Seismologists credit the sparsely-populated location of the earthquake for reducing damage caused, given its high magnitude.
Bakersfield student alleges ICE arrested him after reading poem criticizing agency
A Bakersfield College student twice arrested by ICE is suing the agency, alleging that his most recent arrest was in direct response to a critical poem.
Aera Energy named one of the best midsize companies for employees
Bakersfield-based Aera Energy has been named as one of the best midsize companies to work for on Forbes America’s 2019 Best Midsize Employers List.
Kern County will be home to Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, tribe announces
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon Project will cost about $600 million and will be located just west of Highway 99 outside of Mettler.
Bakersfield Californian sold to Canadian newspaper exec
The paper was sold to Steven Malkowich, a Canadian who also owns the Palmdale-based Antelope Valley Press.
How are Valley kids faring at the Scripps National Spelling Bee?
The San Joaquin Valley is already home to one Scripps National Spelling Bee winner. Could it become home to two?
Bakersfield Catholic priest Harrison responds to monk’s “heartbreaking” allegations
Two days removed from a monk’s allegations of Msgr. Craig Harrison’s sexual misconduct, the priest broke his month-long silence.
Monk reveals misconduct allegations against Bakersfield priest Harrison
A Bakersfield native-turned-Catholic monk has stepped forward, becoming the first clergyman to make allegations against Msgr. Craig Harrison
A 392,500 square foot casino-resort is in the works near Bakersfield, here’s what we know
The proposed casino is in the midst of review with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. We detail what’s in the project and what’s next.
Popular Bakersfield priest placed on leave amid sexual allegations, issues a response
Monsignor Craig Harrison of St. Francis Parish in Bakersfield was placed on administrative leave amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the …
