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The Bakersfield City Council voted to approve a $926 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The total is about 9% higher than the previous year, even though the city cut $13 million in expenses. The plan sets how the city funds services for residents over the coming year.
Bakersfield.com · Sep 25, 2026Bakersfield has appointed Daniel Maldonado as director of its Water Resources Department. Colleagues praised his knowledge of Kern River operations and water and wastewater systems. He earlier helped run the department during record droughts and oversaw Kern River infrastructure projects, giving residents a leader familiar with dry years.
KVPR (Valley Public Radio) · Sep 25, 2026The City of Bakersfield closed Cottonwood Road around the clock for road reconstruction work. The closure runs along the stretch between East White Lane and East Pacheco Road in Bakersfield. Drivers who normally use that section of the road should plan other routes while the reconstruction work continues.
bakersfield.com · Sep 15, 2026The Kern County Fair is featuring youth livestock projects and a Hispanic Heritage Month rodeo. Wasco FFA students showed animals at the fairgrounds, and 4-H members spent months feeding and grooming pigs and other livestock. Fiesta del Charro Rodeo offers charrería demonstrations through the week, giving families a chance to see both traditions.
23ABC News (KERO-TV / turnto23.com) · Sep 29, 2026Nib used AI to summarize the linked public news sources. No Juncture editor reviewed this brief. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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New U.S. restrictions banning nearly $1 billion in Canadian goods are now in effect for items like alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles. Local experts note that while immediate consumer impact may be limited, the uncertainty raises concerns for local growers reliant on foreign markets.
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The median sale price of a resale home in Bakersfield decreased in August, marking the second consecutive month of decline. This slowdown occurred despite minor growth reported at the state level for both prices and sales. The report also noted a sharp drop in demand for single-family houses within the city.
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Bakersfield City Council voted to approve a $926 million budget for 2026-27, representing approximately 9% increase from the previous year despite cutting $13 million in expenses.
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