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@GOPLeader
Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) announced InyoKern Airport will receive an $11 million Airport Improvement Program grant from the
@USDOT
for runway enhancements. The airport’s runway was damaged during last year’s magnitude 6.4 and 7.1 earthquakes near Ridgecrest.
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BREAKING: Gov.
@GavinNewsom
stops by the
@UFWupdates
vigil, signs AB2183 into law. The legislation will allow farmworkers to vote remotely in union elections.
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DOGS RESCUED FROM ELECTRA FIRE: Firefighters rescued two Fawn Dobermans from a property on Canyon View Drive in Amador County as 🔥 quickly approached the area. The dogs, while scared, were unharmed and given water. Animal control picked up the pair and took them to safety.
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ELECTION 2022:
@BrunoAmato_1
(D-Bakersfield) has announced his candidacy for CA's 23rd Congressional District.
A
@USNavy
veteran and working actor, Amato said he is "taking on Kevin McCarthy to bring better leadership to my community in the Central Valley."
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@VP
Mike Pence and
@SecondLady
Karen Pence just arrived to Naval Air Station Lemoore to meet with and speak to roughly 100 sailors and military families. “We’ve rebuilt our military,” the vice president said.
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Celebrations are underway in front of the CA Capitol this evening after Gov.
@GavinNewsom
signed AB2183 into law. Backed by
@UFWupdates
, the legislation will allow farmworkers to vote remotely in union elections.
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DEMOCRACY IN ACTION: Supporters for incumbent Rep.
@kevinomccarthy
(R-Bakersfield) and for challenger
@KimMangone
(D-Quartz Hill) have gathered outside our downtown studios to root on their preferred candidates. The excitement is building ahead of tonight’s
#CD23
debate at 7 pm.
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"I'm giving you an 'F'" --
@KimMangone
(D-Quartz Hill) to
@GOPLeader
Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) when asked about McCarthy's term in office.
During rebuttal, McCarthy said he worked across the aisle on several issues, including funding for earthquake-stricken
#Ridgecrest
.
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After less than one short year as a reporter in Sacramento, I am honored to now be the Capitol correspondent for eight news stations across California.
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NEW:
@SpeakerMcCarthy
(R-Bakersfield) personally confirmed with
@KGETnews
that he has no intentions of resigning from his US House seat representing CA’s 20th Congressional District. To the contrary, McCarthy said he intends to run for reelection.
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The Bakersfield City School District governing board voted 5-0 to declare April 10 as
#DoloresHuerta
Day. The occasion will coincide with Huerta's 91st birthday.
@DoloresHuertaFD
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Assembly Republican Leader
@J_GallagherAD3
(R-Yuba City) and Assembylmember
@KevinKileyCA
(R-Granite Bay) responded to the Democratic $400 rebate proposal. Gallagher & Kiley said they support the rebate proposal, but also want to see a bipartisan push to suspend the CA
#gas
tax.
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Gov.
@GavinNewsom
: Without the power supply from the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant during the record heatwave last week, we "full stop" would have had rolling outages during that period.
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JUST IN: Gov.
@GavinNewsom
has declared Oct. 25 “Larry Itliong Day.” A Filipino-American immigrant and US World War II veteran, Itliong is remembered for his role as one of the nation’s (and Central Valley’s) most prominent labor leaders and organizers.
#Delano
@UFWupdates
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JUST IN:
@JoeBiden
has picked Julie Chávez Rodriguez as director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Rodriguez, granddaughter of the late Cesar Chávez, grew up in Kern County. She previously served as the Biden 2020 Latino outreach senior advisor.
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These firefighters are doing an outstanding job on the front lines of the Electra Fire. Notice all of the heavy equipment on their backs as they walk up hill. Thank you for your service.
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President
@realDonaldTrump
was introduced to roaring applause in
#Bakersfield
this afternoon.
@GOPLeader
Kevin McCarthy was the first to greet the president on stage.
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@KimMangone
(D-Quartz Hill), the congressional candidate who ran against
@kevinomccarthy
in 2020, announced Friday she has been diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. Her campaign tells me she underwent an emergency procedure; the doctors believe they removed the cancerous mass.
