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Kern DA recovers Sinclair statue, stolen equipment
Kern County's Measure K funded the investigators who recovered the stolen items.
Kern Sheriff’s deputies bust illegal marijuana operation in Bakersfield
Deputies arrested 35 people involved in the grow, who were also carrying illegal firearms.
Kern County appoints Elsa Martinez as interim CAO
Martinez, who has been with the county for over a decade, will start as CAO in an interim capacity next month.
Kern County CAO James Zervis leaves for Florida
Zervis only held the county’s top administrative job for six months.
Harris family eyes two new BBQ spots in Bakersfield
Bakersfield should have two new barbecue options by the end of the year.
Kern Fire captain passes away from cancer
The department will honor Captain Bruce Wells by flying their flags at half-staff and wearing mourning bands over their badges.
Bakersfield selected to hold statewide Hispanic Chambers of Commerce convention
With a majority of the city’s population Hispanic, Bakersfield is this year’s choice for the convention.
Bakersfield sets date for ribbing cutting for Centennial Corridor project
The $600 million project was almost 20 years in the making.
Whole Foods headlines new development in Bakersfield
The grocery store will be part of a major development that will see a former PG&E power plant site transform into retail and restaurant space.
Arvin dentist dies in the office
The dentist was performing a routine teeth cleaning when struck with cardiac arrest.
