Ashley Zavala
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Lawmakers send proposed budget to Gov. Newsom
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — California lawmakers Monday sent the governor the legislature’s version of the state’s $300 billion budget, two days ahead of their constitutional deadline of June 15. “This again is a historic budget,” Assembly Member Phil Ting, D-San Francisco said. But the state’s spending plan isn’t finished as negotiation continues with Gov. Gavin […] → Read More
Advocates say overturning Roe would disproportionately affect people of color
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Some California Democrats are sounding the alarm on how the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion could affect people of color. “Make no mistake — This is an attack on people of color that we are facing right now,” said Assembly Member Mia Bonta, D-Oakland. The California Women’s Legislative Caucus and advocates […] → Read More
Gov. Newsom approves more than 90% of bills sent to his desk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) — California now has more than 700 new laws on the books following Governor Gavin Newsom’s bill signing deadline. Among the final bills to secure his signature, one law makes it illegal to harass people entering a vaccination clinic. Effective immediately, it’s a misdemeanor to harass, intimidate, injure or obstruct anyone on […] → Read More
Brief police chase ends in collision at Mount Vernon Highway 178 onramp
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The end of a police pursuit snarled traffic Wednesday night around Highway 178 at Mount Vernon Avenue. The pursuit ended at the Mount Vernon onramp to westbound Highway 178 at around 8:30 p.m. According to Bakersfield police, officers tried to stop the driver at Brundage Lane and Chester Avenue but he […] → Read More
Sheriff Donny Youngblood gets star outside Fox Theater
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood is joining the ranks of some of the county’s most famous celebrities. This weekend a star with Youngblood’s name was added to the sidewalk outside the Fox Theater. Youngblood’s star sits next to the star honoring country music legend Merle Haggard. Youngblood has been the Kern […] → Read More
California lawmakers discuss mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for all public employees
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) — A Democratic California senator is pushing for all public employees to get vaccinated. Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol Monday amid a coronavirus outbreak that has infected those who are vaccinated and unvaccinated. “We have a responsibility to the public to take public health precautions for ourselves, for our co-workers, and […] → Read More
Recall timeline could speed up as election costs are submitted
Fifty-one of California’s 58 counties have submitted their estimated recall election costs to the Department of Finance for review. → Read More
AG Bonta stands behind state gun laws, says more can still be done
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) – Following the mass shooting in San Jose, California Attorney General Rob Bonta says the state’s gun laws are working, but there is still more that can be done to address the issue of gun violence. “We need to also turn that pain, that sadness, that frustration, that anger into action to […] → Read More
Restaurant Revitalization: Federal relief grants available for local business owners
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Local bars and restaurants hit hard by the pandemic can apply for aid through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The federal government is offering up $10 million in grants as part of the American Rescue Plan. For more information you can visit the website and apply. → Read More
CARE awards $17,000 grants to local non-profits that offer services and programs for children
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Thousands of dollars were granted to local groups working to make Kern County a better place. The Children’s Advocates Resource Endowment, aka CARE, awarded grants to several non-profits, including Bakersfield Angels, the Kern Community Tennis Foundation, Friends of Mercy Foundation, the League of Dreams and the Kern County Cancer Foundation. CARE […] → Read More
Portion of Highway 65 to be renamed in honor of fallen Porterville firefighters
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A stretch of Highway 65 in Porterville will soon be renamed in honor of two firefighters killed in the line of duty. Capt. Ramon “Ray” Figueroa and firefighter Patrick Jones were killed in the Porterville Library fire in February last year. Sen. Melissa Hurtado introduced a bill to name a portion […] → Read More
Caitlyn Jenner says she’s running for governor of California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) — Caitlyn Jenner says she’s in, announcing she’ll run for governor in the likely recall election against Gavin Newsom. In a statement Friday, the reality star and former Olympian said she’s been a compassionate disrupter throughout her life, saying she is “a proven winner and the only outsider who can put an […] → Read More
California to expand vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and up in April
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (KGET) — All adults in California will soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the governor’s office. Starting April 1, California will expand its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people 50 years and older. Newsom says everyone 16 years and older will be eligible to get the vaccine starting April […] → Read More
California to allow outdoor stadiums, theme parks to open starting April 1
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) — California will soon allow the reopening of outdoor stadiums, ball parks, and amusement parks. State health officials pointed to low spread of COVID-19 statewide, vaccine distribution and more knowledge on the effectiveness of mask use outdoors as reason to allow big parks and stadiums to reopen. “California feels well equipped to […] → Read More
Gov. Newsom: California plans for reopening schools are in ‘final stages’
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KGET) — In an effort to reopen schools, Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration says it will start setting aside vaccines for teachers and support staff, but debate on how and when to reopen public schools in ongoing. “We are literally in the final stages of our negotiation, I hope it’s the final stages […] → Read More
California’s ICU capacity drops to 2% as COVID-19 cases surge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) – California overall has 2% of its ICU capacity left statewide. For the third day in a row, the state recorded more than 41,000 new COVID-19 cases and 300 deaths in a single day. “We are battling through the peak of this third wave,” Governor Gavin Newsom said. More than 98% of the […] → Read More
Playgrounds reopen, state backtracks on shutdown order
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) — With the majority of California under a stay-at-home order, playgrounds can either reopen or stay open, even if a region is under the state’s version of a lockdown. Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration made the change Wednesday after initially requiring them to close under the regional stay-at-home order rules. “While they stood […] → Read More
California senator to Newsom: Why should indoor operations stop?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) — A California state senator is calling on Governor Newsom to provide specific data he’s used to make recent decisions in restricting parts of the economy. This comes as the majority of the state had to halt indoor dining operations last week. “Because the governor has prioritized that his decision making is […] → Read More
San Diego mayor considering gubernatorial run in 2022
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) — A possible contender to run against Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022 is emerging. San Diego mayor, Republican Kevin Faulconer spoke with Capitol Bureau Reporter Ashley Zavala about what’s prompting the potential run. “It’s something I’m seriously considering,” Faulconer said. This week may have been the tipping point for Faulconer, who says […] → Read More
Amanda Ray sworn in as first woman to serve as CHP Commissioner
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGET) – The California Highway Patrol has a brand new leader. “I am honored if I can be a role model to anyone,” Amanda Ray said. Amanda Ray is making history in California. She’s the first woman and second African American Commissioner to hold the position in the largest law enforcement agency in […] → Read More