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Major Kern oil producer scores extension on major debt payments
The company faces $40 million in debt interest payments due next Tuesday, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Kern County approves preliminary budget that sees pandemic-related hits
The county's firefighters arguably saw the biggest hit, with their overtime pay being pared back to meet the minimum requirements of Federal labor laws.
Newsom orders last call, shuts down bars in Valley counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared closing time for the San Joaquin Valley’s bars on Sunday. Citing a swell of…
Major Kern oil producer posts $1.8bil Q1 loss as bankruptcy worries mount
The financial picture for Santa Clarita-based California Resources Corporation continues to dim amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bakersfield approves $630mil budget, boosts law enforcement
After discussing the issue at length, the City Council unanimously adopted the $630 million budget for fiscal year 2020-21.
Aera Energy CEO Sistrunk to retire
Christina Sistrunk, the President and CEO of Bakersfield oil and natural gas company Aera Energy LLC, announced her plans to retire on Oct. 1.
City Attorney backs up Bakersfield’s efforts to hold special election to replace Rivera
Despite competing legal claims, Bakersfield's City Attorney OK'd a November special election to replace replace Willie Rivera, the Ward 1 representative.
Bakersfield City Council hits speed bump on path to replace Rivera
Hopes of easily filling the seat of exiting Bakersfield City Councilman Willie Rivera have quickly become complicated.
Long-time Bakersfield Councilwoman to retire, opening door for election battle
Bakersfield’s longest-serving city councilmember announced last week that she will not run for reelection in November.
Perez to face thousands more in fines over Kern Co. marijuana ban vote
The fines are the result of a January settlement over claims Leticia Perez voted against a marijuana ban while her husband lobbied for marijuana clients.
