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Valley lawmakers join McCarthy push for earthquake repair funding for China Lake
Rep. Kevin McCarthy's amendment to the NDAA would fast track and fund $100 million in repairs to the Navy's top weapons research facility.
July 11, 2019
Possible measles exposure in Bakersfield during holiday reported
A person diagnosed with measles stayed in a Bakersfield hotel during the Fourth of July holiday, Kern County public health officials announced Tuesday.
July 9, 2019
Trump approves emergency declaration for Ridgecrest earthquakes
The move allows Federal agencies to assist in the recovery process after two earthquakes, a 6.5 and 7.1M, struck Ridgecrest last week.
July 8, 2019
Red Cross reports 16 sheltered after 6.4M earthquake hits Ridgecrest
Seismologists credit the sparsely-populated location of the earthquake for reducing damage caused, given its high magnitude.
July 5, 2019
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.
June 25, 2019
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.
June 26, 2019
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.
June 4, 2019
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.
June 2, 2019
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?
May 28, 2019
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.
May 23, 2019