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9 Small Towns Across California’s Central Valley Facing An Uncertain Future

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...

California · 6d
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Bakersfield Buyers Find More Options as Prices Dip and Homes Sit Longer

Bakersfield buyers found more choices and lower prices as listings grew and homes spent more time on the market.

Bakersfield, CA · 14h

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Buck Owens' 124-Acre Kern County Ranch Hits Market for $5.9 Million

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.

Kern County, CA · 5d
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Buck Owens' massive Kern County ranch asks $5.9M

"A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Bakersfield History!"

Bakersfield, CA · 5d
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PG&E shares tips to stop 'energy vampires' from driving up electricity bills

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.

Bakersfield, CA · 4d

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A Legacy of Activism: Farmworker champion Dolores Huerta dead at 96

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.

Bakersfield, CA · 4d

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Bonkers For Burlington: Large crowd flocks to store opening

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....

Porterville, CA · 6d

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Downtown Bakersfield construction disrupts businesses before Halloween

Downtown Bakersfield shop owners say California Water Service construction has torn up sidewalks right before Halloween, their busiest holiday.

Bakersfield, CA · 6d

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California voter says rent and gas leave little money for fun: 'Everything is higher'

Beyond prices at the pump, the fossil fuel industry poses risks to surrounding communities.

Kern County, CA · 5d

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Take A Sweet Trip Down Memory Lane At 8 Retro California Ice Cream Parlors

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...

California · 9d

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Hello, Happy (Working) Mama: Heather Dewar Cook

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.

Bakersfield, CA · 8d

Porterville Recorder

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Roger Larsen new Sierra View CFO

Sierra View Medical Center announced on Thursday the appointment of Roger Larsen, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer. Larsen, who has served as Interim CFO since May 2026, brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in healthcare finance and operations to the position. Larsen previously served as Sierra View's...

Porterville, CA · 7d

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New possible cannabis processing, storage facility in Arvin

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Arvin City Council approved the first steps Tuesday for a proposed cannabis processing facility expected to create new jobs and revenue in the city. LEEF Arvin, a branch of LEEF Brands, proposes to transform an existing warehouse at 818 South Derby St. into a storage and processing facility for commercial […]

Arvin, CA · 7d

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Arvin weighs cannabis storage facility that could bring new local jobs

The Arvin City Council is weighing a commercial cannabis storage and processing facility that could add new jobs on South Derby Street.

Arvin, CA · 8d

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Bakersfield businesses rally to collect essentials for women in need

Four downtown Bakersfield businesses are teaming up to collect essentials for women in need through the Open Door Network starting in November.

Bakersfield, CA · 7d

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Building the next generation of engineers

A total of 50 paid internships are coming to CSUB to help students turn their passion for STEM into real-world experience and future careers right here in Kern County.

Kern County, CA · 6d