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Stockdale Highway off-ramp to close permanently Nov. 20

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The southbound Highway 99 off-ramp to Stockdale Highway will permanently close Friday, Nov. 20, after plans to shut it down were delayed more than four years ago. According to the city of Bakersfield, the closure is part of the Centennial Corridor Project and the Thomas...

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Chevron resumes oil drilling in Kern County

23ABC toured the site with Chevron drilling superintendent Jesse Younggren, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how new oil wells are drilled.

Kern County, CA · 22h

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Park Center at Seven Oaks opens in southwest Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A new apartment community in southwest Bakersfield is now open for tenants. Park Center at Seven Oaks celebrated its ribbon cutting Wednesday in the area of White Lane and Allen Road. The complex features more than 500 units and the first residents moved in Nov. 1. Park Center sits right along […]

Bakersfield, CA · 2d

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2026 Kern County election results

Check for election results from Kern County races here.

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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.

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City Council approves zoning change for Riverview Marketplace project

Bakersfield City Council unanimously approved a zoning change for the Riverview Marketplace shopping center anchored by Whole Foods.

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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, […]

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Texas Tornado Tradition brings Tex-Mex classics and new sounds to Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Texas Tornado Tradition is bringing its signature sound to Bakersfield, with an original band member keeping its music alive. You may recognize their most popular titles, “Hey Baby, Que Paso” and “Who Were You Thinking Of.” The eight-piece band soared to popularity in the early 90s, even winning a Grammy for […]

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Delano seniors face displacement after Palm Motel condemned

After decades of calling the Palm Motel home, more than a dozen seniors now face an uncertain future as unsafe living conditions force them out, leaving many struggling to afford a place to go.

Delano, CA · 21h

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Multiple closures planned Sunday for parade hosted by South P Street Sikh Temple

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city of Bakersfield is advising drivers to use alternate routes this weekend to avoid road closures. The city said multiple road closures will be in effect on Sunday, Nov. 8, for a third-party event. The closures will impact South P Street between Wilson Road and South H Street starting at […]

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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 · 1d

Bakersfield Now

Bakersfield prepares to honor local veterans with annual Veterans Day parade

The Bakersfield community is preparing to come together to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces with a Veterans Day celebration featuring a parade, breakfast and community lunch. The annual event provides an opportunity for residents to recognize local veterans, thank them for...

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Gonzales, Couch head to Assembly, leaving two Bakersfield-area seats open

Gonzales and Couch are headed to the state Assembly, leaving Bakersfield's Ward 2 and Kern County District 4 seats vacant. Here's what happens next.

Bakersfield, CA · 22h

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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...

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Two-night resurfacing project to impact parts of Rosedale Hwy this weekend

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Works said there will be a two-night resurfacing project on Rosedale Highway between Fruitvale Avenue and Wear Street. County Public Works said the project is set to begin at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 and that there will be no detours or road closures but that […]

Kern County, CA · 22h

Bakersfield Now

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.

Kern County, CA · 3d

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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...

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Porterville Recorder

Miles Goes For Honor Flight: Veteran talks about work at PMA

Steve Miles spoke about the Honor Flight program in Kern County to Tammy Rice's class at Porterville Military Academy on Tuesday. Students at PMA are taking on Honor Flight as the State Seal of Civic Engagement project. Miles is a Marine Corps veteran and has worked with the Honor Flight...

Kern County, CA · 1d

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