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Webinar Highlights Challenges Facing Californians Under Proposed Budget Changes
On Wednesday, the California Endowment hosted an informational webinar to discuss H.R. 1, also known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” signed under President Donald Trump, and Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision, an updated interpretation of California’s state budget.
Ridgecrest Seeks Intervenor Status in Inyokern Data Center Review
During Wednesday evening’s Ridgecrest City Council meeting, the Council directed staff to begin the process of seeking intervenor status in the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) review of the proposed Inyokern Data Center.
Rebate Program Offering Up To 90% Coverage of Car AC Repair
As people across the Central Valley are prepping for the summer heat, a California rebate program is offering up to 90 percent of the cost of repairing a car’s air conditioning unit for low-income residents.
California Primary Election Results 2026
Last Updated: 6/3/26 at 8:35 A.M.
Kern Sol News will update this page throughout Election Night as results are released by the California Secretary of State and Kern County Elections.
Young Voters Head to the Polls for the First Time
As Election Day approaches, first-time voters are preparing to take part in the democratic process. Whether motivated by social issues, economic concerns, or a sense of responsibility, young voters are entering the electorate with issues they care about and voices they want represented.
Petition Launches to Save Trees in Bakersfield
Photo from petition website
The Kern-Kaweah Chapter of the Sierra Club has launched a petition called Save Bakersfield’s Urban Tree Canopy.
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Bakersfield Breaks Ground on Antongiovanni Park in Southwest Neighborhood
After two decades of waiting, families in Southwest Bakersfield gathered alongside city leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Antongiovanni Park.
Beyond South Kern
Concerns Grow Over Treatment of Man Shot by ICE in Central Valley
A man shot multiple times by federal immigration agents earlier this month has been transferred between several detention facilities across California while still recovering from critical injuries.