The annual Kern County Veterans Stand Down is being held at Stramler Park on Chester Avenue in Bakersfield.… Read More
HOOKAH ORDINANCE PASSED
The Bakersfield City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance governing hookah lounges.… Read More
ROBBERY SUSPECT PLEADS NOT GUILTY
A woman has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and five other charges for her suspected role in a home invasion robbery in southwest Bakersfield.… Read More
MOJAVE GAS PLANT TO GO IN
Supervisors have denied an appeal by Mojave residents to stop construction of a liquefied natural gas plant near their homes.… Read More
TEJON TRIBE HQ SUPPORT TEPID–FOR NOW
Supervisors balked at passing a resolution in support of the Tejon Tribe’s establishment of a headquarters at the old Meridian School south of Bakersfield.… Read More
SUPES HEAR ABOUT CHILD DEATHS
The annual report on child deaths in Kern County shows 51 kids died of causes that had to be investigated.… Read More
LIBRARIES MORE TECH-FRIENDLY
Kern County libraries have been awarded a $75,000 grant to upgrade their technology.… Read More
NELSON PARK BREAKS GROUND
The parents of fallen police officer David Nelson have broken ground on a new pocket park named for their son.… Read More
PLEA IN STABBING DEATH
A man charged with killing his friend following an argument at a Lost Hills apartment has entered a plea of not guilty.… Read More
MOJAVE RESIDENTS HAVE GAS PAINS
Supervisors have given final approval for a liquefied natural gas plant in Mojave.… Read More
