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Along California’s Highways, These 5 Old Diners Still Feel Like 1970

California’s highways are packed with fast food signs, but a few old diners still serve breakfast the way they did decades ago. These are the spots with wood-paneled walls, pinball machines, counter seats, and biscuits and gravy that come out on a real plate. Some sit at busy truck...

Sacramento, CA · 5h
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9 Small Towns Across California’s Central Valley Facing An Uncertain Future

One town on this list is literally sinking into the ground after decades of heavy groundwater pumping. Its population is drifting too, just more slowly. That double meaning hooked me right away. California’s Central Valley grows a huge share of the nation’s food. Yet many of its smallest...

California · 11d
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Chevron Restarts Kern County Drilling, Eyes 138 New Wells in McKittrick

Kern River Oil Field — Approximate Nearby Field Discussed For Drilling. Chevron marked a return to active drilling in Kern County on Friday with a site tour and gathering of local officials near McKittrick, celebrating a restart that company leaders say has been years in the making. The event comes as the oil giant outlines ambitious plans for 138 new wells at the McKittrick oil field, part of a broader wave of permitting activity rippling across the county.

Kern County, CA · 3d
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Iconic Willow Springs Raceway surviving and thriving with new owners

It's the last auto racetrack in greater Los Angeles: Willow Springs in the Antelope Valley. And for a time, racing fans were worried its days might be numbered. Instead, it's getting a makeover and modernization.

Lancaster, CA · 8h

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Old Ironsides Construction Sets the Standard as Bakersfield’s Best Commercial Contractor

Veteran-owned general contractor brings self-performing crews, public-bid experience, and military discipline to commercial projects across Kern County. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - November 7, 2026 - Old Ironsides Construction, Inc., a veteran-owned commercial general contractor headquartered on 30th Street in Bakersfield, is raising the bar for commercial construction in Kern County. Licensed under CSLB #1073740 with B General Building and C-8 Concrete classifications, the company delivers design-build, tenant improvements, commercial remodels, and public works for business owners, developers, and public agencies throughout the Central Valley.

Bakersfield, CA · 3d

KGET

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New yearlong contract proposed for Kern County Fire Fighters’ Union

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County firefighters could be getting a new contract with the county that includes a floating holiday and changes to bilingual pay, according to the Board of Supervisors meeting agenda for Tuesday. The Kern County Fire Fighters’ Union, IAFF Local 1301, saw its memorandum of understanding with the county expire June […]

Kern County, CA · 1d

Bakersfield Now

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Kern County Library seeks volunteers to help teach free sewing classes

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Kern County Library is looking for community volunteers to help support its free sewing program for adults. The program offers residents an opportunity to learn sewing skills, build confidence and connect with others in the community. Courtney Park, a library associate for marketing with the Kern County Library, joined Eyewitness News Mornings to discuss the volunteer opportunity and other programs available to residents.

Kern County, CA · 11h

Bakersfield Now

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Community members react to planned Stockdale Highway off-ramp closure

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The southbound Highway 99 off-ramp to Stockdale Highway is scheduled to close permanently Nov. 20, according to the City of Bakersfield. The city said the closure is part of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program, which includes improvements to the Highway 58 and 99 interchange. The city and Caltrans said the closure is consistent with state safety standards and will “enhance safety for the traveling public.”

Bakersfield, CA · 23h

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Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

California Legislature: Dolores Huerta Will Lie In Honor at State Capitol on Nov. 16. Dolores Huerta, the labor and civil rights leader who helped transform conditions for farmworkers and collaborated with Black activists and civil rights leaders, will lie in honor at the California State Capitol on Nov. 16, legislative leaders announced.

California · 1d

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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$82M Highway 99 interchange project aims to reshape key Tulare County corridor

The State Route 99/Caldwell Avenue Interchange Project is expected to accommodate current and future transportation needs in Tulare County, improve regional connectivity and make travel safer and more efficient. The project is part of a broader plan to improve transportation and support business development and freight movement along the Avenue 280 corridor, which includes Caldwell Avenue and Visalia Road and stretches from Highway 99 east to Exeter. The Highway 99 interchange portion of the project will cost $82 million, according to Caltrans Project Manager Mohamad Annan. Funding will come from a combination of federal, state, regional and local sources, including Tulare County Measure R funds, California's Regional Improvement Program, the Local Partnership Program, the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and other federal funds. “When this particular project is done, it's going to be a critical and crucial access for the future children's clinic and future Kaweah outpatient surgery center and a great east-west corridor going into the eastern part of the county,” said Dennis Townsend, a Tulare County supervisor and chair of the Tulare County Association of Governments Board of Governors. “I'm sure it's going to be a boon to Farmersville and to Exeter, but it's also

