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Youngblood on Scrivner charges: Bonta gave ex-Kern lawmaker “special treatment” to avert sex offender status
The California Attorney General's Office detailed a sex crime in its complaint against Zack Scrivner, yet the former supervisor has not been charged with sexual assault.
February 20, 2025
Bonta charges Ex-Kern Co. Supervisor Scrivner with child abuse, illegal firearms possession
The former Kern County Supervisor allegedly touched one of his children inappropriately in bed.
February 14, 2025
Appellate court rules against Tastries Bakery in LGBT wedding cake case
The Bakersfield bakery was found to have violated a state civil rights law by refusing to sell a wedding cake to a lesbian couple.
February 12, 2025
Kern Co. civil grand jury details major issues in Arvin
The Kern County Grand Jury would like to see Arvin hire a city attorney to cut down on excessive legal costs.
February 11, 2025
Hard Rock Tejon schedules job fair for casino
The casino planned for Mettler is looking to hire thousands of people.
February 11, 2025
Grove invites Trump to Kern County to talk domestic energy production
President Donald Trump wants the nation to boost its domestic oil production, a sector that plays a major role in Kern County.
January 23, 2025
Child rapists among 78 arrested in Kern County immigration sweep
A targeted immigration enforcement operation in Kern County comes in the final weeks of President Biden's term, shaking up Valley farm labor and netting dozens of criminals.
January 10, 2025
Wasco woman sentenced to prison for $825,000 credit card fraud
The woman stole personal identity information from healthcare workers through her job and made fraudulent credit card purchases across California.
December 17, 2024
Error allowed 108 people to vote in wrong race in Kern County
An error by the Kern County Elections Office added extra votes to a very close race for a local school board position.
December 12, 2024
Trial for Bakersfield woman who threatened to kill City Council set for January
The social justice protestor threatened to murder members of the Bakersfield City Council.
December 10, 2024