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State empties out Kern County prison
This was the last contract facility California has used.
November 20, 2023
Video shows ex-CSU Bakersfield volunteer in alleged parking lot assault
The university announced the volunteer with its baseball team hasn’t been affiliated with the program since the spring.
November 13, 2023
Fresno State, CSU Bakersfield face one-day strike from trades workers
A walkout of more than 1,000 trades workers comes as the CSU simultaneously attempts to quell a teacher strike.
November 12, 2023
Kern Co. Hard Rock hotel, casino to break ground on construction
The Hard Rock-branded casino, set to open outside of Mettler, will commence construction before the end of the year.
November 8, 2023
Calif. appeals ruling in Christian-owned Bakersfield bakery’s wedding cake suit
A Kern County judge awarded the lawyers for a Bakersfield bakery $3.62 million in attorneys fees, paid for by taxpayers. Now, California is appealing the decision.
October 23, 2023
Derek Jeter headlines Hoffmann Hospice’s Voices of Inspiration event
The former Yankee captain is headed to Bakersfield next year to help raise money for Kern County’s only hospice home.
September 28, 2023
Delano councilwoman Vasquez launches campaign for Kern County Board of Supervisors
District 4 is one of Kern County’s two Latino-majority districts. Vasquez is calling for voters to elect someone who reflects the demographics of the district.
September 18, 2023
Andrae Gonzales suspends Assembly campaign against Jasmeet Bains
The Bakersfield city councilman faced an uphill battle against Bains, who had far more money in her war chest.
September 10, 2023
Are Bakersfield and Fresno considered ‘free cities?’ One study says no
The two Central Valley cities are punished for having high poverty rates and low economic incentive rankings while still offering a higher quality of life than other major cities across the nation.
September 6, 2023
ICE making less requests in Kern County, TRUTH Act forum reveals
The Kern County Sheriff’s Office presented data as part of the annual TRUTH Act forum, showing that ICE is ramping down its requests in the south Valley.
August 22, 2023