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Gonzales, Ayon meet for quarrelsome but at times agreeable KGET debate Thursday night

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Candidates for the State Assembly District 35 race met on the debate stage for an at times agreeable but quarrelsome debate Thursday night.  Current City Councilman Andrae Gonzales and McFarland Mayor Saul Ayon met at KGET headquarters in downtown Bakersfield to make a last appeal to voters on why they should […]

Bakersfield, CA · 20d

Lassen County News

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AJSOCAL calls on SoCal sheriffs to commit to voter protection against federal immigration operations at voting locations

Yesterday Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) sent an open letter to the sheriffs of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Imperial, and Kern Counties. AJSOCAL’s Director of Litigation, Sean F. Bigley, asks each sheriff to publicly commit to and implement a set of protections by Oct. 24, 2026, when vote centers open in most of these counties, ahead of the Nov.3 General Election. These commitments are not only rooted in legal requirements, but are also essential to protecting voters from intimidation, preventing unlawful entanglement with immigration enforcement, and ensuring all eligible voters can participate in our elections free from fear.

Kern County, CA · 20d
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Porterville Recorder

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River Springs subdivision returns to council November 3

A proposed revision to the River Springs residential development will return to the Porterville City Council on Nov. 3 after a public-notification issue delayed consideration of the plans. The council opened the public hearing Tuesday night but continued it to allow city staff to complete required notifications to affected property...

Porterville, CA · 20d

Porterville Recorder

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Porterville company responsible for duplicate ballots

The company responsible for nearly 8,000 voters in the city of Tulare receiving duplicate ballots for the November 3 midterm election is based in Porterville. ProVote Solutions, which is located in Porterville, was responsible for the mistake. On October 13 residents began calling and showing up at the Tulare County Registrar of Voters office concerned about receiving the duplicate ballots and potentially committing fraud.

Porterville, CA · 20d

Porterville Recorder

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Skyhawk: Mission Accomplished: Restored jet officially dedicated

There was a large gathering at the Porterville Veterans Memorial Building on Wednesday night to celebrate the completed restoration of the Douglas A-4L Skyhawk jet that's proudly displayed at the Veterans Memorial Garden adjacent to the Veterans Memorial Building. The Porterville Memorial District and American Legion Post 20 took on...

Porterville, CA · 19d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Bakersfield council eyes $4 million plan to address jail bed shortage

The Bakersfield City Council voted to explore housing low-level offenders after hearing a report on a lack of jail bed space that the city says is limiting its ability to hold people accountable.

Bakersfield, CA · 20d

Bakersfield Now

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Becerra, Villegas campaign in Bakersfield as Election Day nears

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — With Election Day approaching, candidates up and down the ballot are making their final pitch to voters in Bakersfield, where immigration enforcement and health care costs took center stage. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra and Democratic congressional candidate Randy Villegas visited Bakersfield, where Villegas also responded...

Bakersfield, CA · 20d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Arts Council of Kern's Latination exhibit celebrates Latino community

The Arts Council of Kern's second annual Latination exhibit celebrates Kern County's Latino community with 107 art pieces through mid-November.

Bakersfield, CA · 18d

Porterville Recorder

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State Task Force Foundation president endorses Vera

Charles Hughes, the president of the California State Task Force Foundation has endorsed Paul Vera's candidacy to represent District 1 on the Porterville City Council in the November 3 midterm election. Vera is running against Scott Bowler. Hughes is also an Antelope Valley Union High School district board membe and...

Porterville, CA · 20d

CBS LA

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Kern County "living ghost town" offering Halloween tours

A remote Kern County "living ghost town" is hoping to draw crowds this spooky season, thanks to the help of a ghost hunter offering tours of the historic, haunted halls.

Kern County, CA · 21d

sjvsun.com

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KernCOG awarded $1.4 million grant to study State Route 58, potential Interstate re-designation

State Route 58 in Kern County could soon become part of Interstate 40. The Federal government awarded a $1.37 million grant to the Kern Council of Governments to study State Route 58 between Interstate 5 to Interstate 15 in Barstow, considering what is needed for a potential re-designation to an interstate.

Kern County, CA · 21d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Jury awards $9.25M to family in wrongful death case against former OB-GYN

A Kern County jury has awarded a $9.25 million judgment in a wrongful death civil trial against former OB-GYN Arthur Park.

Kern County, CA · 21d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Wasco community members protest reported ICE activity

Residents gather at Barker Park amid reports of immigration enforcement and possible detentions, while local police and school officials address community concerns.

Wasco, CA · 21d

Bakersfield Californian

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Bakersfield City Council sets aside $4 million to contract with Taft for jail beds

The city’s efforts to find more local jail beds took a step forward Wednesday when the Bakersfield City Council directed city staff to set aside $4 million for the purpose of setting up a pilot program with the city of Taft. The city has spent the last year looking...

Bakersfield, CA · 21d

KGET

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Ayon answers question on California's minimum wage

California · 20d

KGET

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California Highway Patrol issues travel warning amid Bakersfield rain, flood watch

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As rain is moving into the Bakersfield area, California Highway Patrol is urging drivers to travel with caution. CHP said even with just a few inches of rain can be “extremely dangerous” for risks of flooding which can sweep a vehicle away. As a result, the agency is urging drivers to […]

Bakersfield, CA · 21d

Bakersfield Now

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Kern County sets October 22 rain record as 0.43 inches falls in two hours

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Rain fell in Kern County between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. That two-hour period brought 0.43" of rainfall. That was a record amount for October 22nd; the old record was 0.05" set in 1899. Eyewitness News Weather Authority says there still is more to go!

Kern County, CA · 20d

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 · 19d

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 · 22d

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 · 22d