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Bakersfield Councilwoman Manpreet Kaur files to challenge Hurtado for Senate
The Bakersfield City Councilwoman is the second challenger to file for the 16th district race.
Grove calls for charges against Kathy Scrivner
The State Senator wants to see Zack Scrivner’s mother be charged for telling her grandchildren to not speak to investigators.
Uproar builds after ex-Kern Supervisor Scrivner granted mental health diversion
Lawmakers are calling for a review of the former Kern County Supervisor's criminal case after he has been granted a mental health diversion to avoid jail.
Supreme Court declines to hear Tastries appeal
Tastries owner Cathy Miller’s appeal to the Supreme Court will not be heard, leaving an appellate court’s ruling as final.
Judge clears Kern County to restart oil permitting
Kern County will start to reissue oil permits early next year in accordance with the ruling and a new state law.
Bakersfield man sentenced to prison for $25 million tax fraud scheme
The tax return preparer filed fraudulent tax returns for a Mexican national.
A water park, golf resort in Bakersfield? Developers kickstart pitch to City Council
A proposed 152-acre resort would include a water park, golf range, and hotel, according to documents filed with the City of Bakersfield.
Bakersfield councilman Weir reveals cancer fight
Weir has missed over a dozen city council meetings this year as he battles cancer.
Dallas-based bank sues Calcot for $15 million
The bank claims Calcot, a cotton grower cooperative, sold cotton that was serving as collateral for the bank.
Former CSU Bakersfield AD Conder files lawsuit against university
The former athletic director tied together a scandal involving the softball program with former assistant basketball coach Kevin Mays, who has been accused of sex trafficking.
