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Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Asks Oakland to Allow Police to Pursue Criminals
Gov. Newsom urges Oakland to change strict policy on police pursuits. California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking the city of Oakland to revise its decade-old police pursuit policy that dramatically limits police chases. Newsom said criminals are fleeing without fear because they know police won’t chase them. El gobernador...
Sun World International Shares Expanded Corporate Marketing and Brand Vision; Jennifer Sanchez and Lara Kirsten Discuss
WASCO, CA - What’s next in the world of table grapes? Industry members got a sneak peek on July 11, 2024, during Sun World International’s Early Season Table Grape Field Day at its Center for Innovation in Wasco, California. The Sun World team unveiled “What’s Next” in varietal/cultivar development and introduced the corporate brand's refreshed identity.
Red Cross evacuation shelter in Tehachapi on standby for Borel Fire evacuees
TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — UPDATED (10:43 P.M.) The American Red Cross has put an evacuation shelter at the Tehachapi Education Center on standby for any potential evacuees from the Borel wildfire. The center is located at 125 South Snyder Avenue. Anyone who has been impacted by the Borel Fire...
There are conditions in conditioning for youth football and cheer program
These cheer leaders take part in conditioning drills as they ready for the upcoming season. Photos submitted by Amy Watts. It might only be July, but the Kern Valley Youth Football and Cheer program is getting a jump on the season. This past week players and coaches gathered on the...
Manslaughter charge filed in deadly Hwy 178 crash
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Prosecutors have filed a charge of vehicular manslaughter against a 22-year-old man they allege drove on the wrong side of Highway 178, causing a head-on collision that killed an Onyx man. Glenn Dale Watson is also charged with three counts of driving the wrong way on a divided highway causing injury, […]
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Harbor Freight opens new location in Sanger
Valley residents have a new place to shop for tools and home and garden supplies.Harbor Freight is now open in Sanger. It's located off Academy near North Avenue.The retail chain brings about 30 new jobs to the community.It's open Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm.On Sundays, this location is open from 8 am to 6 pm.
The Lighthouse featured in Chamber's Biz After Hours event
The Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce joined Tara Packer at The Lighthouse for a Business After Hours event to celebrate its 8th anniversary July 18. Chamber ambassadors, local business owners and other attendees gathered for some reflection, musical entertainment, prayer and refreshments to celebrate the milestone.
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