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Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner resigns from office
Embattled Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner submitted his resignation in a letter to David Couch, the chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
Democratic Central Committee calls on Alex Garcia to step down as Wasco mayor
The Kern County Democratic Central Committee is calling on Wasco mayor Alex Garcia to step down from his post.
KCCD to pay $2.4 million to ousted professor Matthew Garrett in settlement agreement
The Kern Community College District will pay former Bakersfield College professor Matthew Garrett $2.4 million plus $154,520 as compensation for back wages and medical benefits since Garrett’s dismissal in April of 2023.
Kern Public Health addresses rising Valley Fever cases and provides prevention tips
Kern Public Health Director Brynn Carrigan sharing her own personal experience on having Valley Fever.
The Kern County Public Health Department held a press conference Thursday morning to inform the public tips on how to prevent catching Valley Fever and shared the recent data regarding Valley Fever in Kern County.
Farmworkers and advocates demand exact location in Statewide Pesticide Notification
Byanka Santoyo speaks at the news conference on pesticide notification in Shafter, July 23, 2024. Photo courtesy of CPR.
Kern judge blocks UFW effort to unionize Wonderful Co. workers
In a legal setback for the United Farm Workers, a Kern County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocks the bargaining process between ag powerhouse Wonderful Company and the UFW labor union founded by Cesar Chavez.
Petition urges action for humane conditions at Kern Valley State Prison amid heatwave
A petition calling on the Kern Valley State Prison in Delano to implement a daily water provision and install an HVAC system has garnered over 300 signatures since it launched five days ago.
Who killed Bakersfield businessman José Arredondo?
Laura Arredondo, sister of Jose Arredondo keeps her brother’s portrait at her home. She speaks to and cries at the picture as a way to help her cope with his death.
New law prevents schools from disclosing student gender identity changes to parents
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that will bar school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
Mariachi exhibit hits a personal note
Iconic singer Javier Solis performs in concert accompanied by Mariachi Potosino in Chicago, early 60s. My father is the second from left playing violin.