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Protests, car rammings serve as Valley’s visceral response to the death of George Floyd
As the death of George Floyd fuels protests – and riots – in communities coast-to-coast, the Valley played host to its own share of protests.
Valley Fireworks sales are likely a go for Fourth of July
While coronavirus shut down a number of holidays, Valley residents will likely see one tradition go unchanged: enjoying Fourth of July fireworks.
Fong demands answers on Calif.’s water lawsuit spending
As California wades deeper into a legal battle over how much water is pumped south from the Delta, Asm. Vince Fong (R–Bakersfield) is seeking some answers.
Missed the California flyover for frontline workers? We’ve got you covered.
The Fresno-based 144th Fighter Wing conducted a flyover across California on Wednesday, celebrating frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mobile data reveals Valley is almost back to moving around like normal
Despite a statewide shelter-in-place order due to the coronavirus pandemic, residents in the Central Valley are driving around again, mobile data shows
Kern Co. rescinds health order, previewing moves by Newsom
The move sets the table for action by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who announced that changes to the statewide shelter-in-place order was "days, not weeks" away.
Coronavirus could force Kern Co. Fair to close for good
The coronavirus pandemic might spell the end for the Kern County Fair. Here's how.
Amid pandemic, Valley hospitals not immune from coronavirus layoffs
As California's shelter-in-place order enters its fifth week, it appears that not even Valley hospitals are coronavirus recession-proof.
Clinica Sierra Vista chief abruptly resigns
Brian O. Harris, the chief executive of Clinica Sierra Vista, resigned from the Bakersfield-based, Valleywide nonprofit chain of healthcare clinics.
McFarland greenlights converting state prisons into ICE detention centers
Amid a series of protests, the McFarland City Council approved two proposals on Thursday that will convert two state prisons into ICE detention centers.
