Fresno-area lawmakers push to delay California packaging fees
Single-use food packaging like these takeout containers and coffee cups would be covered under California’s SB 54, which…
Bill combatting food insecurity passes California State Senate, headed to Assembly
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California State Senate has approved a bill seeking to expand the state’s food…
Hurtado bill seeking to implement early safety warning system for valley students passes
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California State Senate has advanced a bill that would bolster safety in schools…
Bill aiming to protect Central Valley taxpayers passes State Senate, heads to Assembly
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Sen. Melissa Hurtado’s legislative package aiming to boost tax protections has advanced through the…
Who is Manpreet Kaur, vice mayor of Bakersfield and candidate for State Senate District 16?
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Of the three candidates running for the 16th State Senate District, two will be…
Sen. Melissa Hurtado discusses reelection and her time in Sacramento
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Senator Melissa Hurtado was first elected to the state Senate in 2018 and became…
Feds ramp up scrutiny in yearslong dispute over California airport money
FILE – Flowers bloom along the runways as a Delta Airlines jet takes off at the Los Angeles…
Mileage tax study bill sparks debate over road funding and driver costs
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Social media chatter has been buzzing about a so-called “mileage tax” coming to California,…
Manpreet Kaur announces candidacy for California State Senate District 16
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After weeks of speculation, Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur announced her candidacy for California State…
Kaur files for California Senate District 16 seat
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Bakersfield City Councilwoman Manpreet Kaur has filed paperwork to run for California’s 16th Senate…
Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur files paperwork with intent to run for state Senate seat
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur has filed paperwork with an intent to run for…