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JUST IN: Delano city council votes 3-2 to fly the LGBTQ+ flag above Delano City Hall for Pride Month.
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Gov.
@GavinNewsom
began his morning with a tour from
@CALFIRE_PIO
of the new fleet of firefighting aircraft stationed at McClellan Air Park in Sacramento. He got an up-close look at most of the airplanes, including a 737 air tanker contracted from Australia for the next 60 days.
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JUST IN: Gov.
@GavinNewsom
signs AB 988 into law. The legislation will create call centers throughout CA to assist callers on the new 9-8-8 suicide & crisis hotline. Those experiencing a behavioral health crisis will be connected with suicide prevention & mental health services.
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GOP state lawmakers, DAs, business owners, and local sheriffs just wrapped up a press conference at the state Capitol to promote an effort to repeal Prop. 47 through a ballot measure.
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"That is the biggest mistake you could ever do." --
@GOPLeader
Kevin McCarthy on defunding
@bakersfieldpd
. Rep. McCarthy instead suggested a three-pronged approach to bring about police reform. Listen here:
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Famed guitarist, singer-songwriter, and activist
@tmorello
is gathering with farmworkers and
@UFWupdates
outside the CA Capitol to urge Gov.
@GavinNewsom
to sign AB 2183 into law. Supporters argue the bill will allow farmworkers to vote remotely in union elections.
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BREAKING: During post-debate remarks, Gov.
@GavinNewsom
calls on Los Angeles City Councilmembers
@gilcedillo
and
@kdeleon
to resign from the council.
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BREAKING: Gov. Gavin Newsom orders Kern County, 18 other counties, to immediately close indoor operations for the following sectors:
— Restaurants
— Wineries and tasting rooms
— Movie theaters
— Family Entertainment Centers
— Zoos and museums
— Cardrooms
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⚡️ Appears to have been a lightning strike very close to the northwest Bakersfield area followed by a LOUD explosion sound (thunder). Anyone hear that? ⚡️
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JUST IN: Gov.
@GavinNewsom
signs AB 610 into law. Authored by Asm.
@ChrisHoldenNews
(D-Pasadena), the bill provides exemptions for the $20 fast food minimum wage for restaurants in:
- Airports
- Museums
- Event centers
- Theme Parks
- Hotels
- Gambling establishments
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With just days to go until Election Day, CA Republican candidate
@TheRealJohnHCox
was in Bakersfield today as part of his
#HelpIsOnTheWay
bus tour. I just wrapped up an interview with Cox, and will have a full report tonight on
@KGETnews
at 11 pm.
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First responders are lining up outside
@KernMedical
to salute the 🇺🇸 flag-draped body of a fallen
@KernCoSheriff
deputy who was killed in the line of duty today.
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Both candidates in the 23rd Congressional District race have released TV campaign ads across the market.
@KimMangone
(D-Quartz Hill) is the first of
@kevinomccarthy
’s (R-Bakersfield) challengers to release a TV ad since he won in ‘06, per her campaign.
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Vice President
@KamalaHarris
is shaking hands with supporters on the ramp at
@FlySMF
. Hundreds of people showed up to catch a glimpse of the vice president.
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JUST IN FROM KERN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH: Effective immediately, all individuals 16 years old and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations in Kern County.
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Wrapped up a one-on-one interview with Gov.
@GavinNewsom
earlier today. Topics included the governor’s climate goals, record heat, and the state’s response to wildfires🔥. Also touched on a bill that could impact how farm workers vote in union elections. Clips to come shortly.
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While journalists were setting up for a press conference on the steps of the CA Capitol today, a man came out of nowhere to threaten a fist fight(off cam). He then retrieved an apple from a bag & threw it at us(on cam). He missed.
Reminder to be vigilant-even on capitol grounds.
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JUST IN: SB 14, a bill by Sen.
@ShannonGroveCA
(R-Bakersfield) to classify human trafficking of minors as a serious felony & categorize it under CA's three strikes law for re-offenders, failed in the Assembly Public Safety Committee.
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@RobertRivas_CA
(D-Salinas), who will ascend to CA Assembly Speaker come July 2023, was in tears as he spoke about his childhood in farmworker housing.
