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Kern County Proposes Salary Raise for Law Enforcement

From the July 19, 2019 Edition

BAKERSFIELD, CA (Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 5:36 p.m.)—After the July 23 executive session of the Kern County Board of Supervisor’s meeting, County Administrative Officer Ryan Alsop reported the board’s approval for a new contract …

Brush fire prompting evacuation of Digier Canyon is 100% contained

From the July 19, 2019 Edition

UPDATE —LEBEC, CA (Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.)— The Tejon fire (including its northern and southern components) is now 100% contained, according to Kern County Fire Department Public Information Officer Andrew Freeborn. “All …

Suspect in Pine Mountain Burglaries Arrested

From the July 12, 2019 Edition

UPDATE: Pine Mountain Club, CA (Thursday,  July 11, 2019 at 6 p.m.)—Laemon Harris, wanted for an assortment of warrants, including felony first degree burglary and theft for crimes allegedly committed in Pine Mountain Club is …