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2026 Kern County election results

Check for election results from Kern County races here.

Kern County, CA · 3d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

Bakersfield election updates: City Hall shifts as Kern County counts votes

Vote counting continues in Kern County, with changes at Bakersfield City Hall and key state and congressional races coming into focus.

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Texas Tornado Tradition Hits Bakersfield's Nile Theater for Year's Final Show

Bakersfield's Nile Theater will host Texas Tornado Tradition on Saturday at 8 p.m., a concert blending classic Tex-Mex hits with new material in what the band says will be its final performance of the year. The show brings together two of the few remaining original members of the legendary Texas Tornados alongside a newer Kern County resident eager to put his own stamp on the group's sound.

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Today In SCV History: November 6, 1976(?) – Acton’s Legendary ‘Turkey War’ With L.A. Radio Host

On Nov. 6, in either 1976 (per Jo Anne Darcy’s photos) or 1977 (per band member Marty Prue), the small town of Acton made Southern California history by going to “war” with a radio host. The conflict began after DJ “Sweet” Dick Whittington, broadcasting on KGIL AM-1260 and later KFI, repeatedly joked about the small ...

Acton, CA · 1d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

Gonzales, Couch head to Assembly, leaving two Bakersfield-area seats open

Gonzales and Couch are headed to the state Assembly, leaving Bakersfield's Ward 2 and Kern County District 4 seats vacant. Here's what happens next.

Bakersfield, CA · 23h

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California Homes Face Shutoffs as Santa Anas Raise Fire Risks

Thousands of homes and businesses north of Los Angeles face the risk of potential power cuts over the next two days as weak to moderate Santa Ana winds bring dangerous fire weather conditions. Southern California Edison is considering shutting off power to 4,639 homes and businesses in Los Angeles County,...

Ventura County, CA · 1d

Bakersfield Now

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...

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Chevron drilling operations resumed in Kern County

McKITTRICK, Calif. — Chevron marked its drilling restart Friday, Nov. 6, with a tour of an active drilling site in McKittrick and a gathering of local officials. Since August, Chevron has drilled about 40 new wells, according to reporting by Peter Segall of The Bakersfield Californian. The company is operating one drilling rig in Kern County.

Kern County, CA · 1d

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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 […]

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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.

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Tree maintenance on Meacham Road, Calloway Drive may impact traffic Saturday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield officials said city contractors will be performing tree trimming maintenance on Meacham Road and Calloway Drive this weekend. As a result, the city said the work zones may impact traffic in the area. Officials said the work will be performed between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, […]

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Multiple closures planned Sunday for parade hosted by South P Street Sikh Temple

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield is advising drivers to use alternate routes this weekend to avoid road closures. The city said multiple road closures will be in effect on Sunday, Nov. 8, for a third-party event. The closures will impact South P Street between Wilson Road and South H Street starting at […]

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Delano seniors face displacement after Palm Motel condemned

After decades of calling the Palm Motel home, more than a dozen seniors now face an uncertain future as unsafe living conditions force them out, leaving many struggling to afford a place to go.

Delano, CA · 22h

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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 · 1d

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Texas Tornado Tradition brings Tex-Mex classics and new sounds to Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Texas Tornado Tradition is bringing its signature sound to Bakersfield, with an original band member keeping its music alive. You may recognize their most popular titles, “Hey Baby, Que Paso” and “Who Were You Thinking Of.” The eight-piece band soared to popularity in the early 90s, even winning a Grammy for […]

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Voters decide next Kern Community College District Area 2 trustee

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In the race for Kern Community College District Area 2, Christina Scrivner ran against Paula Bray, who has served on the Kern County Board of Education since 2020 representing Area 5. Kern Community College District Area 2 encompasses parts of Kern and Inyo counties. As of 10 p.m., Scrivner is leading […]

Kern County, CA · 3d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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

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