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4 days ago · Worried that President Donald Trump will pull the plug on projects worth an estimated $5.1 billion to Kern's economy, local business groups are asking the county's congressional delegation to ...

4 days ago · Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer announced Friday her office has secured its first jury-trial felony convictions under Proposition 36, the new state law that increases penalties for ...

4 days ago · The Bakersfield Californian 4900 California Ave., Suite 100A Bakersfield, CA 93309 Phone: (661) 395-7500 Email: [email protected]

1 day ago · Bakersfield police reported clearing 31 encampments along the Kern River in an operation Wednesday that included 28 arrests and 27 dogs being taken into protective custody.

1 day ago · Members of the Bakersfield City Council are welcoming the pause on a proposal to increase sewer rates, acknowledging the process had moved ahead without proper communication with the public.

3 days ago · Lois Henry is the CEO and editor of SJV Water, a nonprofit, independent online news publication dedicated to covering water issues in the San Joaquin Valley. She can be reached at lois.henry ...

3 days ago · Faced with an enormous amount of public opposition, Bakersfield city staff recommended rescinding a proposal for a massive increase in sewer rates.

Jan 2, 2025 · There's almost no telling what 2025 has in store. But based on what happened locally last year, things are likely to occur that may generate news around Kern County.

Apr 21, 2025 · The Bakersfield Californian 4900 California Ave., Suite 100A Bakersfield, CA 93309 Phone: (661) 395-7500 Email: [email protected]