Tulare County, CA · 18h

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Campaign cash breakdown: What it cost candidates to win – and lose – in Congressional District 22

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — According to data curated by the Federal Election Commission on Monday, Nov. 9, Randy Villegas, a Democrat, spent nearly $4,980,000 throughout his campaign for Congressional District 22, which helped propel him to Washington, D.C., ousting David Valadao from the seat. In that same dataset, Valadao reportedly spent about $4,659,000 to bolster […]

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

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Special Election Could Be on the Table for Bakersfield’s Ward 2

A decade after he was elected to represent Bakersfield’s Ward 2, City Council Member Andrae Gonzales is preparing to leave office for the California State Assembly. With his seat becoming vacant on December 7, he hopes the City will hold a special election to fill his seat rather than appoint a replacement.

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

Bakersfield Now

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Local fitness leaders react to law restricting weight-loss supplements sales to minors

A new California law will soon require customers to be 18 to buy certain weight-loss and muscle-building supplements, including creatine, a popular product used to bulk up. Assembly Bill 2030, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in late September, takes effect Jan. 1. After Dec. 31, retailers will be restricted from selling creatine and weight-loss supplements to anyone under 18.

Bakersfield, CA · 1d

The Fresno Bee

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Top stories: Snack recall. Valley election results. Is Starving Artist closed? Grocery tenant

Voters across five San Joaquin Valley counties cast ballots this week in races that will shape Sacramento and Washington representation, while north Fresno saw major shifts at the RiverView Shopping Center. A popular toddler snack sold nationwide was pulled from shelves over a choking hazard that federal regulators called potentially fatal. Here is a quick look at what readers followed most closely in The Fresno Bee this week. Here are top stories of the week: How did the Central Valley vote? See live 2026 election results across five counties — Voters in Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Madera and Merced counties cast ballots Tuesday in races for Congress, the California Legislature, county and city offices, school boards and local ballot measures. Unofficial results are being updated as county election officials continue counting. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked by Election Day may be counted if received by Nov. 10, and counties must certify results by Dec. 3. Empty for years, a north Fresno grocery gets a new renter. Who is it? Why the delay? — After seven years sitting empty, the former Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins space at the RiverView Shopping Center has a new tenant: Mulligan’s Sports Bar & Indoor Golf. The spot

Fresno, CA · 2d

Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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The polls are open! Vote for the Tulare County athlete of the week (Nov. 9-13)

Visalia Times-Delta/Tulare Advance-Register readers can now vote for their favorite high school athletes. The poll closes at noon Friday, Nov. 13. There are no restrictions, so vote now and vote often. Please do not email your votes. Here are the choices for this week: Jairus Brooks, football, Redwood: Brooks returned a kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown to spark the Rangers to a playoff win over Bullard. Leonardo Coronado, football, Orosi: Coronado exploded for 175 yards rushing and four touchdowns to lift the Cardinals to a postseason victory versus Torres. Kylan Henderson, football, Tulare Union: Henderson threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for 26 yards and another two scores to lead the Tribe to a playoff road upset of Liberty-Bakersfield. Dominick Perryman, football, Tulare Western: Perryman racked up three sacks and six tackles as the Mustangs defeated Justin Garzia in a playoff game. VOTE HERE How to nominate an Athlete of the Week Nominations are based on information available to the Times-Delta. All high school varsity players from Tulare County can be on the ballot. Nominations must be received by Monday morning following that week's games for consideration. Anyone can nominate an athlete of the week

Tulare County, CA · 1d

ABC30 Central Valley

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Widow of Revolutionary War Patriot honored in Farmersville

A historic day in Tulare County as the Daughters of the American Revolution hold a special marker dedication for the widow of a Revolutionary War Patriot on Saturday.

Farmersville, CA · 2d

Porterville Recorder

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Veterans Day Parade is Wednesday

The entire community will again come out to celebrate its veterans on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. The day will begin with the annual City of Porterville Veterans Day Run and Walk at 7:30 a.m. in front of City Hall. Cost for the 5K and 10K run and walk is $30 and $10 for veterans and all military active duty personnel. To sign up for the Veterans Day Run & Walk visit the Parks and Leisure page at: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Porterville/VeteransDayRunRace.

Porterville, 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 · 8d

Hanford Sentinel

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Kings River may have more than 1 million acre feet up for grabs

The state’s water rights office says there is excess water – up to 1.13 million acre feet – going unused on the Kings River, which could open the system to a flood of water seekers. The Administrative Hearing Office (AHO) will hold a hearing Jan. 19, 2027...

Kern County, CA · 4d