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Stockdale Highway off-ramp to close permanently Nov. 20

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The southbound Highway 99 off-ramp to Stockdale Highway will permanently close Friday, Nov. 20, after plans to shut it down were delayed more than four years ago. According to the city of Bakersfield, the closure is part of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas...

Bakersfield, CA · 1d
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The Fresno Bee

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Election results 2026: How the Valley is voting for Congress and California leaders

Central Valley voters are helping decide who represents them in Congress and the California Legislature, who will lead the state and which statewide ballot propositions will become law. These are the latest election results for races affecting Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Madera and Merced counties, including congressional and legislative contests, statewide offices and California’s 14 ballot propositions. Results will be updated as ballots are counted following Tuesday’s election. Unofficial results in the Nov. 3, 2026, California general election from the California Secretary of State’s Office and county election offices. These preliminary results, known as a semifinal official canvass, are updated as counties count ballots. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10. Counties must certify election results by Dec. 3. The secretary of state must certify the final statement of vote by Dec. 11.

Merced County, CA · 2d

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9 Small Towns Across California’s Central Valley Facing An Uncertain Future

One town on this list is literally sinking into the ground after decades of heavy groundwater pumping. Its population is drifting too, just more slowly. That double meaning hooked me right away. California’s Central Valley grows a huge share of the nation’s food. Yet many of its smallest...

California · 6d
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KGET

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Seventh movement of city’s $1.5 billion freeway interchange now complete; three-year construction of final leg starts in 2027

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The orchestra has completed the seventh movement. Now it’s time for the climactic eighth and final movement.  We’re not talking about one of the lost symphonies of Beethoven; we’re talking about the asphalt legacy of Bill Thomas – and it’s music to our ears. The seventh leg of the $1.5 billion […]

Bakersfield, CA · 3d

KGET

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California declines to declare a state of emergency for Golden Mussel invasion

Kern County, CA · 19h

KGET

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Park Center at Seven Oaks opens in southwest Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new apartment community in southwest Bakersfield is now open for tenants. Park Center at Seven Oaks celebrated its ribbon cutting Wednesday in the area of White Lane and Allen Road. The complex features more than 500 units and the first residents moved in Nov. 1. Park Center sits right along […]

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

Bakersfield Now

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Meet Buckley! Our Kern County Animal Services Pet of the Week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Buckley is our Pet of the Week and is available for adoption now from Kern County Animal Services. He is a 4-month-old Beagle mix and has only been at the shelter for a short time. If you would like to adopt Tony or any of...

Kern County, CA · 1d

ABC30 Central Valley

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Highway 99 Caldwell Avenue Interchange project breaks ground in Visalia

A major improvement project at the Caldwell Avenue Interchange on Highway 99 moved forward Friday as Caltrans District 6 officials and local leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony.

Visalia, CA · 6d

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Kitten rescued from car engine bay in Tulare Co, lured out with tuna

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — A kitten was rescued from a car engine in Tulare County. The Tulare County Fire Department says firefighters were called out for a kitten stuck in a car. When they arrived, they found the small cat stuck inside the engine compartment. With a little...

Tulare County, CA · 4h

SJV Water

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Kings River may have more than 1 million acre feet up for grabs

The state’s water rights office says there is excess water – up to 1.13 million acre feet – going unused on the Kings River, which could open the system to a flood of water seekers. The Administrative Hearing Office (AHO) will hold a hearing Jan. 19, 2027...

Kern County, CA · 19h

Hanford Sentinel

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Avenal City Council will be full once again

The City of Avenal is hoping to put a tumultuous year behind it and get back to orderly business. After four City Council members were recalled in April, voters hit the polls on Election Day to choose their replacements. The four seats are split between two full-terms and two short-term...

Avenal, CA · 19h

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City Council approves zoning change for Riverview Marketplace project

Bakersfield City Council unanimously approved a zoning change for the Riverview Marketplace shopping center anchored by Whole Foods.

