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KCCD race shows why every vote counts
Education

KCCD race shows why every vote counts

  • By PERRY SMITH psmith@bakersfield.com
  • Nov 9, 2022

In the races for two Kern Community College District seats, one challenger has taken a lead over an incumbent by a modest margin and, in the o…

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Three seats remain up in the air for Kern High
News

Three seats remain up in the air for Kern High

  • By PERRY SMITH psmith@bakersfield.com
  • Nov 8, 2022

It's too early to call three separate races that could have a major impact on one of the state's largest high school districts.

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Our View: State legislative seats will be filled in Nov. 8 election
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Our View: State legislative seats will be filled in Nov. 8 election

  • The Bakersfield Californian
  • Oct 30, 2022

35th Assembly – Jasmeet Bains

Senior Guide: Upgrade bathroom safety features

Senior Guide: Upgrade bathroom safety features

  • Metro Creative Connection
  • Oct 16, 2022

Bathrooms can benefit from updates that improve their form and function. While styles and color patterns may inspire bathroom renovations, imp…

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3rd District supervisor race: Priorities align, but Flores, Smith propose distinct approaches
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3rd District supervisor race: Priorities align, but Flores, Smith propose distinct approaches

  • BY JOHN COX jcox@bakersfield.com
  • Oct 16, 2022

If intensity of effort is any indication, the race for Kern County's 3rd District Board of Supervisors seat must be a close one.

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Once a low-key race, KCCD candidates no longer under the radar
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Once a low-key race, KCCD candidates no longer under the radar

  • By STEVEN MAYER smayer@bakersfield.com
  • Oct 10, 2022

Most individuals who run for election to serve on the governing board of the Kern Community College District don't expect to receive a lot of …

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Live the life you love with Ovation's 'Tuck Everlasting'
Arts & Theater

Live the life you love with Ovation's 'Tuck Everlasting'

  • BY STEFANI DIAS sdias@bakersfield.com
  • Aug 31, 2022

Would you want to live forever? That's the question at the heart of "Tuck Everlasting," opening Friday at Ovation Theatre.

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Letter to the editor: Consider running for office

  • By CONNOR HARRIS
  • Jul 28, 2022

A lot of school board and other education related offices are up for election this year. All are very important and we need people to run for …

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Ward 7 reacts to Parlier's decision on reelection
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Ward 7 reacts to Parlier's decision on reelection

  • By PERRY SMITH psmith@bakersfield.com
  • Jun 19, 2022

After eight years, two terms and countless constituent calls, Bakersfield City Councilman Chris Parlier recently announced he would not be see…

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Leticia Perez takes early lead in 35th District Assembly race
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Leticia Perez takes early lead in 35th District Assembly race

  • BY STEVEN MAYER smayer@bakersfield.com
  • Jun 7, 2022

Can a political newcomer defeat a well-known member of the Kern County Board of Supervisors for a seat in the California Assembly?

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