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Two-night resurfacing project to impact parts of Rosedale Hwy this weekend

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Works said there will be a two-night resurfacing project on Rosedale Highway between Fruitvale Avenue and Wear Street. County Public Works said the project is set to begin at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 and that there will be no detours or road closures but that […]

Kern County, CA · 4d

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 · 7d

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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 · 4d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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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 · 4d

Porterville Recorder

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Respiratory season prompts visitation restrictions at Sierra View

The 2026/2027 Respiratory Season is underway, Sierra View Medical Center stated. The hospital also stated it's taking proactive measures to protect patients, visitors, and staff. To help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19, visiting restrictions at Sierra View will go...

Porterville, CA · 4d

Porterville Recorder

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Saleh widens his lead over Meister

Taha Saleh has widened his lead against Porterville mayor Greg Meister in the race to represent District 2 on the City Council in Tuesday's midterm election. After Tuesday night's final vote count, Saleh had a 30 vote lead on Meister, 709-679, 51 to 49 percent. After Thursday night's update Saleh extended that lead to 84 votes, 836-752, 52.64 percent ot 47.38 percent.

Porterville, CA · 4d

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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.

Bakersfield, CA · 4d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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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 · 6d

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Kern Community College Board Race Flips as Candidate Who Quit Still Leads

Eight candidates are competing for four seats on the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees, and at least one of those races has taken a strange turn: a candidate who publicly dropped out remains on the ballot and, depending on which vote count you look at, might still be leading.

Kern County, CA · 5d

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 · 5d

Porterville Recorder

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Atchley to serve as this year's Veterans Day Grand Marshal

While Bob Atchley is obviously honored to be this year's Grand Marshal of the Veterans Day festivities and realizes the responsibility that carries, he said the distinction wasn't about that. "I'm honored and it is a recognition," Atchley said. Atchley then added, "But I'm not a person to accept" a...

Porterville, CA · 4d

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 · 5d

Bakersfield Now

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City of Bakersfield launches online form for resident to request road safety evaluations

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield created a form for residents to request road improvements and traffic calming features in their neighborhood. The City created a Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program request form. “The safety of pedestrians, bike riders and drivers using City streets is one of Bakersfield’s...

Bakersfield, CA · 6d

Porterville Recorder

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Miles Goes For Honor Flight: Veteran talks about work at PMA

Steve Miles spoke about the Honor Flight program in Kern County to Tammy Rice's class at Porterville Military Academy on Tuesday. Students at PMA are taking on Honor Flight as the State Seal of Civic Engagement project. Miles is a Marine Corps veteran and has worked with the Honor Flight...

Kern County, CA · 4d

KGET

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2026 Kern County election results

Check for election results from Kern County races here.

Kern County, CA · 7d

KGET

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

Kern County, CA · 5d

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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, […]

Bakersfield, CA · 4d

Bakersfield Now

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AP projects Randy Villegas to win 22nd Congressional District race against David Valadao

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Associated Press projects Randy Villegas to win over incumbent David Valadao for the 22nd Congressional District seat. Villegas spent months campaigning after launching his bid in April. He spoke at his watch party at the La Movida nightclub, crediting volunteers and voters for pushing his campaign to the finish line.

Kern County, CA · 6d

Bakersfield Now

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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 · 4d