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Bakersfield residents raise health, visibility concerns over proposed 150-foot radio tower near school
Bakersfield City Council delayed a vote on a 150-foot radio tower near homes and an elementary school. A decision is expected in August.
KERO 23ABC · Jul 1
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Kern County sues City of Bakersfield over sewer rate increases, says price hike violates California code - AOL.com
GNews — Bakersfield politics · Jul 1
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Kern County won’t inspect ICE detention centers despite public concerns
KERO 23ABC · Jul 1
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Kern Democratic group feeling 'relief' after SCOTUS strikes down Trump's policy ending birthright citizenship
KGET 17 News · Jul 1
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Kern County supervisors approve $4.4B budget amid federal cuts, slowing growth
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget following a public hearing Tuesday, with county officials highlighting financial struggles projected in the coming years. County officials said the overall budget is balanced but the general fund is not. This means the county’s ongoing spending is continuing [...]
KGET 17 News · Jul 1
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Community Voices: The Taxpayers Association's take on the city of Bakersfield's budget - Bakersfield.com
Community Voices: The Taxpayers Association's take on the city of Bakersfield's budget Bakersfield.com
GNews — Bakersfield politics · Jun 30
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California City officials to reconsider ICE detention facility approval during appeal hearings July 7
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The city of California City is set to hold appeal hearings on its previous approvals that allowed CoreCivic to operate an immigration detention center in the city. Cal City is home to the largest immigration detention facility in California, with State Attorney General Rob Bonta saying it is operating past its [...]
KGET 17 News · Jun 29
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Bakersfield council adopts $926M 2026–27 budget; adds funding for spay/neuter, trees and rescue apparatus - Citizen Portal AI
Bakersfield council adopts $926M 2026–27 budget; adds funding for spay/neuter, trees and rescue apparatus Citizen Portal AI
GNews — Bakersfield politics · Jun 29
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Bakersfield City Council reviews 2026-27 budget, one Councilman votes no - KBAK
Bakersfield City Council reviews 2026-27 budget, one Councilman votes no KBAK
GNews — Bakersfield politics · Jun 26
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Grassroots group pushes back on City of Bakersfield’s plan to implement widespread FLOCK cameras - KGET.com
Grassroots group pushes back on City of Bakersfield’s plan to implement widespread FLOCK cameras KGET.com
GNews — Bakersfield politics · Jun 26
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Arvin City Council approves 1% sales tax increase measure for November ballot - KGET.com
Arvin City Council approves 1% sales tax increase measure for November ballot KGET.com
GNews — Bakersfield politics · Jun 25
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High-speed rail shift leaves one California city’s downtown behind - KTLA
High-speed rail shift leaves one California city’s downtown behind KTLA
GNews — Bakersfield business · Jun 25
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Council approves $926M budget as costs keep rising - Bakersfield.com
Council approves $926M budget as costs keep rising Bakersfield.com
GNews — Bakersfield politics · Jun 25
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Bakersfield City Council adopts fiscal year 2026-2027 budget - AOL.com
Bakersfield City Council adopts fiscal year 2026-2027 budget AOL.com
GNews — Bakersfield politics · Jun 25