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Judge halts Kern Co. oil, gas permitting amid enviro suit targeting revived production
Environmental advocates and Kern County are locked in a fresh legal battle over issuing oil permits following a 2020 appeals ruling.
Bakersfield plots spending of $94.5mil in coronavirus stimulus
Bakersfield’s plan to distribute its coronavirus stimulus is heavy on community projects and developments and light on COVID-19 expenses.
How is the Valley’s economy bouncing back from pandemic? Here’s what a new study says.
From starting up new businesses to new housing construction to production, here's a look at how the Valley is performing post-pandemic.
Skiiers rejoice: Airline rolls out two new routes between Valley, Reno-Tahoe
A trip to Reno or Lake Tahoe could get easier for Valley residents, courtesy of a new flight route set for approval this week.
ACLU presses White House to block McFarland-led push to keep San Diego detention center open
The City of McFarland has waded into an on-going standoff by seeking to serve as an intermediary for the U.S. Marshals Service to keep a San Diego-based detention center open.
Calif. AG backs allies, opens probe into Kern Co.’s COVID contract nixed over ‘Defund Police’ statements
The contracts were scrapped last October when Supervisors raised objections over "Defund the Police" messaging disseminated by Building Healthy Communities.
Skidmore tapped to lead Bakersfield Homeless Center, Alliance Against Family Violence
Lauren Skidmore, the local chief for Asm. Vince Fong, is taking the reins of Bethany Services, Inc. from 21-year CEO Louis Gill.
Kern Co. launches suit against Newsom over oil production ban
California's largest oil producing county sued Gov. Gavin Newsom over his de-facto ban on key oil production, including fracking processes.
Union, liberal advocates petition to impose term limits on Kern County Supes
Union leaders and local activists are pushing to impose term limits on the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Fresno Catholic Diocese strikes back at ex-priest in letter to Bakersfield parish
Fresno Catholic Bishop Joseph V. Brennan took aim at Craig Harrison's current work as a counselor and attempted to clear the air on the circumstances leading to Harrison's exit from the Diocese.
