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Amazon expands Valley footprint, opens distribution center in Shafter
The move by the e-commerce giant marks the seventh distribution center constructed or in development within the San Joaquin Valley.
Resigning from priesthood, Harrison claims Fresno Catholic Bishop sacrificed “the Gospel for politics and money”
The popular Bakersfield priest leaves the Church after a 22-month leave of absence that sparked a legal war against the Fresno Diocese over defamation.
Two Valley businesses have pandemic wish granted, courtesy of Barstool Sports
In recent weeks, two Valley businesses received the call of financial support via the Barstool Fund from Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy.
Borgeas rules out challenging Grove for leadership of GOP caucus
The prospect of an intra-Valley melee over control of the leadership of the California Senate Republican Caucus is officially over.
Bakersfield Catholic priest says Fresno Bishop threatened retaliation over legal battle
The legal battle between a Bakersfield Catholic priest and the Fresno Roman Catholic Diocese has grown hotter.
Highway 46 nears four-lane expansion in Kern County
Kern County’s infamous “Blood Alley” might be finally getting a much-needed improvement.
Kern Co. to dole out gift cards to boost COVID test numbers
Receiving a $25 gift card in exchange for a coronavirus test will be the new reality for some in Kern County.
Judge: Bakersfield priest’s defamation suit against monk can proceed
Bakersfield Roman Catholic priest Monsignor Craig Harrison received the green light to continue with a defamation lawsuit against his former mentee.
Local conservative radio host Inga Barks dies
Well-known to radio listeners in the Valley, longtime conservative radio personality Inga Barks passed away Wednesday at the age of 53.
Major Kern Co. oil producer emerges from bankruptcy
The Santa Clarita-based firm, with heavy Kern holdings, marked the end of a three-month financial restructuring process
