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KGET 17 News17 News at Sunrise - July 17, 2025Today's top stories:Woman dies after being stabbed in south Bakersfield neighborhoodTeen arrested in connection to deadly shooting at Bakersfield parkMan, 79, sentenced to over 100 years in prison for killing woman, 29Court documents reveal more details in arrest of Supervisor Leticia Perez's husband, Fernando JaraFay Fire burning in Weldon burns over 860 acresSenate passes bill that would cut funding for public broadcastersBlood donors at Houchin Community Blood Bank can win Raiders ticket packageBakersfield city officials tout new businesses, new development in downtownAssemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains enters 2026 Congressional race to take on ValadaoFor more local news, visit KGET.com.Stream...
2025-07-1727 minKGET 17 News17 News at Sunrise - July 8, 2025Today's top stories:Recovery efforts continue in Texas after devastating floodsOver 100 dead in Texas flooding, dozens missingSecret Witness renews calls for information on disappearance of Ana BarbosaMadre Fire continues to burn west of BakersfieldBakersfield Fire Department promotes 7, but finds it's difficult to fill higher rolesMotorists will see lane closures, detours along Hwy 99 for constructionPresident Trump announces new tariffs for multiple countries including Japan, South KoreaDr. Jasmeet Bains expected to enter 2026 race against Rep. David ValadaoCalifornia sending search and rescue teams to TexasFor more local news, visit KGET.com.
2025-07-0828 min
The John Kobylt ShowWeiner’s War on Homeowners & Animal Shelter Horror (05/30)The John Kobylt Show Hour 2 (05/30) - John brings on Chris LeGras to break down Senate Bill 79’s push to bulldoze single-family neighborhoods for high-density housing—powered by Big Real Estate’s donations to Sen. Scott Weiner. John and Chris also cover the shocking whistleblower claims from Staycee Dains about horrific conditions at LA’s animal shelters: record dog euthanasia rates and staffing in chaos. Meanwhile, civil rights groups are suing Riverside County to kill cash bail—Sheriff Bianco calls it a love affair with criminals. And gas prices could hit $8.50 next year, with Democratic Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains demanding California Air Resour...
2025-05-3134 minKGET 17 News17 News at Sunrise - May 8, 2025Today's top stories:Cardinals begin 2nd day of papal conclaveAsm. Dr. Jasmeet Bains questions why no sex abuse charges filed against ScrivnerKern County Animal Services asks for help to identify person who dumped dog in a dumpsterFamilies forced out of their homes following Oildale standoffTransmission tower that may have started Eaton Fire removed for investigationPresident Trump says he'll 'take a look' into possible tariff exemptions for baby productsStory of the Bakersfield 3 in national focus in 3-part Investigation Discover programGas prices in California could eventaully reach $8 per gallon due to refinery closures: reportFor more local news, visit KGET.com.
2025-05-0821 min
Inside Family Medicine'A Window for Helping My Patients': AAFP Member and California Assembly Member Jasmeet Bains, M.D. In this episode of the Fighting for Family Medicine podcast recorded at FMX 2024, David Tully, vice president of Government Relations and a member of AAFP’s advocacy team, talks with Jasmeet Bains, M.D., about how her family medicine practice and advocacy inform her role as an elected member of the California Assembly. She is one of only a handful of Academy members to have held statewide office, giving her an unusual — and valuable — perspective on what physicians bring to their engagement with lawmakers. “This gives me a window for helping my patients in a way that I couldn't...
2025-02-1925 min
Off the Chart: A Business of Medicine PodcastThe Physician's Guide to Running for OfficeMedical Economics presents the Physician’s Guide to Running for Office. This is a companion piece to the wonderful print feature by Medical Economics Editor Richard Payerchin. This episode has been pulled from the hours of interviews he performed with Physicians serving in government at the local, state, and federal level.
Physician politicians: Why doctors choose to serve -- and how you can too by Richard Payerchin
Cast list (in order of appearance)
Name: Jasmeet Bains, M.D.
