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Marathon kicks off in six months: Registration prices increase Nov. 25
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The countdown to the 8th Annual Bakersfield Marathon has begun, with the event just six months away. The Boston-qualifying race is set to take place on March 30, 2025, offering a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 6K starting at the Kern County Museum and passing through Downtown Bakersfield. Runners are […]
Democrats sue over controversial Georgia voting rule
Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday looking to block a controversial rule requiring ballots to be hand-counted by local precincts in Georgia, arguing it violated Georgia law and called it “improper.” A group of Democrats, including the Democratic National Committee and Georgia Democratic Party, are bringing a lawsuit against the Georgia State Election Board after the […]
Harris says she backs legalizing marijuana, going further than Biden
Vice President Harris reaffirmed her support for legalizing marijuana Monday, speaking up on the issue publicly for the first time she became the Democratic nominee. “I just think we have come to a point where we have to understand that we need to legalize it and stop criminalizing this behavior,” Harris said during a nearly […]
Riddhi Patel preliminary hearing enters 3rd day
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Attorneys are expected to present arguments Monday and a judge rule on whether a criminal case will proceed against a protester who at an April meeting told the Bakersfield City Council, “We’ll see you at your house, we’ll murder you.” 17 News will live blog the proceedings. Riddhi Patel, 28, is […]
What to know about the Walz-Vance debate
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) are set to go head-to-head on Tuesday night in their first and likely only debate as vice presidential contenders. Walz and Vance have been barnstorming the country as they’ve looked to woo voters in critical swing states with just weeks to go before the election. […]
When do hurricane names get retired?
With nearly two months to go until the end of what was predicted to be a "hyperactive" hurricane season, many residents along Florida's Gulf Coast and southeastern states are grappling with the damage and destruction left in the wake of the latest hurricane.
Florida Republican ‘absolutely certain’ there will be supplemental to address Helene aid
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) said Monday she’s “absolutely certain” Congress will consider a supplemental aid package to provide additional disaster relief to areas devastated by Hurricane Helene. Congress last week passed a continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding at current levels until Dec. 20, but the measure excluded additional funding for Federal Emergency Management […]
Trump suspect pleads not guilty in attempted assassination
The man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Trump at one of his Florida golf courses earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to five federal charges, according to The Associated Press. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, appeared in federal court Monday to enter not guilty pleas to counts including attempted assassination of a major political candidate […]
Your car knows more than you think: New law seeks to end data grab
(TestMiles) – The car is a trusty sidekick for many of us—taking us to work, the store, and maybe a weekend escape. But as U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley points out, it’s become much more: a mobile data-harvesting machine. His new legislation, the Car Privacy Rights Act, aims to pump the brakes on this unchecked data grab, […]
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