"Only in CA can you say a kid who came from farmworker housing ascended to be the next speaker of the CA State Assembly."
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Just wrapped up a one-on-one interview with Gov.
@GavinNewsom
after he announced $1 billion in homeless funds for local municipalities and a combined 1,200 tiny homes to go up in LA, San Diego, San Jose, and Sacramento.
See thread 🧵 for interview details —>
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Saddened to share my beloved grandfather, Rabbi Zvi Dershowitz, passed away this week at 94. While I feel great sadness for his loss, I also feel tremendous gratitude to have been his grandson. He was a kind & loving man who cared deeply about his family & community
@SinaiTemple
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My dream of becoming a reporter will soon be a reality as I join Bakersfield's
@KGETnews
NBC 17, reporting on politics & general news stories in Kern County. I look forward to continuing to learn while serving the community through broadcast journalism. Thx to all 4 your support.
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"People have had it. They are fed up." - Gov.
@GavinNewsom
spoke one-on-one with me about California's behavioral health and homelessness crisis. He says he's frustrated with how some counties have responded to the issue. Full thread below:
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Valley Plaza Mall is completely empty, doors are closed. Yellow tape inside. Working to gather details on a reported shooting inside.
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Vice President
@KamalaHarris
just stepped off Air Force 2.
Rep.
@DorisMatsui
(D-Sacramento), Attorney General
@RobBonta
@AGRobBonta
, Superintendent of Public Instruction
@TonyThurmond
, and Sacramento
@Mayor_Steinberg
are among those who greeted her at the airport.
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JUST IN: Pres.
@JoeBiden
comes out in support of AB 2183.
@UFWupdates
& fellow supporters say the bill, which is now on Gov.
@GavinNewsom
’s desk awaiting either a signature or veto, will make it easier for farmworkers to vote remotely in union elections.
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A story of decency & humanity...”The BLVD!” venue will close for at least 2 weeks. But before leaving, the employees packed up the remaining food in the kitchen and donated it to local homeless shelters. Even during these difficult times, selflessness and kindness shine through.
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Happy 4th night of Hanukkah 🕎 Wishing a holiday of joy, hope, and love to all 🤍 May you be the light in our world ✨
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I-80 remains CLOSED at this hour between Colfax and the Nevada state line.
@CaltransDist3
crews have been working nonstop to clear the roadway of thick snow, downed trees, and fallen power lines.
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Saddened to share Modesto Lopez Bautista of Kern County died this week at 114 years old, his family said. Born in Mexico in 1909 🇲🇽 , the South Bakersfield man was kind & gracious when
@TelemundoB
’s Norma Gaspar & I interviewed him in 2019 for his 110th birthday. Rest in Peace 🙏
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JUST IN: Gov.
@GavinNewsom
appoints Sacramento Vice Mayor
@EricZGuerra
to the CA Air Resources Board (CARB).
Among other things, the board focuses on CA’s air quality issues and helps to set emissions standards for vehicles, fuels, and consumer products (per its website).
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F18 PLANE CRASH: This is video just in from the scene near the Robbers Roost rock formation in East Kern County (near Hwy 14 and Hwy 178 junction). No word on any injuries.
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This evening I came across something inspiring...Two
@bakersfieldpd
officers were handing out water bottles to people in
#Ridgecrest
during the hottest part of the day. I was not able to get the officers’ names, but I just wanted to say
#ThankYou
.
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Response from former Sen.
@senatormelendez
(R-Santa Clarita) on AB 610:
“They’re now having to admit they royally screwed up and try to ‘fix’ a bill that should have died.”
Just like they had to do with AB 5, the independent contractor bill, they’re now having to admit they royally screwed up and try to “fix” a bill that should have died.
Sloppy work, as usual, from the left.
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.
@AMarch4OurLives
is in Kern County today calling on
@GOPLeader
Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) to condemn
@RepMTG
during their anticipated meeting tomorrow. The Georgia congresswoman has spread several conspiracy theories and has refused to apologize.
Hey
@GOPLeader
Kevin McCarthy, we're in your district today showing constituents how ridiculous it'll be if you fail to condemn the dangerous, conspiracy-peddling congresswoman
@RepMTG
tomorrow.
