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Voters decide next Kern Community College District Area 2 trustee

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — In the race for Kern Community College District Area 2, Christina Scrivner ran against Paula Bray, who has served on the Kern County Board of Education since 2020 representing Area 5. Kern Community College District Area 2 encompasses parts of Kern and Inyo counties. As of 10 p.m., Scrivner is leading […]

Kern County, CA · 6d

CSUB Runner

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The California Living Museum Expansion Plan

The California Living Museum could undergo a major expansion as part of a long-term plan that would add new animal habitats and facilities. CALM’s Campus Master Plan outlines a 20-year timeline for future development. The projects are divided into three stages covering years 0–7, 8–15, and 16–20. The plan focuses on expanding animal habitats, improving wildlife rehabilitation facilities, and creating new educational and visitor spaces.

Kern County, CA · 5d
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Bakersfield Now

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Meet Buckley! Our Kern County Animal Services Pet of the Week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Buckley is our Pet of the Week and is available for adoption now from Kern County Animal Services. He is a 4-month-old Beagle mix and has only been at the shelter for a short time. If you would like to adopt Tony or any of...

Kern County, CA · 4d
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AP projects Randy Villegas to win 22nd Congressional District race against David Valadao

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Associated Press projects Randy Villegas to win over incumbent David Valadao for the 22nd Congressional District seat. Villegas spent months campaigning after launching his bid in April. He spoke at his watch party at the La Movida nightclub, crediting volunteers and voters for pushing his campaign to the finish line.

Tulare County, CA · 5d
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CalMatters

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Court rules against California’s first carbon capture project, a key piece of state climate plans

A Kern County judge ruled that approval of California’s first operating carbon capture and storage project — a technology the state is counting on to meet its climate goals — violated state environmental law and must be set aside. Judge Marcos Camacho found that environmental review of California Resources Corp.’s TerraVault project, which Kern County […]

Kern County, CA · 4d

Ventura County Reporter

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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 · 5d

hoodline.com

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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 · 5d

FOX40

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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 […]

Bakersfield, CA · 5d

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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 […]

Bakersfield, CA · 6d

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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.

Bakersfield, CA · 5d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Randy Villegas projected to win 22nd Congressional District race

California · 5d

KGET

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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 · 7d

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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 · 6d

KGET

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The Mission at Kern County to host Community Thanksgiving Meal

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Mission at Kern County is set to host its Annual Community Thanksgiving meal. According to the Mission’s social media page, if anyone is spending the holiday with their family, on their own or looking for a warm meal, their door is open. The meal is set for Nov. 26 at […]

Kern County, CA · 6d

Roll Call Online

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In California’s Central Valley, Democrats hope to harvest fruits of Proposition 50

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — In a final get-out-the-vote push Monday, California’s two U.S. senators joined Randy Villegas at a labor union headquarters in the Central Valley district that could be critical to Democrats’ attempts to win back control of the House. The 22nd District, spanning farmland from north...

California · 6d

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Dylan Pearson leads in Bakersfield City School District race, according to early numbers

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The race for Bakersfield City School District’s Area 2 seat, newcomer candidate Dylan Pearson is leading in the race, according to polling numbers from 10 p.m. on Tuesday. At that time, Pearson raked in about 59% of the vote — 1,600 ballots — while his opponent, Mike Harvey, collected about 1,100 […]

Bakersfield, CA · 5d

Bakersfield Now

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Midterm Election 2026: Where to cast your ballot in Kern County

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is Midterm Election Day in Kern County and around the U.S. Races in this year's midterm election include California’s governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, propositions, and more. For Kern County, there are also several local races and...

Kern County, CA · 6d

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Delano Council Seeks More Information on Proposed Data Center Moratorium

The Delano City Council approved a motion Monday to bring additional information about a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers to its next meeting, following a discussion about the facilities’ potential impacts and the city’s ability to regulate them. Mayor Salvador Solorio-Ruiz proposed the pause for council consideration,...

Delano, CA · 6d