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Fong projected to win re-election in Congressional District 20 race

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Associated Press has projected that Republican Vince Fong will win the race for Congressional District 20, keeping the California House seat red and sending the congressman back to Washington, D.C. Incumbent Fong faced Democratic challenger Sandra Van Scotter, a Ridgecrest resident, who launched her campaign for Congress on the heels […]

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Andrae Gonzales leads Saul Ayon in early results for Assembly District 35

Candidates Andrae Gonzales and Saul Ayon react to early election results and reflect on their campaigns as votes continue to be counted.

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Randy Villegas projected to win 22nd Congressional District race

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New exhibit showing Kern County history to come to BFL

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meadows Field Airport and Citizens Preserving History have partnered to kickstart a local history exhibit to the airport, to help “give visitors a window into Kern County’s heritage.” Officials with the airport said the partnership will bring reproductions of Patti Doolittle’s “Legends of the Bakersfield Sound” art collection to the lobby […]

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Incumbent Hurtado leads Gonzalez in polls, according to early numbers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Although the count is still ongoing, initial numbers from the Kern County Elections Office is showing Melissa Hurtado leading in the race for the State Senate District 16 seat. Numbers as of around 9 p.m. are showing Hurtado leading challenger Guillermo Gonzalez in the race by more than 13,500 votes — […]

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The Mission at Kern County to host Community Thanksgiving Meal

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Mission at Kern County is set to host its Annual Community Thanksgiving meal. According to the Mission’s social media page, if anyone is spending the holiday with their family, on their own or looking for a warm meal, their door is open. The meal is set for Nov. 26 at […]

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In California’s Central Valley, Democrats hope to harvest fruits of Proposition 50

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — In a final get-out-the-vote push Monday, California’s two U.S. senators joined Randy Villegas at a labor union headquarters in the Central Valley district that could be critical to Democrats’ attempts to win back control of the House. The 22nd District, spanning farmland from north...

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Dylan Pearson leads in Bakersfield City School District race, according to early numbers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The race for Bakersfield City School District’s Area 2 seat, newcomer candidate Dylan Pearson is leading in the race, according to polling numbers from 10 p.m. on Tuesday. At that time, Pearson raked in about 59% of the vote — 1,600 ballots — while his opponent, Mike Harvey, collected about 1,100 […]

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Midterm Election 2026: Where to cast your ballot in Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is Midterm Election Day in Kern County and around the U.S. Races in this year's midterm election include California’s governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, propositions, and more. For Kern County, there are also several local races and...

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Delano Council Seeks More Information on Proposed Data Center Moratorium

The Delano City Council approved a motion Monday to bring additional information about a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers to its next meeting, following a discussion about the facilities’ potential impacts and the city’s ability to regulate them. Mayor Salvador Solorio-Ruiz proposed the pause for council consideration,...

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News Facts Network

ICE Raids in Latino California District Spark Fears of Voter Suppression

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA — A surge in federal immigration arrests across California’s Central Valley is fueling accusations of voter intimidation in a closely contested congressional district where Latino voters make up a large majority of the population. Federal immigration agents have increased operations in and around Bakersfield and nearby communities in recent weeks. Preliminary Department of Homeland Security data reviewed by Reuters showed arrests in Bakersfield climbing to nearly 10 per day in mid-October, while agents arrested at least seven people over several days in Wasco. The White House directed the enforcement surge, according to a U.S. official cited by Reuters. The activity is occurring in California’s 22nd Congressional District, where Republican Rep. David Valadao faces Democrat Randy Villegas. Villegas called the timing a “very clear attempt” to intimidate voters, while Valadao acknowledged the fear within immigrant communities and said enforcement should focus on people who pose public-safety threats. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There is no public evidence establishing that the raids were ordered specifically to reduce voter turnout. However, immigrant-rights groups say the operations are discouraging some U.S. citizens from leaving home or participating in the election because they fear encounters with federal agents

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A look at local Kern County races

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Kern County voters weigh in on California governor's race as

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Officials announce Randy Villegas as projected winner of key battleground CA-22 seat, defeating David Valadao

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Randy Villegas is officially projected to win the race for Congressional District 22, flipping the red battleground seat blue, according to the Associated Press on Wednesday morning. By the time the AP called the race for Villegas on Nov. 4, the progressive first-time candidate led...

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Ramkabir Motel housing project construction in central Bakersfield set to begin November

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The transformation of a vacant motel on Union Avenue into housing units is anticipated to begin early this month and wrap up after about 10 months, according to the regular Bakersfield City Council meeting agenda for Wednesday. The Council is set to consider combining two separate grant funds in the total […]

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Dog rescued after heard crying from covered truck bed in Kern Co

KERN COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — A dog was rescued by firefighters after it was heard crying from a covered truck bed in Kern County. The Kern County Fire Department says they were contacted by a concerned citizen who heard the dog barking from the covered bed of a pickup truck.

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Kern County registrar outlines ballot chain-of-custody, vault storage and signature checks

BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KBAK/KBFX) With Tuesday’s midterm election approaching, Democracy Defenders Action, a progressive advocacy group, held a virtual briefing on competitive races and potential election threats, including how disputes over vote counting and certification could play out after Election Day. The presentation portion of the briefing was off the...

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Incumbent Bryan Batey leading in Kern High School Board Area 5 race

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In the race for the Kern High School Board’s fifth service area, the race’s incumbent Bryan Batey is leading in the polls. According to poll data from around 10 p.m., Batey was leading in the race with 55% of the vote, or about 7,300 cast for him. His opponent, Michelle Shaw, […]

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