Browsing Category
Bakersfield
420 posts
The Sun’s home for news in Oiltown.
California Resources Corp. lays off dozens of Bakersfield employees
The company, based in Long Beach, is laying off employees after acquiring a rival company last year.
DOJ appeals Scrivner’s mental health diversion
The state is hoping to overturn a decision that would keep Scrivner from being required to register as a sex offender.
Judge grants mental health diversion to Riddhi Patel
The Bakersfield activist charged with making threats against city officials now has an avenue to have all charges dismissed.
Suspects arrested after stabbing at Hard Rock Tejon
The stabbing took place at the new casino in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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.