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JUST IN:
@RepDavidValadao
(R-Hanford) was one of the 10 Republicans who voted YES to impeach Pres. Donald J. Trump.
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We have been reporting from
#Ridgecrest
, but there is a small community about 20 miles east of Ridgecrest that you should know about. The town of
#Trona
was hit extremely hard; I just received these images from there... No power, no water, and the damage is extensive.
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JUST IN: Delano City Council unanimously votes to name the proposed park adjacent to the Eleventh Ave. Community Center as “Larry Itliong Unity Park.” (1/2)
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Yes, today is a workday for me, but more importantly, it is a day filled with reflection and gratitude. Wishing a happy and safe 4th of July to all. 🇺🇸
#FreedomisnotFree
#4thofJuly
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I’m back! My account was briefly hacked but I am glad to say it has now been restored. Thank you to all who reached out. Hope you have a great day.
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CA Republican gubernatorial candidate
@TheRealJohnHCox
is on his
#HelpIsOnTheWay
bus tour throughout CA. Today, he’s stopping in
#KernCounty
. I just wrapped up an interview with him on his bus, and will have a full report this evening on
@KGETnews
.
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Such a beautiful sight in downtown Sacramento: A rainbow 🌈 outside the CA Capitol.
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JUST IN: Kern supervisors vote 5-0 to approve 2 mobile vaccination clinics for agricultural workers. Per the agreement,
@KernMedical
will manage the clinics & administer the vaccines.
@UFWupdates
,
@DoloresHuertaFD
,
@Chavez_Fndn
, CA Farmworker Foundation, &
@KernCountyFB
to assist
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A Shabbat dinner table with 240 empty chairs has been set up in front of the CA Capitol in honor of the 240 hostages kidnapped by Hamas. Interfaith leaders and
@JewishSac
helped to organize this to raise awareness about the hostages and demand the release of all 240 of them.
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ELECTION 2022: CA gubernatorial candidate
@BrianDahleCA
(R-Lassen County),
@CAGOP
Chair
@millanpatterson
, Assembly Minority Leader
@J_GallagherAD3
(R-Yuba City), & several Republican hopefuls are holding a get-out-the vote rally & door knocking event as we approach
#ElectionDay
.
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High profile people showed up to the get-out-the-vote events held by the Sacramento Democratic & Republican parties.
Gubernatorial candidate
@KevinKileyCA
(R-Sacramento) made an appearance at the GOP event while Rep.
@DorisMatsui
(D-Sacramento) attended the Democratic event.
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It’s a picture-perfect fall day along the Sacramento River in West Sacramento. Hope you had a wonderful start to the week.
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Follow up: These are the 22
@LAFD
firefighters who are bravely fighting the
#CaldorFire
. I happened to run into them this morning when they gathered for a group picture at the South Lake Tahoe Base Camp. Thank you for your service.
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Congrats to Beverly White
@broadcastbev
, honored today on the CA Senate floor as one of the state’s 2023 unsung heroes. This recognition is so well deserved! She is a compassionate broadcast icon who told the stories of SoCal for decades, and a role model for the next generation.
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Wishing a happy birthday to Bakersfield resident
@DoloresHuerta
. The civil rights leader and United Farm Workers (
@UFWF
) co-founder turns 90 today.
(*2nd pic: My interview with Huerta in 2018)
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Firefighters from near and far are bravely working to fight the
#CaldorFire
. As I was leaving the South Lake Tahoe region on Hwy 50 this morning, I spotted fire crews from the
@LAFD
Van Nuys station. Thank you for your service.
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JUST NOW: Gov.
@GavinNewsom
officially sworn in for 2nd term as California’s 40th governor.
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NOW: Demonstrators have taken to the lobby of the downtown Sacramento Convention Center at the
@CA_Dem
Convention to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. One organizer tells me they will be here as long as they can while the CA Democratic Party convention is underway.
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Snow is falling in the Grapevine. Both sides of I-5 are open, but CHP is pacing traffic. Conditions are subject to change.
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ELECTION 2024: Just wrapped up a one-one-one interview with California U.S. Senate candidate
@SteveyGarvey6
(R-Palm Desert). The interview touched on several topics from Garvey’s campaign to campus protests to crime to homelessness to foreign policy. More to come.
