The five candidates in the race for Bakersfield City Council's third ward are set to take over the debate stage on KGET this evening.

The first of KGET’s series of debates leading into this year’s November election is slated to air Thursday evening, focusing on the Kern County Board of Education’s Area 3 seat.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — 17 News sent the two candidates running for the Bakersfield City Council Ward 7 seat a questionnaire asking about their candidacy and what they would bring to the role ...

KGET sent the candidates running for the Kern Community College District Board of Trustees’ Area 2 seat a questionnaire to ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Following local voters’ approval of the Kern County charter — and ahead of Supervisor David Couch’s upcoming departure from the Board — supervisors on Tuesday approved ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — With Bakersfield City Councilman Ken Weir not seeking re-election, the race for Ward 3 is wide ...