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Kern County projects having $16M budget surplus
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County is projected to have a $16 million budget surplus for the 2023 fiscal year. According to county officials, this $16 million is coming partly from unaccounted for projects, but most of it is from an unexpected boost in sales tax revenue due to inflation. County officials noted the biggest […] → Read More
Kevin McCarthy’s path to House Speaker still in limbo
WASHINGTON (KGET) — Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, is one of the most important days in Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy’s political career. The new House of Representatives will convene and Rep. Kevin McCarthy will ask his colleagues to elect him Speaker of the House. But it’s so far been a rocky ride and how it ends […] → Read More
2022 Midterm Election: Where we are in the ballot counting process and why some outcomes are still unclear
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After a contentious campaign season, we are now three weeks removed from the midterm election and still waiting for a definitive outcome in our most competitive state Senate race, the Central Valley’s 16th Senate district. Only 245 votes separate Democratic incumbent Melissa Hurtado and Republican David Shepard, with Shepard narrowly holding his […] → Read More
WATCH: McCarthy, Wood debate for 20th Congressional District seat on KGET
Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Democratic candidate Marisa Wood debate for the 20th Congressional district live on KGET TV 17 in Bakersfield, California. → Read More
How much voter fraud has there actually been in Kern County?
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Only about one third of ballots that go out come back. That’s when county officials start looking for fraud, ensuring votes are properly cast. They do this by validating a voter’s signature. And while there may be concern voting by mail could lead to fraud, officials say cheating is very difficult. […] → Read More
Kern County vote by mail: What we know about the popularity and security of mail-in ballots
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Printed, sealed and in the mail. For most people these days, the mailbox is the ballot box. “Well before 2020, a majority of people were voting by mail,” said Mary Bedard. Voting by mail is not new. People have been casting absentee ballots for decades., but you had to notify the […] → Read More
Valadao and Salas draw stark contrast on abortion debate just ahead of midterm election
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With the midterm election looming, and the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision throwing the decades-old, highly partisan abortion fight back in the political spotlight, the issue is drawing a stark contrast between candidates in the Central Valley’s ultra-competitive 22nd congressional race. “Government shouldn’t be involved in a […] → Read More
A look at McCarthy’s, Biden’s battle for the soul of the nation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Monday marks 43 days from November’s midterm election. It’s crunch time for candidates and party leaders who are in an all-out push to reach voters. During this crucial final stretch, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) and President Joe Biden (D) have emerged as political foils, which could have big implications […] → Read More
Newsom slams McCarthy’s ‘Commitment to America’ policy
Over the weekend, California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom had harsh words in response to Representative Kevin McCarthy’s Commitment to America policy agenda, specifically talking about McCarthy’s plan to address public safety and hire new police officers. “He talked about how concerned he is about crime,” Newsom said at the Texas Tribune Summit in Austin. […] → Read More
Kern County voters share important issues at the Fair
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As we plunge toward November with campaign season in full swing, Kern County Fair-goers have the midterm election on their minds. “We all need to get out there and vote,” said Joseph Coutts. “So many of us are scared not to. ‘Oh, it doesn’t really matter.’ Yes it does, matter. Every […] → Read More
Biden and McCarthy give countering speeches ahead of midterm election
Thursday was a busy night on the campaign trail with President Joe Biden delivering a prime-time address on what he considers the fight for democracy that will be on the ballot this November. Just before, Bakersfield Congressman Kevin McCarthy gave his own counter speech in Biden's hometown. → Read More
McCarthy’s Money: A look at Kevin McCarthy’s fundraising juggernaut
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If you take a quick look at the fundraising numbers for some of the House’s most powerful members – the figures in the millions to tens of millions are staggering. Take a closer look and you’ll see there’s one name that consistently tops the chart. This election cycle every headline reads […] → Read More
McCarthy’s Money: A look at Kevin McCarthy’s fundraising juggernaut
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If you take a quick look at the fundraising numbers for some of the House’s most powerful members – the figures in the millions to tens of millions are staggering. Take a closer look and you’ll see there’s one name that consistently tops the chart. This election cycle every headline reads […] → Read More
Kern Supervisors decide against placing own term limit initiative on ballot
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — High-profile congressional races and statewide ballot initiatives often get the most attention in the lead-up to elections. But this year, voters in Kern will see a measure on the ballot that could bring big changes to the way our county government has operated for years. Just outside the County Administrative building […] → Read More
17’s Weekly Political Rundown: the biggest political news in Kern this week
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — We are less than two weeks from the 2022 midterm primary election here in California, and it’s been another politically-packed week. Here is a rundown of Kern County’s political headlines this week. On Tuesday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) kicked off his week with a tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force […] → Read More
State of the race to represent the Central Valley’s 16th Senate district
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Just three weeks out from this year’s 2022 midterm primary election in California, the contest to take the 16th State Senate District continues to be one of the most contentious in the Central Valley, drawing social media feuds, big donations and a swath of endorsements. “I think ultimately we will find […] → Read More
New DHS crackdown on disinformation draws GOP comparisons to George Orwell’s ‘1984’
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Department of Homeland Security is setting up a Disinformation Governance Board in an attempt to tackle the spread of false information in the United States. The goal is to counter disinformation coming from Russia and misleading messages about the U.S.-Mexico border. “To prevent disinformation and misinformation from traveling around the […] → Read More
17 News Special: The Kevin McCarthy Recordings
(KGET) — It has been a whirlwind week for McCarthy – and could be the worst of his political career as leaked audio reveals he was prepared to tell former President Trump to resign following the riot at the US Capitol. That audio has become the talk of Washington, and it isn’t the only phone call […] → Read More
GOP holds convention in hopes of taking control of Congress
ANAHEIM, Calif (KGET) — California Republicans are in Anaheim this weekend for their convention with hopes the GOP can take control of Congress after the mid-term elections. Though badly outnumbered by Democrats in California, the party has the strong support of conservatives. House minority leader Kevin McCarthy will be there to rally the GOP. → Read More
How safe is your vote in Kern County?
BAKERSFIELD, Calif (KGET) — It has been a year and a half since former president Donald Trump claimed the 2020 election was stolen from him, setting off protests around the nation and uniting his supporters behind a new rallying cry: stop the steal. It all culminated in an attack on the U.S. Capitol, where some […] → Read More