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This Gated California 55+ Community In Bakersfield Is Where Retirees Feel Right At Home, With Friendly Neighbors, Lots Of Clubs And A Clubhouse That Feels Like Old Las Vegas

Retirement in Bakersfield does not have to mean a quiet porch and a long list of empty afternoons. Behind one security gate on the east side of the city, a lodge sits at the center of daily life, with a large pool, tennis courts, a gym, a sauna, and even a small theater.

Bakersfield, CA · 19d
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Power restored to homes following PG&E outage in SW Bakersfield

UPDATE (6:55 p.m.) — According to PG&E’s outage map, power was restored to homes and businesses in the affected areas of an outage. More than 4,000 homes and businesses were impacted, according to PG&E’s outage map Tuesday afternoon. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — About 4,335 PG&E customers are being impacted by a power outage in southwest […]

Bakersfield, CA · 17d

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City Council to discuss Jail Bed Task Force at Wednesday’s Meeting

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — While Bakersfield has seen a major reduction in violent crimes, over the past five years, low-level criminals are getting off easy. There simply aren’t enough beds and detention officers to keep them in jail. The lack of jail bed space in Bakersfield is a “major gap” in creating accountability in the […]

Bakersfield, CA · 17d

The Runner

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A New Market for Bakersfield’s Makers

The rich aroma of coffee and the sound of indie music drifted into the parking lot of Mokhamena Cafe on Panama Lane on Saturday, Oct. 10. More than 25 different vendors set up for the first-ever Valley Made Market. This event was created as a space to showcase artisan goods and craftsmanship, something the founders say Bakersfield has been missing.

Bakersfield, CA · 20d
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Demi Dominguez trial: Family says hospital discharge led to her death

Opening statements begin in the Demi Dominguez wrongful death trial; family's attorney says an early hospital discharge cost her and her newborn their lives.

Bakersfield, CA · 22d

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New Park Center at Seven Oaks apartments in southwest Bakersfield set to open soon

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A major new apartment community in southwest Bakersfield is getting closer to opening, bringing hundreds of new units to the Seven Oaks area. Park Center at Seven Oaks, located near White Lane and Allen Road, includes 520 apartments and is expected to begin welcoming residents...

Bakersfield, CA · 18d

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How to watch the Assembly District 35 debate with Andrae Gonzales & Saul Ayon on KGET

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Kern County political leaders Andrae Gonzales and Saul Ayon are expected to meet on the debate stage Tuesday night to make their case to voters on why they should be the next representative of Assembly District 35.  Gonzales, who is running as a Democrat, currently serves as a Bakersfield City Councilman, […]

Kern County, CA · 18d

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Parts of Bakersfield’s 18th, N, O streets to close temporarily this weekend

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield is advising drivers to use alternate routes in parts of downtown later this week. Officials with the city said a third-party event will close parts of 18th, N and O streets on Oct. 23 and 24. According to the city, 18th Street between N and O streets […]

Bakersfield, CA · 18d

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Felicita Park renovations are complete in the city of Arvin

The City of Arvin received a donation of more than $56,000 to fund the first major renovation in Felicita Park's history, completed in just four months.

Arvin, CA · 19d

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New event venue, fast-food restaurant proposed at southwest Bakersfield mansion: docs

UPDATE: The Bakersfield Planning Commission unanimously approved the preliminary planning steps Thursday for a project proposing a new event center and other major structures at an existing mansion on Buena Vista Road. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new event venue, fast-food restaurant and other major additions are being proposed at the site of an 18,000-square-foot […]

Bakersfield, CA · 22d

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Zerker Road in NW Bakersfield to close through October

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A portion of Zerker Road is set to completely close for around two weeks for pavement reconstruction, according to the city of Bakersfield. The closure will affect Zerker Road between Snow and 7th Standard roads from Monday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 1, officials said Friday.

