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Activist group’s profane attack on Kern Co. DA Zimmer from prompts local Democrats to backpedal
The organization, previously known for picketing Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s home at 4:30 in the morning, took heat for its latest act.
October 27, 2020
What the frack? Valley company scores fracking permits despite Newsom tough talk
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently approved new fracking permits to Valley oil and natural gas producer Aera Energy.
October 26, 2020
Kern High School District to resume sports practices
The KHSD Board of Trustees voted to allow on-campus activities and practices to resume on Oct. 26.
October 6, 2020
In purple tier, Kern High School District weighs resuming in-person instruction
The Kern High School District is exploring the possibility of bringing students back to campus. The Board of…
October 5, 2020
One gym chain is reopening ahead of schedule in Kern Co. Here’s why.
Certain gym locations in Kern County have been deemed essential businesses, meaning they can reopen indoor operations.
September 23, 2020
Report: Kern carrot giant Grimmway Farms eyes sale
Grimmway Farms, one of Kern’s largest employers and the world’s biggest producer of carrots, may be up for…
September 22, 2020
McCarthy gets early morning wake-up call, courtesy of Bakersfield activists at his front door
The House Minority Leader received more than a dozen protesters at his front door at 4:30 a.m. on Friday.
September 5, 2020
Kern Co. DA, defense lawyers trade barbs over judge’s homicide sentencing
The Kern County District Attorney’s Office and the county’s criminal defense bar association are waging a war of words.
September 3, 2020
In rare move, Newsom taps CSU Bakersfield student for powerful Calif. State University board
The appointment by Gov. Gavin Newsom is one of two California State University students on the board that oversees the university system.
September 2, 2020
ACLU sues City of McFarland over approval of ICE facility
The ACLU is challenging the approval of a new ICE facility serving as an extention of the Mesa Verde Detention Center in Bakersfield.
August 25, 2020