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United States Travel Future Transforms as California High-Speed Rail 2026 Plan Sparks Big Funding and Route Debate - Travel And Tour World
United States Travel Future Transforms as California High-Speed Rail 2026 Plan Sparks Big Funding and Route Debate Travel And Tour World
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 2
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Bill combatting food insecurity passes California State Senate, headed to Assembly
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The California State Senate has approved a bill seeking to expand the state's food programs to help families connect with critical food resources. State Senate Bill 1025 -- dubbed the Food Access and Affordability Act -- was authored by Sen. Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield), who is currently running for reelection, and was [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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In-person voting starts 7 a.m. Tuesday in Kern County - The Bakersfield Californian
In-person voting starts 7 a.m. Tuesday in Kern County The Bakersfield Californian
GNews — Kern jobs · May 28
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Bill to reform mental health diversion process in California passes senate
A bill aimed at reforming mental health diversion court decisions in California has passed the Senate and is headed to the state Assembly.
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Kern Grand Jury criticizes monitors of KCSO reform agreement which cost taxpayers millions
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The Kern County Grand Jury has released a report criticizing the independent third-party monitoring team hired to oversee several reforms at the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, claiming KCSO failed to establish and meet several compliance standards. The report comes after the California Attorney General’s Office opened a civil investigation in 2016 [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Kern County primary ballot measure could shake up local governance
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A lot of attention and money have flown through the campaigns of the Central Valley in this year's election cycle, but it's time to take a look at the three ballot measures that may appear on your primary ballot. "It's a one issue thing and it's just filling vacancies, using that [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Bakersfield city council approves sewer rate increase, raising annual cost from $247 to $875 over 5 years
Bakersfield's annual sewer rate will rise from $247 to $475 on July 1, reaching $875 by 2030 after a 5-2 council vote.
KERO 23ABC · May 28
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'It’s the right thing to do': Bakersfield City Council approves disputed 5-year sewer rate increase
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The majority of the Bakersfield City Council voted to approve the proposed five-year sewer rate increase plan during its regular meeting Wednesday. City staff presented the county's proposed scenarios, which included options ranging from the city borrowing $410 million up to $700 million in bonds to lower the sewer rate increase [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Bakersfield City Council considers first-ever Airbnb ordinance in city
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Bakersfield City Council approved a couple changes to a proposed ordinance that would set brand new rules for Airbnbs and Vrbos in the city if approved. The City Council held its first reading of the proposed short-term rental ordinance during the regular Wednesday meeting. Short-term vacation rentals are prohibited from [...]
KGET 17 News · May 28
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Cal City temporarily bans new cannabis businesses from getting approved to address odor, safety issues
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The California City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night temporarily prohibiting new cannabis businesses in the city in the hopes of addressing several issues like odor control and public safety concerns related to the industry. The four members of the City Council unanimously voted to adopt a zoning urgency ordinance that [...]
KGET 17 News · May 27