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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A resolution to be considered by the Kern County Board of Education could place several historical documents on display in the schools directly overseen by the Kern County Superintendent.
Ex-Kern Supervisor Scrivner files for mental health diversion in hopes of avoiding incarceration
The ex-Kern County Supervisor has made a motion in court that could lead to him avoiding any time in jail.
Hard Rock Casino Tejon sets mid-November opening date
The long-awaited project will open its doors to the public in the coming weeks.
Bakersfield Assemblyman Ellis to forego re-election, endorses Couch in 2026
The Kern County entrepreneur, who replaced Asm. Vince Fong, will return to his business. He's backing a longtime Kern County Supervisor to take the fight to Sacramento.
