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Kern Co. industrial boom continues with fresh investment
Companies and developers from out-of-the-area are looking to expand operations in the Golden Empire.
Bakersfield ramps up jobs recruitment, poaches M8 Systems from Orange County
The major ag irrigation company is receiving a grant from the city to move its headquarters to the Central Valley.
Facing tight squeeze, Calif. oil industry swings back at state’s latest rules
California now requires oil fields have a hefty, 3,200-foot setback from residential areas or gathering spaces.
Central Valley Holocaust Memorial opens in Bakersfield
The unveiling of the Central Valley Holocaust Memorial drew over 100 people to see the completion of a project that was over a decade in the making.
‘My Job Depends on Oil’ launches as Sacramento tightens chokehold on energy production
A new local movement designed to fight for California’s oil and gas industry has sprung up to raise awareness against competing interests in the state.
Former top Bakersfield police official files whistleblower suit, claims retaliation over probe into chief’s son
A former assistant chief of the Bakersfield Police Department said he was forced out of law enforcement because he cooperated with the Attorney General’s Office investigation of a deadly shooting by the son of the then-Bakersfield police chief.
New Clinica Sierra Vista chief looks to break cycle of drama for health clinics
Dr. Olga Meave brings new leadership to a venerable organization that, since the retirement of its longtime leader in 2017, has suffered a string of internal problems the organization tried hard to keep a lid on.
Will Kern Co. really get bailed out by Newsom for oil’s mandated shut down? Here are the facts.
During an economic summit in Bakersfield last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom told attendees California taxpayers would "backfill" Kern County's budget deficit from loss of oil revenues. Is that really true?
Prosecutors charge ex-Bakersfield Condors trainer for contacting minor for sex
Chad Drown, the former head athletic trainer of the Bakersfield Condors was charged this week with two felonies for attempting to meet a minor to commit a sex act.
Judge: Bakersfield baker can’t be forced to bake cake for same-sex weddings
A Kern County judge ruled Friday that Tastries Bakery owner Cathy Miller cannot be forced to bake wedding cakes for same-sex couples.
