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Kern County Grand Jury unveils scathing report on California City
California City continues to face a multitude of crises and has failed to keep a city manager long term.
March 8, 2024
Bakersfield man faces life in prison for drug charges
While federal officials have gone after Jose Zambrano for drug charges, he was already convicted in Kern County court for solicitation to commit murder.
March 4, 2024
Bakersfield landlords, property management company agree to settlement with Bonta
The landlords and property management company will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars as part of the settlement.
March 1, 2024
Kern DA recovers Sinclair statue, stolen equipment
Kern County's Measure K funded the investigators who recovered the stolen items.
February 19, 2024
Kern Sheriff’s deputies bust illegal marijuana operation in Bakersfield
Deputies arrested 35 people involved in the grow, who were also carrying illegal firearms.
February 16, 2024
Kern County appoints Elsa Martinez as interim CAO
Martinez, who has been with the county for over a decade, will start as CAO in an interim capacity next month.
February 14, 2024
Kern County CAO James Zervis leaves for Florida
Zervis only held the county’s top administrative job for six months.
February 7, 2024
Harris family eyes two new BBQ spots in Bakersfield
Bakersfield should have two new barbecue options by the end of the year.
January 31, 2024
Kern Fire captain passes away from cancer
The department will honor Captain Bruce Wells by flying their flags at half-staff and wearing mourning bands over their badges.
January 29, 2024
Bakersfield selected to hold statewide Hispanic Chambers of Commerce convention
With a majority of the city’s population Hispanic, Bakersfield is this year’s choice for the convention.
January 26, 2024