After discussing the issue at length, the City Council unanimously adopted the $630 million budget for fiscal year 2020-21.
Aera Energy CEO Sistrunk to retire
Christina Sistrunk, the President and CEO of Bakersfield oil and natural gas company Aera Energy LLC, announced her plans to retire on Oct. 1.
City Attorney backs up Bakersfield’s efforts to hold special election to replace Rivera
Despite competing legal claims, Bakersfield’s City Attorney OK’d a November special election to replace replace Willie Rivera, the Ward 1 representative.
Bakersfield City Council hits speed bump on path to replace Rivera
Hopes of easily filling the seat of exiting Bakersfield City Councilman Willie Rivera have quickly become complicated.
Long-time Bakersfield Councilwoman to retire, opening door for election battle
Bakersfield’s longest-serving city councilmember announced last week that she will not run for reelection in November.
Perez to face thousands more in fines over Kern Co. marijuana ban vote
The fines are the result of a January settlement over claims Leticia Perez voted against a marijuana ban while her husband lobbied for marijuana clients.
Protests, car rammings serve as Valley’s visceral response to the death of George Floyd
As the death of George Floyd fuels protests – and riots – in communities coast-to-coast, the Valley played host to its own share of protests.
Valley Fireworks sales are likely a go for Fourth of July
While coronavirus shut down a number of holidays, Valley residents will likely see one tradition go unchanged: enjoying Fourth of July fireworks.
Fong demands answers on Calif.’s water lawsuit spending
As California wades deeper into a legal battle over how much water is pumped south from the Delta, Asm. Vince Fong (R–Bakersfield) is seeking some answers.
Missed the California flyover for frontline workers? We’ve got you covered.
The Fresno-based 144th Fighter Wing conducted a flyover across California on Wednesday, celebrating frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.