City, State: Delano, California
Specialty: Family medicine, addiction medicine
Elected Office: Assemblymember, California Sta...
2024-11-0436 min
BakotunesKimberly Salas: Candidate, Kern County Supervisor, 5th DistrictSend us a textKimberly Salas is a candidate running for Kern County Supervisor - District 5. In this episode, listeners will get to know Salas's local history from her upbringing in East Bakersfield, education, career journey, her political resume campaigning for former California State Senators Dean Florez, Michael Rubio, current Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains (D35), and her decision to run against Supervisor Leticia Perez in 2024. Part of the Real Talk "Election 2024" interview series. Info: https://www.salas4supervisor.com/. **Originally aired 3-9-24 on Real Talk and the Real Talk podcas...
2024-10-2948 min
KGET 17 News17 News @ Sunrise 08/28/2024Some of today's top storiesTwo teenage boys are under arrest this morning - and facing charges in connection to the alleged bullying of another boy, while he was walking home from school.Video of the incident has been circulating online, with supporters of the victim holding a rally today at Golden Valley High School. 17's Mikhala Armstrong has the details. In your 17 court watch. Sheriff's investigators have resubmitted reports to prosecutors for a decision on whether former Delano police chief Mark DeRosia, will be charged with a crime. DeRosia was arrested in March on suspi...
2024-08-2823 minKGET 17 News17 News @ Sunrise 08/23/2024Some of today's top stories17 News is your local election headquarters... It was a historic night in chicago. The democratic national convention there has come to an end with vice president kamala harris accepting the party's nomination for president.Meantime... some of Kern's own were among the crowd at the convention. You may have seen them on your TVs, front and center with California leaders like Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta -- delegates Dolores Huerta and Jesse Aguilar on the convention floor. Both say the convention has been all about party unity, especiall...
2024-08-2322 min
The Real Talk PodcastDr. Jasmeet Bains: California State Assembly, 35th DistrictDr. Jasmeet Bains is an American physician also serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 35th district. She assumed office on December 5, 2022. In this episode of Real Talk, Dr. Bains will share some of her personal story and career journey through the Central Valley first as a used car salesperson, before heading to medical school and return home to practice medicine, as well as her decision to run for California State Assembly. Part of the Real Talk "Election 2024" interview series. Info: https://www.drjasmeetbains.com/
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2024-08-0934 min
BakotunesDr. Jasmeet Bains: California State Assembly, 35th DistrictSend us a textIT'S AN REAL TALK/BAKOTUNES ELECTION 2024 PODCLASH!Dr. Jasmeet Bains is an American physician also serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 35th district. She assumed office on December 5, 2022. In this episode of Real Talk, Dr. Bains will share some of her personal story and career journey through the Central Valley first as a used car salesperson, before heading to medical school and return home to practice medicine, as well as her decision to run for California State Assembly. Part of the Real...
2024-08-0935 minKGET 17 News17 News @ Sunrise 07/17/2024Some of today's top stories17 News is your local election headquarters... Republicans are working to unify their party and the country around former president trump. Some of his rivals delivered speeches at the republican national convention urging americans to vote for trump this november. Nbc's brie jackson has the latest this morning from milwaukeePresident Biden is shrinking former president Trump's lead among likely voters. That's the word from a New York Time-Siena College Poll. It shows Biden's popularity ticked up...with Mr. Trump holding a 46-percent to 45-percent edge. That's an improvement from February...
2024-07-1723 min
Look West: How California is Leading the NationThe Golden Grays – Aging in CaliforniaThe month of May is Older Californians Month. This year California is also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the trend setting California Department of Aging. With that in mind we’re featuring a conversation with Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains, Chair of the Aging and Long Term Care Committee and California Department of Aging Director Susan DeMarois discussing the growing population of Californians over the age of 60, the challenges they face and ways California is working to make their lives better.
