The Bakersfield lawmaker will be termed out of the legislature in 2026. Who could take over a district that runs from north ...

With more than a year and a half until the 2026 general election, candidates are already positioning themselves for key races ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) Two pivotal seats are up for grabs in Kern County and the Central Valley.

California State Sen. Shannon Grove and Jay Leno introduce a bill to expand smog check exemptions for classic vehicles.

Sacramento Assemblywoman Maggy Krell’s new bill wouldn’t save children from sex trafficking so much as it would keep sex work ...

Kern County District 4 Supervisor David Couch is considering a run for the state Senate in 2026 but said Friday he hasn't made a decision yet. "I'm strongly considering it," Couch told The. "I've ...

Although State Sen. Shannon Grove’s bill died in the education committee, the lawmaker warned: “Parents are moving this way.” ...

Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) expressed profound disappointment following the Senate Education Committee’s vote of 5-2 to kill SB 64, the California Education Flex Account Act of 2025. SB 64 ...

The Survivor Support and Demand Reduction Act aims to close gaps in existing laws and provide comprehensive protection for ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County’s District 4 Supervisor David Couch is considering a run for state Senate, he confirmed with 17 News Monday afternoon. Couch told 17 News he is eyeing Senate ...

The proposed legislation, known as "Leno's Law," would ease smog check requirements for all cars at least 35 years old and ...