The popular Bakersfield priest leaves the Church after a 22-month leave of absence that sparked a legal war against the Fresno Diocese over defamation.
Actor Amato first Democrat to launch 2022 challenge to McCarthy
A Navy veteran and actor, Amato said he is “taking on Kevin McCarthy to bring better leadership to my community in the Central Valley.”
Two Valley businesses have pandemic wish granted, courtesy of Barstool Sports
In recent weeks, two Valley businesses received the call of financial support via the Barstool Fund from Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy.
Borgeas rules out challenging Grove for leadership of GOP caucus
The prospect of an intra-Valley melee over control of the leadership of the California Senate Republican Caucus is officially over.
Ex-Kern Democratic legislative candidate arrested for breaking into McCarthy office
Julie Solis, who challenged Asm. Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) in 2020, was let into House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s closed office by a delivery courier.
Bakersfield Catholic priest says Fresno Bishop threatened retaliation over legal battle
The legal battle between a Bakersfield Catholic priest and the Fresno Roman Catholic Diocese has grown hotter.
Highway 46 nears four-lane expansion in Kern County
Kern County’s infamous “Blood Alley” might be finally getting a much-needed improvement.
Kern Co. to dole out gift cards to boost COVID test numbers
Receiving a $25 gift card in exchange for a coronavirus test will be the new reality for some in Kern County.
Judge: Bakersfield priest’s defamation suit against monk can proceed
Bakersfield Roman Catholic priest Monsignor Craig Harrison received the green light to continue with a defamation lawsuit against his former mentee.
Local conservative radio host Inga Barks dies
Well-known to radio listeners in the Valley, longtime conservative radio personality Inga Barks passed away Wednesday at the age of 53.