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Kern County Debate Night: Supervisors District 3 Debate

Kern County District 3 Supervisor Jeff Flores and challenger Johnny Olaguez debate the issues that matter most to voters. The two participated in a televised debate on KGET. This debate was broadcast on May 14, 2026 at the KGET studios in downtown Bakersfield.


Posted: Thursday May-14-2026 11:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17
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Flores on his support for Measure A


Posted: Thursday May-14-2026 9:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

Olaguez on Measure A making Kern a charter county


Posted: Thursday May-14-2026 9:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

Olaguez, Flores spar on question about Child Protective Services


Posted: Thursday May-14-2026 9:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

Flores answers question on review of Child Protective Services


Posted: Thursday May-14-2026 9:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

Portraits of Bakersfield Sound legends get permanent home at Beale Memorial Library

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Posted: Thursday May-14-2026 9:50 PM
Source: The Bakersfield Californian

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Posted: Thursday May-14-2026 9:43 PM
Source: NLM ENTERTAINMENT

Olaguez asks Flores why he didn't call for Scrivner to resign from office


Posted: Thursday May-14-2026 8:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

Flores asks Olaguez second question about past social media post


Posted: Thursday May-14-2026 8:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17

Olaguez asks Flores question about votes in relation to campaign donors


Posted: Thursday May-14-2026 8:55 PM
Source: KGET TV 17