's gone; High-Speed Rail still plans to lay first tracks this year. Does it need the win?

The recent resignation of its CEO hasn’t changed the California High-Speed Rail Authority ’s plan to lay the project’s first tracks by the end of year, says the head of the agency’s board, a milestone that could improve the public image of the often-maligned project. The agency says it has already begun receiving the building materials it needs to begin that work in Kern County. “We’re moving forward,” board Chair Steve Kawa told The Fresno Bee. “We’re going to be getting track, and we’re going to be laying track in 2026.” The rail authority has spent most of the last two years promising the physical milestone by the end of this year — more than a decade after construction began in the Central Valley — so failing to begin that work could worsen the project’s already strained public image. Gov.-elect Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, has indicated he wants to reform high-speed rail, but he has provided few details about any potential plans. Jonathan Underland, Becerra’s spokesperson, did not respond to The Fresno Bee’s request for an interview with the governor-elect. If the agency succeeds in laying track in the next six weeks, it could take a late win in what

Kern County, CA · 12h

YourCentralValley.com

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WATCH: Porterville’s Veterans Day Parade for 2026

Porterville is scheduled to host its annual massive Veterans Day Parade on Main Street starting at 10 a.m., featuring co-host Eric Rucker from KSEE24.

Porterville, CA · 1d

Bakersfield Now

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Bakersfield prepares for 2026 Veteran's Day parade

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bakersfield Veteran's Day Parade will be taking over Downtown tomorrow. The festivities begin with a free breakfast for veterans at 6:30 a.m. followed by the parade at 10 a.m. Ricardo Ybarra, representing Bakersfield American Legion Post 26, joined Eyewitness News Mornings to discuss the...

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

ABC30 Central Valley

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Veterans Day events in Kings County honor service, sacrifice and camaraderie

Classic country music and classic cars filled downtown Hanford on Veterans Day as community members gathered to honor those who served in the U.S. military.

Kings County, CA · 1d

Marisol Ochoa

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Who I'd ask about low water pressure in Bakersfield

Top 3Plumbers · Bakersfield, CA·Checked Nov 10, 2026. My old ranch house has taught me not to shrug off a weak tap or assume every crusty faucet needs a new system. I read through Bakersfield plumbing reviews for help with pressure, hard water and hidden leaks, plus the questions worth asking before work starts.

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

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Kern County Farm Bureau Warns Golden Mussels Threaten California Water Infrastructure and Agriculture

On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Rachel Nettleton, Executive Director of the Kern County Farm Bureau, joined Nick Papagni to discuss a growing threat to California’s agricultural water infrastructure, mounting production costs and the challenges facing one of the nation’s most productive farming regions. The conversation also explored crop losses, farmland development, agricultural technology and efforts to encourage the next generation of farmers.

Kern County, CA · 14h

Porterville Recorder

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Latest election update: Saleh extends lead, Cerros challenging Macedo

Taha Saleh continued to take control of his race against mayor Greg Meister in the November 3 election to represent District 2 on the Porterville City Council. There were 14,250 votes that were counted on Tuesday. As of Tuesday night there were still 30,252 mail-in ballots to be counted, another 348 provisional ballots to be processed, 389 conditional ballots to be processed, eight ballots that needed to be further reviewed and 2,240 ballots that needed to be reviewed in which there's a question with the signature.

Porterville, CA · 1d

The Cool Down

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California carbon storage project keeps injecting CO2 after judge finds its approval violated law

"Infects the informational foundation for the whole Project."

Kern County, CA · 1d

Porterville Recorder

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Veterans Day Parade is Wednesday

The entire community will again come out to celebrate its veterans on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. The day will begin with the annual City of Porterville Veterans Day Run and Walk at 7:30 a.m. in front of City Hall. Cost for the 5K and 10K run and walk is $30 and $10 for veterans and all military active duty personnel. To sign up for the Veterans Day Run & Walk visit the Parks and Leisure page at: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Porterville/VeteransDayRunRace.

Porterville, CA · 3d

Hanford Sentinel

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NAS Lemoore commanding officer speaks at Hanford Veterans Day event

Veterans, their families and Kings County residents gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony at the Old Hanford Cemetery on Wednesday morning. The event, which was organized by American Legion and its affiliated groups, kicked off with the Legion Riders riding in on motorcycles decked out in American and military flags. Later, Naval Air Station Lemoore Commanding Officer Capt. Jeffry Findlay gave remarks.

Kings County, CA · 1d