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Russians detain Bakersfield native over drug charges
Bakersfield native Travis Michael Leake was featured on a CNN docu-series about his time in Russia in 2014. Now, he's being detained in the country.
Investor sues Bitwise alleging unauthorized sale of properties, loans
A Texas investment firm financed nearly all of the cost of five buildings owned by Bitwise. Then Bitwise officials used the properties to secure loans and list them for sale, a lawsuit reads.
Another Valley city mulls pinching PG&E
Bakersfield isn't embracing the government takeover route once considered by Fresno lawmakers, but a study could help customers or implode.
Chevron adjusting oil pumping amid possible Kern River flooding
The "Big Melt" of Sierra snowpack is having reverberations on the Valley beyond agriculture, now threatening energy production.
Kern Co. suit alleges hidden tax to pay for new waste law
Lawyers claim the fee hikes enacted by Kern County Supervisors are a hidden tax requiring voter approval.
Bakersfield’s novel approach to boosting economy? Asking residents what they want to see open.
Bakersfield economic development gurus are trying a different way to strengthen economic activity.
Bakersfield’s RHNA outlook presents a tough standard to meet
Building affordable housing in Bakersfield to comply with the state’s standards might not be financially feasible for Kern County’s largest city.
Delano votes to decline flying LGBT pride flag in May
The vote is a reversal of the council's initial decision in 2021 to fly the rainbow flag at City Hall.
Ex-priest Harrison on hook for $220k over failed defamation case
The former Roman Catholic priest owes the money after losing his defamation lawsuit.
Icing on cake: Calif. taxpayers to pay lawyer fees for Bakersfield bakery’s win in religious liberty case
Cathy Miller, owner of Tastries Bakery in Bakersfield, won a legal battle to refuse making cakes for LGBT couples, citing religious beliefs. Now, taxpayers will pay her lawyers.