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During
@Kevin_Faulconer
's visit to Bakersfield, I asked him about his chances of defeating Gov.
@GavinNewsom
in a potential recall election.
"This state wants change now," the Republican fmr San Diego mayor said. "I can't wait to serve as the next governor for all Californians."
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A lot happening at the CA Capitol today.
@UFWupdates
set up a 24-hour vigil outside the legislature to urge Gov.
@GavinNewsom
to support AB 2183. Supporters say the bill will make it easier for farmworkers to cast ballots remotely in union elections to protect from intimidation.
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The
@SDSU
@Aztec_MBB
men’s basketball team was honored in the CA Assembly Chamber this afternoon 🏀. The recognition comes after a season that saw the team make it to the
@MarchMadnessMBB
Tournament. SDSU was the 1st-ever CSU schol to advance to the final 4 & natl. championship.
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When asked about the
@UFWupdates
-sponsored bill to allow farm workers to vote in union elections, Newsom indicated he vetoed similar legislation in the past. When asked about Pres.
@JoeBiden
’s endorsement of the bill, Newsom shrugged it off as another dialogue between the two.
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Thank you to everyone who
#ClearedTheShelters
today at the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center! In total, 83 cats and dogs were adopted this morning...the shelter is empty. 210 animals have been rescued since the annual
#NBC
Clear the Shelters campaign launched on August 1.
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.
@GOPLeader
Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) met with the group of Kern County Vietnam War veterans as they arrived at the Capitol rotunda. The Congressman took a picture with each of the 101 veterans.
#HonorFlightKernCounty
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BREAKING: The 2020 Kern County Fair has been canceled.
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Just wrapped up a one-on-one interview with Gov.
@GavinNewsom
. The conversation touched on several topics including behavioral health, homelessness, and how Newsom plans to respond to a projected multi-billion dollar budget deficit. More to come.
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I can say this now that
@PeteButtigieg
has dropped out of the race...Some of you know I am a twin. His name is Noah. BUT, I'm beginning to think my *real* twin is Mayor Pete. Who's with me?
#doppelg
änger
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The protest continues in downtown Bakersfield outside
@bakersfieldpd
headquarters. Demonstrators and police are facing each other in the intersection of H St. and Truxtun Ave.
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NOW: Air Force 2 carrying Vice President
@KamalaHarris
just landed at Sacramento International Airport.
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It’s a picture-perfect evening in Sacramento. Hope you are having a wonderful and peaceful weekend.
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The motorcade carrying Vice President
@KamalaHarris
just left the Stanford Mansion a few block west of the CA State Capitol. Harris was there to speak to Democratic members of the legislature. She’s now headed to private fundraiser on abortion rights.
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Flames are scorching the hillside in the Grapevine near Lebec along the southbound I-5 lanes. Both sides of the freeway remain open at this time.
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Wishing a merry Christmas Eve to all who celebrate. May this holiday be filled with blessings, joy, and love for our world. ❤️ 🎄🎁
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Just wrapped up a one-on-one interview with presidential candidate
@BernieSanders
.
Our conversation touched on
#oil
,
#immigration
,
#homelessness
, and his message for registered
#Republicans
. Hope you can join us this evening on
@KGETnews
News at 5 p.m.
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CA Assembly Minority Leader
@J_GallagherAD3
(R-Yuba City) fired up the crowd at today's
@CAGOP
get-out-the-vote rally alongside several Republican candidates. Here is part of my story this evening featuring Gallagher,
@millanpatterson
, and
@BrianDahleCA
(R-Lassen County).
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JUST IN: Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strike near Lake Tahoe (Smith Valley, Nevada). Another magnitude 4.8 hit Farmington (south of Sacramento). Already getting calls of people who felt the quakes in Bakersfield. 
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And that wraps up our coverage of First Lady
@FLOTUS
@DrBiden
’s visit to the Forty Acres National Landmark in Delano. She visited with leaders from the
@ufwfoundation
,
@UFWupdates
,
@Chavez_Fndn
,
@DoloresHuerta
, Gov.
@GavinNewsom
, and others. Thanks for joining along!
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