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Will Ward 1 get special election despite failed petition?
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Jan 8, 2013 at 10:05 PM
When former City Council member Rudy Salas was elected to the state Assembly late last year, he left his Council seat empty. Now, community members are trying to get a new representative into the Council, but they have run into some problems.

Will Ward 1 get special election despite failed petition?
Jan 8, 2013 at 10:06 PM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — When former City Council member Rudy Salas was elected to the state Assembly late last year, he left his Council seat empty.

Now, community members are trying to get a new representative into the Council,...
Southeast Bakersfield, Central Bakersfield

4 take oath for Bakersfield City Council
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Dec 12, 2012 at 10:29 AM

An installation and valediction ceremony and reception was held Tuesday night for Councilmember-elect Terry L. Maxwell, Ward 2; Councilmember-elect Bob Smith, Ward 4; Councilmember Harold Hanson, Ward 5; and Councilmember Jacquie Sullivan, Ward...
Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Central Bakersfield

Election summary: local, state results
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Nov 7, 2012 at 10:48 AM
With all precincts reporting, here are the highlights of local and state election results.

Election summary: local, state results
Nov 7, 2012 at 10:52 AM

With all precincts reporting, here are the highlights of local and state election results. Click on the name of the candidate or proposition for more information.

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State Assembly, 32nd District (too close to...
Delano, Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Kern River Valley, Central Bakersfield

Councilwoman: Time to get tough on irresponsible dog owners
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May 10, 2011 at 6:52 PM
Last week, Eyewitness News brought to light the stories of Bakersfield families that had been victims of aggressive dog attacks. One local lawmaker took notice.

City of Bakersfield considers spay & neuter law
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Apr 14, 2008 at 6:31 PM

Sex offender asks for help from city officials, says he's target of vigilantes
Mar 20, 2008 at 11:20 PM
By his own admission, Kenneth Lujan says he committed a sex crime 18 years ago. But Lujan says he's paid his dues to society and wants to be left alone to start a new life. Lujan says he can't find a place to live and his life is constantly being...

Bakersfield woman calls for tighter restrictions on pit bulls
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Dec 4, 2007 at 5:38 PM

AIDS quilt comes to Bakersfield
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Dec 1, 2007 at 6:20 PM

Bakersfield leaders to consider dealing with neglected houses
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Nov 23, 2007 at 6:32 PM

Opposition to adopting "In God We Trust" motto in Kern High School District
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Oct 1, 2007 at 11:15 PM
At a public hearing some speak out against have the nation's motto "In God We Trust" posted in every classroom in the Kern High School District. The school board will decide whether to adopt the new policy next month.

It's the leaf over the squiggle as the new Bakersfield image
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Feb 28, 2007 at 10:52 PM
After months of debate and city staff time spent on the issue, the Bakersfield City Council finally voted to adopt "the leaf" as the new image visitors will see on "Welcome to Bakersfield" signs as they enter on Highway 99.

City officials respond to weekend park drowning
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Jul 3, 2006 at 6:28 PM
Search and rescue pulled 8 year old Jasmine Korin of Bakersfield from the lake after she'd reportedly been under for half an hour. She died on her way to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose.

Committee looks for new tactics to battle gang violence
Feb 27, 2006 at 12:28 PM
Residents, police and city council members are looking for more weapons in the battle against gang violence, after 85 gang-related shootings in Bakersfield already this year.

An ad hoc committee on "crime, weapons, gang violence and...