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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
Kern County prosecutor to lead State Bar board
After serving on the board for eight years, Brandon Stallings was selected ahead of other candidates to take leadership of the State Bar Board of Trustees.
August 21, 2023
Kern Co. hired a drone to catch illegal fireworks. They didn’t issue a single fine from it.
Kern County’s tough-on-fireworks initiative appears to be all bark, no bite.
August 20, 2023
Valley CHP arrests dozens in Fresno, Kern counties during weekend retail theft bust
After viral organized thefts hit malls in Topanga and Glendale, CHP officers clamped down on organized theft rings in the San Joaquin Valley.
August 15, 2023
South Valley lawmaker pitches tougher approach to homeless: You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.
One Kern County lawmaker, fed up with homeless influx from L.A., is pitching an aggressive push to rid streets of vagrancy.
August 14, 2023
Study: Bakersfield, Fresno rank among best for post-pandemic downtown recovery
The San Joaquin Valley’s largest cities boasted the best downtown bounce-back, a university study found.
August 14, 2023
Wasco Vice Mayor Garcia kicks off challenge to Couch for Kern Co. Supervisor
The Wasco Vice Mayor is kicking off a bid against a Supervisor who has deftly dispatched with two previous challengers. He, also, isn't without controversy.
August 1, 2023
Kern Co. man charged with extensive, six-figure unemployment fraud
Fraud against California’s unemployment agency, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic, skyrocketed. Now, law enforcement officials are tracking down offenders.
July 25, 2023