A push to fund $100 million in repairs to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake received unanimous support in the House of Representatives.
Valley lawmakers join McCarthy push for earthquake repair funding for China Lake
Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s amendment to the NDAA would fast track and fund $100 million in repairs to the Navy’s top weapons research facility.
Possible measles exposure in Bakersfield during holiday reported
A person diagnosed with measles stayed in a Bakersfield hotel during the Fourth of July holiday, Kern County public health officials announced Tuesday.
Trump approves emergency declaration for Ridgecrest earthquakes
The move allows Federal agencies to assist in the recovery process after two earthquakes, a 6.5 and 7.1M, struck Ridgecrest last week.
Red Cross reports 16 sheltered after 6.4M earthquake hits Ridgecrest
Seismologists credit the sparsely-populated location of the earthquake for reducing damage caused, given its high magnitude.
Bakersfield student alleges ICE arrested him after reading poem criticizing agency
A Bakersfield College student twice arrested by ICE is suing the agency, alleging that his most recent arrest was in direct response to a critical poem.
Aera Energy named one of the best midsize companies for employees
Bakersfield-based Aera Energy has been named as one of the best midsize companies to work for on Forbes America’s 2019 Best Midsize Employers List.
Kern County will be home to Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, tribe announces
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon Project will cost about $600 million and will be located just west of Highway 99 outside of Mettler.
Bakersfield Californian sold to Canadian newspaper exec
The paper was sold to Steven Malkowich, a Canadian who also owns the Palmdale-based Antelope Valley Press.
How are Valley kids faring at the Scripps National Spelling Bee?
The San Joaquin Valley is already home to one Scripps National Spelling Bee winner. Could it become home to two?