2024-05-1626 minThe Real Talk PodcastKimberly Salas: Candidate, Kern County Supervisor, 5th DistrictKimberly Salas is a candidate running for Kern County Supervisor - District 5. In this episode, listeners will get to know Salas's local history from her upbringing in East Bakersfield, education, career journey, her political resume campaigning for former California State Senators Dean Florez, Michael Rubio, current Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains (D35), and her decision to run against Supervisor Leticia Perez in 2024. Part of the Real Talk "Election 2024" interview series. Info: https://www.salas4supervisor.com/
Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 12pm PST on FORGE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on FORGE1039.COM.
Host: Matt Munoz
2024-03-0847 min
The Ronin Project PodcastDr. Jasmeet Bains, CA State AssemblymemberDr. Jasmeet Bains was elected to the California State Assembly in November of 2022 to represent the Central Valley’s 35th Assembly District. Assemblymember Bains worked as a family doctor providing primary healthcare to families throughout the Valley. Dr. Bains also serves as a volunteer with Global Family, an organization dedicated to combating human trafficking and child abuse, on the San Joaquin Valley Air District’s Environmental Justice Advisory group, working to improve our Valley’s air and water quality and on the Taft College Foundation, fighting to expand access to higher education....
2023-06-1832 min
Look West: How California is Leading the NationRecords Set, Records Broken – Women of the CA Assembly Democratic CaucusThe newly elected class of Assemblymembers has made history: 26 out of the 62 Democratic Assemblymembers are women. Assemblymember Dr.Jasmeet Bains is the first Sikh woman ever elected to the Assembly. There are also a total of 12 Latina Democratic Assemblymembers in office. Look West visits the Women Inspire exhibit at the California Museum with Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes and hear what’s good, and not good, about being a women today from several Members of the CA Assembly Democratic Caucus.
2023-03-0828 minLook West: How California is Leading the NationAssembly Democratic Caucus Incoming Class Sets Numerous Records - Part 2Several records fell when the incoming class of Assemblymembers were sworn into office this month. Women outnumbered men in the 2023/24 class. The total percentage of women in the Legislature reached a new high. LGBTQ+ representation also set a new high mark. Sixteen of the new Members have joined the Assembly Democratic Caucus. They come from all over California with incredibly diverse backgrounds. In this two part episode of Look West you’ll get to meet them all.
In Part 1 you’ll meet Juan Carrillo, Blanca Pacheco, Josh Lowenthal, Diane Papan, Gregg Hart, Avelino Valencia, Esmeralda Soria and Step...
2022-12-2026 minLook West: How California is Leading the NationAssembly Democratic Caucus Incoming Class Sets Numerous Records - Part 1Several records fell when the incoming class of Assemblymembers were sworn into office this month. Women outnumbered men in the 2023/24 class. The total percentage of women in the Legislature reached a new high. LGBTQ+ representation also set a new high mark. Sixteen of the new Members have joined the Assembly Democratic Caucus. They come from all over California with incredibly diverse backgrounds. In this two part episode of Look West you’ll get to meet them all.
In Part 1 you’ll meet Juan Carrillo, Blanca Pacheco, Josh Lowenthal, Diane Papan, Gregg Hart, Avelino Valencia, Esmeralda Soria and Stephanie Nguye...
2022-12-2024 min
THE JEDCAST: A Dialogue With ChangemakersTHE JED CAST SEASON TWO - EPISODE EIGHT: Health Care Issues at a Crisis Level - A Dialogue with Dr. Jasmeet BainsJasmeet Bains was raised in California’s Central Valley. When she became a doctor, she decided to practice there, because coming from a rural area, she saw the lack of access to quality health care. Now Dr. Bains is on the front lines dealing with addiction and recovery as Medical Director of Bakersfield Recovery Services. As a primary care physician, she sees the trends immediately. The impact of the pandemic, homelessness, the opioid crisis, and loss of jobs have become magnified in her community. When it came time for her to make a difference, she put herself out there an...
2022-02-2336 min