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Delano Condemns Palm Motel, Giving Dozen-Plus Seniors Days to Find New Homes

More than a dozen senior citizens living at the Palm Motel in Delano were told they had to be out by Saturday, November 7, after the city red-tagged and condemned the High Street property over black mold, a pest infestation, and a lack of working electricity. The shutdown has left residents on fixed incomes scrambling to figure out where they will sleep next, even as the city scrambles to help.

Delano, CA · 3d
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Visalia Times-Delta | Tulare Advance Register

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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 · 4d

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 · 13h
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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 · 3d
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Faith and fear in California’s agricultural heartland

This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is published here with permission. For acclaimed playwright Luis Alfaro, whose parents were farmworkers and whose family roots run deep in Delano, California’s Central Valley is a place of contradictions. Its fields are extraordinarily fertile, yet the land can be...

California · 3d

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California Prison Kitchen Audit Finds Mold, Rotten Food, Missing Wire Whip and Cutters

Inspectors sent to check on California prison kitchens found rotten tomatoes, moldy peppers, spiderwebs and bug-covered fly traps at Corcoran, and moldy ceilings at Corcoran and California State Prison, Sacramento, along with equipment failures and missing utensils serious enough to raise security concerns. The findings come from an audit by the state's Office of the Inspector General, which examined food programs and services inside California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

California · 1d

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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 · 19h

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Bakersfield election updates: City Hall shifts as Kern County counts votes

Vote counting continues in Kern County, with changes at Bakersfield City Hall and key state and congressional races coming into focus.

Bakersfield, CA · 3d

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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

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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

KGET

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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 · 15h

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 · 16h

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Honoring Dolores Huerta: California Salutes the Life and Leadership of Labor and Civil Rights Icon

Dee Slade remembers Dolores Huerta not simply as a civil rights icon, but as a neighbor, collaborator and friend who never hesitated to answer another community’s call for justice. “What an amazing woman she was,” said Slade, executive director of the African American Network of Kern County. “She consistently...

California · 2d

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 · 18h

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 · 20h

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 · 1d

Hanford Sentinel

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Travis Paden wins reelection to the Hanford City Council District A seat

Current Hanford City Council member Travis Paden won the Hanford City Council District A race, according to results posted by the Kings County Board of Elections on Thursday, Nov. 5. Challenger Sheldon Blackwell received 1,052 votes (24.79%), and Paden received 3,191 votes (75.21%). Vote totals will continue to be updated...

Hanford, CA · 3d

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

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 · 22h

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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 · 15h