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.
District Attorney launches probe into alleged misconduct at Kern Co. Fair
One day after closing for 2019, the Kern County District Attorney’s Office confirmed it is investigating the Kern County Fair following a state audit.
Bakersfield priest files defamation suit against Monk over misconduct claims
Bakersfield Monsignor Craig Harrison filed a defamation lawsuit against a Catholic monk who went public with accusations of sexual misconduct.
Bakersfield’s approach to homeless encampments? Rapid response.
While California faces an unprecedented homelessness crisis, The City of Bakersfield is taking a more aggressive stand against homeless encampments.
Fourth of July quakes leave $5.2bil in damage to China Lake base
The two earthquakes that struck Ridgecrest on July 4 and 5 caused more than $5.2 billion in damage to NAWS China Lake, the Pentagon said.
Kern County strikes $4mil settlement with PACE program lender
Renovate America, the largest PACE lender, was accused of failing to disclose its loans took priority over homeowners’ mortgages.
DA to turn over documents of potential political motive in Leticia Perez case
A judge ordered the DA to produce documents related to the prosecution of Perez that may expose a potential political motivation by Ex-DA Lisa Green.
Delano City Council votes to become Sanctuary City
Delano is the first city in the San Joaquin Valley to declare itself a sanctuary for illegal immigrants as ICE executes arrests in its local courthouse.