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BLM and USWFS Launch Prescribed Burn Season Throughout Eastern Fresno, Western Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura Counties

October 28, 2026 - BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will begin prescribed fire operations throughout eastern Fresno, western Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties as weather, fuel, and air quality become favorable. Operations will start as early as Oct. 28 and will continue throughout the fall and winter. These treatments are carefully planned to reduce hazardous fuels, protect nearby communities, and restore native ecosystems. Information about specific upcoming and active burns is available online.

Tulare County, CA · 15d

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Care Court showing positive results, program judges say

California · 16d

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Arvin considers state bar complaint against former city attorney

The city of Arvin could file a formal complaint against its former city attorney with the state bar, stemming from allegations of overbilling that led the city to fire him.

Arvin, CA · 16d

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Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta passed away at 96, California flags ordered half-staff

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (FOX26) — The Dolores Huerta Foundation announced on Wednesday that labor leader and civil rights advocate Dolores Huerta has passed away. "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has passed away today at the age of 96," the foundation said in a social media post. "As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for us, and we ask for privacy as we grieve this incredible loss to our family."

California · 14d

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Downtown Bakersfield streets to be impacted by corridor improvement project

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A corridor improvement project in downtown Bakersfield will close traffic on 18th Street between L and O streets. The closure is set to begin Wednesday and work is expected to be completed by Nov. 6. City officials said most of the work will be performed during the day and the road […]

Bakersfield, CA · 16d

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Kern County royalty owners raise concerns over California’s oil setback law

Royalty owners are urging Kern County leaders to provide advance notice of certain land-use decisions, arguing Senate Bill 1137 could limit oil production and affect mineral rights.

Kern County, CA · 15d

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Why California's 22nd District race matters nationally

Kern County, CA · 16d

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Kern County Jury Awards Millions to Family of Bakersfield Mom Who Died After Childbirth

A Kern County jury has sided with the family of Demi Dominguez, finding that former OB-GYN Arthur Park was negligent in the deaths of the 23-year-old mother and her newborn son, Malakhi, and awarding the family millions of dollars in damages. But even with a verdict in hand, the family may never see the full amount, because of a decades-old cap on malpractice awards in California.

Kern County, CA · 20d

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Kern County Public Works to host multiple tire amnesty events in November

BAIKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Works department is set to host multiple tire amnesty events in November for community members to dispose of old and unwanted tires. The public works department partnered with CalRecycle to host free tire disposal sites at the following county disposal sites: Residents can drop off their tires […]

Kern County, CA · 16d

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Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Becomes Kern County's First Magnet-Certified Hospital

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital has earned the Magnet designation for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care, becoming the first hospital in Kern County to receive the honor. The recognition comes from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, which awards it only after an extensive evaluation of a hospital's nursing practices, patient outcomes and professional culture.

Kern County, CA · 19d

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New Friant-Kern Canal bike trail nears completion in northwest Bakersfield

A new bike trail along the Friant-Kern Canal connecting northwest Bakersfield the Kern River Parkway Trail is nearing completion as it awaits a bridge over a rail track that bisects the trail.

Bakersfield, CA · 19d

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Pond residents brace for heavy rainfall and possible flooding, say no government help has come

Three years after floodwaters devastated the small Kern County community, neighbors say local, county and state officials still haven't answered their calls for help.

Kern County, CA · 19d

Porterville Recorder

With El Nino coming, city is preparing

With memories of the devastating 2023 floods still fresh, the city of Porterville is clearing waterways, inspecting storm drains and preparing emergency response resources ahead of the coming winter storm season. Outgoing Public Works Director Robert Alvarez outlined the city's preparations during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, describing efforts to remove...

Porterville, CA · 19d

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Officials to present Kern County preparations ahead of possible El Niño impacts

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — County departments are planning ahead of possible weather events associated with El Niño that could impact areas across Kern County, according to the Board of Supervisors meeting agenda for Tuesday. El Niño could result in heavy rainfall, flooding and debris flows in Kern, the Kern County Fire Department said in the […]

Kern County, CA · 19d

Porterville Recorder

Hurtado, Beltran endorse Saleh for City Council

State Senator Melissa Hurtado and Porterville City Councilman Raymond Beltran has endorsed Taha Saleh in his bid for Porterville City Council District 2 in the November 3 midterm election. Saleh is challenging Porterville mayor Greg Meister. Hurtado, who's completing nearly eight years of service in the California State Senate, has...

Porterville, CA · 19d

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Comcast completes rural broadband expansion in Tulare County

Comcast announced that it has completed construction of its network construction project in Tulare County, bringing service to nearly 7,000 more homes and businesses. That exceeded the original plan, which had a goal of extending service to 6,200 homes. The big picture: With the expansion complete, residents and business owners...

Tulare County, CA · 16d

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Downtown Bakersfield Streets Close as Latination 13 Draws 100-Plus Artworks

Portions of downtown Bakersfield went quiet to cars but loud with music this weekend as Latination 13 took over the Arts Council of Kern with more than 100 juried artworks, a beer and wine garden, and two days of festivities celebrating Hispanic culture. The 13th edition of the long-running event opened to the public with its signature mix of visual art, food and live performances filling both the gallery and the surrounding streets.

Bakersfield, CA · 19d

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McFarland Mayor Saul Ayon runs for State Assembly

McFarland Mayor Saul Ayon is running for California’s 35th Assembly District, focusing on affordability, public safety, water infrastructure and immigration.

Mcfarland, CA · 19d

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