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Bakersfield forms task force to address jail bed shortage

September 15, 2025 / By

The City of Bakersfield announced Friday it is forming a new task force to address the shortage of local jail beds, a problem that has led to many criminal suspects being released shortly after arrest.

United Way appoints Eric Arias as President and CEO

April 8, 2025 / By

After serving in an interim capacity, Eric Arias has officially been named President and CEO of United Way of Central and Eastern California by the organization’s Board.

Survivors and advocates rally against ICE plans for FCI Dublin

March 6, 2025 / By

Photo credit to Brooke Anderson @MovementPhotographer

Hundreds gathered near the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin on March 1 in a powerful demonstration against potential plans to reopen the facility for immigration detention.

Zack Scrivner pleads not guilty to child cruelty and firearm charges

February 14, 2025 / By

Former Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner, who is charged with five felony counts including three counts of willful cruelty to a child (Penal Code 273A(A)) and two counts of possession of an assault rifle (Penal Code 30605) has pleaded not guilty to all five charges. 

Bakersfield launches affordable housing for farmworkers’ families

December 12, 2024 / By

Today, the city of Bakersfield partnered with Chelsea Investment and held an event for a new project, the Auburn Vista Apartments, which will bring 60 affordable apartments to northeast Bakersfield.

Leticia Perez wins re-election by 133 votes

December 3, 2024 / By

Today, the Kern County Elections Office released the final voting results for the Kern County Board of Supervisors District 5 seat with Supervisor Leticia Perez winning her re-election by 133 votes over Kimberly Salas.