Bakersfield has become the first city in the nation to implement an AI-powered instant permitting system, marking a significant advancement.

On Wednesday, the Bakersfield Police Department Impact Team and other partners coordinated a unified response to multiple encampments along the Kern Riverbed.

Public outrage over Bakersfield City’s ham-fisted approach to raising the city sewer fee 300% in July — from $239 to $950 a year — prompted City Council members last week to abruptly ...

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Bakersfield City Staff recommends to rescind the sewer rate increase for now following lots of questions and concerns from the public.

Bakersfield City Council approves Prop 218 notices for proposed water and sewer rate increases. Water rates could increase by 34% for fiscal year 2026, with smaller increases in subsequent years.

Notices will be sent to thousands of Bakersfield residents next month informing them of the process by which they can protest a massive increase in water and sewer rates proposed by the city ...

The Columbia City Council approved two sidewalk projects along Vandiver Drive and Oakland Gravel Road. A $1.5 million sewer project also was approved to fix ongoing issues with the Clear Creek ...

Panama City commissioners approved a more than $4 million contract to help Kings Point residents switch from septic to sewer systems.

Environmental groups are suing Bakersfield, demanding that the long-dry Kern River be allowed to flow through the city once again.

Bakersfield City Council is hosting a public hearing on its redistricting process at 6 p.m. Wednesday in City Council Chambers at City Hall South.