As California emerges from the coronavirus shutdown, we’re tracking the number of coronavirus tests undertaken by Valley counties.
Adventist Health Bakersfield president steps down
The president of Adventist Health Bakersfield has resigned, the hospital announced Wednesday.
DA declines to charge Bakersfield Asst. Police Chief in nightclub altercation
No charges will be filed against Assistant Bakersfield Police Chief Evan Demestihas in connection with a 2019 altercation with a woman.
UFW targets pistachio processor Primex with NLRB complaint over coronavirus
The Wasco pistachio processor claims the farmworker’s union is using the coronavirus crisis to fabricate claims and boost its membership.
Catholic Diocese taps administrator for embattled Bakersfield parish
The Fresno Diocese appointed a new administrator to St. Francis of Assisi to manage the parish while Msgr. Craig Harrison remains on administrative leave.
Stand-up comedian joins Bakersfield City Council race
The race to replace retiring Bakersfield City Councilwoman Jacquie Sullivan just got a little more crowded.
Kern Co. gets double dose of bad coronavirus news
After briefly escaping California’s targeted engagement list for declining coronavirus metrics, Kern County is set to rejoin the state’s watch list.
A look at where PPP money went in the south Valley
Here’s a look at where coronavirus relief funds were directed to businesses in the southern San Joaquin Valley, via newly-released SBA data.
Major Kern oil producer scores extension on major debt payments
The company faces $40 million in debt interest payments due next Tuesday, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Kern County approves preliminary budget that sees pandemic-related hits
The county’s firefighters arguably saw the biggest hit, with their overtime pay being pared back to meet the minimum requirements of Federal labor laws.