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

The Fresno Bee

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Tulare County election results 2026: Live supervisor, city council and ballot races

Tulare County voters are deciding races for county supervisor, city council, school boards and other local offices in California’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Among the contests is the 4th District Board of Supervisors race between Eddie Valero and Ian Bakke. Voters are also choosing city council members in Visalia, Porterville, Tulare, Dinuba and several other communities. Tulare County ballot measures Nine local measures are on the ballot, including Measure A, a proposed sales tax increase in Tulare, and Measure Z, a proposed Visalia Unified School District bond measure. Other measures address sales taxes, school funding and local government operations in communities throughout the county. Follow the latest unofficial election results below as ballots are counted. Unofficial results in the Nov. 3, 2026, California general election from the California Secretary of State’s Office and county election offices. These preliminary results, known as a semifinal official canvass, are updated as counties count ballots. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10. Counties must certify election results by Dec. 3. The secretary of state must certify the final statement of vote by Dec. 11.

Tulare County, CA · 2d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Bakersfield's 105-year-old WWII veteran to receive replica of his RAF uniform

Former Royal Air Force tail gunner Ron Holdsworth flew 32 missions over Germany. Now, an exact replica of his wartime uniform is being prepared for him

Bakersfield, CA · 22h

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The California Living Museum Expansion Plan

The California Living Museum could undergo a major expansion as part of a long-term plan that would add new animal habitats and facilities. CALM’s Campus Master Plan outlines a 20-year timeline for future development. The projects are divided into three stages covering years 0–7, 8–15, and 16–20. The plan focuses on expanding animal habitats, improving wildlife rehabilitation facilities, and creating new educational and visitor spaces.

Kern County, CA · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

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Randy Villegas, projected to win against Valadao, resigns from Visalia School board

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Randy Villegas has resigned from Visalia Unified’s Board of Education, the school district announced on Wednesday. The announcement was made hours after the Associated Press projected that he would win the race to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District. However, in its statement on Wednesday, the school district revealed that Randy Villegas […]

Visalia, CA · 1d

Porterville Recorder

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Female gray wolf continues trek in Tulare County

The female gray wolf who came back to Tulare County earlier this month is still in the county and appeared to be near the Tule River Reservation as of Tuesday afternoon. As of Tuesday the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Map showed BEYO3 was in the genereal area of the Tule River Reservation as it continued to head toward Sequoia National Park. The collared wolf is tracked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife but it should be noted the location on the map is a general location and not an exact location.

Tulare County, CA · 2d

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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Kathy Nesper appointed to Tulare City Council after councilman’s death

On Election Day , the Tulare City Council selected Kathleen (Kathy) Nesper to fill the city council seat that became vacant when Stephen C. Harrell died on Oct. 8. The city received seven applications, with two people ineligible because they didn't live in District 3. One applicant also withdrew their application, according to Tulare City Clerk Melissa Wilcox, who added that the eligible candidates were interviewed. In addition to Nesper, the other candidates were Ethel Shaver, Brady Brown and Marisa Gorzeman. All four attended the Nov. 3 city council meeting to respond to final questions before one would be appointed. Live: Updates as Tulare County votes in 2026 midterm election “I have an extremely strong worth ethic,” Nesper told council members. “I honor my commitments. I do what I’ve said I will do and on time. “I prepare very well,” she continued. “In preparing for tonight, I read back through all the agenda packets for the last three months, and some from as far back as a year ago, so I would be aware of what the council has been doing and what is coming down in the future.” After hearing from the four candidates, the city council talked about

Tulare, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Kern County Walks Back Election Media Rules After Press Groups Cry Foul

Kern County election officials revised their media coverage guidelines this week after news organizations and civil rights groups objected to restrictions that barred reporters from filming within 100 feet of polling sites and ballot drop boxes. The original rules were issued Oct. 27, just days before Tuesday's election, and were updated Oct. 30 following pushback from press-rights advocates.

Kern County, CA · 2d

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Calif. Assembly GOP leader Macedo maintains close lead over Dem challenger

Assembly Republican Leader Alexandra Macedo (R–Tulare) is hanging on to her lead in the 33rd district. Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties – the three counties in the 33rd district – updated their vote counts on Thursday, showing that Macedo is still up by a few points. State...

Fresno County, CA · 18h