Sam Morgen
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Detained immigrants hope ICE lifts ban on visitations in place since start of pandemic
Detained immigrants in Kern County and across the United States are pushing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to lift a ban on visitations that has been in place since the → Read More
Newsom debuts expanded health care for undocumented immigrants in Kern County
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Lamont on Tuesday to debut “universal access to health care” regardless of immigration status. → Read More
Kern County reopens housing voucher program for first time in 10 years
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern will reopen its Housing Choice Voucher program for new applicants next month. → Read More
Parks, police to be discussed by Measure N oversight committee at Friday meeting
Bakersfield officials will meet Friday to discuss “Phase 3” of the city’s Measure N spending priorities. → Read More
Updated: Monsignor Craig Harrison announces resignation from Catholic Church
Monsignor Craig Harrison has announced his resignation from the Catholic Church, ending any possibility he could return as the pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, a position he has → Read More
Supervisors delay approval of mental health facilities after two hospitals raise concerns
A proposal to build two new psychiatric health facilities has been delayed once again after concerns arose the county may be spending money where it's not needed. → Read More
Kern County Fair canceled for 2020
The Kern County Fair won't happen this year after the Board of Directors unanimously voted to cancel the event during a Monday meeting. → Read More
City of Bakersfield promises review in wake of protests
On the seventh night of demonstrations in downtown Bakersfield, Mayor Karen Goh said the city would attempt to address issues that have brought protesters to the streets. But whether or → Read More
Bakersfield City Council allows dining in the street as a way to expand restaurant capacity
Streets and sidewalks in Bakersfield could look a lot different in the near future. → Read More
State's reopening guidelines could hamper local goals of kickstarting Kern businesses
As some businesses prepare to reopen under the second stage of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s four-part plan, several roadblocks have emerged that could complicate local goals of kickstarting Kern’s economy ahead → Read More
McFarland City Council grants appeal, allows immigrant detention centers in city
Facing an economic crisis, the McFarland City Council voted to allow a private prison company to convert two state prisons into detention centers for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at → Read More
Kern County begins using homeless individuals for highway cleanup
A program in which homeless individuals will clean up state highways in rural Kern County kicked off Wednesday. → Read More
Christian Clegg announced as new Bakersfield City Manager
The city of Bakersfield has announced Christian Clegg as the new Bakersfield City Manager. → Read More
Sneak peek at new laws going into effect in 2020
With the arrival of a new year, a slew of new state laws will come into effect. As is the case every year, these laws will impact Bakersfield residents for → Read More
Bakersfield narrows search for new location for homeless shelter
The city of Bakersfield is one step closer to selecting a location for a new low barrier homeless shelter. → Read More
City delays action on accessory dwelling units after opponents cite concerns
After claims surfaced that “mother-in-law” units would lead to lowered property values and the potential for slumlords, the Bakersfield City Council delayed changes to local ordinances that would loosen regulations → Read More
GET says new ride-hailing service shows promising growth in first four months
Golden Empire Transit says its new ride-hailing service, Ryde, is catching on among Bakersfield residents. → Read More
Innovative ride-sharing service to debut in Arvin and Wasco this week
A transportation revolution could be underway in Wasco and Arvin. → Read More
Thousands of rural Kern residents to receive upgraded internet
By some measures, Kern County internet access is among the worst in the state. → Read More
LA's Kern County sludge farm to stop receiving free Bakersfield water
It was a match made in heaven, at least for the residents of Los Angeles, but it will soon be coming to an end. → Read More