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Kern County Grand Jury Exposes Leadership Failures and Ongoing Crises in California City

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CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. – The Kern County Grand Jury has released a scathing report on the ongoing crises and leadership failures plaguing California City. This marks the fourth report in the last six years that sheds light on the financial and leadership problems facing the city. The previous reports have highlighted issues such as a financial crisis, leadership crisis, budget crisis, dysfunction, and mistrust in the local government. In the latest report released on Thursday, the Grand Jury outlined the “dysfunction” within the city and raised concerns about whether the leaders will address the ongoing … Read more

Kern County Jury Delivers Verdict in High-Speed Chase Case: Woman Found Not Guilty of Felony Evading, Guilty on Misdemeanor Charges

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) – A Kern County jury delivered a mixed verdict in the trial of a woman accused of leading police on a high-speed chase. Savannah Raeann Johnson, 30, was found not guilty of felony evading a peace officer, but was convicted on charges of misdemeanor resisting arrest and drug possession, according to court records. The jury’s decision followed an hour of deliberation. Johnson faced a potential prison sentence of over six years if convicted of all charges. However, she was acquitted of the felony charge, with her defense attorney arguing it was a … Read more