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Governor sees tough path for environmental law reform
Apr 26, 2013 at 1:11 PM

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown said Tuesday it's unlikely that changes he's seeking to the state's environmental protection law can be accomplished this year, although a top Senate Democrat says he's still pursuing...
Delano, Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Kern River Valley, Central Bakersfield

Governor sees tough path for environmental law reform
Apr 16, 2013 at 1:43 PM
Gov. Jerry Brown said Tuesday it's unlikely that changes he's seeking to the state's environmental protection law can be accomplished this year, although a top Senate Democrat says he's still pursuing reforms.

Fran Florez bows out of Senate race
Mar 27, 2013 at 4:28 PM
Blaming her political party for saddling her campaign with a competitive disadvantage, Fran Florez dropped her bid Wednesday for the state Senate.

Senate candidate gets new home after elections officials change their mind
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Mar 26, 2013 at 9:08 PM
State Senate candidate Leticia Perez has signed a lease for a home on 18th Street in central Bakersfield, part of the 16th Senate District, her campaign said late Tuesday. Perez is scheduled to be at the Kern County Registrar of Voters Office on ...

Senate candidate gets new home after elections officials change their mind
Mar 26, 2013 at 9:03 PM

UPDATE: State Senate candidate Leticia Perez has signed a lease for a home on 18th Street in central Bakersfield, part of the 16th Senate District, her campaign said late Tuesday. Perez is scheduled to be at the Kern County Registrar of Voters...
Central Bakersfield

Senate candidate Leticia Perez's house misplaced in wrong district
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Mar 22, 2013 at 5:43 PM
Leticia Perez is still being allowed to run for state Senate seat despite a mistake by the Kern County Elections Department.

Senate candidate Leticia Perez's house misplaced in wrong district
Mar 22, 2013 at 4:10 PM
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Just as in the case of her predecessor Michael Rubio, Leticia Perez finds herself facing a controversy that her house on Alta Vista Drive is not inside the legally approved boundaries of the 16th state senatorial...
Northeast Bakersfield, Central Bakersfield

Kern County Republicans want Andy Vidak for Senate
Mar 21, 2013 at 3:41 PM
Hanford Republican Andy Vidak has support in Kern County for a run at the state Senate. The Kern County Republican Party said Thursday that its members voted unanimously to endorse Vidak, a Kings County cherry farmer, for election to the 16th Senate District.

Kern County supervisor gets big endorsement for Senate run
Mar 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Leticia Perez, who began her term as 5th District Kern County supervisor in January, has been endorsed by 18 senators, including Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, according to Capitol Television News Service.

Kern County supervisor gets big endorsement for Senate run
Mar 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A short-timer on the Kern County Board of Supervisors has emerged as a formidable candidate to ascend to the state Senate.

Leticia Perez, who began her term as 5th District Kern County supervisor in...
Delano, Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Central Bakersfield

Leticia Perez announces candidacy for state Senate
Mar 18, 2013 at 6:43 PM
Recently elected 5th District Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez announced Monday that she is running for the State Senate.

Leticia Perez announces candidacy for state Senate
Mar 18, 2013 at 6:43 PM

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) -- Recently elected 5th District Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez announced Monday that she is running for the state Senate.

Perez made history when she was elected to the board of supervisors,...
Delano, Northeast Bakersfield, Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale, Southeast Bakersfield, Southwest Bakersfield, Central Bakersfield

Kern County Democrat makes bid for Michael Rubio's seat
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Mar 15, 2013 at 2:24 PM
Fran Florez wants to be your next state senator. The veteran Kern County Democrat announced her candidacy Friday for the 16th District Senate seat vacated last month by Michael Rubio, who took a private-sector job with oil giant Chevron.

Waiting for the dust to settle: Who will run for Rubio's seat?
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Feb 27, 2013 at 9:39 PM
More names keep popping up of possible candidates to fill the state Senate seat just vacated by Michael Rubio. Local democrats say they have some good choices, and the name of Steve Schilling was just added to the mix. Republicans say they also...

California EDD: 'It's really a problem, and people are suffering'
Feb 26, 2013 at 6:44 PM
Problems continue for people trying to get answers about their disability or unemployment benefits in California. Officials with the Employment Development Department say they've struggled with lower funds and a higher case load, and they promise...