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Officials urge Kern County residents to prep now as rain, gusty winds near

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Rain and gusty winds expected in Kern County are prompting officials to urge residents to take steps now to prevent flooding problems, power outages and dangerous driving conditions. The Kern County Fire Department said it is preparing for winter weather and encouraged residents to do the...

Kern County, CA · 1d
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Kern County supervisors to consider options for Sheriff Youngblood replacement

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County supervisors on Tuesday could appoint Undersheriff Larry McCurtain to replace Sheriff Donny Youngblood, at least for the next two years, as recommended by Youngblood and county staff. The Board of Supervisors could make the appointment Tuesday to fill the vacant position, according to the Board of Supervisors meeting agenda. […]

Kern County, CA · 1d

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 · 2d

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Kern County agencies, organizations prepare for El Niño

El Niño is coming and Kern County Search and Rescue K-9 Maverick and his colleagues are making sure the county is prepared.

Kern County, CA · 2d

San Luis Obispo Tribune

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Central Coast cemetery was abandoned for a century. See efforts to preserve it

Just south of San Luis Obispo County is a quaint farming community. Guadalupe has a population of less than 9,000 residents . It’s so small that there’s no stoplight to direct traffic in town. However, the Santa Maria Valley city is rich in local lore, with landmarks dating back to the 1800s. Some of Guadalupe’s first settlers buried at a Catholic cemetery off Highway 1 that was seemingly forgotten for more than a century. Albert Nunez, Jr., and his father made it their mission to preserve Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery and its burial plots. “It’s an interesting part of our history and that’s why I’m involved,” Nunez said. “It’s because it is not just personal, but it’s part of (Guadalupe) history.” What’s the history behind Guadalupe? Ten Chumash villages once populated the future site of Guadalupe, drawn by the area’s abundance of fresh water, wildlife and native plants, Santa Maria Times columnist Judith Dale wrote in 2021. Less than a decade after Gaspar de Portola led his 1769 expedition up the California coast, Spanish priests established Mission La Purisima in what is now Lompoc. In 1840, then-California Gov. Juan Alvarado granted two men — Diego Olivera and Teodoro Arrellanes

San Luis Obispo County, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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California Republican leader loses Central Valley reelection bid

Assembly Republican Leader Alexandra Macedo, R-Tulare, suffered a stunning upset Friday in her reelection bid for her Central Valley seat, capping off what has been a disastrous legislative election for the party. The Associated Press called the race just before 6 p.m. for Democratic challenger Hipolito Cerros, who came from behind to take the lead. He had 50.7% of ballots cast. “While ballots are still being counted, it now appears we will fall just short in our campaign for re-election to the state Assembly,” Macedo, 32, said in a statement. Cerros, 28, is a former small town mayor who was defeated by Macedo in the June primary and did not run a major campaign on his way to victory. The loss helps expand the Democratic majority in the Assembly that could reach a record not seen since the 1850s. Senate Minority Leader Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, is also at risk of losing his seat . The district is about 45 miles southeast of Fresno and includes Hanford, Corcoran and parts of Visalia. Republicans make up 35.64% of registered voters. Democrats make up 33.21%. “I’m ready to work to provide solutions regardless of background,” Cerros said. “My door’s always open for

California · 1d

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Bakersfield woman inherits Park Stockdale home and is fighting to get a lien removed

Inheriting a family home can preserve a legacy, but it can also come with unexpected financial obligations — including unpaid homeowners association fees and property liens. That is what Bakersfield resident Angela Roberts said she is dealing with after taking ownership of her family’s home in Park Stockdale following her mother’s death in 2021. Roberts described the neighborhood as more than a place to live, calling it a community her family has called home for generations.

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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Delano City Council to consider temporary ban on data centers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Delano City Council is set to join the nationwide data center conversation with a proposed temporary ban on such developments in the city, according to the meeting agenda for Monday. The Council will consider a 45-day moratorium on the approval of any applications related to data centers. Four of the […]

Delano, CA · 1d

Newsweek

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New Images Show California High-Speed Rail Progress

Photographs of six new completed projects of the California high-speed rail project were released on Thursday.

California · 1d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 3d

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Kern’s Kindness: Local volunteers give out free groceries

Kern County helps feed the nation, but hunger remains a reality right here at home. 23ABC met the volunteers working week after week to put food directly into the hands of families who need it most.

Kern County, CA · 1d

YourCentralValley.com

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Firefighters rescue kitten trapped underneath vehicle in Earlimart

Tulare County firefighters rescued a kitten trapped under an SUV in Earlimart by using a piece of ham to lure it to safety.

Tulare County, CA · 2d

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The View of a Veteran

Veterans Day comes each year to remind us of the people who make it their duty to protect us as Americans. We honor their service by celebrating them, but do we truly know what they have done and all that they have endured?. California State University, Bakersfield, has many veterans...

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

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New project will restore historic flooding to the valley

The Sequoia Riverlands Trust plans to restore seasonal flooding to the Kaweah Oaks Preserve starting this January to support oak growth and groundwater recharge.

Tulare County, CA · 1d

Bakersfield Now

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Kern County says 30,054 ballots still unprocessed as election concerns raised at meeting

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Questions about Kern County’s election process surfaced during Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting as the county continued processing ballots from the November election, with more than 30,000 still estimated to be outstanding. During public comment, speakers raised concerns ranging from discarded election equipment...

Kern County, CA · 2d

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GOP Leader Macedo on path to defeat as Cerros maintains lead

Assembly GOP Leader Alexandra Macedo continues to be in a rough position in her reelection bid after the latest vote updates on Friday. With the latest updates going against her, Macedo released a statement Friday evening saying it appears she will fall short in the race. Where the race stands:...

Tulare County, CA · 1d