Bakersfield Monsignor Craig Harrison’s suit strikes back at unsubstantiated allegations made at a May press conference by Roman Catholic Faithful, Inc.
McDonald’s employee arrested for tampering with Bakersfield police officer’s food
The tampering comes after the 21-year-old fast food employee lost an excessive force lawsuit against the Bakersfield Police Department.
Merced DA will not file charges against Bakersfield priest Harrison
This is the second of three law enforcement investigations into alleged sexual assault by Catholic Monsignor Craig Harrison of Bakersfield.
Bitwise reveals location of its Bakersfield outpost
The Bakersfield expansion for Bitwise Industries – the Fresno-based tech incubator – now has a location. Two, in fact.
Stephens, former Sheriff’s deputy, jumps in race for Kern Supervisor
Daures Stephens, a former Kern County Sheriff’s deputy, jumped into the race to replace Kern County Supervisor Mick Gleason on Monday.
Peters hits stride in bid to succeed Gleason as Kern Supervisor
In the race to replace Kern Co. Supervisor Mick Gleason, a frontrunner has emerged and a prospective contender announced he wouldn’t take the plunge.
Proposals to ban e-cigarettes fizzle in Valley communities
Leaders in Valley communities are taking a breath following a media frenzy over vaping deaths, deciding to nix bans on sales of e-cigarettes.
From courthouse to ballot box, a battle over a Kern Co. Supervisor seat
A Kern County Supervisor seat is the prize in a hotly-contested battle over racial representation likely to play a starring role in the 2020 election.
Chevron fined $2.7mil for Kern Co. oil seep
California’s oil regulator announced $2.7 million in fines levied against Chevron centered on a longstanding oil seep near McKittrick.
Kern Co. Supervisor Gleason announces he will not seek re-election
The former China Lake commanding officer announced that his second term as a Kern County Supervisor will be his last.