Bakersfield, CA · 21d

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Bakersfield City Council set to discuss possible jail bed space policies

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After years of struggling with a lack of jail bed space that led to early releases for countless low-level criminals in Bakersfield, the City Council is set to discuss potential policy decisions during its regular Wednesday meeting. The City Council is expected to make requests to city staff for future action […]

Bakersfield, CA · 21d

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California teachers once had fully paid health coverage. Now they're rallying over premiums

"While your income isn't changing, your purchasing power has absolutely fallen."

Bakersfield, CA · 21d

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Bakersfield ranks 11th in high car crash rates, per new analysis

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new analysis by consumer finance report has found that nationwide Bakersfield ranks eleventh in cities with highest car accident rates. The analysis — which takes into account the 50 largest cities across the country, Bakersfield ranks eleventh, finding that there are around 20.9 car accidents per every 1,000 drivers, above […]

Bakersfield, CA · 18d

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Hundreds join 'No Kings' vote-early event in downtown Bakersfield

Hundreds gathered at Bakersfield's Liberty Bell for a "No Kings" vote-early event, dropping off ballots days before the election.

Bakersfield, CA · 20d

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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Character Counts! These Tulare County students excel in Trustworthiness

Student: Ivan Alcaraz Grade: 6 School: Burton Elementary School, Porterville Pillar: Trustworthiness Comment: Nominator Elvira Sanchez says, “I am proud to nominate Ivan for the Pillar of Trustworthiness. He is the epitome of honesty and integrity in the classroom. This student can always be counted on to tell the truth, keep promises, and make good choices even when no one is watching. As our classroom Dojo Master and as part of our school's Leadership team, Ivan is in positions of responsibility, which he takes very seriously. He is impartial when allotting or deducting Dojo points in class and makes sure to be inclusive during school-wide, student-led activities. Due to the way Ivan takes responsibility for his words and actions, he has earned the trust of both classmates and teachers.” Student: Isaiah Lupercio Grade: 1 School: Shannon Ranch Elementary School, Visalia Pillar: Trustworthiness Comment: Nominator Monica Pasquini says, “Isaiah is a truly trustworthy student. On several occasions, he has found SPURS tickets on the floor, and instead of keeping them, he has always done the right thing and turned them in. This shows what an honest and responsible person he is. Isaiah is not only trustworthy, but he is also a

Tulare County, CA · 18d

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Kern County In Depth: Oct. 18, 2026

In this week’s episode of Kern County In Depth, KGET’s Vincent Demonte spoke with GOP Consultant Cathy Abernathy on a variety of debate topics featured on KGET. Watch the full episode in the video player above.

Kern County, CA · 18d

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Mediation set in state workers dispute

State workers all across California are still heading toward a one-day strike next week as mediation begins and the status of the strike remains in limbo as there's also a dispute over who exactly are essential employees. Last week SEIU Local members overwhelming voted to go on a one-day strike...

California · 21d

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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Visalia school board candidates debate key issues

Four candidates for the Visalia Unified School District School Board offered their differing perspectives in a public forum at the Tulare County Office of Education on Oct. 8. The candidates participating were incumbent Area 1 Board Member Walta Gamoian and challenger Stacy Boyce, and incumbent Area 4 Board Member Todd Oto and challenger Efrain Becerra. Paul Hurley moderated the event, asking questions and occasional follow-ups. Hurley started by having the candidates introduce themselves. Meet the candidates Area 4 incumbent Todd Oto said he worked for Visalia Unified School District for 32 years. “I started as a drafting teacher at Mt. Whitney High School, worked there for 12 years, also taught woodshop there, became a dean at Mt. Whitney High School, then an assistant principal for six years at Redwood High School, and was principal at Sequoia High School, the continuation school here in town," he said. Becerra said he has a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in education and is currently getting his master's in teaching. "Education is something that I'm very passionate about,” Becerra said. “Education has always been around me. My whole family are educators.” Gamoian introduced herself as the current Area 1 trustee. “I've been an

Visalia, CA · 18d