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Prominent Bakersfield anti-ICE advocate arrested for murder, pleads not guilty
Jose Bello made national headlines after media portrayals painted ICE as targeting a simple Bakersfield College student. Now, authorities have him in custody for a murder.
Another changing of the guard on the Kern Co. Board of Supervisors on the horizon? Here’s what we know.
Could one of Kern County's most senior lawmakers be heading for the exits?
Kern Co. Supervisors unanimously back homeless camping ban
The ban, while narrow enough to survive scrutiny from courts, is still reliant on adequate resources from Kern County officials for enforcement.
Bakersfield man who gained prominence in ICE fight wanted for murder in Tulare Co. case
A highly-publicized battle with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement turned Jose Bello into a brief local celebrity. Now, he's wanted in connection with a murder.
Millennials are struggling to buy homes. Here’s which Valley community is short on young buyers.
While home ownership among millennials is on the rise, one Valley community finds itself among the worst in the nation for that demographic.
Perez rules out 2024 reelection as Supervisor, hinting toward Assembly bid
The announcement fuels speculation that the lone Democrat on the Kern County Board of Supervisors will run to replace Asm. Rudy Salas.
Kern Co. to pull Sheriff’s deputies out of local schools
“It’s not about money," Kern County Donny Youngblood said. "It’s about bodies.”
New airline announces $19 flights to Tahoe from Valley airports
Anyone looking to jet up to Lake Tahoe or Reno can do so at a cheap price, for a limited time only.
Arvin, Federal officials announce city has reached federal water quality standards
Federal, state, and local officials announced Tuesday that the water service in Arvin completed a 13-year project to improve water quality.
Kern Co. targets camping ban on homeless
Kern County is looking to clamp down growing public health and safety issues tied to the region's unabated homelessness crisis.
