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Larry Elder, Bakersfield crime victims assail Newsom as “soft on crime”
California's accelerated decriminalization efforts are to blame for the state's woes, recall contender Larry Elder and Kern County DA Cynthia Zimmer argued on Thursday.
Importing LA-style camping ban to Bakersfield unnecessary, report says.
It appears that no two homelessness crises are the same in the Golden State and things in Bakersfield are vastly better than in its southerly neighbor.
Bakersfield lawmakers pushed to support switch in Calif. Amazon warehouse tax
A brewing push to switch who receives the tax revenues from online purchases within the state of California might gain additional support from the Golden Empire on Wednesday.
Massive solar farm gets OK, but Kern Co.’s fight with Newsom over solar, oil isn’t over
Sacramento hostility toward the oil industry and hefty property tax breaks for solar players held up a 1,300-acre solar project in eastern Kern.
Perez leaning toward 2022 bid for Kern Co. Assembly seat
The political dominoes of Kern County are beginning to tumble with Supervisor Leticia Perez joining the line-up.
Audit exposed Kern Co. Fair’s glaring issues. Only one criminal charge resulted. Here’s why.
The Kern County Fair, its professional staff, and board members were skewered in a scathing state audit depicting financial mismanagement. Two years later, local prosecutors are pointing the blame in one direction.
Bakersfield, Porterville College roll out vaccine mandate and incentives
The Kern Community College District, which includes Bakersfield and Porterville colleges, is stepping firmly into a vaccine mandate for students, faculty, and staff members.
Could Calif. rethink its Amazon warehouse sales tax? Some cities hope so.
Central Valley cities with booming online retail fulfillment centers could be at risk of losing out on some tax revenue if a new push manages to convince state lawmakers.
Calif. officials double down in Kern Co. standoff, reject another fracking permit
The rejection comes as tempers are running hot between Kern and state officials over oil and solar energy production.
Can I visit a relative in the hospital? Here’s how Valley hospitals handle visitors.
State public health officials are requiring visitors to provide proof of vaccination or of a negative COVID test. But each hospital has its own rules beyond that. Here's a look.
