By Gary Meyer, TME

The California Department of Justice confirmed on Friday, May 3, that the State Attorney General’s Office would assume the role of lead prosecutor in the case surrounding Kern County District 2 Supervisor Zack Scrivner, who represents the residents of the Frazier Mountain Communities on the Board of Supervisors. He was first elected to the board in 2010.

Christina and Zack Scrivner separated last November. Public records show that Christina Scrivner filed for divorce in March.

The Kern County District Attorney’s Office, which would normally prosecute a case of this type, has stepped aside due to…(please see below to view full stories and photographs)

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Above: Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner in 2023

Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood on April 25

Above: Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer and her office have recused themselves.

Above: Christina Scrivner

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