2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Hulu’s “Killing County” Explores Police Brutality in Kern
Allegations of widespread police brutality have dogged Kern County and its largest city, Bakersfield, for years.
McFarland Leaders Renew Push to Kill City’s Library
The quest to turn McFarland’s only community library into a police station may be terrible PR, but city officials say it’s critical to public safety.
Kern County Supervisors Step In to Save McFarland’s Only Library
The library will not only remain open to residents, but will expand operations from two to five days a week.
Kern County Cities Agree to Pay More for Fire Services
Nine cities currently contract with the county for fire services. An independent analysis by the Center for Public Safety Management found they were significantly underpaying.
Southern California Water Agencies Looking to Buy NorCal Delta Islands
The four islands being considered are just outside of Stockton.
Dead candidate leads Kern County election
On the list of important political attributes for a candidate to have, a pulse is apparently overrated.