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‘Smaller But Smarter’: USFS dramatically scales back Wildfire Risk Reduction Project over public concerns

The United States Forest Service (USFS) has scaled back a vegetation clearing project for the Los Padres National Forest by about 85% after hearing objections from the public and a coalition of 91 community organizations. Los Padres National Forest (LPNF) officials announced on Oct. 20 that the Wildfire Risk Reduction...

Ventura County, CA · 1d

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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 · 9h

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2 Tulare County restaurants ace September inspections, 5 fall short

Each month, the Visalia Times-Delta lets you know which Tulare County restaurants aced their inspections, as well as which ones need to make improvements. Only restaurants that offer meals and provide tables to their customers are included. Restaurants with inspection scores between 90-99, which are the majority of scores, are not included in this report. This report is based on the Tulare County Environmental Health Division report that was released on Nov. 2, 2026. Tulare County's best restaurant inspections The following restaurants met all standards during their September inspections and no violations were found. Their scores are considered perfect. Burgerz N Wingz , 250 E. Antelope Ave., Unit K, Woodlake (follows Sept. 15 inspection) Foster’s Freeze , 192 S. Main St., Porterville Restaurants that did not pass inspection The following five restaurants were found to have major or critical risk violations: Granny’s Country Cafe , 1718 E. Mineral King Ave., Visalia – Routine inspection on Sept. 10. Inspection score: 84. Violations: Observed lack of food handler cards for at least two of three applicable employees. (Repeat violation) Observed lack of paper towels in approved dispenser. Observed boiled eggs in two-door refrigerator. Observed damaged interior panel of ice machine with dust

Tulare County, CA · 18h

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Calif. Assembly GOP leader Macedo maintains close lead over Dem challenger

Assembly Republican Leader Alexandra Macedo (R–Tulare) is hanging on to her lead in the 33rd district. Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties – the three counties in the 33rd district – updated their vote counts on Thursday, showing that Macedo is still up by a few points. State...

Fresno County, CA · 1d

Bakersfield Now

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...

Porterville Recorder

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 · 8h

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Election Nail-biter: Meister, Saleh in tight race; Vera leads Bowler

Taha Saleh said it best when talking about his race against mayor Greg Meister to represent District 2 on the Porterville City Council in Tuesday's midterm election. "It's a best of a battle," Saleh said. "We'll see." Meister and Saleh were in an extremely close race in which they have...

Porterville, CA · 2d

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

Kern County, CA · 1d

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Bakersfield Recycles Day is coming up this month. Here’s what you need to know.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dignity Health Arena and Keep Bakersfield Beautiful will jointly host Bakersfield Recycles Day later this month, an event that will also celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary this year. To celebrate the anniversary, Bakersfield Recycles Day is returning this year with new updates for residents to partake in, organizers said. Through the […]

Bakersfield, CA · 4d

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Kern County Walks Back Election Media Rules After Press Groups Cry Foul

Kern County election officials revised their media coverage guidelines this week after news organizations and civil rights groups objected to restrictions that barred reporters from filming within 100 feet of polling sites and ballot drop boxes. The original rules were issued Oct. 27, just days before Tuesday's election, and were updated Oct. 30 following pushback from press-rights advocates.

Kern County, CA · 2d

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Officials announce Randy Villegas as projected winner of key battleground CA-22 seat, defeating David Valadao

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Randy Villegas is officially projected to win the race for Congressional District 22, flipping the red battleground seat blue, according to the Associated Press on Wednesday morning. By the time the AP called the race for Villegas on Nov. 4, the progressive first-time candidate led incumbent Republican opponent David Valadao by […]

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Fong projected to win re-election in Congressional District 20 race

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Associated Press has projected that Republican Vince Fong will win the race for Congressional District 20, keeping the California House seat red and sending the congressman back to Washington, D.C. Incumbent Fong faced Democratic challenger Sandra Van Scotter, a Ridgecrest resident, who launched her campaign for Congress on the heels […]

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Andrae Gonzales leads Saul Ayon in early results for Assembly District 35

Candidates Andrae Gonzales and Saul Ayon react to early election results and reflect on their campaigns as votes continue to be counted.

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Randy Villegas projected to win 22nd Congressional District race

California · 2d

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New exhibit showing Kern County history to come to BFL

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Meadows Field Airport and Citizens Preserving History have partnered to kickstart a local history exhibit to the airport, to help “give visitors a window into Kern County’s heritage.” Officials with the airport said the partnership will bring reproductions of Patti Doolittle’s “Legends of the Bakersfield Sound” art collection to the lobby […]

Kern County, CA · 4d

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Incumbent Hurtado leads Gonzalez in polls, according to early numbers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Although the count is still ongoing, initial numbers from the Kern County Elections Office is showing Melissa Hurtado leading in the race for the State Senate District 16 seat. Numbers as of around 9 p.m. are showing Hurtado leading challenger Guillermo Gonzalez in the race by more than 13,500 votes — […]

Kern County, CA · 2d

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