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McKITTRICK, Calif. — Chevron marked its drilling restart Friday, Nov. 6, with a tour of an active drilling site in McKittrick and a gathering of local officials. Since August, Chevron has drilled about 40 new wells, according to reporting by Peter Segall of The Bakersfield Californian. The company is operating one drilling rig in Kern County.
One town on this list is literally sinking into the ground after decades of heavy groundwater pumping. Its population is drifting too, just more slowly. That double meaning hooked me right away. California’s Central Valley grows a huge share of the nation’s food. Yet many of its smallest...
Three Santa Barbara County groups representing farmers and ranchers have asked a federal agency to remove the Santa Maria River’s designation as critical habitat for the Southern California steelhead amid a debate over whether the endangered fish exists in the waterway. The Coalition of Labor, Agriculture & Business–Santa Barbara...
Bakersfield buyers found more choices and lower prices as listings grew and homes spent more time on the market.
America’s last surviving Woolworth’s lunch counter is serving burgers and milkshakes again after spending roughly three years behind closed doors. The historic California landmark reopened in October 2025, bringing back a piece of everyday American life that nearly disappeared. The restoration preserved original swivel stools, vintage kitchen equipment,...
23ABC toured the site with Chevron drilling superintendent Jesse Younggren, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how new oil wells are drilled.
A sprawling Kern County ranch once owned by country music legend Buck Owens has hit the market for $5.9 million, giving buyers a shot at more than 124 acres of land north of Bakersfield, including roughly 84 acres of producing pistachio orchards. The property at 16208 Zerker Road comes with a nearly 7,000-square-foot home, a private fishing lake, a tennis court and a six-car garage.
"A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Bakersfield History!"
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Halloween may be over, but some vampires could still be hiding inside your home, quietly draining electricity and adding to your monthly energy bill. Known as "energy vampires," everyday electronics and appliances can continue using electricity even when they're turned off or sitting in standby mode.
Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta died Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the age of 96 at her home in Bakersfield. Huerta was the cofounder of the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers. She played a crucial role in leading the 1965 Delano grape strike and organized nationwide consumer boycotts to improve conditions for agricultural workers. She also founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation to support grassroots community organizing.
Burlington store, originally Burlington Coat Factory, had its grand opening in Porterville at 8:45 a.m. on Friday in the former Office Max location in the Walmart and Food4Less Shopping Center. One of the first things that noticed was noticed was the huge parking lot almost completely full, which was exciting....
Downtown Bakersfield shop owners say California Water Service construction has torn up sidewalks right before Halloween, their busiest holiday.
Beyond prices at the pump, the fossil fuel industry poses risks to surrounding communities.
Ready to discover the most charming retro ice cream parlors in California that feel like a trip back in time?. These 8 ice cream parlors serve up classic scoops, sweet memories, and a whole lot of old-fashioned charm!. 1. Dewar’s Candy Shop (Bakersfield) There are some places in this...
Companies associated with their place of origin are a slim list but brands that have been around for more than a century are even fewer. Dewar’s is one of Bakersfield’s standouts, now in operation for 117 years. It’s been a family business for four generations, with a fifth on the horizon.
