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Domestic violence suspect files claim against Bakersfield after resisting arrest
An incident last May has turned into a legal claim that the city now has to deal with.
November 21, 2023
Caltrans reopens Highway 46 ahead of schedule
Travelers wanting to head to the Central Coast will have an easier time coming from Bakersfield.
November 21, 2023
State empties out Kern County prison
This was the last contract facility California has used.
November 20, 2023
Video shows ex-CSU Bakersfield volunteer in alleged parking lot assault
The university announced the volunteer with its baseball team hasn’t been affiliated with the program since the spring.
November 13, 2023
Fresno State, CSU Bakersfield face one-day strike from trades workers
A walkout of more than 1,000 trades workers comes as the CSU simultaneously attempts to quell a teacher strike.
November 12, 2023
Kern Co. Hard Rock hotel, casino to break ground on construction
The Hard Rock-branded casino, set to open outside of Mettler, will commence construction before the end of the year.
November 8, 2023
Calif. appeals ruling in Christian-owned Bakersfield bakery’s wedding cake suit
A Kern County judge awarded the lawyers for a Bakersfield bakery $3.62 million in attorneys fees, paid for by taxpayers. Now, California is appealing the decision.
October 23, 2023
Derek Jeter headlines Hoffmann Hospice’s Voices of Inspiration event
The former Yankee captain is headed to Bakersfield next year to help raise money for Kern County’s only hospice home.
September 28, 2023
Delano councilwoman Vasquez launches campaign for Kern County Board of Supervisors
District 4 is one of Kern County’s two Latino-majority districts. Vasquez is calling for voters to elect someone who reflects the demographics of the district.
September 18, 2023
Andrae Gonzales suspends Assembly campaign against Jasmeet Bains
The Bakersfield city councilman faced an uphill battle against Bains, who had far more money in her war chest.
September 10, 2023