California Democrats push wide-ranging gun control bills
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrats in the California Senate said Tuesday that they will use their majority to advance seven bills that would tighten the state's already strict gun control laws.One of...
View ArticleGovernor sees tough path for environmental law reform
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown said Tuesday it's unlikely that changes he's seeking to the state's environmental protection law can be accomplished this year, although a top Senate Democrat...
View ArticleFresh & Easy supermarket chain for sale
LONDON (AP) — Tesco, Britain's largest retailer by sales, is set to pull out of the U.S., selling off its lossmaking Fresh & Easy supermarket chain after it failed to transfer its winning formula...
View ArticleImmigration reform hot debate in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — With an immigration reform bill now in Congress, local community activists hope to drum up support for its passage."We have to keep our eyes on the prize, which is a...
View ArticleFed funding cuts will take big chunk from unemployed Californians
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — More than 400,000 unemployed Californians will feel the effects of the federal government’s sequestration spending cuts after cuts to unemployment benefits take effect...
View ArticleProposed smoking ban put out
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A proposal that sought to ban smoking in apartments and condominiums has failed in a California Assembly committee.The bill from Democrat Marc Levine of San Rafael was...
View ArticleCitizen efforts fail to stop utility rate hike in Delano; City Council now votes
DELANO, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - A utility rate hike seems likely in Delano despite a petition effort by citizens opposing the increase.Residents protested the rate hike, reportedly collecting hundreds of...
View ArticleWildfire season begins: Crews brace for dry summer
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — It's been a dry winter for California, and temperatures will start to heat up soon. That has fire crews gearing up for what could be a tough summer. Kern County crews...
View ArticleCity Council passes utility rate hike in Delano
DELANO, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) - A utility rate hike was passed Monday by the City Council despite a petition effort by citizens opposing the increase.Residents protested the rate hike, reportedly...
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