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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.
Anonymous tip led to the arrest of former CSUB assistant basketball coach
Bakersfield police stated that an anonymous tip kickstarted the investigation into Kevin Mays, who is accused of sex trafficking and possessing child pornography.
Bakersfield Police Chief Terry announces retirement
Terry will leave the department next year and retire after decades in law enforcement.
Shafter rejects changes to High-Speed Rail plan
The city is also looking for High-Speed Rail to come up with a plan that would move the planned tracks outside of the city limits.
DOJ sending election observers to Fresno, Kern counties over election integrity concerns ahead of Prop. 50 vote
The Department of Justice is deploying election monitors to five California counties, including two in the Valley that have exhibited election integrity issues in recent years.
Some schools in Kern County may display Ten Commandments
A resolution to be considered by the Kern County Board of Education could place several historical documents on display in the schools directly overseen by the Kern County Superintendent.
