The United Way of Kern County has given $240,000 to nine local agencies to fight homelessness.… Read More
BCSD Applauded For Music Education
The Bakersfield City School District has been given a third-consecutive annual award for its high-quality music education.… Read More
Euro Drop Forces Stocks Lower
A two percent drop in the value of the Euro forced a sell-off on Wall Street.… Read More
Manhunt Locks Down Northwest Schools
A manhunt in northwest Bakersfield forced a 45-minute lockdown at Frontier High School and Veterans Elementary School.… Read More
Phased Construction Plans at Tehachapi Hospital Nixed
Plans to build the new hospital in Tehachapi in phases have been nixed after proposed affiliation partner Adventist Health said it would pay $25 million to lease a completed facility.… Read More
New Bakersfield Chamber President Named
A new president and CEO will be heading the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce next month.… Read More
New Warden Named at California City Correctional Facility
The acting warden of the California City Correctional Facility in Tehachapi has been given the permanent job at the prison.… Read More
Norris School District Supt. Retiring
The superintendent of the Norris School District says he’s stepping down.… Read More
Home Sales, Prices Up Statewide
The number of homes and condominiums sold in California increased 3.3 percent during the busiest February since 2012.… Read More
City Councilmembers in Taft Reviewing Transit Center Plans
The Taft City Council is reviewing plans for a $1 million Taft Area Transit bus facility on Supply Row and South 4th Street.… Read More
