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13-year-old brought 150 fentanyl pills to Bakersfield junior high. Exposure caused a school official to overdose.
A 13-year-old student at Chipman Junior High was arrested for carrying the incredible amount of deadly opioids, disguised as Percocet, on campus.
September 12, 2022
Ad Check: Where did Rudy Salas fall on gas tax, minimum wage, and other votes?
Asm. Rudy Salas (D–Bakersfield) has released his latest advertisement in his effort to unseat Rep. David Valadao (R–Hanford) for the 22nd Congressional District.
But a fact check reveals that Salas’s claims do not fully line up with the truth.
In the advertisement, Salas – who has served in the Assembly since 2012 – said he has raised the minimum wage, is lowering the price of medication like insulin and was the only Assembly Democrat to vote “no” on raising the gas tax.
September 28, 2022
Hard Rock Tejon? New Valley casino closer to reality. Here’s why.
A proposed Hard Rock hotel and casino in Kern County near Mettler is at the goal-line to receive final approval from the state.
September 11, 2022
Fresno a “pro-choice” city, as lawmakers override veto on Planned Parenthood funds
The controversial $1 million state tax appropriation will pass through Fresno's coffers before heading to the abortion clinic.
September 1, 2022
68 days to go, one Valley county leaves voters in the dark about who’s running in November
In 2022, it's become customary to see a list of candidates available online long before sample ballots are mailed. Unless you reside in this county.
September 1, 2022
Lawmakers kill long-delayed downtown Fresno housing project
Not even the departure of developer Terance Frazier would stop the demise of "The Park at South Fulton Street."
August 31, 2022
Biden inflation plan becomes Calif. Dems’ newest sales pitch. What do their records show?
While Democrats nationally are celebrating the recent passing of the $740 billion Inflation Reduction Act, California Democrats running for Congress are trying to use the law as a fundraising springboard.
August 31, 2022
Gears on the Grapevine: Tejon outlets to host second-annual car show
The southern Kern County outlets are hosting their second-ever car show.
August 30, 2022
“Overheated” housing market forces major U.S. landlord to halt buying in Valley city
One of America’s largest corporate landlords is halting home purchases in 38 cities across the country, including one in the San Joaquin Valley.
August 30, 2022
Facing critical vote, developer Frazier to back out from long-awaited downtown development project
Fresno developer Terance Fraizer is removing himself from an oft-delayed downtown housing project, he told a local news outlet over the weekend
August 29, 2022