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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.
February 20, 2026
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.
February 18, 2026
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.
February 9, 2026
Suspects arrested after stabbing at Hard Rock Tejon
The stabbing took place at the new casino in the early hours of Sunday morning.
February 2, 2026
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.
January 28, 2026
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.
January 14, 2026
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.
January 12, 2026
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.
December 9, 2025
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.
December 8, 2025
Bakersfield man sentenced to prison for $25 million tax fraud scheme
The tax return preparer filed fraudulent tax returns for a Mexican national.
November 17, 2025