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David Valadao · BakersfieldAssemblymember Jasmeet Bains announced her run for Congress on X Wednesday morning, looking to unseat David Valadao, who currently holds the office for California's 22nd Congressional District.In the video announcement, Bains highlights that Congressman Valadao voted for Trump's Big Beautiful Bill that stripped Medicaid (Medical) from many constituents in his district.Bains went on to say in the video that Valadao voted for the bill to appease h…See the Story
Jasmeet Bains Announces Run for California's 22nd Congressional District
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Motorsports · BakersfieldSPEEDWAY, Ind. — Connor Zilisch won the 2025 Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday. Zilisch started the race in seventh and led 19 laps in total before the checkered flag flew. Sam Mayer, who started the race in first place, led 32 laps — more than any other driver in the field. Taylor Gray, Kyle Larson and Ryan Sieg rounded out the top five, coming in third, fourth and fifth, respectively. Larson — who won the 2024 Brickyard 4…See the Story
Connor Zilisch Wins 2025 Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
60% Center coverage: 5 sources

Gaming · BakersfieldIn a stunning and surprisingly cinematic teaser, a Doom modder reveals how they've recreated the city of Necropolis from the original Fallout game.See the Story
This Stunning Mod Brings Fallout's Necropolis to Doom: 'Never Seen a Fan Project Get So Close to the OG Vibe'
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