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Kern County sees lowest price for E85 gas at $2.95 in week ending May 9

For the week ending May 9, the lowest reported price of E85 gas in Kern County stood at $2.95 per gallon.


Blake Moore and Adam Enyart

Who are the ex-high school stars from Kern County area competing on Saturday, May 16?

On Saturday, May 16, these former Kern County area high school stars will be competing.
Shannon Grove, Member of the California State Senate, representing the 12th District

Senator Grove’s public safety and victim protection bills move forward in Senate

Several key bills introduced by Senator Shannon Grove have passed out of committee toward a full vote in the State Senate. The legislation addresses mental health diversion reforms, youth transportation regulations, wildfire smoke impact studies, and more.
Minnesota Congressman Erik Paulsen

Marking Erik Philip Paulsen’s birthday on May 14 highlights the career of the American politician

Erik Philip Paulsen, born on May 14, 1965, in Bakersfield, California, is an American businessman and politician who represented Minnesota’s 3rd congressional district from 2009 to 2019.

Which Kern County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Friday, May 15?

Friday, May 15 will see these former Kern County area high school stars in competition.


Congressman David G. Valadao, District 22

David Valadao highlights legislative priorities and community engagement in recent tweets

Congressman David Valadao shared updates on organized crime legislation, family support bills, and recognition for law enforcement via Twitter on May 13, 2026.
Johnny Callison, American professional baseball player

Remembering Johnny Callison on May 12 death anniversary with a look back at the American baseball player’s career

Johnny Callison, born on March 12, 1939, in Qualls, Oklahoma, passed away from cancer on October 12, 2006.
Martin A. Makary, M.D. Commissioner of Food and Drugs of FDA

FDA conducted inspections of 7 companies in cities located in Kern County in Q1

There were seven companies in cities associated with Kern County that received seven FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.