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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez draw huge crowds in red Kern County

1 week ago | bakersfield.com | Peter Segall

Thousands attended a rally for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Bakersfield Tuesday as the progressive duo passed through town on a nationwide tour. The 5,000-seat Dignity Health Arena was at capacity to hear Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez and others promote a vision of America with "an economy that works for everyone."kAm$A62<6CD A2:?E65 2 A:4EFC6 @7 2? p>6C:42 E2<6? @G6C 3J 2 D>2== 425C6 @7 F=EC2\H62=E9J 2?5 A@H6C\9F?8CJ :?5:G:5F2=D 36?E @?
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1 week ago | bakersfield.com | Peter Segall

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Valadao, 11 other House Republicans sign letter defending Medicaid

1 week ago | bakersfield.com | Peter Segall

Bakersfield's Rep. David Valadao was one of 12 Republican lawmakers who signed a letter to party leadership reiterating support for Medicaid, and stating they would not support a final budget bill that includes any reduction in coverage for vulnerable populations. "We acknowledge that we must reform Medicaid so that it is a strong and long-lasting program for years to come," lawmakers said in the letter.
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1 week ago | bakersfield.com | Peter Segall

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1 week ago | bakersfield.com | Peter Segall

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Visalia school board member announces run against Valadao

1 week ago | bakersfield.com | Peter Segall

U.S. Rep. David Valadao officially has an opponent for 2026 following a Monday announcement from Visalia school board member Randy Villegas, who announced his candidacy at an event in Bakersfield. "My family and I, when we were growing up, were one of the half a million working families in this district who relied on Medicaid and MediCal to receive their basic healthcare coverage," Villegas said to a crowd of about two dozen supporters in front of Kern County Superior Court downtown.
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1 week ago | bakersfield.com | Peter Segall

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As Democratic stars come to Bakersfield, local Republicans rally their own

1 week ago | bakersfield.com | Peter Segall

With progressive stars Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slated to make an appearance in Bakersfield on Tuesday, local Republicans plan to hold their own rally across the street. "Our purpose is clear: We are here to peacefully protest against tyranny and defend the principles that make Kern County great," a social media post from the Bakersfield Republican Women, Federated said.
City Council frustrated by lack of available jail beds

1 week ago | bakersfield.com | Peter Segall

A lack of available jails beds is frustrating the Bakersfield City Council as public safety emerged as the top priority for members during an hours-long workshop. Meeting in the Potato Room at Dignity Health Arena starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, councilmembers were led through a workshop on good governance strategies by representatives from Raftelis, a Charlotte, N.C.-based government and utility consultant.
Hurtado bill seeks to provide funding for floodplain restoration in Bakersfield, McFarland

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Peter Segall

A bill from Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Sanger, would provide $22 million for flood plain restoration projects in Kern County and another $21 million for projects in Kings and Tulare counties. Standing in Bakersfield's Panorama Park, flanked by local officials, Hurtado on Friday said her bill was "common sense" with broad support across the political spectrum.