There's almost no telling what 2025 has in store. But based on what happened locally last year, things are likely to occur that may generate news around Kern County. NEW LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS The ...

The new year brings a 50-cent raise for California’s minimum wage workers, who will see their base pay increase to $16.50 an ...

Crime was on the 2024 ballot in California, and the decision by voters was decisive. Despite vocal opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic Party leaders, California voters overwhelmingly ...

In anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation initiatives, California Governor Gavin Newsom's ...

Environmental investors and others predict that progress will continue across many green fronts as Trump returns to the White ...

SACRAMENTO -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday "to streamline and expedite the state's response" to bird flu. The declaration is a result of more cases being ...

That man, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, should learn from his progressive forebears. Earlier this month, Newsom called for yet another extraordinary session of the state Legislature to deal with the ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country. The State of Emergency ...

Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency over a bird flu outbreak in California. Mr Newsom, the California governor, said the move would allow the state to “expedite” its efforts to ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he plans to double the number of state jobs that will no longer require a college degree — joining states like Minnesota, Virginia and Pennsylvania ...