Supervisor Leticia Perez is seeking evidence that ex-DA Lisa Green filed charges against her out of political retaliation for allegedly supporting Zimmer.
Body pulled from Kern River ID’d as missing McFarland City Manager
The body recovered from a submerged SUV in the Kern River was that of missing McFarland City Manager John Wooner, the Kern County Coroner confirmed.
Fighter jet from NAS Lemoore crashes near China Lake
An F/A-18/E Super Hornet fighter jet from Naval Air Station Lemoore crashed just north of China Lake on Wednesday morning.
District Attorney declines to charge Dinuba priest Diaz
Rev. Raul Diaz, who was a member of the famous McFarland High School cross country team, was the subject of an anonymous report of sexual misconduct.
SUV pulled from Kern River similar to missing McFarland City Manager’s car
Kern County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team pulled a silver Dodge SUV from the Kern River on Sunday morning. Officials …
Kern County agrees to $218mil pact for Tejon Hard Rock Casino
Kern County Supervisors inked a deal with the Tejon Indian Tribe to cover public safety services for the tribe’s prospective Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
China Lake earthquake repair funding receives House approval
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.