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Latin Times

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Becerra and SEIU Target Valadao's Medicaid Vote as CA-22 Becomes the Fall's Hottest Race

Xavier Becerra and SEIU Local 2015 formally backed Randy Villegas in Bakersfield on October 22, making Valadao's vote for H.R. 1 — the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" — the central argument of their healthcare-focused closing push. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is scheduled to appear alongside Villegas tonight, Friday,...

Bakersfield, CA · 15d

Bakersfield Now

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PG&E power outage impacts 4,300+ customers in southwest Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Over 4,300 PG&E customers are without power in southwest Bakersfield Tuesday afternoon. The power outage impacts parts of Gosford Road between Ming Avenue and Lindsay Road. According to the PG&E’s website, it was reported at around 4:06 p.m. and impacts 4,335 customers. Power is...

Bakersfield, CA · 18d

Bakersfield Now

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Neighbors seek answers as Belle Terrace cleanup moves slowly

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A Bakersfield property that has drawn repeated complaints and two recent fires remains under active Code Enforcement review, with city officials saying the process to secure and demolish parts of the site could still take months. The property, located along Belle Terrace, has been the...

Bakersfield, CA · 17d

Bakersfield Now

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Meet Ron! Our Kern County Animal Services Pet of the Week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Ron is our Pet of the Week from Kern County Animal Services. Ron stopped by Eyewitness News Mornings alongside Nick Cullen with Kern County Animal Services to meet the community and hopefully find a forever home. If you would like to learn more about adopting...

Kern County, CA · 16d

Bakersfield Now

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Rain brings a change to Kern County as winter approaches

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Some Kern County residents welcomed this week’s rain, which brought a change in temperatures and about half an inch of precipitation to Bakersfield. “The rain is good. It’s good for everything,” said Jason Gutierrez. “I love how it smells and we do...

Kern County, CA · 15d

Country Herald

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Kern County, CA Flood Watch: Flash Flood Risk Oct. 21-22

Bakersfield, Tehachapi and Grapevine face flash flood risks as heavy rainfall approaches.

Kern County, CA · 18d

KGET

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Gas leak in south Bakersfield causes road closure

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A gas leak reported in south Bakersfield Tuesday morning is impacting roads. The gas leak was reported around 9:58 a.m. in the 1500 block of Belle Terrace. Officials with the Bakersfield Fire Department said Belle Terrace is closed between Southgate and Chester Avenue. Nearby homes have been evacuated. The cause is […]

Bakersfield, CA · 18d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Bakersfield residents want more drainage before streets flood

Bakersfield residents want more drainage as flooding worries grow, while go bags help neighbors prepare for emergencies.

Bakersfield, CA · 17d

Bakersfield Californian

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Becerra, AOC head to Bakersfield to rally for Villegas this week

Big names from the world of politics are descending on the Central Valley this week ahead of what’s expected to be an extremely competitive election. In Bakersfield, gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra will visit Thursday to stump for local congressional candidate Randy Villegas, who’s looking to unseat long-term incumbent U.S. Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford.

Bakersfield, CA · 18d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Bakersfield workshop will help veterans with the home buying process

A workshop at the Kern County Veteran Service Department aims to help veterans understand all their benefits and break down the complex home buying process.

Bakersfield, CA · 18d

KGET

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Kern County records zero fentanyl-related child deaths for 2 years: report

There were no fentanyl-related deaths among children under the age of 18 in Kern County for two years in a row, according to the latest Child Death Review report.

Kern County, CA · 16d

KGET

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Next status hearing in Zack Scrivner’s mental health diversion program set for December

UPDATE: A secret hearing was held Thursday morning behind closed doors for ex-Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner before the court announced he’s in compliance with his mental health diversion terms. The next status hearing is set for Dec. 10. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Former Kern County supervisor Zack Scrivner’s criminal case could be dismissed Thursday […]

Kern County, CA · 16d

Bakersfield Now

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Latination festival prompts partial downtown Bakersfield closures Friday - Saturday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The City of Bakersfield announced that partial road closures are scheduled for 18th, N and O streets on Friday, Oct. 23, through Saturday, Oct. 24, for the 13th annual Latination event. Starting Friday at 5 p.m., 18th Street between N and O streets will be...

Bakersfield, CA · 19d

SJV Water

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Western Kern County growers vote to expand water district board, which will reduce one wealthy farmer’s power

A proposal by farmers in the Buena Vista Water Storage District to expand the district board in order to better represent farmers, and which will dilute the voting power of one large grower, was unanimously approved earlier this month. Of 68,000 votes available district wide, 53,365 were cast in favor...

Kern County, CA · 18d

Bakersfield Now

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City, county crews prep drains and sand sites as flood watch covers Bakersfield area

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — With the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch for Bakersfield and other parts of Kern County through Thursday evening, city and county crews are preparing for possible flooding while urging residents to take steps now. As rain moves into the area, one of the first...

Bakersfield, CA · 16d

Bakersfield Now

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McFarland Mayor Saul Ayon runs for Assembly, cites high cost of living in Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) McFarland Mayor Saul Ayon, elected in 2022, is running as a Republican for the California Assembly, saying Kern County needs a representative in Sacramento who will address the high cost of living. “Families are being crushed with the high cost of living, the affordability crisis and we...

Kern County, CA · 17d

Bakersfield Now

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Rain and cooler temperatures on the way for Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A weather system is expected to bring rain to Kern County Wednesday and Thursday, possibly lasting into Friday. The National Weather Service says it could be the area’s first significant precipitation since April. Eyewitness News Chief Meteorologist Ilya Neyman said a storm system bringing...

Kern County, CA · 18d

The Cool Down

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California public safety power shutoff disrupted water service, triggering a boil notice

Officials said the notice will stay in effect until further notice.

Kern County, CA · 18d

Yahoo!

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Delano mayor says 'Latinos are being hunted in the streets of America' amid ICE surge

Delano mayor says 'Latinos are being hunted in the streets of America' amid ICE surge.

Delano, CA · 19d