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North Pacific trough drives renewed rain chances for Kern County through early Sunday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Soggy To Close Out The Month. A wet, and locally stormy pattern, is enveloping the West to end October. Any additional rainfall will only add to the already impressive rainfall our area has seen this month, which accumulated during last week's storm. As of Friday afternoon, Bakersfield sits at 0.61". The average for the month-to-date is 0.25".

Kern County, CA · 7d
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Porterville Recorder

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With grid warnings, mayor says city prepared

In the wake of warnings from such entities as the Pentagon and Great Britain about the electrical grid, Porterville mayor Greg Meister said work has been done to prepare Porterville for the unexpected. In the last week the Pentagon has ordered all its military bases to come up with a...

Porterville, CA · 10d

Porterville Recorder

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Number of local races, issues on Nov. 3 ballot

Early voting has been going on for nearly a month now as Election Day for the midterm election approaches on Tuesday. There are plenty of local races and issue on the ballot. Here's a rundown on some of the major races and issues local voters will be considering. PORTERVILLE CITY...

Porterville, CA · 8d

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Highway 99 Caldwell Avenue Interchange project breaks ground in Visalia

A major improvement project at the Caldwell Avenue Interchange on Highway 99 moved forward Friday as Caltrans District 6 officials and local leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony.

Visalia, CA · 8d

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New possible cannabis processing, storage facility in Arvin

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Arvin City Council approved the first steps Tuesday for a proposed cannabis processing facility expected to create new jobs and revenue in the city. LEEF Arvin, a branch of LEEF Brands, proposes to transform an existing warehouse at 818 South Derby St. into a storage and processing facility for commercial […]

Arvin, CA · 9d

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Caltrans Traffic Advisory for the Week of 11/2/2026 to 11/6/2026

Traffic Advisory for the Week of 11/2/2026 to 11/6/2026. EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of November 2 – November 6. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic...

Mono County, CA · 9d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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Arvin weighs cannabis storage facility that could bring new local jobs

The Arvin City Council is weighing a commercial cannabis storage and processing facility that could add new jobs on South Derby Street.

Arvin, CA · 10d

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‘She’s one of ours’: Kern County reactions pour in after death of Dolores Huerta

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — She lived a life of fearlessness—civil rights icon Dolores Huerta died on Oct. 28, 2026 at the age of 96. Dr. Nora Cisneros from CSUB and Audrey Chavez, the co-owner of Martin’s Meats and Deli, speak a bit about her life and legacy in Kern County and its reach far beyond. […]

Kern County, CA · 9d

Bakersfield Now

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Meet Lava Cake! Our Kern County Animal Services Pet of the Week

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Lava Cake is our Pet of the Week from Kern County Animal Services. Lava Cake stopped by Eyewitness News Mornings alongside Nick Cullen with Kern County Animal Services to meet the community and hopefully find a forever home. If you would like to learn more...

Kern County, CA · 8d

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Kern Supervisors Balk at Promoting Decertified Ex-Deputy to DA Tech Role

Kern County supervisors pumped the brakes Tuesday on a plan to hand a newly created, higher-paying job inside the District Attorney's Office to a former sheriff's lieutenant who was fired for having sex with a subordinate on duty and later stripped of his California peace officer credentials. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to send the proposal back to staff for a new recommendation rather than approve the position as written.

Kern County, CA · 10d

Bakersfield Now

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Voters urged to start with California’s quick reference guide for 14 propositions

BAKERSFIELD, Bakersfield (KBAK/KBFX) Concerns about how easily voters can find reliable information on ballot measures were raised during Tuesday’s Kern County Board of Supervisors meeting, as a public speaker warned that online resources don’t reach everyone. “Although voter guides are available online at kernvote .com, not everyone knows...

Kern County, CA · 8d

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‘Organized by criminals’: Kern County DA Zimmer responds to recall efforts

Proponents of the recall efforts against Kern County's District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer allege she is corrupt and prioritizes insiders over equal justice. Zimmer replied to the petitioners, calling them criminals.

Kern County, CA · 11d

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Philz Coffee and CAVA in Bakersfield? Talks spread ahead of city consideration for Riverview Marketplace EIR

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Rumors of potential tenants are continuing to brew in the community for a new potential shopping center development in northwest Bakersfield. City Council member Andrae Gonzales said on his Instagram page Monday that Philz Coffee and CAVA are “making moves” to join the “Whole Foods project” in northwest Bakersfield. The Riverview […]

Bakersfield, CA · 11d

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2026 Oildale Trunk or Treat set for Thursday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The 2026 Oildale Trunk or Treat is set for Thursday evening, Kern County Supervisor Jeff Flores’ office announced. The free Halloween event for the Oildale community is set to take place in the area of North Chester Avenue and Norris Road, next to the Oildale Wall of Fame and in front […]

Oildale, CA · 10d

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‘You’re a coward, Jeff’: Kern County supervisors in tense argument over funding for released ICE detainees

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A debate between two Kern County supervisors on Tuesday quickly escalated into shouts and insults as they argued over whether people held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities were becoming homeless in Bakersfield upon release. The Kern County Board of Supervisors discussed the county’s possible options for providing financial support for […]

Kern County, CA · 11d

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Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur talks re-election bid for Bakersfield City Council’s Ward 7

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — When it comes to Kern County, Bakersfield City Councilwoman and Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur said she’s as local as it gets. Kaur, who represents Ward 7, said her parents bought their first home in Ward 7 and that she was born at Kern Medical. “Bakersfield always brought me back,” Kaur said. […]

Bakersfield, CA · 10d

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Kern County supervisors to consider new recommendation on decertified ex-deputy’s possible new DA role

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted to reconsider the highly questioned creation of a new job at the District Attorney's Office for a former deputy fired in 2022. On Tuesday, the DA's office asked the Board to create a new administrative position -- Systems Administrator...

Kern County, CA · 11d