+4 News After bitter primary, Villegas advances to general election BY PETER SEGALL psegall@bakersfield.com 21 hrs ago Progressive Randy Villegas is the presumptive Democratic candidate in the 22nd Congressional District, following a late Tuesday night concessi…
+4 News Little change in latest election update BY PETER SEGALL psegall@bakersfield.com Jun 8, 2026 There was little change in election results as Kern County released its latest batch of ballot data Monday evening, the county’s first update …
Opinion Our View: Slow, but sure California elections should be faster The Bakersfield Californian Jun 6, 2026 We have a choice. Make it easier for people to vote, or harder.
+4 News Villegas' lead holds, but many more ballots to be counted BY PETER SEGALL psegall@bakersfield.com Jun 5, 2026 Visalia Unified School District board member Randy Villegas maintained his narrow lead over Democratic rival Dr. Jasmeet Bains in the race for…
Opinion Commentary: After 250 years, the right to vote is at risk. California must do more to protect it By CHRISTIAN ARANA CalMatters Jun 4, 2026 This Fourth of July marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Americans will reflect on Thomas Jefferson’s enduring adag…
News Measure A to advance local control appears headed for passage BY JOHN COX jcox@bakersfield.com Jun 3, 2026 Early voting results as of Wednesday morning heavily favored passage of a measure that would strengthen local control at the expense of the go…
+4 News Ayon retains lead over Gonzales, Palacio in 35th Assembly District race BY JOHN COX jcox@bakersfield.com Jun 3, 2026 McFarland’s mayor enjoyed a 6-point lead Wednesday afternoon in the 35th Assembly District race that, if his advantage holds, could land the R…
+4 News Villegas maintains narrow lead over Bains in 22nd District primary; more results to come BY PETER SEGALL psegall@bakersfield.com Jun 3, 2026 Progressive Randy Villegas maintained his edge over Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains, D-Delano, as they each seek to be the Democratic candidat…
+2 News Support for Measure A ahead in early voting BY JOHN COX jcox@bakersfield.com Jun 2, 2026 Kern voters were leaning toward approval Tuesday of a ballot measure that would increase local control in case of a vacancy on the county Boar…
+4 News Police evacuate heart of downtown Bakersfield amid hostage situation BY JOHN COX jcox@bakersfield.com Jun 2, 2026 A man with a bomb allegedly strapped to his chest took hostages inside a bank building Tuesday afternoon in downtown Bakersfield, prompting an…
